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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.     )

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Juniper Networks, Inc.

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On April 27, 2010, Juniper Networks, Inc. (the “Company”) submitted the following statement via email to RiskMetrics Group to clarify the disclosure relating to the determination of Mary Cranston’s independence contained in the Company’s definitive proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 30, 2010:
Pillsbury Winthrop was originally retained by the Juniper Networks Audit Committee as counsel to the Audit Committee in connection with their independent investigation into the company’s historical stock option practices, which investigation was substantially completed in December 2006. Pillsbury has continued to represent the Audit Committee following the completion of the investigation in a limited capacity on discovery and other litigation matters associated with the investigation. In February 2010, the Company announced that it has entered into a preliminary settlement related to the class action lawsuits in connection with its historical stock option practices. Juniper Networks expects this settlement will receive final court approval in 2010.
Pillsbury Winthrop was retained by the Audit Committee and its investigation was substantially completed prior to the time when Mary Cranston joined the Juniper Networks Board in November 2007. Ms. Cranston was not and is not involved in Pillsbury’s representation of Juniper Networks. In addition, Ms. Cranston is a retired non-equity partner of Pillsbury and is no longer an employee of the firm. Ms. Cranston does not receive financial compensation from Pillsbury and does not have a financial interest in the business of Pillsbury. As such, she is not directly or indirectly entitled to any of the fees paid by Juniper Networks to the firm.
Juniper Networks will not retain Pillsbury for any new matters so long as Ms. Cranston is associated with Pillsbury or a member of the Juniper Networks Board. The Company will conclude its current engagement of Pillsbury upon the earlier of the date all option-related litigation terminates or within six (6) months from April 27, 2010.