Lionbridge General Counsel Peggy Shukur Named “In-House Leaders of the Law”
WALTHAM, Mass. – April 27, 2007- Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: LIOX) today announced that Peggy Shukur, Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, was recognized as an In-House Leaders of the Law. The award is presented by New England In-House and Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly for the first time to honor a select group of in-house counsel for their outstanding professional accomplishments and contributions to their community. The award recognizes Ms. Shukur for her legal talents, the depth and breadth of her knowledge and experience, her practical business judgment, and her unparalleled client service.
Ms. Shukur was selected as an In-House Leaders of the Law by an independent panel of in-house lawyers as one who possesses the “utmost integrity” and “an uncanny ability to inspire and lead.” Her selection was also based on her innovative and practical business and legal skills, and in recognition of her long-standing contributions to her community and profession.
The award was presented at a gala awards dinner hosted by two prominent legal publications, New England In-House and Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. The keynote speaker was Wayne A. Budd, senior counsel at Goodwin Procter, and former U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts.
Since joining Lionbridge in 2000, Ms. Shukur has been responsible for managing Lionbridge’s worldwide legal affairs across the company’s more than 4300 employees in 25 countries. As a member of Lionbridge’s Corporate Leadership Team, she is a valued contributor in the strategic and business affairs of the Company. Ms. Shukur, who has nearly 20 years of experience in both private practice and in senior in-house positions, most recently played a critical role in structuring, negotiating and closing Lionbridge’s acquisition of Bowne Global Solutions in 2005, and the subsequent integration of entities in 25 countries.
About Lionbridge
Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIOX) is a leading provider of globalization and testing services. Lionbridge combines global onshore, near shore and offshore resources with proven program management methodologies to serve as an outsource partner throughout a client’s product and content lifecycle - from development to globalization, testing and maintenance. Global organizations in all industries rely on Lionbridge services to increase international market share, speed adoption of global products and content, and enhance their return on enterprise applications and IT system investments. Based in Waltham, Mass., Lionbridge maintains solution centers in 25 countries and provides services under the Lionbridge® and VeriTest® brands. To learn more, visit http://www.lionbridge.com.
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