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Technology Stocks : FirstWave Technologies (FSTW) -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Oeconomicus who wrote (8088)	2/25/2003 10:15:50 AM
From: Mike M	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 9677

Well all TED's sleuth work about McNeight may have forced RTB's hand. Or he finally got the ducks in a row. In any event the replacement has been named: biz.yahoo.com Firstwave Announces Newest Board Member - Alan Rothenberg Tuesday February 25, 9:58 am ET ATLANTA, Feb. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Firstwave Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSTW - News) is proud to announce its newest Board Member, Alan Rothenberg, a renowned business leader in the legal, financial and sports industries. Mr. Rothenberg currently is a mediator-arbitrator, consultant and entrepreneur. ADVERTISEMENT Mr. Rothenberg recently retired as a Partner in the Latham & Watkins law firm in Los Angeles, California. In addition to his national reputation as an outstanding lawyer, he is known internationally for his involvement in soccer. His credits include serving as the President of the U.S. Soccer Federation for eight years; Chairman and CEO of World Cup USA in 1994, which became the most successful event in FIFA history; Founder of the current top level professional soccer league (Major League Soccer, MLS); and being instrumental in bringing the successful Women's World Cup to America. A few of Mr. Rothenberg's other current and past notable titles include: Honorary President, United States Soccer Federation; Board Member, Major League Soccer; Chairman of the Board, 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup; Founder and Managing Partner, Manatt, Phelps, Rothenberg & Phillips; and Organizer and Member, Board of Directors of First Los Angeles Bank, 1973-1984. He also serves as a member of the Organizing Committee for the FIFA World CupTM Germany 2006, a FIFA Standing Committee. "We are excited to have Alan's broad experience available to guide Firstwave. He has unique experience in three areas that are current success areas or targets for Firstwave -- sports organizations, the banking industry and professional service companies such as law firms," said Firstwave's Chief Executive Officer, Richard Brock. "We will look to Alan to help shape our future in these markets." Mr. Rothenberg was elected by the Firstwave Board of Directors in their February 6, 2003 meeting to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Tom McNeight. Mr. McNeight recently resigned his position to devote his full efforts to his new start-up venture. "Alan is a recognized world wide leader of professional and amateur sports organizations," said Firstwave's Chief Operating Officer, David Simmons. "I had the opportunity to work with Alan during the 1994 World Cup and believe that Firstwave will benefit greatly from his expertise, knowledge and background." In addition to his strong background in sports management, Mr. Rothenberg is a former president of the State Bar of California and he chaired the American Bar Association's Committee on Sports Law. He also was Vice President and General Counsel for Jack Kent Cooke, Inc., a cable television company, and California Sports Inc., the then parent company for the LA Lakers and the National Hockey League's LA Kings and the Forum. Mr. Rothenberg also served 15 years on the Board of Governors for the National Basketball League and was President of the Los Angeles Clippers.