December 21, 1998

Ms. Cynthia Lawson
Contract Negotiator for the City of Chicago
Department of Purchases, Contracts & Supplies
City Hall, Room 401
121 North LaSalle Street
Chicago, Illinois 60602

Dear Ms. Lawson:

As an attorney with the City of Chicago - Department of Law, Individual Defense Litigation Division, I have had the pleasure of working with L.A. Reporting. Most recently in the matter of Reyes v. City of Chicago, et al., Case No 98 C 1136, L.A. Reporting did a wonderful job providing courteous and professional services during the depositions of four of my clients.

In my estimation, L.A. Reporting has proven that they are capable of handling a wide variety of litigation needs for the City of Chicago. The staff at L.A. Reporting has shown that they are able to meet the demanding needs of the City's Law Department with efficient and reliable services. Futhermore, L.A. Reporting's technological support will enable the Law Department to keep pace with the many advances taking place in the modern practice of law.

With pleasure, I am able to recommend L.A. Reporting as a valuable addition to the legal support staff for the City of Chicago - Department of Law. In the event that you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contract the undersigned.

Very truly yours,

Michael P. Sheehan
Assistant Corporation Counsel
(312) 742-0117

MPS

Cc: Ms. Lori Ann Asauskas