CHICAGO—The law firm of Brown, Udell, Pomerantz &Delrahim Ltd. has just promoted four of its attorneys topartners of the firm. Rasha Elganzouri Gad,Bryan King, Gary Saipe, andShelley Smith were formerly counsels with theChicago-based firm and will continue their practices in the areasof real estate and commercial litigation. Prior to joining BUPD,each of the new partners spent years with some of the country'slargest and most prestigious global law firms.

“BUPD Law is proud to welcome Rasha, Bryan, Gary and Shelley tothe partnership ranks as these four talented lawyers exemplify theservice delivery, hard-work and dedication that our clients expectfrom BUPD Law,” says managing partner MichaelDelrahim. “We believe that these moves incombination with recent infrastructure improvements further ourability and commitment to provide quality and responsive legalservices to clients.”

Gad practices in the areas of general corporate and complexcommercial real estate transactions. She also serves as chair ofthe firm's Middle East practice. Her work includes acquisitions anddispositions, financing, construction, joint venture formation,development, leasing, among other areas. Prior to joining BUPB, sheworked at DLA Piper LLP and Wilmer,Cutler, Pickering Hale & Dorr in Washington DC. Shewas also a senior associate at Patton Boggs inDubai, and in addition has developed a great deal of expertise onthe Egyptian legal market.