Krieg DeVault LLP Announces John R. Kirkwood Elected Chairman of the Advisory Board of Richard G. Lugar Center for Renewable Energy
July 16, 2007

Indianapolis, Indiana - The law firm of Krieg DeVault LLP, Indianapolis, Indiana, is pleased to announce that partner John R. Kirkwood has been elected Chairman of the Advisory Board of the Richard G. Lugar Center for Renewable Energy at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis.

The Richard G. Lugar Center for Renewable Energy was established to address the societal needs for clean, affordable and renewable energy sources, improve the nation's energy security, and reduce global warming. Its primary mission is to promote research excellence in the area of renewable energy through collaborative efforts among faculty in the disciplines of engineering, chemistry, physics, biology, and environmental affairs. The center promotes renewable energy applications through teaching, learning, civic engagement, and synergistic partnerships with industry, government labs and local communities.

A graduate of Indiana University and the Indiana University School of Law, Mr. Kirkwood provides tax and securities advice to clients including cities, towns, colleges and universities, school and fire districts, investment banks, commercial banks, nonprofit organizations, real estate development firms and manufacturers. Additionally, Mr. Kirkwood represents various nationally recognized energy companies in the renewable fuels industry, as well as senior lenders, junior lenders and equity providers for project finance transactions in the renewable fuels industry. Mr. Kirkwood is a member of the National Association of Bond Lawyers, the Indianapolis Bar Association and the Indiana State Bar Association and is the past Indiana chairperson for the American Bar Association Forum Committee on Affordable Housing and Community Development Law.

Mr. Kirkwood resides in Carmel, Indiana.

Krieg DeVault LLP is a 120-professional, diversified law firm representing a wide variety of local, regional and national clients. It is a business-focused law firm with offices in Indianapolis, Carmel, and Hammond, Indiana. The firm's attorneys have significant experience in key areas that address the needs of a diversified client base. Through its membership in Meritas, the firm's ability to assist clients reaches around the world.