WASHINGTON, DC -- August 16, 2007 -- Sugarcrest Development Group, Inc., the legal industry's premier client development training and consulting partner announced today that Felice Wagner and Akin Gump Chief Marketing Officer Aleisha Gravit will be co-chairing the 2008 LMA Annual Conference. "I am thrilled to be working with Aleisha Gravit and the talented members of our conference committee," said Wagner. "The 2008 conference theme is ELEVATE and I am confident that the dynamic speakers, engaging programs and premier venues will help participants take their careers and the profession to new heights."

ABOUT THE LMA ANNUAL CONFERENCE

It's time to challenge long-held assumptions. Time to define ourselves differently. Time to engage in new conversations on new topics. Time to develop and implement cutting-edge ideas. Time to ELEVATE! Whether you're a seasoned legal marketer or new to the profession, a marketing generalist or functional specialist, supporting a large firm with many colleagues or going solo in small firm, an in-house marketer or service industry provider, you should plan to attend. Elevate your expectations, leave your preconceived notions at home and join us in Los Angeles on March 12-15, 2008. Bring your enthusiasm and, of course, your dark sunglasses. Our future's so bright, you'll have to wear shades. Questions? Call LMA at 847-657-6717 for details.

ABOUT SUGARCREST DEVELOPMENT GROUP

Sugarcrest Development Group is the legal industry's premier client development training and consulting partner. Sugarcrest was founded in 1998 by lawyers with a long track record of growing successful, multi-million dollar relationships with Fortune 500 legal departments at companies such as DuPont, General Electric and Prudential.

For the past nine years, Sugarcrest has helped tens of thousands of lawyers at the world's top law firms win new business and expand existing relationships. Sugarcrest is widely recognized both for its battle-tested management team and its innovative suite of programs, including pioneering work with client teams, dynamic face-to-face workshops and ongoing learning via the Internet.