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High Museum of Art Appoints Louise Sams New Board Chairwoman

ATLANTA, GA.- The High Museum of Art recently appointed Louise Sams the new chairwoman of its board of directors. Sams has served on the High’s board for eight years and succeeds board chairman James L. Henderson, III, who has served in this capacity since 2007. Sams is currently the president of Turner Broadcasting System International (TBS, Inc.). She also serves as executive vice president and general counsel for TBS, Inc. In these positions she oversees the company’s worldwide legal matters, including protection of the company’s intellectual property, and litigation and employment matters. Sams directs a staff of approximately 80 lawyers located in Atlanta, Los Angeles, London, Hong Kong and Sydney. She is also responsible for all production, distribution and ad sales relating to Cartoon Network, Turner Classic Movies, Boomerang and all other entertainment networks and media services offered by Turner both