Minneapolis (28-May-2010) - Faegre & Benson partner Kathleen Smith Ruhland has been elected to the board of directors of the World Law Group for a two-year term.

The World Law Group is a global alliance of 49 leading independent law firms with more than 10,500 lawyers in offices in over 260 major business centers around the world. In her role as director, Ruhland will have responsibility for member law firms in the Americas Region.

Ruhland serves as co-chair of the Faegre & Benson international practice. She advises clients on cross-border transactions, including international M&A, restructuring and joint ventures, in established and emerging markets throughout the world.

Through membership in the World Law Group, Faegre & Benson assists clients with legal needs worldwide through collaboration with top law firms in a variety of countries.