The Firm was awarded and successfully completed performance under a contract from the Treasury pursuant to which it performed closing services for the Treasury under its Small Business Lending Program (SBLF Program). Under the SBLF Program, the Firm negotiated and closed over 170 preferred stock, subordinated debt and equity equivalent securities transactions totaling over $2.2 billion during a four month period. The Firm was awarded a commendation by the Treasury for outstanding legal services performed under the SBLF Program at a ceremony held at Treasury’s Washington, D.C. headquarters.