Steelers President Arthur Rooney II to be Honored with the PAJC Community Impact Award; Firm is Proud Sponsor of Awards Dinner

Pittsburgh, PA, April 14, 2010 — Arthur J. Rooney, II, counsel in the State Government Relations Section of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney's Pittsburgh office, will be honored by the Pittsburgh Area Jewish Committee (PAJC) with the 2010 Community Impact Award. Rooney, who serves on the Pittsburgh Steelers' Board of Directors and as president and general counsel, will receive the honor at the annual PAJC Community Impact Award dinner, taking place Tuesday, June 8, 2010, at 6:30 p.m. in the East Club Lounge at Heinz Field. Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney is a proud Diamond Sponsor of this year's awards dinner.

ESPN Radio/FSN Pittsburgh host Stan Savran will serve as master of ceremonies, while former Steelers legend Franco Harris will attend as special guest and presenter. Serving as one of its Committee Co-chairs, John A. "Jack" Barbour — Buchanan's CEO — will also be in attendance.

To learn more about the event or to attend, contact PAJC at 412-605-0816 or pajc@pajc.net.

About PAJC

The Pittsburgh Area Jewish Committee, an independent affiliate of the American Jewish Committee, works to enhance Jewish relationships by strengthening Jewish identity and understanding of  Jewish heritage, by fostering intergroup dialogue, by nurturing mutual respect and cooperation between diverse religious, racial and ethnic groups, and by advancing human rights and democratic principles in all communities.

About Rooney

Rooney concentrates his practice on the areas of corporate finance, sports law and government affairs. He is also very involved in his family's businesses, including the Pittsburgh Steelers, for which he serves on the Board of Directors and as president and general counsel.