Diverse Partners Network Newsletter

Industry News

June 27, 2014Dear All,

Set out below is our newsletter for this week. I wish to

thank each of you for your support of our Diverse

Partners Network.

Remember to submit your notices of events as early in

the week as possible. We welcome your suggestions

on how we can continue to provide a valuable service

to the DPN members.

Together we can do great things!

Eric Grannon Ranked in Chambers USA

Eric Grannon, a partner at White & Case’s D.C. office hasbeen ranked for antitrust by Chambers USA. Chambersdescribed him as “an up-and-coming practitioner at thefirm,” emphasizing his experience in “appellate antitrustwork,” including his recent role as lead counsel for twopharmaceutical companies in the U.S. Supreme Court’sFTC v. Actavis decision on “reverse payment” settlementsof pharmaceutical patent litigation.

Kyrus Freeman Named to Leadership of Greater Washington Class of 2015

Kyrus L. Freeman, a partner in the Washington DC office

of Holland & Knight LLP, has been selected as a member

of Leadership Greater Washington for the Class of

2015. Over a 10-month period, the selected senior-level

community leaders meet regularly to discuss a range of

regional issues concerning Maryland, Northern Virginia and

the District of Columbia. Kyrus is a partner of the firm's

Land Use and Government Team and advises property

owners and residential, commercial, hotel and mixed-use

developers in the regulatory, zoning and land use review

and approval processes. He also serves as the chair of the

Diversity Committee in the D.C. office.

Eric Fikry Receives the Professional Achievement Award, from APALA-NJ

Eric Fikry, a partner in Blank Rome’s Princeton, NJ office is

this year’s recipient of the Asian Pacific American Lawyers

Association of New Jersey Professional Achievement Award.

This award is presented to Asian Pacific American lawyers for

their professional accomplishments, contributions to the law

firm or company where they work, as well as in recognition of

DPN Members Named to Lawyers of Color 2014 Hot List

firm or company where they work, as well as in recognition of

service to the New Jersey Asian Pacific American legal com-

munity. Mr. Fikry was recently elected to APALA-NJ’s Board

of Directors, and previously served as an officer. He also

serves as co-chair of the APALA-NJ’s South Jersey Liaison

Committee.

Robert Edwards Moves to Kilpatrick Townsend

Rob Edwards, most recently Executive Director with JP Mor-

gan’s Global Commodities Group, has moved back to private

practice in Kilpatrick Townsend’s DC Office. Prior to JP Mor-

gan, Edwards was Deputy General Counsel for Energy Policy

at the U.S. Department of Energy for two years. Before he

accepted the appointment at DOE, Edwards practiced law for

over 20 years with AmLaw firms in the DC area.

New York City Bar Diversity and Inclusion Champions Awards and Gala

On Wednesday, June 18th, the New York City Bar Association celebrated 30 years of di-

versity and inclusion efforts and honored its 2014 Diversity and Inclusion Champions. New

York City Corporation Counsel Zachary Carter provided the keynote address, and the City

Bar premiered a video that showcases the rich history of efforts. The Dinner was generous-

ly sponsored by Signatory law firms and companies to the Statement of Diversity Princi-

ples. The 2014 Champion Award Winners are: Michelle J. Anderson, Dean, CUNY School

of Law; Joseph M. Drayton, partner, Cooley LLP; Natalia Martin, co-founder, "Cafecitos

Network"; and Karla G. Sanchez, co-founder, "Cafecitos Network." Posthumously honored

were Thomas E. Heftler and Michael W. Oshima. Morgan Stanley Legal & Compliance Di-

vision received the City Bar’s first Diversity and Inclusion Pipeline Champion Award.

Supreme Court Relies on Breckenridge Brief in Cell Phone Search Case

The Supreme Court decided Riley v. California and United

States v. Wurie June 25, and unanimously held that the

search incident to arrest doctrine does not allow law enforce-

ment officers to search data on cell phones without a warrant.

In addressing Faraday bags, a crucial element of the case, the

Court relied on and cited an amicus brief on behalf of criminal

law professors prepared by Breckenridge, associate Tara A.

Brennan, and Professor Adam Gershowitz of William and

Mary Law School. Read the brief here, and Supreme Court

Opinion here.

Laura Wilkinson Elected to Legal Momentum Board of Directors

Laura A. Wilkinson, a partner in Weil Gotshal’s DC office, was

elected First Vice Chair of the board of directors for Legal Mo-

mentum – the Women’s Legal Defense and Education

Fund. Legal Momentum is a nonprofit organization founded in

1970 to advance the rights of women across the nation by using

the power of the law and creating innovative public policy in

three broad areas: economic justice, freedom from gender-

based violence, and equality under the law.

Events and Fundraisers

Meet and Greet with Alfreda Robinson, July 9

Join Ben Wilson on Wednesday, July 9, for a “Meet & Greet” Reception for our friend Alfre-

da Robinson, who is a candidate for National Bar Association Treasurer. She has also

been endorsed by Grace Speights of Morgan Lewis and Kim Keenan, NAACP General

Counsel, among others. The reception will take place at the offices of Beveridge & Dia-

mond, P.C., 1350 I (Eye) Street, NW, 6th Floor Conference Center, from 5:30 to 8:00

p.m. Refreshments will be served. RSVP to mtaylor@bdlaw.com.

DPN Members Named to Lawyers of Color 2014 Hot List

Alia Derrick, an associate with Jackson Walker, LLP; Alicia Wilson, an associate with Gor-

don Feinblatt in Baltimore, and Alvin Fletcher Benton Jr., an associate in the Dallas Office

of Holland & Knight have been named to the Lawyers of Color Hot List for 2014. The Hot

List recognizes early-to mid-career minority attorneys working as in-house counsel, gov-

ernment attorneys, and law firm associates and partners. Honorees, who were chosen

through a rigorous two-pronged selection and research process, will be profiled in Lawyers

of Color's Hot List 2014 Issue, to be published in July, and honored at a reception in Dal-

las.

Maryland AG’s Thurgood Marshall Program Begins Second Year

The Thurgood Marshall Opportunity Program (TMOP), designed to attract talented law

students with diverse backgrounds, launched in the fall of 2012 at the request of Attorney

General Doug Gansler, and through the strong initiative, planning, and leadership of Beve-

ridge & Diamond Managing Principal, Ben Wilson, B&D Baltimore office Managing Princi-

pal Pamela Marks (a former Assistant Maryland Attorney General) and four other firms:

Saul Ewing, Whiteford Taylor Preston, Miles & Stockbridge, and Gordon Feinblatt. To-

gether, the firms have pledged to fund and support TMOP for a minimum of three years.

Now in its second program year, six law students are currently working in a variety of divi-

sions at the AG's office. . In addition to pledging financial support to the program, partici-

pating law firms host the law clerks, their supervising attorneys, and representatives from

the University of Maryland and Baltimore law schools, as a way to strengthen the law

clerks' professional networks and base of support. Additional firm participation will enable

the program to provide this unique opportunity to a greater number of law clerks each

year. Firms interested in sponsoring TMOP should contact Kisha Brown, Director of Leg-

islative Affairs and Civil Rights in the AG's Office.

Camelia Mazard Given Lifetime Achievement Award

On June 11 Camelia Mazard of Doyle, Barlow & Mazard

PLLC was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award

given by the Washington, D.C. chapter of Women in Inter-

national Trade (“WIIT”). This award is given to an active

WIIT member who has been affiliated with the organiza-

tion for at least 10 years and whose service in WIIT has

had a significant impact on the association. The individual

is also a role model for others in international trade and

inspires careers in trade by others.

Panel: Women and Minorities: Willing Partners or Reluctant Allies?, July 9

The Institute for Inclusion in the Legal Profession (IILP) is pleased to partner with the Na-

tional Association of Women Lawyers (“NAWL”) to present the next installment of “Women

and Minorities: Willing Partners or Reluctant Allies?” on Tuesday, July 15 from 5:30 PM –

8:00 PM at Arent Fox at 1717 K Street, NW in Washington, D.C. We hope that you’ll join

Employment Opportunities

Employment Counsel, Thomson Reuters, Stamford, CT (two positions)

Thomson Reuters seeks two regular, full-time Employment Counsel positions based in

Stamford, CT. The posting is for junior lawyers with 4-7 years experience. For a complete

job description, and to apply, please click here.

Employment Litigation Associate, Jackson Lewis, Orange County, CA

Main duties involve defense of agency charges of discrimination, lawsuits involving a broadrange of employment related claims and advice and counseling involving similar issues;advise and train employers on a wide range of employment laws and regulations, includinganti-discrimination laws; represent employers in court, before administrative agencies, atmediations, and in arbitration in a broad range of employment matters, including discrimi-nation, contract, employment tort, and non-compete cases and more. JD from Accredited

MCCA Diversity Gala, July 25

Actor, producer, director and social activist Laurence Fishburne will deliver the keynote

address, as well as present MCCA’s prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the

MCCA Diversity Gala on July 25, 2014 at the Kennedy Center in Washington,

D.C. Please contact Jessica Martinez for tickets. Full details on the event are available

here.

Executive Director, Northeast Legal Aid

Northeast Legal Aid, with offices in Lowell, Lawrence and Lynn, Massachusetts, seeks an

Executive Director to lead a $3.4 million dollar program with an LLC that has emerged

from the consolidation of two highly regarded, nonprofit organizations dedicated to provid-

ing free legal aid on civil issues to low income households. The next Executive Director

will lead NLA in a time of great change and opportunity as the organization undertakes

initiatives to coordinate legal work and strategies, support professional development, up-

date technology, and grow resources. For a complete job description and application

instructions, please click here.

Commercial Transactions Attorney, Lerch, Early & Brewer, Bethesda, MD

Lerch, Early & Brewer, a full service commercial law firm in Bethesda, Maryland, seekscandidates with 3 or more years of experience in complex transactions, including commer-cial lending, real estate and business, to join its practice in representing lenders, develop-ers, investors and landlords in all aspects of acquisitions, sales, leasing and finance ofcommercial real estate. Qualified candidates must be active members of the Maryland barand have outstanding academic credentials along with experience in drafting purchase andsale agreements, leases, financing documents, development agreements, easements, andother transactional documents. Virginia bar admission is a plus. The position requires sig-nificant client contact as well as strong business development skills. Additionally, candi-dates must demonstrate strong ties to the community. Successful candidates for all posi-tions at our firm demonstrate high standards of professional excellence, are committed tooutstanding client satisfaction, are pleasant to work with and are hard-working. Interestedcandidates should send resume and cover letter to recruitment@lerchearly.com. Pleaseindicate you are applying for the Commercial Transactions Attorney position.

MCCA Creating Pathways to Diversity Conference, July 24

MCCA’s Creating Pathways to Diversity Conference is a full-day educational conference

promoting the advancement of diversity and inclusion in the legal profession. It provides

programs focused on global diversity, inclusive leadership and talent optimization. To reg-

ister visit www.mcca.com/pathways.

8:00 PM at Arent Fox at 1717 K Street, NW in Washington, D.C. We hope that you’ll join

us for this thought-provoking discussion about a sensitive topic that rarely gets discussed

in public. To register, go to www.TheIILP.com and click on “Calendar/Events.”

Multiple Positions, Securities and Exchange Commission

Multiple Positions, Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley is currently hiring for various positions in compliance and asset manage-

ment. If interested, please go to MorganStanley.com/careers for full job descriptions and

application information.

Multiple Positions, Littler Mendelson

Littler Mendelson is the largest U.S.-based law firm exclusively devoted to representing

management in every aspect of labor and employment law. The firm currently has open-

ings for attorneys nationwide. Please contact Aaryn Mittendorff for more details.

Multiple Positions, Wells Fargo & Company

This is a great time to join the Wells Fargo Law Department. As a result of a strategic re-source evaluation, the Wells Fargo Law Department is currently engaged in an aggres-sive recruitment and hiring phase. The Law Department is seeking several seasonedattorneys to represent Wells Fargo across the country in a wide variety of practice areas.For more details and to apply online, please click here.

Multiple Positions, Pepper Hamilton

Pepper Hamilton is currently hiring multiple attorney positions in various practice groups

and levels. Interested attorneys should click here for more information and to apply.

Multiple Positions, Ballard Spahr, Baltimore and DC

Ballard Spahr currently seeks associates in various practice groups. For full job descrip-

tions, and to apply, please click here.

Multiple Positions, Legal Services Corporation, Washington, DC

Legal Services Corporation currently has openings for staff and attorneys in the DC offic-

es. For additional information, and to apply, click here.

Junior and Senior Attorney, Vanguard Group, Malvern, PA

The Vanguard Group seeks one junior (5 years experience) and one senior (10 years

experience) attorney with expertise under the 1940 Act for its Malvern, PA office. For a

complete job description, and to apply, please contact Laura Merianos at Vanguard.

nation, contract, employment tort, and non-compete cases and more. JD from AccreditedLaw School, 3-5 years of experience and California Bar Admission required. Interestedcandidates (no recruiters) should send cover letter and resume to Jackson Lewis.

Tax Associate, Exempt Organizations, Caplin & Drysdale

Caplin & Drysdale seeks a junior to mid-level associate with 2-4 years of tax experience towork in its Exempt Organizations practice group. The ideal applicant will have experienceworking for a law firm, government office or as a judicial clerk. Familiarity with non-profitorganizations is a plus. Please send resumes, transcripts, and writing samples to Ms.Nawel L. Amerg, Attorney & Paralegal Recruitment Manager.

Director of Legal Services, Patents and Strategic Initiatives, Accenture

Responsible for leading and managing patent mining, harvesting, and prosecution effortsglobally, assisting in resolving complex and strategic patent legal issues facing the compa-ny, and for creating and delivering multiple, far reaching, long-term, patent-related strategicinitiatives across the company. Protect the company from financial and reputational risk bydeveloping and delivering multi-year, critical risk mitigation and margin protection patentstrategies for the company and its C-suite leadership. For a complete job descriptionplease click here. Interested candidates can forward their CV's to Elizabeth Fry.

For more information about the Diverse Partners Network, please contact

Benjamin F. Wilson at bwilson@bdlaw.com.

For additional opportunities, please check the Metropolitan Corporate Counsel’s Hot

Jobs List

Multiple Positions, Office of the Attorney General, State of Maryland

Multiple Positions, Securities and Exchange Commission

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) currently has multiple openings for

Staff Attorneys and Experienced Attorneys throughout the agency. Please click here for

position descriptions and application instructions.

There are currently multiple open Assistant Attorney General positions in the Office of the

Attorney General of the State of Maryland. Please click here for additional information

and to apply.

Multiple Positions, Miles and Stockbridge

The Department of Justice currently has multiple openings across its offices. For a full list

of opportunities, and to apply, please click here.

Multiple Positions, Department of Justice

Miles and Stockbridge currently has multiple openings across its offices. For a full list of

opportunities, and to apply, please click here.

Multiple Positions, EPA Region IX

EPA Region IX (San Francisco) currently has multiple openings. For a full list of opportu-

nities, and to apply, please click here.

Announcements

Judges Needed for JTBF Mock Trial Competition, July 11

Holland & Knight's Washington D.C. will be hosting the upcoming Just the Beginning - APipeline Organization's (formerly known as Just the Beginning Foundation) ("JTBF") Sum-mer Legal Institute mock trial on Friday, July 11, 2014 at its offices located at 800 17th

Street, NW, Suite 1100. JTBF is a not-for-profit organization of judges, lawyers, and othercitizens dedicated to developing educational programs to inspire and foster careers in thelaw among underrepresented ethnic and racial groups. JTBF executes its mission by of-fering pipeline programs directly aimed at inspiring young students and increasing diversi-ty in the legal profession and judiciary. The Summer Legal Institute is one of the pro-grams spearheaded by JTBF, as a week long program whose curriculum is designed tobe interactive, exciting and fun in order to motivate, inspire and encourage students on apath towards academic and personal success for now and in the future. Focused on thelegal profession, the program is structured to convince young people that being a lawyeris attainable, assist them in the college admissions process, and that goal setting andpreparation is critical. The SLI concludes with high school students putting on a mock trialjudged by attorneys. The oral arguments will last from approximately 8:30am until noonon July 11th, with Holland & Knight hosting a breakfast for the students immediately priorto oral arguments. Approximately 50 area high school students are expected to partici-pate. If you are interested in joining as a judge, please contact Kwamina Williford at 202-828-1857 or kwamina.williford@hklaw.com. Your time and critique will be greatly appreci-ated!