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SPRING 2006 NYLPI and Kasowitz Benson Win Compensation for Young Person with Learning Disabilities NYLPI and Kasowitz, Benson, Torres & Department of Education (DOE) to listen to Friedman LLP won a significant compen- her pleas. Her son was struggling with his satory award from the New York City disability and failing in school. His negative Department of Education on experiences had taught him to fear academic behalf of Alexander James, a NYLPI environments, further impairing his educa- young man with learning dis- SPECIAL tion. The DOE’s specialists diagnosed him abilities. He will now be able ED as mentally retarded, claiming Alexander to obtain the educational sup- was not capable of advancing in an academ- port he needs to graduate with a high school ic setting. Ms. James knew otherwise, but diploma. could not convince the bureaucracy. Cheryl James, Alexander’s mother, spent “Nobody believed me,” she recalled. “I just four frustrating years trying to get the went running around in circles…running to the school, on the phone, going to meetings.” After years of frustration, Ms. James finally connected with Pamela Hux-Singh, a special education advocate, and Kim Sweet, NYLPI Associate General Counsel and Coordinator of the Education Program. Sweet and Hux- Singh helped Ms. James build a case that Alexander could succeed academically with the intensive support of a residential school. They had him evaluated by a group of inde- pendent experts who agreed with that assessment. ALEXANDER AND CHERYL JAMES AT THE KOLBOURNE SCHOOL (CONTINUED ON PAGE 4) Inside: Pro Bono Models: Bingham McCutchen Partners with Law & Society Award Luncheon 3 Say Yes to Education to Support Harlem Families Associate Matters 4 Pro Bono Models will be a regular series school. Say Yes also provides students who NCRCR Book Launch 5 highlighting the innovative pro bono efforts graduate with full college tuition at the insti- 9-11 Project Book Launch 7 Clearinghouse Matters 8 of our member law firms. tution of their choice. Associates Committee Event 13 Bingham McCutchen LLP has made a In New York, Say Yes is working with 425 In-House Update 14 commitment virtually unheard-of in the pro students from five Harlem schools, and bono field: they have agreed to provide over Bingham has committed to providing them 425 families with free legal services for the and their families with pro bono legal ser- next fifteen years. The firm has partnered with Say Yes to Education, a nonprofit academic interven- tion program for students who are facing educational and social challenges. The organization, which was founded in 1987 by Hartford financial manager George A. Weiss, adopts entire classes of children and provides them and their families with sup- port to help the students graduate from high A BINGHAM STAFF PERSON TUTORS SAY YES STUDENTS (CONTINUED ON PAGE 2)

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(“PRO BONO MODELS: BINGHAM McCUTCHEN ...” PRO BONO MATTERS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1) vices for the next 15 years. These services eviction of a mother with two children whose SPRING 2006 are comprehensive, including assistance landlord wanted to increase their rent ille- Editor: Stephen Kang with housing and financial issues, educa- gally to aiding twenty families in their quest tional needs, immigration questions, crimi- to legalize their immigration status in the NEW YORK LAWYERS FOR THE PUBLIC INTEREST nal matters, and estate planning. United States. 151 West 30 Street, 11th Floor Twice a week, Bingham attorneys travel to “This is a rare instance where a law firm can New York, NY 10001-4017 Harlem for open “office hours” at the work with a significant client to improve the Tel: (212) 244-4664 schools. Clients are welcome to drop in and lives of hundreds of people, while bringing a Fax: (212) 244-4570 discuss their issues with the attorneys pre- lot of joy to the individual lawyers and staff TDD: (212) 244-3692 sent, who either work directly to resolve the who are participating in the project,” stated Website: www.nylpi.org problem or refer them to other attorneys if Ed Maluf, Bingham partner. NYLPI STAFF necessary. In addition, the program oper- The firm’s interest in the families extends ates a 24-hour message line, where clients beyond the provision of legal services. Last Michael Rothenberg, Executive Director Marianne Engelman Lado, General Counsel can leave voicemails for urgent situations. summer, a group of non-legal staff from

“By providing comprehensive legal services Bingham worked at a summer camp program Jaclyn Okin Barney, Staff Attorney to some of the City’s most indigent residents, run by Say Yes. The experience was enor- Eddie Bautista, Director of Community Planning we are allowing hundreds of children and mously rewarding for all the participants, Marnie Berk, Director of Pro Bono Programs Paola Martínez Boone, Community Organizer and further affirmed Bingham’s commitment their families to remain focused on the Dennis Boyd, Senior Staff Attorney child’s education,” said Jaimie Dockray, to the students and families. Ajamu Brown, Community Organizer Gabriel Dusenbury, Program Associate Managing Director of Bingham’s Say Yes to “They’re as committed [to the families] as Education Program. Veronica Eady, Senior Staff Attorney we are,” commented Rachel Flax, Say Yes’ Margaret Fequiere, Executive Assistant Since November 2004, when the program Regional Director. “Bingham is setting an Genevieve Gazón, Executive Assistant kicked off, Bingham has provided services example for law firms everywhere.” Shakima Grant, Office Assistant John Gresham, Senior Litigation Counsel on a range of matters, from preventing the Rafael Gutierrez, IT Administrator Chris Johnson, Campaign Coordinator Stephen Kang, Program Associate New Staff and Interns Gavin Kearney, Staff Attorney Michelle Kraus, Disability Rights Advocate NYLPI welcomes two new Jin Hee Lee, Staff Attorney members of our staff: Amanda Masters, Senior Staff Attorney Amanda Matteis, Legal Assistant Shakima Grant, Office Assistant Suhali Mendez, Legal Assistant Jin Hee Lee, Staff Attorney, Roberta Mueller, Senior Staff Attorney Access to Health Care Robin Naismith, Assistant Director of Development Isabel Ochoa, Director of Development Rebecca Price, Staff Attorney We also welcome the following Jaime Rivera, Community Organizer interns and volunteers: Lourdes Rivera-Putz, Advocacy Specialist Jessica Rosero, Intake Coordinator Anthony Allen, IT Assistant Daryl Samuel, Office Administrator Susan Hannigan, Intake Michael Scherz, Senior Staff Attorney Volunteer, Disability Tanya Silas, Development Associate Law Center Kimberly Sweet, Associate General Counsel Matthew Larson, Volunteer, Aprill Turner, Media Coordinator National Campaign to Nancy Vazquez, Receptionist/Administrative Assistant Restore Civil Rights Pauline Yoo, Senior Staff Attorney Kevin Olson, Volunteer Attorney Edie Ringel, Volunteer Attorney Camille Zentner, Legal Intern, Brooklyn Law School NYLPI

JAIMIE DOCKRAY, MANAGING DIRECTOR OF BINGHAM’S SAY YES PROGRAM, WITH A SAY YES STUDENT.

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Zachary W. Carter, Esq, Honored at Law & Society Award Luncheon

On February 28, 2006, NYLPI hosted the Law & Society Award Luncheon, which hon- ors attorneys who are true exemplars of the highest ideals of our legal profession. This year, we honored Zachary W. Carter, partner at Dorsey & Whitney LLP. The event was held at Cipriani’s and was attended by 700 attorneys. Prior to joining his current firm, Mr. Carter served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York for six years. He was responsible for numerous prosecutions of national significance, including the success- (L TO R) NYLPI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MICHAEL ROTHENBERG, HONOREE ZACHARY W. CARTER, COUNSEL TO THE U.S. ATTORNEY, EASTERN DISTRICT ful prosecution of New York City police offi- BARBARA UNDERWOOD, NYLPI BOARD CHAIR SHARON BOWEN. cers for the torture of Haitian immigrant Abner Louima. Mr. Carter was also a member of the Attorney General’s Advisory Committee of U.S. Attorneys, where he significantly contributed to the development of Department of Justice policies. He has held numerous prominent positions during his career, including U.S. Magistrate Judge for the Eastern District of New York, Criminal Court Judge for the City of New York, and Executive Assistant District Attorney for Kings County. Mr. Carter serves as the Chair of the Board of Directors of Hale House, a position to which he was appointed by the New York State (L TO R) EPSTEIN BECKER PARTNER BARRY COZIER, NYC DEPUTY MAYOR CAROL ROBLES-ROMAN, US DISTRICT JUDGE OF THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT GEORGE DANIELS, Attorney General. AND US COURT OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE JUDGE NICHOLAS TSOUCALAS.

(L TO R) MICHAEL ROTHENBERG, FORMER BOARD CHAIR DAVID BRODSKY, BARBARA UNDERWOOD, ZACHARY CARTER, SHARON BOWEN, NYLPI BOARD MEMBER LORETTA LYNCH, CHAIR-ELECT JOHN SIFFERT. OVER 700 FRIENDS OF NYLPI ATTENDED THE EVENT.

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Associate Matters cases in the last two years and looks for- NYLPI Associate General Counsel and ward to more. Coordinator of the Education Program. “I Amy Impellizzeri Impellizzeri enjoys many parts of her spe- knew from the moment I met her that she Skadden, Arps, Slate, cial education work, but one of its most would do wonderful work for our clients.” Meagher & Flom LLP inspiring aspects has been working direct- On her end, Impellizzeri greatly appreci- Amy Impellizzeri, an associate at ly with parents. “The parents I’ve dealt ates the support she has received from Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & with are incredible,” she said. “They’re so NYLPI’s in- Flom LLP, was looking for a pro bono involved, they sincerely want to navigate house staff. opportunity to sink her the system, and they just need someone to “The cooper- NYLPI teeth into when she help them do it. They’re such amazing ative rela- SPECIAL learned about NYLPI’s advocates for their children.” tionship ED special education prac- She also acknowledges that this work among the pro tice. She heard of a case involving a comes with some unique challenges. bono counsel, young girl who had been exhibiting “Usually, when I’m dealing with my corpo- the parents, behavioral issues in school. The rate clients, there’s not the emotional com- and NYLPI, Department of Education intended to ponent that’s present in my Kim Sweet in place her in a school for children with special ed cases,” she particular, SKADDEN, ARPS ASSOCIATE disabilities, a decision vigorously AMY IMPELLIZZERI remarked. But developing has always opposed by the child’s mother. Amy those relationships with been what leads to a successful result.” decided to take up the child’s cause. her clients came with “We’re very proud of the work Amy has Ultimately, the child and her family pre- rewards, as well. done in her special education cases. Her vailed in the matter, and she was able to “Once [the parents] saw that they could dedication to the work is noteworthy, all remain within an integrated setting, with trust me, and that I was here to help, they the more so because all three of her cases supports set up to address her special were much more cooperative,” Amy noted. have ended successfully,” noted Ron needs. Impellizzeri was hooked and “That’s how you get good results.” Tabak, Skadden’s Special Counsel decided that she wanted special educa- responsible for its pro bono program. tion to be the focus of her pro bono work. "Amy is amazingly organized, committed, She’s since taken on two additional and compassionate," remarked Kim Sweet,

(“NYLPI AND KASOWITZ BENSON...” At an impartial hearing, Mishaan argued opinion was strong…it sent a message that CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1) that after years of failing to meet its they were right, that they had been wronged obligations to Hux-Singh found Alexander a residential by the system.” Alexander, the school where he would receive the services Mishaan also noted that, “Alexander already DOE had a he needed and, with NYLPI’s guidance, suc- had a great team around him. His mother responsibility cessfully advocated for the DOE to pay his has always been a strong advocate for him to continue tuition. He flourished at the new school, throughout his life, and Alexander himself is supporting his and is on track to graduate by the end of the a great guy. I can’t emphasize enough how education. 2008 academic year. much of a collaborative effort this was.” The hearing Kasowitz attorney Albert Shemmy Mishaan officer agreed, Ms. James had enthusiastic words for the entered the picture as Alexander handing down support that Kasowitz, NYLPI, and Ms. Hux- approached his twenty-first birthday. He a resounding KASOWITZ PARTNER Singh provided for her. SHEMMY MISHAAN was already nineteen when he was placed at decision order- “Every mother who is battling the Department the school, and the DOE normally would not ing the City to fund his tuition for up to of Education needs this team,” she said. have had an obligation to fund his tuition three more years, which would allow him to She is also overjoyed at the progress after he reached adulthood. If Alexander graduate. was not allowed to continue at his residen- Alexander has made. “For the first time my “I felt a sense of relief,” recalled Mishaan. tial school, all the progress he had made son said to me, ‘Mother, I’m studying,’ I’ve “I was very gratified for the family that the would not result in a diploma. never heard him say that before.”

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Spotlight On: Parents for Inclusive Education

Parents for Inclusive Education (PIE), an major projects has been to increase parents’ shared commitment to the civil rights of chil- organization that NYLPI helped form in access to information about their rights and dren with disabilities. The group attracts 1997 is a group of parents, educators, and options. To that end, they persuaded the parents, advocates, and educators who are advocates working together to make inclu- City to organize orientation sessions and willing to push the envelope and take risks to sion of children with disabilities a reality in school tours for parents with children with promote a more inclusive society,” said New York City’s schools. special needs who are entering kinder- Sweet. PIE works to ensure that chil- garten. PIE has helped countless parents to empow- dren with disabilities have NYLPI Kim Sweet, NYLPI Associate General er themselves to become advocates. “PIE access to age-appropriate, SPECIAL Counsel and Coordinator of the Education helped me through making my decisions, general education classes, ED Program, was one of the founders of the and I want to give back,” said Nora Cohen, a with supports built in to address their spe- organization, and currently serves as its member. “Being involved in PIE gives me cial needs. Since its inception, PIE has pro- counsel. “What has kept PIE together is our the chance to do that.” vided support for over 180 parents, educa- tors and advocates on the issue of inclusion, as well as organized public education cam- paigns and worked with government officials on systemic reform. The organization has been a tremendous source of support to parents of children with special needs. “Meeting strangers and talk- ing about their children [who are going through inclusion] is okay, but when you actually know the person, and see how happy and successful their child is, that makes a big difference,” remarked Deborah Cataldo, a PIE member. In addition, PIE has helped give parents a voice in shaping public policy. One of its MEMBERS OF PARENTS FOR INCLUSIVE EDUCATION GATHER FOR THEIR MONTHLY MEETING

Campaign Launches Book on Dismantling of Civil Rights

The National Campaign to Restore Civil Revolution has crippled Congress’ legislative Rights which is housed at NYLPI, has just powers and made it difficult for individuals to released, the highly anticipated book, enforce their civil rights in the courts. Law Awakening from the Dream: Civil Rights professors, public interest lawyers, students, under Siege and the New Struggle for Equal and activists discuss some of the Americans Justice. who have been deprived of justice by this The book exposes the Supreme Court’s rollback, starkly portraying the impact of the methodical dismantling of federal laws that increasingly right-wing federal judiciary. advance inclusion, equal membership, politi- For more information on Awakening from the cal participation, and economic mobility in Dream, and to order the book, please visit, the United States. The ongoing Federalism www.rollbackcampaign.org.

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O’Melveny & Myers Schwartz, along with O’Melveny associates tent manager. [HERE] was a very sophisti- Bingna Guo and Frank Goldman, worked cated client.” In fact, he was so impressed Counsel Joins closely with HERE and Paul Weiss with the group that in June 2005, Josh offi- Board of Rifkind Wharton & Garrison LLP, cially agreed to join HERE’s Board of which represented the organization in their Directors. Pro Bono Client negotiations with the developer. “He was Kristin Marting noted, “Josh really got the fantastic, really knowledgeable and experi- mission of the organization, and during the HERE Arts Center was in a bit of a tough enced, and helped us figure out an effective course of working on the matter, he dis- spot when Joshua Schwartz of O’Melveny strategy,” said Kristin Marting, HERE’s played a lot of interest. He seemed really & Myers LLP picked up their case. The Executive Director. enthusiastic about what we were doing, and organization, which runs an arts collective Thanks to the advocacy of both firms, it seemed like a great fit.” and exhibition space, was in the midst of an HERE successfully negotiated renewal of eviction proceeding that their landlord had their lease and eventually was able to pur- initiated while waiting for the resolution of a chase their space. five-year lease renewal. Working on the matter proved to be reward- In addition, the building where the organi- ing in a number of ways for Schwartz. While zation was located was about to be sold to a he came to the table armed with confidence developer, and HERE was to become part of and expertise, the HERE matter presented the ownership group that would take posses- him with an opportunity to take the lead role sion of the property. on resolving a complex situation. The attorney would have to advocate fierce- “It was great to be able to roll up my sleeves ly on behalf of HERE, while not upsetting and take full command of the case,” Josh the purchase negotiations. Needless to say, recalled. the circumstances were fairly tricky, but Schwartz plunged in without hesitation. Josh also had high praise for HERE. “Kristin Marting, in addition to her creative JOSHUA SCHWARTZ OF O’MELVENY & MYERS, expertise and vision, is also a very compe- AT HERE ARTS CENTER.

About NYLPI NYLPI relies on the support OUR MISSION New York Lawyers for the Public Interest is a nonprofit, civil rights law firm that strives for social of members of the bar to justice. In partnership with member law firms, corporate law departments, and other organizations, NYLPI helps underrepresented people develop legal strategies to serve their vision for themselves and their communities. achieve our mission of pro-

OUR WORK viding superior legal services Created in 1976 to address unmet legal needs, NYLPI combines a pro bono clearinghouse with an in-house practice that blends innovative lawyering, community organizing and advocacy. to New York’s most vulnera- The Pro Bono Clearinghouse provides community groups and nonprofit organizations with free legal assistance by drawing on hundreds of volunteer lawyers from New York’s most prestigious law ble citizens. To make a con- firms and corporate law departments.

The Disability Law Center protects and promotes the civil rights of people with disabilities. tribution, please call Robin

The Environmental Justice and Community Development Project provides organizing and legal Naismith at 212-244-4664 assistance to low-income neighborhoods and communities of color that bear an unfair burden of envi- ronmental threats. or visit our web site at The Access to Health Care Program works to ensure access to quality health care for people in medically underserved communities or facing barriers due to limited English proficiency, racial and www.nylpi.org. ethnic discrimination, and disability.

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Cadwalader Hosts Launch for Book Documenting Work of 9-11 Project

On November 1, 2005, Cadwalader, O. Link, Jr. and Debra Brown Steinberg of firms and banks, to provide for the families’ Wickersham & Taft LLP hosted a party Cadwalader, Congresswoman Carolyn other pressing issues. to announce the launch of The 9/11 Project Maloney, and Michael Rothenberg, NYLPI thanks Cadwalader for hosting the book. The publication documents the work Executive Director of NYLPI, also spoke at event. If you are interested in receiving a the event. free copy of the book, please call Amanda “Our idea was to pool the talent, The families faced a wide range of legal Matteis at 212-244-4664. resources, and commitment of our firms needs, including immigration, trusts and to alleviate the suffering of some very estates, custody, tax, workers compensation, vulnerable families. We were there for housing, and benefits. The firms worked to NYLPI thanks the nine collaborating law them, and for each other, not just during address all of those needs, and partnered firms that worked on the Project: the first few weeks but for however long with other institutions, such as accounting Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP it took.” Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP —Debra Brown Steinberg, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP Herrick, Feinstein LLP of NYLPI’s 9/11 Project, a collaboration Morrison & Foerster LLP among a number of New York law firms to Shearman & Sterling LLP assist the families of members of Local 100 Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP of the Hotel Employees and Restaurant Zwerling, Schachter & Zwerling, LLP Employees Union, who worked at Windows on the World, as well as those of Local 32B- J of the Service Employees International We also thank the following firms and Union, who were building maintenance financial institutions for their contributions:

workers in the World Trade Center. ECO-STAT LLC Kenneth R. Feinberg, Special Master of the Eisner LLP 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund, addressed Mellon Trust of New York the audience of over 80 individuals involved with the project. Chairman Robert KENNETH FEINBERG, SPECIAL MASTER OF THE 9-11 VICTIM COMPENSATION FUND

(L TO R) MELLON FINANCIAL CORPORATION ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT REED CHOATE, CADWALADER PARTNER DEBRA STEINBERG, FIRST VICE PRESIDENT, MELLON FINANCIAL DEBRA STEINBERG OF CADWALADER ADDRESSES CORPORATION SCOTT S. SMALL, AND CADWALADER MANAGING PARTNER ROBERT O. LINK, JR. THE AUDIENCE. 7 NYL PB Matters 06 Spg2 4/21/06 6:28 PM Page 8

Recently Placed Brooklyn Parkinson Group conglomeration of organizations working Thelen Reid & Priest LLP to save the Officer’s Quarters of the Clearinghouse Erik Sternberg Brooklyn Navy Yard from demolition. The The Brooklyn Parkinson Group promotes attorneys are providing legal research to Matters education and community awareness of the Coalition. From 9/17/05 to 1/13/06 Parkinson’s disease, and provides support to families affected by the disease. The Cornell University Memorial ROTC Abounding Grace Ministries attorney is helping the group file for tax- Scholarship Trust O’Melveny & Myers LLP exempt status. O’Melveny & Myers LLP Joshua Schwartz Steven Epstein, John Flippen Abounding Grace Ministries is a faith- Brazilian Conservation Society The organization based organization that provides a variety Shearman & Sterling LLP wishes to support the of community and social services. The Douglas McFadyen, Bradley Thompson education of children firm is representing them in a contract- The organization promotes environmental of Cornell ROTC related litigation. conservation in Brazil through education, alumni who have lost grantmaking, and facilitation of strategic their lives while American Immunization Registry partnerships. The firm is providing them fighting in conflicts Association with tax guidance. abroad. The firm will help the organiza- Kasowitz, Benson, Torres & tion to incorporate and obtain tax-exempt Friedman LLP Committee to Preserve Cadman Towers status. Salem Katsh, Chanah Brennenson Kronish Lieb Weiner & The organization promotes the devel- Hellman LLP Creative Prison Outlet opment and implementation of immu- Ian Shapiro Bingham McCutchen LLP nization registries as a tool in control- The firm is representing the Committee in Ann Chamberlain, Jen Lifschitz ling the spread of disease. The firm is their fight to keep their Mitchell-Lama Creative Prison Outlet is an arts organiza- advising them on an intellectual prop- development affordable for low and mod- tion working with prison inmates. The erty matter. erate-income families. firm is helping them to incorporate and obtain tax-exempt status. Castle Hill Residents Association Artists for Creative Theatre Orrick, Herrington & CUNY Immigrant and Refugee Rights Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & Sutcliffe LLP Clinic Matthew Craner McCloy LLP Bryan Cave LLP Frank Vivero The Castle Hill Residents Association Jeanette Moshkovich Artists for Creative Theatre increases is a tenants’ association in a public The CUNY Immigrant and Refugee Rights access to creative outlets and profession- housing development. The attorney is Clinic is representing a group of day al development in the arts for communi- representing them in a dispute with laborers in a suit against their former ties that have historically lacked such their landlord. employer. The attorney assisted the resources. The firm is working to obtain Clinic in a related matter in bankruptcy federal tax-exempt status for the group. Children of Promise court. Holland & Knight LLP Bendheim Performing Arts Center Mark Smith Disabled in Action Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP Children of Promise will work with young Cadwalader, Wickersham & Frederick Green, Steven Margolis, Edward people whose parents are currently in the Taft LLP Kim, Roy Wiesner prison system. The attorney is assisting Alexandra Minkovich The firm is helping the organization, them with incorporating and obtaining Disabled in Action is a civil rights which produces a wide range of arts pro- tax-exempt status. organization committed to ending dis- grams, to incorporate and obtain tax- crimination against people with dis- exempt status. Coalition to Save Admiral’s Row abilities. The attorney is advising their Sonnenschein Nath & Board of Directors on their fiduciary Rosenthal LLP responsibilities. Benjamin Woolf, Leah Vickers The Coalition to Save Admiral’s Row is a

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Embrace diverse Disabilities International Women's Tribune Center Groundwork White & Case LLP Nixon Peabody LLP Proskauer Rose LLP Nicole Hart Richard Bernard, Dennis Drebsky Sarah Burt Embrace diverse Disabilities seeks to The International Women's Tribune Groundwork helps young people living remove educational obstacles for children Center provides support services to orga- in high poverty urban communities to with disabilities and special needs. The nizations throughout the world that seek develop their strengths through experi- attorney will assist them in incorporating to improve the lives of low-income ential learning and work programs. and obtaining tax-exempt status. women. The firm is representing the The firm is providing the organization organization in a dispute with a creditor. with guidance on their employment Flying Fingers policies. Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & Jewish Educational Services of North McCloy LLP America Wallace Larson, Robert Williams Proskauer Rose LLP Flying Fingers wishes to establish camps Haven Coalition Lauren Ernst, Steven Krane and educational services for children who Bingham McCutchen LLP The Jewish Education Service of North are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as Ann Chamberlain America seeks to make engaging, inspir- their parents. The firm is helping the The Haven Coalition provides support to ing, and high-quality Jewish education organization to incorporate and obtain women of limited income who have been available to every Jewish person in North tax-exempt status. forced to travel to New York City in order America. The firm is assisting the group to obtain abortions. The firm is assisting on drafting a consultant agreement. Fort Greene Strategic Neighborhood with legally establishing the organization. Action Partnership Jewish Educational Services of North Latham & Watkins LLP Holy Sacred Baptist Church America Michelle Mann, Jennifer Sperling Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & The Fort Greene SNAP seeks to be the LLP McCloy LLP all-inclusive, representative voice of sev- Paul Galante Sherry Didia, David Schwartz eral Brooklyn neighborhoods. The firm is The firm is representing the Church in a The firm is assisting the organization representing the group in a landlord-ten- property dispute. (see above) with a contract drafting ant matter. matter. I Challenge Myself Four Borough Preservation Coalition Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & Freshfields Bruckhaus McCloy LLP Jewish Educational Services of North Deringer LLP Sarah Tian America Cassandra Marshall, Perry Sayles The organization provides high school King & Spalding LLP The Coalition works to improve the students in underserved communities Joshua Levinson quality of life of residents of the with opportunities for leadership develop- The firm is drafting a contract related to Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten ment and health awareness. The firm is royalties from the use of the software that Island. The firm is helping the reviewing the organization’s employment the organization (see above) has Coalition legally establish itself as a policies and drafting contracts. developed. nonprofit organization. Idealware Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center Patterson, Belknap, Webb & Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute Tyler LLP LLP Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP Herman Raspe Robert Ward, Jennifer Banner Mayer Greenberg Idealware provides information about The Center provides health care and ser- The Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt nonprofit software to organizations. The vices to medically-underserved residents Institution runs programs to support firm is providing Idealware with assis- of Queens. The firm is representing them democratic freedoms in the U.S. and tance in intellectual property and fiscal in a contract dispute. abroad, in the name of the Roosevelt sponsorship matters. legacy. The firm is providing the group with tax guidance.

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Literary Arts and Film Foundation New York Lawyers for the Public Interest income indigenous children living in San O’Melveny & Myers LLP Shearman & Sterling LLP Marcos La Laguna, Guatemala. The firm Christopher Poindexter B. John Williams Jr., Robert Rudnik, is helping the group to incorporate and The group intends to foster the participa- Bradley Thompson obtain tax-exempt status in the U.S. tion of young people in the arts and A "smart credit card" would enable non- Spoletto Arts Symposium media through educational programs. profit organizations to make purchases Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP The firm is helping them to incorporate without paying sales tax, and would like- Elizabeth Evans, Gardenia Cucci, Doug and obtain tax-exempt status. ly improve control over the use of the tax- exempt benefit. The firm is collaborating Plante The Spoleto Arts Symposia offers a series Managalas Educational Fund with NYLPI on exploring the viability of the project. of arts workshops in Spoletto, Italy. The DLA Piper Rudnick Gray firm is helping the group with incorporat- Cary US LLP ing and obtaining tax-exempt status. Nicolai Sarad Ohel Alliyah The Fund provides children of the Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher Status C Unknown Managalas Plateau with the opportuni- & Flom LLP Cleary Gottlieb Steen & ty to receive an education where it Kimberly Worly Hamilton LLP would otherwise be denied. The firm Ohel Alliyah promotes immigration of Mina Park, Dallas Deluca, Lisa Vicens is assisting the group with obtaining Jews to Israel via public education and Status C Unknown was tax-exempt status in the United States. outreach to community institutions. The founded in response to firm is assisting in incorporating and the need for public edu- obtaining tax-exempt status for the orga- cation on the hepatitis Medwiser nization. C virus. The firm is Troutman Sanders LLP helping the group to Howard Margulis, Ellen Wolchek incorporate and gain tax-exempt status. Medwiser endeavors to combat and con- Puerto Rican Legal Defense & tain the transmission of HIV/AIDS via Education Fund Steven Vincent Foundation public education programs. The organi- Latham & Watkins LLP Bingham McCutchen LLP zation is planning an HIV/AIDS aware- Juan Gonzalez, Andrew Warren Matt Heiser, Craigh Leonard, ness concert in June, and the firm is PRLDEF is defending the rights of Samuel Turvey drafting contracts with vendors and part- Latino day-laborers who are being The Steven Vincent Foundation was ners that will be involved in the event. evicted from their homes in the Town founded in honor of a New York-based of Brookhaven. PRLDEF has filed an journalist who was killed while reporting NYC Amateur Radio Emergency Services action against the municipality and in Iraq. The firm is helping the group to Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & the county, and the firm is co-counsel- establish itself as a legal entity. McCloy LLP ing on the matter. Frank Puleo, Robert Milton Union Child Day Care Center The New York City District Amateur Bingham McCutchen LLP Radio Emergency Service is an all-vol- The Family of Queen Washington Douglas Schwarz unteer organization that provides com- Torys LLP The Center provides comprehensive munications during community events Jeffrey Gracer, Saro Sarmazian child care services in White Plains, New and emergency situations. The firm will The firm is assisting the family of Queen York. The firm is providing employment- help NYC ARES to obtain tax-exempt Washington, a young girl whose life was related guidance. status. cut short in a tragic incident, with creat- United Parents Association of New York ing a foundation in her name to support City New York Lawyers for the Public Interest children from her Brooklyn community O’Melveny & Myers LLP Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton who want to pursue careers in the arts. William Sushon, Andrew Escobar & Garrison LLP The group is the oldest independent Ronald Aizen, Stephen Gorell San Marcos Creativity Foundation parent organization in the city, com- The firm is providing NYLPI with assis- Proskauer Rose LLP posed of a federation of parents associa- tance regarding its retirement plan Andrew Kleiman tions in public schools. The firm is rep- benefits. The San Marcos Creativity Foundation is resenting the organization in litigation. an after-school program that serves low- 10 NYL PB Matters 06 Spg2 4/21/06 6:28 PM Page 11

Universal Health Care Foundation of Wisconsin Community Services Matter of Larry M. New York Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton Davis Polk & Wardwell Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & & Garrison LLP Russell Capone McCoy LLP Jonathan Lave The firm is assisting Larry in obtaining Elihu Robertson A group of community organizations reimbursement from the Department of The organization provides grants and working with individuals with disabili- Education for his tuition at an educa- support to organizations seeking to ties sought, and were denied, permission tional institution where he was receiving achieve quality affordable health care for from the City of Milwaukee to build a services. all. The firm is helping the group to health clinic. The attorney is providing incorporate and obtain tax-exempt sta- legal research to support their appeal. Matter of Natasha L. tus. Freshfields Bruckhaus SPECIAL EDUCATION MATTERS Deringer LLP Urban Agenda Philip Riblett Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & The firm is representing Natasha and her McCloy LLP Matter of Brendan L. mother in an administrative hearing at Neda Matar Dewey Ballantine LLP the Department of Education, requesting Urban Agenda is a public policy organi- Mark Allison, Monica Coakley that Natasha be placed in a school that zation dedicated to uniting labor and the The firm is advocating on behalf of a can properly address her learning dis- community, as well as working toward child with special needs to obtain abilities. social and economic justice in New York tuition payments and support services City. The attorney is providing legal from the New York City Department of Matter of Sammy J. research on labor practices in the afford- Education. O’Melveny & Myers LLP able housing development industry. Kathyanne Cohen Matter of Ianna H. The attorney is representing Sammy in Vancouver New York Artisans Collective DLA Piper Rudnick Gray an administrative hearing against the Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP Cary US LLP Department of Education to challenge Joseph Verdesca, Matt Cammack, Cara Caryn Schechtman, Megan Vesely his current educational program and get Hirsch The firm is assisting the client with him the additional services he needs. The organization supports, mentors, obtaining accommodations from her high and promotes community artists in school for her disabilities. Matter of Troy D. Vancouver and New York. The firm is Troutman Sanders LLP drafting contracts for the group that Matter of Jeremy B. Gilbert Hoover, IV will protect the interests of both the Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP The attorney is representing Troy at an organization and its member artists. Samuel Butt administrative hearing, where he will Jeremy and his request compensation for tuition at the mother are advocat- private school. Weather Awareness Resource Network ing to get him into Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw an appropriate aca- Pittman LLP demic program with Christian Bergeron the Department of HOUSING ACCESS PROJECT The Weather Awareness Resource Education. Network informs the public about the Matter of James T. dangers of severe weather, in order to Matter of John A. Clifford Chance US LLP help minimize loss of life and property. Patterson, Belknap, Webb & Efraim Harari, Philip Kim, Steve The firm is helping it to obtain tax- Tyler LLP Schwartz exempt status. Joanne Kwong The firm is representing an individual, The firm is assisting John in obtaining who is blind, in a housing court dispute. services that the Early Intervention Program is obligated to provide for him.

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DISABILITY RIGHTS MATTERS GENERAL COUNSEL MATTERS New Immigrant Community Empowerment Matter of Marisol C. Hogan & Hartson L.L.P. Fonkoze USA Debevoise & Plimpton LLP Tracey Tiska, Ira Schaefer, Kim Bridges, Claudio Salas Shearman & Sterling LLP Arlene Chow, Russell DeClerck Rohan Weerasinghe, Aditi Chandran, The firm is representing New Immigrant Community Kevin Roggow, Terence Woolf the individual, who is Empowerment works to ensure that new The firm is working with the organiza- deaf, in a dispute with immigrants are informed, active and tion, which supports economic devel- her housing provider for influential in civic, governmental and opment programs in Haiti, as its pro not providing her with public affairs. The firm will serve as bono general counsel. appropriate sign lan- the organization’s general counsel. guage interpretation services while com- municating regarding her tenancy. New York International Children’s Film Festival Matter of William C. Friends of the Birth Center King & Spalding LLP Strook & Stroock & Lavan LLP Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Vanessa Spiro, Thomas Lyford, Monique Kevin Curnin, Dennis Villasana Hamilton LLP Ribando, Valerie Sindoni The attorneys are assisting William in Yvette Teofan, Kara Hailey, Lauren The New York International Children’s obtaining reasonable accommodations Hakala, Yon Mi Kim, Mina Park Film Festival is the largest festival of from a housing organization where he Friends of the Birth Center is establish- film for children and teenagers in North used to reside. ing a natural childbirth center to provide America. The firm is working with the an option for women who want alterna- Festival as its pro bono general counsel. tives to hospital birth. The firm is the organization’s pro bono general counsel.

NYLPI’s Annual Golf Outing Weil, Gotshal Partners with NYLPI Save the Date: July 11, 2006 in Project to Aid Individuals The date for NYLPI’s annual golf outing at with Disabilities Bethpage State Park is Tuesday, July 11, 2006. We will be playing on the Red Course, which was the site of last year’s suc- Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP NYLPI and have initiated a part- cessful golf event. nership project to advocate for individuals with disabilities who need durable medical equipment, such as wheelchairs, hearing aides, and other items that are essential for day-to-day living. NYLPI

People who rely on such equipment can face lengthy delays and improper denials from New York State agencies, which must approve all requests for equipment and repairs. These delays restrict mobility, decrease functioning, and often lead to serious health complications. Children miss school or attend school using unsafe or unhealthy equipment.

A team of Weil attorneys, headed by partners David Lender and Richard Rothman, with support from NYLPI Senior Staff Attorney Michael Scherz, will work with these individ- uals to assist them in obtaining the medical equipment they need. We have already If you’re interested in playing a day of golf on begun referring the project’s first cases to the firm, and look forward to partnering with a beautiful course with fellow supporters of NYLPI, please contact Robin Naismith at them as the cases move forward. 212-244-4664. We hope to see you there!

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Associates Committee Sponsors Event on General Counsel for Nonprofits Pro Bono Advisory Council NYLPI is happy to announce the cre- As part of its ongoing efforts to promote pro profits, and they spoke about the rewards ation of the Pro Bono Advisory Council, bono work among lawyers at law firms and and lessons they have learned through their which was created to strengthen the Pro Bono Clearinghouse’s effectiveness corporate legal departments, on November experiences. and mobilize lawyers to use their tal- 10, 2005, the NYLPI Associates Committee Firms benefit from these relationships by ents to further pro bono activities. We hosted a panel discussion on serving as gen- receiving an array of transactional matters thank the members of the Council for their efforts. eral counsel for nonprofits. Mayer, Brown, directly from organizations with which they Rowe & Maw LLP hosted the event, which are familiar. The Clearinghouse has created Aarthi Belani, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP was attended by over 90 associates. over 20 such relationships in the last two David Blabey, Dewey Ballantine LLP John Bolin, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP The panel was moderated by Mindy Tarlow, years, which have proved to be rewarding for Kim Bridges, Hogan & Hartson L.L.P. Executive Director of the Center for both the nonprofits and the firms. James Clark, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP Employment Opportunities, one of the “I really enjoy being pro bono counsel for Philippine Dodd, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP many groups which has found a general the nonprofits that I represent,” said Alison David Dorfman, Davis Polk & Wardwell counsel through NYLPI’s Clearinghouse. King. “It is a good feeling to be working Joseph Drayton, Kaye Scholer LLP The panelists were Jason Abel of with organizations that do so much good for Olga Fuentes, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, Ashley R. the world, while knowing that by doing so I Lisa George, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher Altschuler of Weil, Gotshal & Manges am becoming a better attorney.” & Flom LLP LLP, Alison King of Kaye Scholer LLP, Gail Gove, Hogan & Hartson L.L.P. If you are interested in learning more about and Damon Rowe of Hughes Hubbard & Matthew Ingber, Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw LLP the Associates Committee, or serving as Reed LLP. Michael Kuh, Latham & Watkins LLP general counsel to a nonprofit, please con- All the panelists were attorneys who have Michele Lamberti, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP tact Marnie Berk at 212-244-4664. Erin Law, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP served as general counsel to various non- Sarah Leber, Baker & Hostetler LLP

Nancy Lynch, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

Lenor Marquis, Heller Ehrman LLP

Joshua Pepper, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Susan Quinn, Morrison & Foerster LLP

Christine Raglan, Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP

Marion Ringel, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Sandra Sheldon, Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison LLP

Joshua Sohn, DLA Piper Rudnick Gray Cary US LLP

Emily Slater, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

Margaret Vining, Davis Polk & Wardwell

(L TO R) PANELISTS DAMON ROWE, JASON ABEL, ASHLEY R. ALTSCHULER, DAMON ROWE DISCUSSES HIS EXPERIENCE AS A PRO ALISON KING, AND MODERATOR MINDY TARLOW. BONO GENERAL COUNSEL, WHILE ASHLEY ALTSCHULER AND ALISON KING LOOK ON.

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rights of Rutland’s residents are adequately Queens, where Mary Immaculate Hospital is In-House Update enforced. When we first visited the facility last facing possible closure. February, residents had very little access to the outdoors. The nursing home has made some Language Access: In November 2005, NYLPI The Disability Law Center improvements in this area, and we continue to work and our allies, including the New York with them to better their policies and practices. Immigration Coalition (NYIC), concluded a suc- NYLPI remains committed to our efforts to pro- cessful campaign to expand language access ser- tect and promote the civil rights of people with Opportunity & Access (Dennis Boyd, vices at New York-Presbyterian/Columbia disabilities. In order to balance our programs Coordinator) University Medical Center. The hospital has and improve the performance of all our staff, we implemented a range of significant reforms that have reorganized the Disability Law Center into DIA v. Duane Reade: Four years ago, NYLPI will provide increased language services for peo- three program areas: De-institutionalization, and co-counsel filed suit against Duane Reade ple who are limited English proficient. Opportunity & Access, and Education. on behalf of Disabled in Action and individuals with mobility impairments against Duane On a broader policy level, NYLPI and NYIC De-institutionalization (Roberta Mueller, Reade, to address the chain’s failure to ensure have engaged in discussions with city and state Coordinator) that their stores comply with the Americans with officials to ensure improved language assistance Disabilities Act. In October 2005, the court The Placement of Children in Foster Care services at all New York hospitals. In addition, issued an order resolving the outstanding issues in Nursing Homes: The New York City NYLPI has provided numerous examples of in the case. The order calls for a settlement by Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) inadequate services at hospitals in the Medisys consent decree, sets terms for ensuring that just completed a draft policy that would severely network, including Jamaica, Brookdale, and stock that blocks the aisles is removed in a time- restrict placements of foster children in nursing Flushing Hospitals, to aid the Attorney ly way, and clears the way for the terms of the facilities. ACS developed this policy in response General’s investigation of language services in agreement to be made public. to NYLPI’s complaints about the inappropriate the network. placement of foster children in nursing homes. Education (Kim Sweet, Coordinator) Although the current Environmental Justice draft represents a major Training: The Learning Disabilities (Veronica Eady, Coordinator) achievement, NYLPI Association of New York State has contracted will have ongoing dis- with NYLPI to train caseworkers in New York Bronx Voices for Equal Inclusion: NYLPI cussions with ACS to City on the educational rights of youth with dis- is assisting several community groups in the cre- ensure that the final abilities who are re-entering the community after ation of a community benefits agreement with policy sufficiently pro- placement in juvenile justice facilities. The the developer of a proposed major retail cen- tects children in the training program consists of two two-day sessions, ter to be located at foster care system. the first of which took place in December 2005. the Bronx Terminal Market. The commu- Eligibility for Services for People with For more information about our education pro- nity wishes to ensure Developmental Disabilities: NYLPI has been gram, please see the feature articles on special that the developer, negotiating with the New York State Office of education in this issue on pages 1, 4 and 5. and any businesses in Mental Retardation and Developmental the space, commit to hiring local residents Disabilities to alter its eligibility requirements Access to Health Care for individuals seeking services. The negotia- (Amanda Masters, Coordinator) and paying living tions reached a milestone in October when wages. NYLPI is Disinvestment in New York’s Low-Income OMRDD held a series of statewide trainings for working to ensure that the community benefits Communities of Color: October 2005 was a its staff and the staff of voluntary agencies, which agreement is legally enforceable, and provides tumultuous time for residents of Central will help them better advocate for consumers for adequate oversight. Brooklyn, who witnessed seeking services. We have also taken on the the loss of a hospital that cases of several consumers who have been Concerned Residents Organization: The had been a part of their turned down for services. Concerned Residents Organization in community for more than a Soundview continues to raise questions about century. NYLPI worked Coler/Goldwater, a Health & Hospitals contamination on the former site of Loral with neighborhood resi- Corporation Facility: NYLPI continues to Electronics Systems, where a public high dents to ensure the survival work on improving the nursing home’s policies. school, is now located. NYLPI is working to of five outpatient clinics, We seek to ensure that residents have appropri- ensure that community voices are heard during which were transferred to Kingsbrook Jewish ate access to fresh air, and that all individuals any discussion about the future of the property. Medical Center. After the closure, The with developmental disabilities are evaluated Also, we have been working closely with city Committee to Save Our Hospital, a local advoca- appropriately and that they, and their families, officials to ensure that current uses of the prop- cy coalition, convened a forum to provide infor- are given information about services and resi- erty comply with environmental regulations, and mation to residents on the status of health care dential options. NYLPI was also able to help are meeting with potential purchasers of the site. in their community. three adult residents to secure services and placement in community-based settings. National Campaign to The Committee is organizing against future hos- Restore Civil Rights pital closures by collaborating with other med- Rutland Nursing Home: NYLPI is working ically underserved communities. NYLPI has Please see the article on Awakening from the with Rutland Nursing Home to ensure that the begun working with residents of Southeast Dream, on page 5.

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Member Law Firms and Corporate Law Departments Patrons New York Lawyers for the Public Interest would like to thank the following Member Firms and Corporate of the Law Departments for their generous annual financial contributions: Public Interest

NYLPI would like to thank Pro Bono Champions the following businesses for their generous contributions Chadbourne & Parke LLP Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP through the Patrons of the Shearman & Sterling LLP Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP Public Interest program. If you or a company you know are Pro Bono Benefactors interested in this program, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP please call Robin Naismith Davis Polk & Wardwell Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP at 212-244-4664. Debevoise & Plimpton LLP Sullivan & Cromwell LLP Latham & Watkins LLP

Champions Pro Bono Leaders Westlaw Avon Products, Inc. Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP Benefactors Bingham McCutchen LLP LeBoeuf, Lamb, Greene & MacRae LLP FTI Consulting Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP Linklaters Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP Morrison & Foerster LLP Leaders Constantine Cannon, P.C. The News Corporation KPMG Forensic Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP Navigant Consulting, Inc. Credit Suisse Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison LLP Dewey Ballantine LLP Pfizer Inc. Advocates DLA Piper Rudnick Gray Cary US LLP Sidley Austin LLP City National Bank Entwistle & Cappucci LLP Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP InfoGraphics Trial Support Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP Kroll Ontrack Heller Ehrman LLP Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz LexisNexis Hogan & Hartson L.L.P. White & Case LLP Kaye Scholer LLP Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Donors Kelley Drye & Warren LLP Independence Community Bank Mellon Pro Bono Donors

Allen & Overy LLP Kronish Lieb Weiner & Hellman LLP Friends Arnold & Porter LLP Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw LLP Acro Photo Print Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP Aldan Troy Group – Legal Staffing Carter, Ledyard & Milburn LLP Morgan & Finnegan, L.L.P. Citigate Sard Verbinnen Clifford Chance US LLP Morgan Stanley Court TV Deutsche Bank Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP Proskauer Rose LLP Lianne Stofsky Legal Search, Inc. Goodwin Procter LLP Pryor Cashman Sherman & Flynn LLP NERA Economic Consulting Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP Ropes & Gray LLP TSG Reporting, Inc. King & Spalding LLP Torys LLP Kirkland & Ellis LLP Troutman Sanders LLP Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Nicholson Graham, LLP Winston & Strawn LLP

If you work for a nonprofit Pro Bono Friends or community-based organi- Baker & Hostetler LLP Gibbons, Del Deo, Dolan, Griffinger zation working with under- Brown Raysman Millstein Felder & Steiner LLP & Vecchione, P.C. Bryan Cave LLP Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP served people in need of Colgate-Palmolive Company Morvillo, Abramowitz, Grand, Iason legal assistance, please Covington & Burling & Silberberg, P.C. contact Steve Kang at 212- Fitzpatrick, Cella, Harper & Scinto Patterson, Belknap, Webb & Tyler LLP 244-4664. Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP Zwerling, Schachter & Zwerling, LLP

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Board of Directors

Sharon Y. Bowen, Esq. Karen M. Asner, Esq. Kenneth M. Kramer, Esq. Christopher P. Reynolds, Esq. Latham & Watkins LLP White & Case LLP Shearman & Sterling LLP Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP Chair David H. Braff, Esq. Douglas M. Kraus, Esq. Kathy H. Rocklen, Esq. John S. Siffert, Esq. Sullivan & Cromwell LLP Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher Proskauer Rose LLP & Flom LLP Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP Rachel B. Coan, Esq. Michael E. Salzman, Esq. Chair-Elect LeBoeuf, Lamb, Greene & MacRae LLP Jennifer L. Kroman, Esq. Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP Elizabeth W. Millard, Esq. Cynthia G. Cobden, Esq. Mindy J. Spector, Esq. Credit Suisse Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP Holly K. Kulka, Esq. Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP Treasurer Heller Ehrman LLP Jan F. Constantine, Esq. Alexander R. Sussman, Esq. Robert I. Kleinberg, Esq. Constantine Cannon, P.C. William F. Kuntz, II, Esq. Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver Consultant, Financial Services Industry Baker & Hostetler LLP & Jacobson LLP Vice Chair for Development Karen B. Dine, Esq. Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP Jane Lee, Esq. Phoebe A. Wilkinson, Esq. Jamie A. Levitt, Esq. Pfizer Inc. Chadbourne & Parke LLP Morrison & Foerster LLP Marc E. Elovitz, Esq. Vice Chair for Pro Bono Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP Robert Lewin, Esq. Linda A. Willett, Esq. Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP Bristol-Myers Squibb Company Kent T. Stauffer, Esq. Joseph G. Finnerty III, Esq. American International Group, Inc. DLA Piper Rudnick Gray Cary US LLP Ogden N. Lewis, Esq. Davis Polk & Wardwell Vice Chair for Board Development Martin Flumenbaum, Esq. Directors Ex-Officio Christopher K. Tahbaz, Esq. Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton Loretta E. Lynch, Esq. Barbara Berger Opotowsky, Esq. Debevoise & Plimpton LLP & Garrison LLP Hogan & Hartson L.L.P. New York City Bar Vice Chair for Litigation & Program William V. Fogg, Esq. Edward F. Maluf, Esq. Bettina B. Plevan, Esq. Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP Bingham McCutchen LLP New York City Bar Cliff H. Fonstein, Esq. Patrica A. Martone, Esq. Directors Emeritus Sidley Austin LLP Ropes & Gray LLP Adrian W. DeWind, Esq. Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton Joseph S. Genova, Esq. Robert C. Mason, Esq. & Garrison LLP Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP Arnold & Porter LLP Robert M. Kaufman, Esq. Hector Gonzalez, Esq. J. Huntley Palmer, Esq. Proskauer Rose LLP Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw LLP J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. Christopher K. Hu, Esq. James W. Rayhill, Esq. Morgan & Finnegan, L.L.P. Carter, Ledyard & Milburn LLP

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