Mr. Thomas F. Best

Commission general counsel Thomas Best has already sought representation from the Texas attorney general for an anticipated legal fight with Johnson, stating that the continuing actions of the center's staff could "pose an immediate threat to the health and safety of its adolescent clients."

Thomas F. Best to Join Firm as Managing Director, General Counsel
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Thomas F. Best, a lawyer with extensive experience representing regulatory agencies in Texas and practicing administrative law, has also joined the firm as Managing Director and General Counsel.
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Mr. Best will oversee legal and research and analysis for Saber Partners and its clients.He replaces Christopher Bosland, who left Saber Partners to accept an appointment by President Bush to be the advisor to the Chairman of the Federal Housing Finance Board.

"Tom Best brings a wealth of regulatory experience to Saber Partners, and his thoughtful approach to problem solving complements his strong legal background," Mr. Fichera said.
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Mr. Best served as Assistant General Counsel for the Texas Public Utility Commission where he represented the State in connection with a wide range of regulatory and financial matters.He also served as the Legal Director of the Commission's Policy Division where he advised commissioners appointed by the Governor on legal and policy matters related to the restructuring of the Texas retail electricity market.Most recently, Mr. Best served as General Counsel for the Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse.

"Saber Partners commitment to the integrity and fairness of markets is evident in the firm's recent work for public sector clients," Mr. Best said."I am pleased to have the opportunity to work with a firm that has made restoration of the public trust in the capital markets a top priority."

Mr. Best began his legal career representing financial institutions in negotiations and conducting litigation concerning accounting rules and regulation.After working as an attorney for the Texas State Senate, he established a successful private legal practice in Austin, Texas representing a variety of private sector clients concerning their interaction with state government.

Saber Partners Announces Appointment of Stuart Eizenstat and Robert W. Gee to Firm's Advisory Board; Thomas F. Best to Join Firm as Managing Director, General Counsel, September 17, 2004