CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 19, 2006--Marc J. Lane, president of The Law Offices of Marc J. Lane and its Financial Service Affiliates has joined the United Nations' Global Compact (www.unglobalcompact.org). The Global Compact, an international initiative announced by UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan at the World Economic Forum in 1999, was formed to "bring companies together with UN agencies, labor and civil society to support universal environmental and social principles." The initiative's operational phase was launched at UN headquarters in July 2000.

The Law Offices of Marc J. Lane (www.marcjlane.com) is one of the only law firms in the country to join the Global Compact. A champion for human rights, ethical labor practices, stewardship of the environment and responsible corporate citizenship, Mr. Lane facilitates the promotion of these causes through Advocacy Investing(SM)(www.advocacyinvesting.com) his proprietary socially responsible investment strategy, executed through Marc J. Lane Investment Management, Inc.. Advocacy Investing, a targeted values/mission-based investment strategy, helps individuals and institutions to promote social change by investing in individual and fixed-income securities of companies that support those values/missions. Mr. Lane discusses the strategy in his book, "Profitable Socially Responsible Investing?", released by Institutional Investor Books in May 2005.

"We're honored to join this distinguished group of global companies and organizations in pursuit of a better world," said Mr. Lane. "Advocacy Investing helps leverage the assets of individuals and institutions to make that happen."

The Global Compact relies on public accountability, transparency and the enlightened self-interest of companies, labor and civil society to initiate and share substantive action in pursuing the principles upon which the Global Compact is based. Hundreds of companies, international labor and civil society organizations worldwide are engaged in the Global Compact working to advance ten universal principles in the areas of human rights, labor, the environment and anti-corruption.

About Marc J. Lane

Chicago attorney and investment advisor Marc J. Lane, J.D., is a graduate of Northwestern University School of Law. He is the President of The Law Offices of Marc J. Lane (www.marcjlane.com), a Professional Corporation, and of its financial-services affiliates, including Marc J. Lane & Company, an NASD-registered broker-dealer; Marc J. Lane Investment Management, Inc., an SEC-registered investment advisor; and Longmeadow Insurance Services, Inc., a risk management firm. He is also a Master Registered Financial Planner and a Registered Financial Consultant.

Mr. Lane is a frequent guest on national business and public affairs television and radio networks such as CNBC, PBS and Sirius Satellite Radio and online media such as TheStreet.com and Forbes.com. And, he is an often-requested expert source for publications such as the Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Money, Christian Science Monitor and Business Ethics.

Mr. Lane is represented by The Harry Walker Agency, Inc.(www.harrywalker.com). Please direct speaking inquires to 646-227-4900.

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Marc J. Lane Investment Management, Inc.

Marc J. Lane Investment Management, Inc.

Chicago attorney and investment advisor Marc J. Lane, J.D., is a graduate of Northwestern University School of Law. He is the President of The Law Offices of Marc J. Lane (www.marcjlane.com), a Professional Corporation, and of its financial-services affiliates, including Marc J. Lane & Company, an NASD-registered broker-dealer; Marc J. Lane Investment Management, Inc., an SEC-registered investment advisor; and Longmeadow Insurance Services, Inc., a risk management firm. He is also a Master Registered Financial Planner and a Registered Financial Consultant. Mr. Lane is a frequent guest on national business and public affairs television and radio networks such as CNBC, PBS and Sirius Satellite Radio and online media such as TheStreet.com and Forbes.com. And, he is an often-requested expert source for publications such as the Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Money, Christian Science Monitor and Business Ethics.

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