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Reed Smith

The Supreme Court Attempts to Limit the Army Corps of Engineers' Jurisdiction Over Wetlands "Turtles All the Way Down": Rapanos v. United States
The question of what constitutes a federal wetland under the Clean Water Act's jurisdictional mantra of "waters of the United States" has plagued builders and developers for some time. The assertion by the United States Army Corps of Engineers ("Corps") that it has jurisdiction over wetlands next to a storm drain or an essentially dry ditch miles from any recognized bodies of water has been of particular concern.

07-24-2006

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Sughrue Mion PLLC

Leading Trademark Practitioners at Sughrue Recognized by Peers
Sughrue Mion’s senior trademark lawyers were all named in Managing Intellectual Property’s 2006 edition of “The Legal Media Group Guide to the World’s Leading Trade Mark Law Practitioners.” Based on the independent votes of their peers and users of trademark law services, Cindy Weber, Gary Krugman, Kevin Smith, Jody Drake and Mack Webner were identified as internationally recognized leading practitioners. The recipients were unanimous in agreeing that their recognition is a salute to the quality of Sughrue’s Trademark Group and acknowledged with appreciation the votes of their clients and colleagues.

07-24-2006

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Schnader Attorney At Law

Winkelman Receives 2006 Earl G. Harrison Award
Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP presented partner Nancy Winkelman with its 2006 Earl G. Harrison Pro Bono Award at a Firm-wide reception on June 19, 2006. Winkelman, co-chair of the Firm’s Appellate Practice Group and its Pro Bono Committee, was recognized for her career-long dedication to public service and pro bono work, mainly in the areas of disability law, prisoner civil rights and immigration.

“The Firm could not have chosen a more deserving recipient for this award,” remarked Schander Chairman Ralph Wellington. “The extent of Nancy’s pro bono commitment and activities is paralleled only by the conviction she brings to each representation. In all that she does, she exemplifies the principles and legacy of Earl G. Harrison.”

Winkelman has a long and noteworthy record of public service and pro bono matters. She has been a member of the Board of Directors of the Disabilities Law Project for more than a decade and currently serves as president of the Board. In 1997 and 1998, she worked on a trio of Third Circuit appeals involving the three-strikes provision of the Prisoner Litigation Reform Act (PRLA), which generally bars courts from granting in forma pauperis status to inmates who have had three prior lawsuits dismissed as frivolous. In 2000, she took on the Pennsylvania Parole Board’s policies in a Third Circuit appeal involving a Constitutional ex post facto clause issue. The next year, Winkelman went to the Supreme Court of the United States in a prisoner civil rights case involving the administrative exhaustion requirement of the PLRA and its application to claims seeking remedies not available under the prison grievance system.

More recently, Winkelman has focused her attention on immigration cases. In In re Camara, Winkelman and a team of Schnader lawyers filed a Third Circuit Petition for Review and Motion for Stay of Removal on behalf of a family from the Ivory Coast seeking political asylum, and then helped file a successful Petition for Mandamus in District Court, which enabled the entire family to remain safely in the United States.

Along with her own pro bono practice, for ten years Nancy has co-chaired Schnader’s Pro Bono Committee, providing advice and guidance to ensure the Firm’s pro bono program runs successfully.

The Earl G. Harrison Pro Bono Award is only the latest in an impressive record of awards and honors Winkelman has received in recognition of her pro bono work. In 2000‚ the American Bar Association Section of Litigation recognized Nancy’s public service by awarding her the John Minor Wisdom Public Interest and Professionalism Award. In 2005, she received both the Pennsylvania Bar Association Pro Bono Award, recognizing excellence in providing pro bono legal services, and the first-ever “Passionately Pro Bono” Award from HIAS & Council, an immigration and asylum public-interest agency, in recognition of outstanding pro bono work on a particular asylum case.

Winkelman concentrates her practice in federal and state appellate litigation. She has handled cases in a variety of substantive areas before a number of appellate courts, including having presented argument before the Supreme Court of the United States. In 2004, Winkelman was selected as a fellow of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers, making her the ninth lawyer--and the first woman--to be selected as a fellow from the Third Circuit. Also in 2004, she received the Burton Award for Legal Achievement for her article, “Just a Brief Writer?” (Litigation, 2003), an award presented annually to 20 lawyers in the 500 largest law firms in the United States for excellence in legal writing.

The Earl G. Harrison Pro Bono Award – named for one of the Firm’s original named partners – is presented annually to a Firm attorney or staff member who has a distinguished record of pro bono or community service. The Firm selects an honoree with a demonstrated record that consists of a single outstanding achievement of enduring value to the public good, a leading role in inspiring and sustaining pro bono service by other firm personnel, or a sustained record of personal pro bono service over a number of years. The Award reflects the tradition and collective belief of the Schnader firm: that law is more than a business, and it should include using our skill, talent and wisdom to improve access to justice for every individual and to advance the common good. Earl G. Harrison‚ in whose memory the Firm gives this Award‚ was both a great lawyer and a remarkable humanitarian, who – after World War II – worked to convince the western nations to both open their own borders to those displaced persons liberated from the Nazi concentration camps‚ and to support the creation of the State of Israel‚ where Jews who could not face returning to their former homes could emigrate.

07-24-2006

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Jackson & Campbell, P.C.

Art Burger Re-Appointed to DC Bar Legal Ethics Committee
At its June 2006 meeting, the D.C. Bar Board of Governors reappointed Art Burger to serve a three-year term on the D.C. Bar Legal Ethics Committee. The Legal Ethics Committee issues opinions on matters related to the application of the Rules of Professional Conduct. Art is Chair of the Professional Responsibility Practice Group at Jackson & Campbell, P.C., and frequently contributes articles on legal ethics and professional conduct in The Legal Times. To view his articles, visit www.jackscamp.com/pubs.htm.

07-24-2006

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Thacher Proffitt & Wood LLP

The National Law Journal: Thacher Proffitt Announces Six New Partners
The National Law Journal mentioned in their ""Movers"" section the promotions of six attorneys to partner: Patrick Boyle, Christian Chandler, Christopher Lewis, Peter Morgan, Robert Olin and Scott Swerdloff.

Associated Lawyers
Patrick J. Boyle
Christian H. Chandler
Christopher Lewis
Peter S. Morgan
Robert B. Olin
Scott Swerdloff

07-24-2006

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Piper Rudnick, L.L.P.

Barron Joins DLA Piper's Corporate Practice in Boston
DLA Piper Rudnick Gray Cary US LLP announced that Michael Barron has joined the firm's Corporate and Securities practice group as a partner in the Boston office. He joins DLA Piper from Nixon Peabody LLP where he was one of the leaders of the firm's life sciences initiative.

Barron focuses his practice on representing early-stage biotechnology, medical device, healthcare and technology companies and investors in such companies. He counsels clients in corporate transactional and intellectual property matters. He has particular experience working with clients on early stage financings, licensing and trademark issues.

""Michael is widely respected in the legal and biotech communities and has extensive experience representing emerging growth companies with a particular emphasis on life sciences,"" said Elliot Surkin, managing partner of DLA Piper's Boston office. ""His skills complement the firm's national life sciences practice, which stretches from Boston and Atlanta across to California and Seattle.""

DLA Piper's Life Sciences practice includes more than 100 attorneys in the U.S. The firm has offices in 22 cities in the U.S., including all of the top life sciences markets in the country. The firm advises clients in all stages of growth-from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. The products and services of the firm's life sciences clients include drug development, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, bioinformatics, medical devices, bioengineering, telemedicine, and bioagriculture. DLA Piper also represents leading life sciences investors, including venture capital firms, entrepreneurs, and financial institutions, as well as some of the leading non-profit institutes in the U.S. and worldwide.

In 1995, Barron founded the Massachusetts Innovation & Technology Exchange (MITX), a trade organization that works as a catalyst for identifying, stimulating, fueling, and enabling new opportunities for today's technology professionals. MITX offers thought leadership, information on technology trends, networking opportunities, and professional training and development for its more than 2,500 members from financial services, healthcare, information technology, nanotechnology, and other forward-thinking companies. Barron serves as the General Counsel to MITX and is a member of MITX's Executive Committee.

A frequent author and lecturer, Barron was a speaker at the Biotechnology Industry Organization's premier annual event, BIO 2006. He is a member of the Boston Bar Association, the International Trademark Association, the Licensing Executive Society and the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council.

Barron received a J.D. from Boston University School of Law and a B.A. from Northwestern University.

07-24-2006

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Schwartz, Cooper, Greenberger & Krauss, Chtd.

Schwartz Cooper Principal Named One of “40 Illinois Attorneys Under Forty to Watch”
Schwartz Cooper is pleased to announce that Patrick T. Stanton has been named as one of “40 Illinois Attorneys Under Forty to Watch” by the Law Bulletin Publishing Company.

Mr. Stanton was recognized for his work in complex commercial litigation matters in both state and federal courts, arbitrations and mediations. His peers notes that his many courtroom successes have involved “groundbreaking issues” in the legal field and applaud his exceptional knowledge of issues involving alleged theft of trade secrets and violations of non-compete agreements.

“Pat is well-regarded by every lawyer I know who knows him,” said Don Harmon, Illinois State Senator of the 39th District. ”He is a fundamentally decent man. He is well-grounded, difficult to anger and quick to resolve conflict with humor and grace. He is committed to his family. He is engaged in our community. He does honor to our profession.”

The 40 Under Forty are selected through an annual survey conducted by the Law Bulletin Publishing Company. Attorneys are nominated by colleagues who have first-hand knowledge of the nominee’s experience, skills and character. Final selections are based on the candidate’s career achievements, how far and how quickly they have risen within their practice areas, and also their professional and community involvement.

According to John Dunn, director of the Mayor’s Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, “Pat has the ability to present complex legal issues clearly, and is adept at crafting persuasive arguments. Pat obviously cares about his law practice and takes great pride in being a lawyer. I am not alone in my assessment of his skills. I know many of Pat’s former colleagues, and they universally regard him as an outstanding attorney.”

Mr. Stanton is co-chair of Schwartz Cooper’s Litigation practice and previously served as chair of the firm’s Hiring Committee. He is a member of the Lawyers Club of Chicago and was recently appointed as Barrister of the Chicago American Inn of Court. He also sits on the Beverly Arts Center of Chicago Board of Directors.

Mr. Stanton received his B.A. from University of Notre Dame in 1988 and graduated cum laude from Loyola University of Chicago School of Law in 1993.

07-24-2006

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