Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Preston Gates Ellis LLP hired Calabasas resident Fred D. Heather as a partner in the firm's litigation and white collar/criminal defense practice.

Heather comes to K&L Gates from DLA Piper. Prior to his tenure there, Heather was an assistant U.S. attorney with the Criminal Division of the Central District of Los Angeles.

Heather will counsel clients in a variety of complex civil and white collar criminal cases ranging from government contracts and securities fraud to environmental regulation, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, copyright, products liability, and antitrust and corporate matters.

"White collar crime and criminal defense are high-priority areas for our clients in Los Angeles and across the firm," said Paul Sweeney Jr., K&L partner. "Fred's experience as a litigator across multiple corporate and regulatory areas is an ideal fit as our practice continues to expand."

New officers will be installed

The Calabasas Chamber of Commerce will host its annual board installation and awards luncheon at 11:30 a.m. today, Thurs., Jan 25 at the Calabasas Country Club, 4515 Park Entrada.

Fred Heather

Chairman of the Board Stephanie Warren and the outgoing members of the board of directors will be honored for their dedication and service of 2006. The new board members will be welcomed.

In addition, the Chamber will present the Chairman's Award. The Bill Van Gieson Memorial Award for community service will be given to John Boething, founder and owner of Boething Treeland Nursery.

Arlene Bernholtz, retiring Chamber marketing director, will be recognized as well.

Admission is $30 for members and $35 for nonmembers and those without reservations.

Med spa comes to Agoura Hills

Xeo Med Spa brings med spa services to Agoura Hills under the medical supervision of Dr. Bader Iqbal, a staff of licensed nurse practitioners and aestheticians.

The spa is now open within the Enchanted Garden Skin Salon at 5911 Kanan Road, next door to Agoura's Famous Deli.

Hours are Monday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information, call (818) 889-0832 or (805) 529-2033.