Emisphere Technologies, Inc. announced that Paul Lubetkin has been appointed to the position of vice president and general counsel, effective September 4, 2007.

According to a company press release, Lubetkin will be responsible for the overall planning, management and execution of the legal function, including global intellectual property, transactional legal advice, securities and funding, and commercial transactions. Lubetkin will report directly to Michael V. Novinski, president and chief executive officer.

"Paul Lubetkin's understanding of business and legal issues, coupled with his deep knowledge of pharmaceutical law, make him an ideal fit for Emisphere," said Michael V. Novinski, president and chief executive officer of Emisphere Technologies, Inc. "Lubetkin also brings a real expertise in Regulatory, SEC and Corporate Governance aligned with strong management capabilities. We are very excited to have him bring this wealth of experience to Emisphere."

"This is a very exciting time to join the Emisphere team. There is a robust pipeline and the company stands poised to improve the lives of countless patients," said Lubetkin. "I am eager to start building the foundation of their legal function and help move the company forward."

Emisphere Technologies, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that focuses on a unique and improved delivery of therapeutic molecules and pharmaceutical compounds using its eligen technology.