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Litigation

Jul. 21, 2007

Using Her Poker Face at the Card Table and in Law

Howard Rice partner Julia Vax has developed a keen understanding of risk through her general business, corporate and securities practice. It's proved invaluable to the Russian-born attorney, who has quickly become a feared poker player, especially among her colleagues.

By William-Arthur Haynes
Daily Journal Staff Writer

      SAN FRANCISCO - It wasn't yet sunrise Wednesday when 39-year-old psychologist and social worker Jerry Yang of Temecula tried on his new platinum and diamond-encrusted bracelet in front of his $8.25 million prize, having just won the 2007 World Series of Poker's main event at the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
      Though it was t...

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