Fri, 24 May 2013 14:50:53 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements The latest press releases from Crowell & Moring. 59ebd184-d03d-4f69-ba11-0dcf978376bc Fri, 24 May 2013 14:50:53 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Chambers-USA-Ranks-45-Crowell-Moring-Attorneys-and-19-Leading-Practice-Areas-Among-Best-in-US Washington, D.C. – May 24, 2013: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that it has secured 55 attorney rankings for 45 individual attorneys in the 2013 Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business guide. The prestigious rankings are driven by independent interviews of clients and members of the legal community at peer firms. Highlights also include the ranking of 19 Crowell & Moring practice areas in categories spanning the litigation, regulatory, and transactional capabilities of the firm across five U.S. offices. In the nationwide category for best practices and attorneys, Chambers USA listed the following rankings: Advertising: Litigation Partner Christopher A. Cole (Band 2) Climate Change (Band 3) Partner Jeffrey A. Smith (Band 3) Partner Chet ... a9dcc5db-5b19-4830-91f3-24de4afac0de Thu, 23 May 2013 11:39:39 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Deal-Note-Crowell-Moring-Cairo-advise-Abu-Dhabi-islamic-Bank-Egypt-on-Landmark-Islamic-Finance-Deal Washington, D.C. - May 22, 2013: In a first-of-its-kind transaction in post-revolution Egypt, Crowell & Moring's Cairo office has advised the Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank-Egypt in connection with a landmark Islamic Finance facility extended to Maridive and Oil Services SAE. Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank- Egypt was the Initial Mandated Lead Arranger (IMLA) and the global coordinator in the deal, coordinating the financing with Abu Dhabi Islamic bank (UAE), Arab African International Bank, Banque du Caire and Arab International Bank. The deal is the first Islamic Ijara structure syndication to take place in the Egyptian market, and, valued at $150 million, is considered one of the largest in the challenging Egyptian banking market. As legal counsel to the initial mandated lead arranger, Crowell & Moring advised the facility providers (the banks) on the structuring and documentation of the transaction. The Cairo-based lawyers that worked on the deal are recognized ... 3a4742d5-610f-4e3f-9075-e5a86fcdd091 Wed, 08 May 2013 10:15:34 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Crowell-Moring-Named-Finalist-in-Global-Competition-Reviews-Third-Annual-GCR-Awards Washington, D.C. – April 25, 2013: Global Competition Review (GCR), considered to be the leading international journal of competition policy and regulation, selected two matters handled by Crowell & Moring LLP as finalists for the third annual GCR Awards. Specifically, United Technologies Corporation's acquisition of Goodrich Corporation was named as one of five finalists in both the "Matter of the Year" and "Merger Control of the Year – Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa" categories. Crowell & Moring served as U.S. antitrust co-counsel to United Technologies Corp. (UTC) in this deal. In addition, DuPont Pioneer Hi-Bred's acquisition of Pannar Seed Company (South Africa) was selected as one of the five finalists in the "Merger Control of the Year - Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa" category. Crowell & Moring served as antitrust counsel to DuPont Pioneer Hi-Bred in this matter. At the GCR Awards dinner held at the W Hotel ... a012cfbd-27a0-4627-b7a7-67361e51460a Wed, 01 May 2013 09:46:01 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Deal-Note-Crowell-Moring-Advises-on-HIGs-Acquisition-of-Pegasus-Financial-Services Washington, D.C. - April 23, 2013: Crowell & Moring LLP represented Pegasus Solutions, Inc., in the sale of its former division, Pegasus Financial Services (PFS) to H.I.G. Capital, LLC. Pegasus Solutions is the single largest processor of electronic hotel transactions, and PFS is the world’s largest processor of commissions paid by hotels to travel agencies. H.I.G. is a leading global private equity investment firm. The transaction closed on April 22, 2013. 4d551f2a-5b7a-48c9-9de1-0953e3d390a3 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:22:21 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Litigation-Note-Significant-Consent-Decree-Approval-in-Denver-Public-Schools-Case Washington, D.C. - April 17, 2013: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that the United States District Court for the District of Colorado approved a comprehensive Consent Decree among the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Congress of Hispanic Educators (CHE), and the Denver Public Schools (DPS), to address the educational needs of the more than 28,000 English Language Learners (ELLs) enrolled in the District's 170 schools. The firm represented DPS. U.S. District Judge Richard Matsch approved a comprehensive Consent Decree among the parties that replaces a 1999 order that had become outdated. The new Consent Decree reflects DPS's best practices for serving ELLs and will enhance DPS's effectiveness in removing language barriers that impede ELLs' full participation in the District's instructional program. The Order was approved on April 16, 2013. e0aebab1-0205-43f0-9e2f-1823a4b3b491 Wed, 01 May 2013 12:46:52 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Crowell-Moring-Recognized-in-Yale-Law-Womens-Top-Family-Friendly-Firms-List-1400582 Washington, D.C. – April 17, 2013: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that it received recognition of "Superior Performance in Overall Support of Part-Time/Flex-Time Use" in the 2013 Yale Law Women's (YLW) "Top Ten Family Friendly Firm" listing. Law firms in this eighth annual report were acknowledged for their leadership in developing and implementing family friendly practices and policies.  According to the report, Crowell & Moring demonstrated outstanding performance in the categories identified by Yale Law School alumni as particularly important for family friendliness. YLW produces its annual report to raise awareness of gender disparities within the legal profession as well as to highlight progress and innovative solutions. The report is available for review by clicking here. Crowell & Moring LLP is an international law firm with approximately 500 lawyers representing clients in litigation and arbitration, regulatory, and transactional matters. The firm is internationally ... fd384d3d-24e8-4233-9ef9-9ef534ed9461 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:29:02 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Litigation-Note-Crowell-Moring-Secures-IP-Victory-for-Watson-Pharmaceuticals-now-Actavis Washington, D.C. – April 15, 2013: Crowell & Moring represented Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (now Actavis, Inc.) in successfully defending the patent infringement case brought by Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. regarding its RE37,564 patent for the Yaz ® contraceptive. Today, the Federal Circuit reversed the adverse summary judgment decision made by the district court in March 2012 and held that Bayer's asserted patent claims were invalid. The court found that the cited prior art references set forth every limitation required by the asserted claims and provide express motivation to combine those teachings to derive the claimed oral contraceptive product. As a result of the decision today, Actavis has re-launched its generic product. e881934b-3dd5-4b07-9373-397d912d9394 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 10:20:57 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Crowell-Morings-Peter-Eyre-Named-To-Government-Law360s-List-Of-Rising-Stars Washington, D.C. – April 11, 2013: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that Government Contracts Law360 named Washington, D.C.-based Government Contracts Group partner Peter J. Eyre to its 2013 list of "Rising Stars." The highly competitive national list recognizes the top five government contracts attorneys under 40 years old. Eyre was profiled in a feature story which published on April 2 and is available here. According to Law360, "Whether he is counseling corporations specializing in health care, technology or financial services, Crowell & Moring LLP's Peter Eyre is known for his deft and thorough counsel to key government contractors…Eyre also works with those in the areas of construction, education, aerospace and defense and the environment, among others. His counsel is often sought on government contract matters worth several million and billions of dollars." Law360 is an online newswire that distributes legal news daily on major ... dc7201fb-8b2f-4f15-bcc2-9f3f23989cb4 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:16:41 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Litigation-Victory-for-Aurora-Energy-Services-in-Clean-Water-Act-Case Washington, D.C. – April 9, 2013: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that client Aurora Energy Services has prevailed in a closely-watched Clean Water Act case involving its coal transportation terminal in Seward, Alaska. In a recent ruling, Judge Timothy Burgess of the Alaska District Court dismissed major claims of the case brought by the Sierra Club and another advocacy organization. In Alaska Community Action on Toxics et al., v. Aurora Energy Services LLC et al., No. 3:09-cv-00255-TMB (D. Alaska March 28, 2013), Judge Burgess rejected arguments broad by the advocacy organizations under the Clean Water Act and granted Aurora Energy Services and Alaska Railroad Corporation summary judgment on the principal claims of the case. The ruling allows both companies to continue their longstanding compliance with the stringent environmental standards applicable to the site. John C. Martin, lead Crowell & Moring partner for Aurora said, "The decision could serve ... f0fed596-79d9-4c4d-83d1-d94753398d76 Wed, 01 May 2013 11:44:00 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Legal-500-EMEA-Recommends-Crowell-Moring-in-Seven-Practice-Areas-and-Names-Three-Attorneys-to-Elite-List-1400575 Washington, D.C. – April 1, 2013: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that seven practice areas and 14 attorneys in its Brussels office were recognized by the Legal 500 Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) 2013 edition. Among the attorneys recognized, three were listed in the elite "Leading Lawyers" category, up from two attorneys listed in 2012; eleven attorneys were recognized among the practice groups, an increase from seven last year; and the firm was recognized in seven practice area categories, an increase from six in 2012. The prestigious rankings are driven by independent interviews of clients and peer law firms. The 2013 Legal 500 EMEA ranks Crowell & Moring in the following areas: Information Technology (tier 1) – Recognized Crowell & Moring lawyers: Partner – Thomas De Meese; Partner – Flip Petillion Intellectual ... 77c2665d-722b-4dce-be19-fac29d2dd9df Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:02:42 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Chambers-Global-2013-Ranks-Four-Crowell-Moring-Attorneys-and-Three-Practice-Groups-1398316 Washington, D.C. – March 14, 2013: Crowell & Moring LLP is proud to announce that four of its attorneys have been named to the 2013 Chambers Global:The World's Leading Lawyers guide, for a total of seven attorney rankings. The prestigious rankings are driven by independent interviews of clients and members of the legal community at outside law firms. The four Crowell & Moring attorneys ranked in this year’s guide are Werner Berg, Laurent Ruessmann, Jeffrey L. Snyder, and Jeane A. Thomas. Additionally, Crowell & Moring had three practice areas ranked for a total of six practice rankings. Belgium Competition/European Law Partner Werner Berg (Band 6) Competition/European Law (Foreign Experts) Partner Werner Berg (Spotlight table) International Trade/WTO (Band 4) ... 86f2e621-f8fd-47fa-838e-f284ddd3d4fb Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:29:00 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Crowell-Moring-Advertising-Product-Risk-Management-Annual-Seminar-to-Feature-Industry-Leaders-and-Key-Government-Officials Washington, D.C. – March 11, 2013: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to invite members of the media and industry to attend its second annual one-day seminar, "Staying Afloat When Your Brand Is Under Pressure: How to Avoid, Mitigate, and Manage Product Crises," on March 19, 2013, from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the firm's offices in Washington, D.C. With an increased need for companies to understand the ways to reduce or eliminate the risk of a crisis throughout their products and services lifecycles, the event panelists will discuss their approaches to minimizing business exposure to adverse events such as product defects, regulatory agency investigations and enforcement actions, port seizures, false advertising, and class action litigation. The morning keynote address will be delivered by Ray Dempsey, vice president of Government and Public Affairs at BP America. A series of panels throughout the day will address innovation and ... 981ed8fe-9f13-476a-94a1-71eee346b700 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:00:59 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Crowell-Morings-Kathy-Kirmayer-and-Doug-Sullivan-Recognized-Among-2013-BTI-Client-Service-All-Stars-by-BTI-Consulting-Group-Inc-1397080 Washington, D.C. – March 6, 2013: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that Washington, D.C. based Litigation Group partner Kathryn D. Kirmayer and San Francisco based Litigation Group partner Douglas W. Sullivan have been named to BTI Consulting Group's list of 2013 "Client Service All-Stars," which recognizes attorneys who deliver the highest levels of excellent client service. To compile this annual list, BTI interviewed more than 240 corporate counsel from Fortune 1000 corporations in over 15 industries to gather feedback on all aspects of client relationships. Those interviewed were asked to identify attorneys who deliver excellent service in five defined key areas, which include client focus, exceptional understanding of the client's business, outsized value, legal skills, and the ability to deliver outstanding results. According to BTI President Michael Rynowecer, these attorneys "were recognized for their intense focus, exceptional understanding of their client's business, ability ... 79984938-770a-47ce-b908-e0f8f73c6ea9 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 17:34:09 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Crowell-Morings-Brian-Koide-Named-a-2013-Leadership-Council-on-Legal-Diversity-Fellow-1396989 Washington, D.C. – March 5, 2013: Crowell & Moring LLP is proud to announced that partner Brian M. Koide has been selected for the 2013 Fellows Program of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD), a landmark program created to identify, train, and advance the next generation of leaders in the legal profession. "We are delighted that Brian will have the opportunity to participate in the Fellows Program," said Crowell & Moring managing partner Ellen M. Dwyer. "He joins a select group of experienced attorneys from diverse backgrounds who have been recognized for their potential as leaders in their organizations." Koide, a partner in the firm's Intellectual Property Group, focuses his practice on patent litigation. Throughout his fifteen-year legal career, he has represented more than 100 clients in high-tech, high-stakes patent infringement disputes. As a registered patent attorney with an engineering degree, Koide combines his patent, litigation, ... 4a8bcc94-9264-47db-807f-5c6d15a66236 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 12:57:32 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Crowell-Morings-Thomas-P-Gies-Testifies-Before-the-US-House-of-Representatives-Committee-on-Education-and-the-Workforce Washington, D.C. – February 14, 2013: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that Thomas P. Gies, a partner in the firm's Labor & Employment Law Group, testified today before the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Workforce Protections. The hearing, "Sequestration: Examining Employers' WARN Act Responsibilities," focused on clarifying guidelines surrounding the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN), which requires large employers to send written notice to employees 60 days in advance of potential layoffs or plant closings. Gies' testimony focused on the impact that sequestration will have on government contractors who are unable to give their workforce 60 days notice of termination, the ambiguities inherent with the WARN based on state statutes and union labor requirements, and the resulting costs of non-compliance. According to Gies' testimony, the complexities of WARN compliance suggests that there will be "numerous lawsuits filed around the country ... c30f950d-058d-4d87-b839-695aa1a7a945 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 11:01:38 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Crowell-Moring-Advises-Geely-Group-on-Acquisition-of-Manganese-Bronze Washington,  D.C. – February 4, 2013: Crowell & Moring's corporate team in London has advised China's Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely Group) on its acquisition of substantially all the assets and business of Manganese Bronze Holdings plc, the maker of London's iconic black taxi. The deal, which will safeguard production of the vehicles in the UK, was agreed with PricewaterhouseCoopers, who were appointed administrators of the business last October. Geely said it would continue to assemble the TX4 model at the Manganese Bronze plant in Coventry. The Crowell & Moring team, based in the firm's London office, was led by partner Joel Wheeler, assisted by counsel David Willbe and associate Mekalai Thambiah. Real estate advice was provided by Tony Coyne at Blake Lapthorn. Joel Wheeler said, "Working on an acquisition that helps safeguard jobs in the UK is especially satisfying in the current economic climate." ... 0a658d67-db50-42b0-acce-2dce5570cd1e Mon, 04 Feb 2013 18:04:10 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/For-Third-Year-in-a-Row-Crowell-Moring-Among-Law360s-Elite-Practice-Group-of-the-Year-Listing-for-Government-Contracts-1393907 Washington, D.C. – January 30, 2013: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that the firm's Government Contracts Group has been named to Law360's "Practice Groups of the Year," for the third consecutive year. According to the article profiling the firm, published on January 28, "Crowell & Moring LLP's tenacity for its government contracts clients, from fending off more than a dozen challenges to a $220 million military health care award to finally scoring a client $10 billion worldwide criminal justice development contract after three rounds of protests, has earned the firm a spot among Law360's Government Contracts Practice Groups of the Year." Chair of the Government Contracts Group, Angela B. Styles highlights to Law360, "The firm doggedly pursues clients with a holistic approach that looks to develop long-term relationships with companies instead of looking at them as one-off representations." To view the profile ... e47a2b51-c509-4976-9920-f9cc86b67812 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 17:14:48 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Crowell-Moring-Releases-Report-Litigation-Forecast-2013 Washington, D.C. – January 29, 2013: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce the publication of  "Litigation Forecast 2013: What Corporate Counsel Need to Know in the Coming Year." The report explores critical litigation issues, provides concise, forward-looking perspectives on trends affecting a wide range of companies, and identifies cases to watch in 10 areas of law including antitrust, government contracts, labor and employment, patents, torts and environment, trade secrets, white collar, class actions, international trade, and e-discovery. "Every day we strive to help our clients navigate their most complex legal issues, particularly in litigation, which is a core strength of our firm. As our clients face intense competition and economic uncertainty, it is critical for us to help them successfully overcome challenges and prepare them for the future. We have published this report with our clients' business needs in mind. We have a dynamic and deep bench ... a8924203-7841-498b-8902-6dfbcea22cac Sat, 26 Jan 2013 12:59:50 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Crowell-Moring-Elects-Seven-New-Partners-and-Promotes-Twelve-Attorneys-to-Senior-Counsel-and-Counsel-Positions-1383207 Washington, D.C. – January 17, 2013: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce it has elected seven attorneys to the firm's partnership effective January 1, 2013. The firm has also promoted three attorneys to the position of senior counsel, and nine associates to the position of counsel. The new partners, senior counsel, and counsel have been promoted from within the ranks of the firm's Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Brussels, and London offices. "Our new partners and counsel are being recognized for their outstanding efforts in support of excellence in service to our clients, our firm, and our communities. We are excited about their futures, and look forward to their contributions to the firm, their leadership among peers, and their ideas for innovation as we move forward together." said Kent A. Gardiner, Crowell & Moring Chairman. The newly elected partners are: Daniel Cannistra is a member ... c46561ce-e1a2-4290-a8b5-06ab1d292abc Wed, 08 May 2013 09:55:08 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Crowell-Morings-Monica-Parham-Elected-President-of-the-Association-of-Law-Firm-Diversity-Professionals Washington, D.C. – January 10, 2013: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that Monica Parham, who serves as the firm's diversity counsel, was recently elected president of the Association of Law Firm Diversity Professionals (ALFDP) board of directors.   Founded in January 2006, the ALFDP is a not-for-profit association of law firm professionals working in the area of diversity whose mission is to act as a catalyst for the advancement of diversity in the legal profession through collective knowledge, vision, expertise, and advocacy in the area of law firm diversity. As diversity counsel, Parham has full-time responsibility for coordinating the firm's implementation of its diversity and inclusion initiatives. She works closely with a number of firm committees and firm leadership to address and enhance the firm's recruitment, retention, and promotion of attorneys from groups traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession. Parham also facilitates communications regarding client ... c9d0f430-f93e-4872-ba78-23341f411b95 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 11:26:17 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Southern-District-of-New-York-Federal-Prosecutor-Joins-Crowell-Moring Washington, D.C. – January 7, 2013: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce the addition of federal prosecutor Glen G. McGorty to its New York office. Most recently, McGorty served as a senior assistant United States attorney (AUSA) in the Criminal Division in the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York (SDNY), and senior trial counsel in the SDNY's Public Corruption Unit. He joins Crowell & Moring as a partner in the firm's White Collar & Regulatory Enforcement Group. A proven trial lawyer, McGorty has been lead counsel in 15 federal jury trials, and he has briefed and argued over a dozen cases to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. "Glen is one of the most highly regarded attorneys in the New York criminal bar. Over his career as a prosecutor, he has earned an outstanding reputation among the Southern District ... dc84b95b-63de-487c-8b5d-918b0402b071 Sat, 26 Jan 2013 13:10:31 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Crowell-Moring-Gains-Prominent-False-Advertising-Litigation-Partner-Chris-Cole-1381449 Washington, D.C. – December 12, 2012: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that Christopher A. Cole, former advertising litigation practice chair at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, has joined the firm as a partner in the Advertising & Product Risk Management Group in Washington, D.C. Cole will co-chair the group with Crowell & Moring partner Bridget E. Calhoun. With 20 years experience, Cole is a seasoned complex commercial litigator who advises clients on matters relating to advertising and media controversies, unfair competition, and green marketing claims, as well as compliance and risk prevention. In addition, Cole regularly handles the defense of class action litigation as it relates to false advertising and defends clients in federal enforcement proceedings before the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), state attorneys general, and other regulatory bodies. Cole arrives to the firm on the heels of partner Cheryl A. Falvey, former general counsel of ... d2f136ad-fd43-40a4-9ed6-81ee9469fa19 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:28:10 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Crowell-Moring-Antitrust-Group-Featured-in-Global-Competition-Reviews-13th-Edition-GCR-100-in-DC-and-New-York Washington, D.C. – December 3, 2012: Crowell & Moring LLP's Antitrust Group has been recognized as "Highly Recommended" in Global Competition Review's (GCR) 13th edition of the "GCR 100: The World's Leading Competition Practices," in the categories of "United States: Government Antitrust" and "United States: New York." GCR is the leading international journal of competition policy and regulation. According to the GCR 100 survey in the "United States: Government Antitrust" category, "Partners Wm. Randolph Smith and Robert A. Lipstein lead Crowell & Moring's sizeable and talented antitrust group. The Crowell team is another of DC's antitrust practices that could easily be listed among the best in the city - and, therefore, the country. The group has 64 lawyers practising antitrust who have worked on some of the largest and most sophisticated deals and litigations in the US over the past year or more." The article reported on several ... 03a65abd-3ffb-419a-8528-66a98930bbb3 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:02:00 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Crowell-Moring-Among-Financial-Times-Top-25-Most-Innovative-US-Law-Firms Washington, D.C. – November 29, 2012: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that it has been recognized by Financial Times (FT) in the publication's third annual "U.S. Innovative Lawyers" report. The firm ranked 16th out of 25 firms for innovation in the legal sector for its ability to develop smarter initiatives to meet client needs and help them shape their businesses effectively.  The firm was also ranked as "highly commended" in the categories of intellectual property, business of law, and litigation. The FT report, an annual review of the work of lawyers around the world who have created innovative solutions to some of the most complex problems facing business, governments, and societies, was published on November 29, 2012, in conjunction with a launch event in New York. In order to determine the "Most Innovative Firms," FT evaluates firms based on their ability to serve innovative, entrepreneurial clients, ... 0b679ab5-bf60-49a2-adc1-5c286bf63109 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 11:09:01 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Crowell-Moring-Receives-100-Percent-Ranking-on-the-Human-Rights-Campaign-Foundations-2013-Corporate-Equality-Index-1380676 Washington, D.C. – November 14, 2012: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that the firm has received a 100 percent rating on The Human Rights Campaign Foundation's (HRC) 11th annual Corporate Equality Index (CEI). The CEI is a tool developed and used by the HRC, America's largest civil rights organization focused on gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) equality, to rate companies based on their treatment of and policies regarding GLBT employees, consumers, and clients. "Crowell & Moring is honored to receive a 100 percent ranking on The Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index for the third year in a row. Our consistent rankings in the index are a direct reflection of our firm's dedication to creating and maintaining an environment where professionals, regardless of sexual orientation, sexual identity, or gender, can succeed," said Monica G. Parham, Crowell & Moring's diversity counsel. Since its beginning ... 9e0c1d8a-6601-48af-9773-2b946ebdc544 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:39:40 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Crowell-Moring-Ranks-Among-Working-Mothers-Best-Law-Firms-for-Women-1380706 Washington, D.C. – November 13, 2012: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce it has been named by Working Mother magazine as one of the 2012 Working Mother & National Association for Female Executives (NAFE) Flex-Time Lawyers LLC "50 Best Law Firms for Women." Firms are recognized for their commitment to the retention and advancement of women in law firms. "We are honored to be recognized for our efforts to develop and implement women-friendly policies, including flex-time, child care, and women-focused mentoring, leadership, and networking programs. This has been a focus of the firm for many years. Most recently, we have been collaborating with the Center for Talent Innovation in New York to adapt and implement a sponsorship model throughout the firm to empower and enhance the trajectories of our women and other diverse lawyers," said Ellen M. Dwyer, managing partner. With regard to Crowell & ... bb783f9e-4b90-45a2-94e5-ed1772ac1b04 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 10:16:01 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Crowell-Moring-Strengthens-National-Health-Care-Practice-With-West-Coast-Partner-Trio Washington, D.C. – October 9, 2012: Crowell & Moring LLP has bolstered its Health Care Group with the addition of three partners in the firm's Los Angeles office. The trio includes Kevin Kroeker, Peter Roan, and Scott J. Moore, who join the firm from Locke Lord LLP. With a particular focus on handling regulatory, litigation, and transactional matters for managed care and other health care organizations, the team brings more than 75 years of combined experience to the firm's health care practice. "Kevin, Peter, and Scott have counseled health care clients at both the state and federal levels through high-stakes litigation, regulatory, and transactional matters. They join us at a critical time for our clients, who are navigating the significant changes occurring in the health care industry right now," said Arthur N. Lerner, co-chair of Crowell & Moring's Health Care Group. "Their collective experience and knowledge significantly enhances our ... ded1688a-4e96-4af2-b146-d957f7e0aa42 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 10:26:16 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Crowell-Moring-Managing-Partner-Ellen-Moran-Dwyer-Named-to-Law360s-List-of-Americas-Most-Innovative-Managing-Partners Washington, D.C. – October 4, 2012: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that managing partner, Ellen Moran Dwyer, has been named to Law360's "List of America's Most Innovative Managing Partners." According the publication's editor, the list features ten managing partners from across the country who, "adopted innovative approaches to law firm management during challenging economic times." Law360's profile of Dwyer highlights her dedication to tackling, and helping improve, the industry-wide low rates of female and minority representation in the upper levels and leadership positions at firms. After reading a December 2010 Harvard Business Review report on the benefits of a sponsorship model written by Sylvia Ann Hewlett from the Center for Work-Life Policy explaining the benefits of a "sponsorship model," Dwyer told Law360, "We realized then that we needed much greater transparency as well as partner sponsors to communicate and teach our talented women how much ... 5c7b88a4-bd6a-4606-a660-571fb49df39a Thu, 11 Oct 2012 17:17:07 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Crowell-Moring-Ranked-Among-Greater-Washingtons-Healthiest-Employers Washington, D.C. – September 21, 2012: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that the firm has been named among the "2012 Healthiest Employers" in Washington, D.C. by the Washington Business Journal (WBJ). The only law firm listed among the 50 recognized employers, Crowell & Moring ranked second in the category for businesses with 500-999 employees. Honorees and category winners were recognized at the WBJ's "Healthiest Employers Awards" luncheon on September 20 at the Grand Hyatt Washington. The companies on the list were featured in the September 21 issue of the publication. The WBJ partnered with Healthiest Employer LLC, an Indianapolis data research company, to measure the region's top 50 healthiest employers who are "unleashing best practices for healthy workplaces." The list was compiled based on tabulated answers to a 75-question survey that participants completed regarding health benefits, wellness programs, on-site fitness facilities, incentive programs, and other aspects ... cf58e2d1-00fe-40bf-8fed-c9444291658d Mon, 15 Oct 2012 12:34:48 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/National-Law-Journal-Names-Peter-Work-a-Pro-Bono-Champion Washington, D.C. – September 21, 2012: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that Washington, D.C.-based senior counsel Peter B. Work, a founder of the firm and former co-chairman of the Crowell & Moring's Litigation Group, was named to the fifth annual National Law Journal's (NLJ) list of "Champions & Visionaries" for 2012. Specifically, he was awarded a "Champion" title for his dedication to public service and pro bono efforts. Work received the award and his achievements were celebrated at the "2012 LegalTimes Awards" gala in Washington, D.C. on September 20, 2012.  The 2012 "Champions & Visionaries" selections were made by the editors of The National Law Journal based upon nominations from the legal community and their ongoing reporting and research. The "Champion" category was defined as, "those who have upheld the profession's core values through public service, pro bono efforts, and advocacy for civil liberties." ... 50acf7f8-3c6e-41f3-9268-1f378ed2e5c8 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 13:17:44 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Crowell-Moring-Advises-RWC-on-Hermes-Focus-Funds-Deal London – September 20, 2012: Crowell & Moring's corporate team in London has advised investment manager RWC on its recent deal with European fund house Hermes, which will see Hermes' $800m Focus fund range and the three teams running them transfer to RWC in October. The funds, which will be rebranded RWC Focus funds, include the Specialist UK Focus fund and the European Focus fund. The Japan Stewardship fund, which is managed in collaboration with Nissay Asset Management, is also being transferred. The London-based Focus teams, comprising twelve members including fund managers and support staff, all of whom will join RWC, have an investment process which identifies companies going through, or about to go through, transformational change. The terms of the deal have not been publicly disclosed. 16a2be07-4e5d-437e-859a-930059ccb687 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 10:06:03 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Crowell-Moring-Gains-Seasoned-Government-Affairs-Capabilities-With-Partner-Eric-Edwards Washington, D.C. – September 19, 2012: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Public Policy Group partner Eric Edwards to the firm's Washington, D.C. office. With nearly 20 years of senior public policy experience on Capitol Hill and in the private sector, Edwards will provide strategic counseling to firm clients on government affairs matters in the areas of banking, securities, financial institutions, and general business, with a particular focus on the implementation of the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and other financial regulatory matters. Edwards' legislative experience includes senior staff positions in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, and most recently an in-house policy advisor position with a Fortune 100 company. Furthering Crowell & Moring's ongoing and strategic expansion of the firm's government affairs capabilities, Edwards arrives on the heels of Judah C. "Jud" Sommer, a Washington, D.C.-based senior ... e8f162b7-2cb1-4747-938e-74a077652ac7 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 13:07:18 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/US-Consumer-Product-Safety-Commission-General-Counsel-to-Join-Crowell-Moring-1377898 Cheryl Falvey Bolsters Regulatory and Litigation Preeminence Washington, D.C. – September 18, 2012: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that Cheryl A. Falvey, general counsel of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), will join the firm  as a partner in the Torts Group and Product Risk Management practice in Washington, D.C., as of October 1, 2012. As general counsel of the CPSC, Falvey advised the Commission at a critical time in its 40-year history, during the implementation and passage of the landmark Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA), the congressionally mandated creation of the consumer complaint database, and more vigorous enforcement at the ports. During her tenure, the Commission's regulatory and enforcement activities focused particularly on toxic substances in children's products, performance standards for durable infant products, testing and certification requirements for regulated products, and emissions from Chinese drywall. Prior to joining the CPSC, Falvey ... 4f1dc758-83ca-4a43-b599-a180f0f48677 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 10:30:16 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Summer-Associates-Rank-Crowell-Moring-Among-The-Top-10-Firms-Nationwide-According-to-American-Lawyers-Summer-Associate-Survey Washington, D.C. – September 12, 2012: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that it ranked 10th nationwide in American Lawyer's 2012 "Summer Associate Survey." The firm also ranked 4th in the Washington D.C. area. The firm-wide score was 4.922 (based on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest) with 87% of the summer class responding to the anonymous survey. Scores are based on responses in nine key subject areas, including interest level of the work; how much of the work was "real;" training and guidance; interactions with partners and full-time associates; how well the firm communicated its goals; how accurately the firm portrayed itself in interviews; how it rated overall as a place to work; and the respondents' inclination to accept a job if one were offered. The full list of the 2012 rankings is available on the American Lawyer website. Crowell ... 8e9a43d7-fcc5-4e52-a9bf-3ff99aa526c6 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 17:00:17 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Chair-of-Crowell-Morings-White-Collar-Regulatory-Group-Janet-Levine-Named-as-One-of-Daily-Journals-2012-Top-100-Lawyers Washington, D.C. – September 12, 2012: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that partner and chair of the firm's White Collar & Regulatory Enforcement Group, Janet Levine, has been named to the 15th annual Daily Journal "2012 Top 100 Lawyers" list. The publication recognizes the 100 California attorneys working on the most cutting-edge matters in litigation, regulation, and corporate transactions between January 1, 2011 and July 20, 2012. The Daily Journal notes that in the past year Levine, "…became one of the first lawyers to defend an executive accused of violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act." After the trial, which lasted over five weeks, Levine obtained a dismissal with prejudice of all charges against her client based on prosecutorial misconduct (United States v. Aguilar, 10-1031(A)-AHM, U.S. District Court, Central District of California). Levine is a trial and appellate attorney, with extensive experience in securities, health care ... 4ed857fd-5e3c-43a3-b022-15cac7b5ba2f Sun, 27 Jan 2013 19:54:22 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/The-Best-Lawyers-in-America-2013-Recognizes-44-Crowell-Moring-Attorneys Washington, D.C. – September 4, 2012: The Best Lawyers in America 2013 selected 44 Crowell & Moring LLP attorneys as leaders in their field. Attorneys were selected through peer nominations. The following 44 Crowell & Moring attorneys were recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2013, listed by respective practice areas for which they were selected: Los Angeles Michael L. Cypers - Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation Janet I. Levine - Criminal Defense: Non-White-Collar, Criminal Defense: White-Collar John D. Vandevelde - Criminal Defense: White-Collar Orange County Randall L. Erickson - Construction Law John S. Gibson - Litigation - Antitrust New York ... e6a6f599-b731-4c6d-b4f2-c1e041fe6aa4 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 14:44:50 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Super-Lawyers-2012-Recognizes-42-Crowell-Moring-Attorneys Washington, D.C. – September 1, 2012: Super Lawyers 2012 selected 42 Crowell & Moring LLP attorneys as leaders in their field. Attorneys were selected through peer nominations. The following 42 Crowell & Moring attorneys were recognized in either Super Lawyers 2012 or Super Lawyers 2012 "Rising Stars" editions, listed by respective practice areas for which they were selected: Los Angeles (Southern California): (Rising Star) Kathleen Balderrama - Business Litigation, also included in LA Women's Edition (Rising Stars Selectee) Michael L. Cypers - Securities Litigation (Rising Star) Melanie Natasha Henry - Business Litigation, also included in LA Women's Edition (Rising Stars Selectee) Janet I. Levine - Criminal Defense: White, also included in LA Women’s Edition Kevin C. ... 39339c25-af74-4439-ba80-6189269ce675 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 09:26:58 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Crowell-Moring-Has-Expanded-Its-Tax-Group-With-Addition-of-State-and-Local-Tax-Team Washington, D.C. – August 22, 2012: Crowell & Moring LLP has expanded its Tax Group with the addition of two nationally recognized partners in the firm's Washington, D.C. office. Donald M. Griswold and Walter Nagel are moving their practices from Reed Smith LLP to Crowell & Moring, where they will provide counseling to Fortune 500 clients on state and local tax (SALT) matters, including mergers and acquisitions, state tax planning, and audit defense and litigation. Griswold and Nagel will also be joined by an associate. Griswold and Nagel, both on the adjunct faculty of Georgetown University Law Center, arrive on the heels of prominent tax controversy and litigation partners, David B. Blair and David J. Fischer who joined the firm last month. The new additions are part of Crowell & Moring's ongoing and strategic expansion of the firm's full service national Tax Group. "The addition of Don and ... 5e5178cd-dd7e-4566-996c-e42f70c69fcc Thu, 26 Jul 2012 11:54:44 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Crowell-Moring-Client-United-Technologies-Corporation-Obtains-Regulatory-Approvals-for-Goodrich-Acquisition-1375210 Washington, D.C. – July 26, 2012: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that longstanding client United Technologies Corporation (UTC) announced that all remaining regulatory approvals related to the proposed acquisition of Goodrich Corporation have been obtained. Crowell & Moring LLP and Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz served as U.S. antitrust co-counsel to UTC in the deal. The Crowell & Moring team was led by Antitrust Group co-chair Wm. Randolph Smith and included partners Robert A. Lipstein and Christopher E. Ondeck, as well as counsels Shawn R. Johnson and Michael G. Van Arsdall of the firm's Washington, D.C. office.  United Technologies Corporation press release issued July 26, 2012, reads as follows: July 26, 2012 United Technologies obtains regulatory approvals for Goodrich acquisition HARTFORD, Conn. – United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX) today announced that all remaining regulatory approvals related to the proposed acquisition of Goodrich ... a7b310d8-6383-486d-9a04-eceeb055f617 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:11:32 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Crowell-Moring-Expands-Tax-Group-with-Addition-of-Two-Tax-Controversy-and-Litigation-Partners-1374867 Washington, D.C. – July 17, 2012: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce the addition of two prominent tax controversy and litigation partners to the firm's Tax Group in Washington, D.C. David B. Blair and David J. Fischer bring more than 50 years of combined litigation and trial experience, advising domestic and international clients in the areas of federal tax litigation and controversy, with a specific focus on transfer pricing and international tax issues. The additions expand the tax controversy and litigation capabilities of Crowell & Moring's Tax Group as the firm expands its leading national tax practice. Blair joins from Miller & Chevalier and Fischer joins from Cooley LLP. "As transfer pricing continues to be a focus of increased IRS audit and litigation scrutiny, both David Blair and David Fischer bring a wealth of credentials and knowledge that will serve our clients well in these and other ... a50a0ff0-9404-4e8e-998f-509763b690d2 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 11:46:39 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Jud-Sommer-Joins-Crowell-Moring-as-Chair-of-Public-Policy-Group-Boosts-Government-Affairs-Capabilities-1373887 Washington, D.C. – June 26, 2012: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Judah C. "Jud" Sommer, a Washington, D.C.-based senior counsel who will chair the firm's growing Public Policy Group. Sommer most recently served as senior vice president of Government Affairs for UnitedHealth Group where he was responsible for building and managing the organization's operations and relationships at all levels of the government, including with legislative, executive, and regulatory officials. Prior to working at UnitedHealth Group, Sommer was the managing director of Goldman Sachs & Co., where he created, oversaw, and led the corporate government affairs functions for the organization. He was also formerly a partner in the law firm Stroock & Stroock & Lavan and previously served in various government positions for Senator Jacob K. Javits (R-NY) in the U.S. Senate. His addition signals continued strategic growth for the firm’s Public Policy Group. ... 3fa43918-54af-44e5-917c-84ae60061d8d Thu, 02 Aug 2012 17:37:23 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Crowell-Moring-Receives-Women-In-Law-Empowerment-Forums-2012-Gold-Standard-Certification Washington, D.C. – June 14, 2012: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that it is the recipient of the Women in Law Empowerment Forum's (WILEF) 2012 Gold Standard Award Certification. Crowell & Moring is among only 50 other law firms in the United States to meet WILEF's Gold Standard criteria, which emphasize the leadership roles achieved by female equity partners. To obtain 2012 WILEF Gold Standard Certification, law firms must have 100 or more practicing lawyers in the United States and must satisfy at least three of the following criteria:  Women account for at least 20% of equity partners Women represent at least 10% of firm chairs and office managing partners Women make up at least 20% of the ... cabad162-4c59-406e-ad54-ab5c24355514 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 15:48:49 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Chambers-USA-Ranks-45-Crowell-Moring-Attorneys-and-18-Leading-Practice-Areas-Among-Best-in-US Washington, D.C. – June 7, 2012: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that it has secured 54 attorney rankings for 45 individual attorneys in the 2012 Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business guide. The prestigious rankings are driven by independent interviews of clients and members of the legal community at peer firms. Highlights also include the ranking of 18 Crowell & Moring practice areas in categories spanning the litigation, regulatory, and transactional capabilities of the firm across five U.S. offices. In the nationwide category for best practices and attorneys, Chambers USA listed the following rankings: Climate Change (Band 3) Partner Jeffrey A. Smith (Band 3) Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation) Partner ... 743e3434-9967-41f6-baa8-f7f1feb51549 Thu, 31 May 2012 13:53:10 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Crowell-Moring-Receives-MCCAS-Western-Region-Thomas-L-Sager-Award-for-Commitment-to-Diversity Washington, D.C. – May 31, 2012: The Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA), in partnership with the California Minority Counsel Program (CMCP), has awarded Crowell & Moring LLP the 2012 Thomas L. Sager Award for the Western region. The prestigious Sager award is presented annually to one firm, in each of MCCA’s five regions, that has demonstrated a sustained commitment to diversity and inclusion. The firm received the award at the MCCA’s West Regional Networking Forum at the California African American Museum in Los Angeles on May 16. In 2010, the firm was recognized with the Thomas L. Sager Award for the Mid-Atlantic region. “MCCA is pleased to acknowledge Crowell & Moring LLP with the Thomas L. Sager Award,” said Joseph K. West, MCCA President and CEO. “They have gone beyond ‘having a diversity program’ by working to make inclusion part of their daily culture. Everyone is encouraged and enabled ... d6aa1db5-235d-4f40-bfc6-47741936c7df Thu, 31 May 2012 10:48:52 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Former-FDA-Official-John-Fuson-Joins-Crowell-Moring Washington, D.C. – May 30, 2012: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that John H. Fuson has joined the firm's Washington, D.C. office as a partner. Fuson served as associate chief counsel at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) since 2007, where he worked with the U.S. Department of Justice's Consumer Protection Branch, bringing enforcement actions on behalf of the FDA. He will be working with the firm's Health Care, Product Risk Management, White Collar & Regulatory Enforcement and Intellectual Property groups. "John brings critical FDA credentials and knowledge, as well as on the ground experience with FDA enforcement policies and practices," said Crowell & Moring Managing Partner, Ellen M. Dwyer. "His experience is a terrific complement to our team and an asset our clients will value as the firm expands its reach in the life sciences and food industries." Fuson comes to ... 70a3e202-faa3-42eb-ba13-d0050ccb10d1 Thu, 14 Jun 2012 17:55:21 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Crowell-Morings-Janet-Levine-Recognized-Among-Daily-Journals-Top-100-Women-Litigators-And-Law360s-Top-Female-Trial-Attorneys Washington, D.C. – May 30, 2012: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that Janet Levine, a partner and chair of the firm's White Collar & Regulatory Enforcement Group, was named to the Daily Journal's annual list of California's "Top 100 Women Litigators" for the fourth consecutive year, published on May 9. Levine was also selected as one of only 15 attorneys included in Law360's "Top Female Trial Attorneys" list and was featured in a May 14 article that can be read here.  For both awards, Levine was recognized for her groundbreaking role in vindicating Lindsey Manufacturing chief financial officer by vacating previous convictions and winning a complete dismissal of the indictment based on prosecutorial misconduct. The case had been the first-ever trial against a corporate defendant charged under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). In addition, she was highlighted for her most recent success in defending the former chief ... edbe7c94-f145-4f61-b74e-bef6eb220829 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 17:04:19 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Crowell-Moring-Included-In-Multicultural-Law-Magazines-Top-100-Law-Firms-For-Diversity-1373597 Washington, D.C. – May 24, 2012: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that it has been listed as one of Multicultural Law Magazine's 2012 "Top 100 Law Firms for Diversity" for the seventh consecutive year. Crowell & Moring ranked 31st in the magazine's "Top 100 Law Firms for Diversity" survey. To determine law firm rankings, surveys were sent to more than 200 law firms on the American Bar Association's list of firms with more than 100 lawyers. With a circulation of more than 40,000 readers, Multicultural Law Magazine highlights workplace diversity and the roles that minority and women lawyers play in today's business world. Additional rankings the firm received this year include: 6th - Top 50 Law Firms for Associates 16th - Top 100 Law Firms for Women ... 9332d8d7-bc17-4301-b9e2-bfb52c19212f Mon, 14 May 2012 10:05:26 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Complex-Commercial-Litigation-Duo-Joins-Crowell-Moring-Boosts-New-York-Trial-Team Washington, D.C. – May 14, 2012: Crowell & Moring LLP has added two prominent litigators to its growing New York office roster. The additions are Litigation Group partners Edwin M. Baum, a seasoned New York litigator whose practice is concentrated on representing sophisticated business clients in multi-faceted commercial litigation from Proskauer Rose LLP, and Alan B. Howard, a proven litigator and trial lawyer with over 25 years experience handling domestic and international litigation and arbitration cases from Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP. "The addition of Alan and Ed to our Litigation Group expands the firm's ability to serve our clients in the full range of complex commercial litigation matters. They are both highly seasoned trial lawyers with experience handling big-ticket matters for some of the world's largest corporations. As we continue to deepen the firm's national litigation bench, they are terrific additions to our team in New York," said Kathleen ... 6eb8ca47-73b7-4066-abc8-9e85de5904c7 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 12:54:07 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Chambers-Europe-2012-Ranks-Five-Crowell-Moring-Attorneys-and-Five-Practice-Areas-as-Best-in-Class Washington, D.C. – May 11, 2012: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that five of its attorneys have been named to the 2012 Chambers Europe: The World's Leading Lawyers guide. The prestigious rankings are driven by researching the legal profession in Europe and identifying the leading lawyers and law firms through interviews with thousands of lawyers and their clients. Chambers Europe listed the following rankings: Belgium Competition/European Law (Band 5) Werner Berg (Band 5) Thomas De Meese (Band 5) Intellectual Property (Band 2) Flip Petillion (Band 3) Kristof Roox (Band 2) International Trade/WTO Laurent Ruessmann (Band 3) TMT ... e82cdd6d-5cfa-4923-b2d5-2fe743a6546c Tue, 08 May 2012 13:00:30 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Antitrust-Partner-David-Laing-Joins-Crowell-Moring Washington, D.C. – May 8, 2012: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that David J. Laing has joined the firm's Washington, D.C. office as a partner, where he will be a member of the Antitrust Group. With his tenures at the Department of Justice (DOJ) and prior firm, Laing has more than 20 years experience practicing antitrust law with a focus on governmental clearance of mergers and other transactions, as well as criminal and civil investigations. Laing is a former trial attorney in the DOJ Antitrust Division, Litigation I Section, and he served as a special assistant U.S. attorney in multiple districts. During his time in government and private practice, Laing has participated in more than 40 grand jury investigations and in more than 150 merger review investigations. He joins Crowell & Moring from Baker & McKenzie. Laing is the second antitrust partner to arrive at Crowell ... 9288c5ab-2085-4b88-9f8e-2251066c2294 Tue, 08 May 2012 14:48:44 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Crowell-Morings-David-B-Siegel-Awarded-DuPont-Leaders-Circle-Award Washington, D.C. – April 30, 2012: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that David B. Siegel, a Washington, D.C.-based partner who focuses his practice on complex litigation, toxic tort and products litigation, and counseling has been awarded a DuPont Leaders Circle Award. The annual award is given to an individual leader who embraces and promotes the ideas of the DuPont Legal Model. The award was bestowed at DuPont's annual meeting in Chicago on April 18. Award recipients are chosen by previous years' award winners and a committee of DuPont staff. Criteria for selection include: excellence in the delivery of legal services and results for DuPont; selfless dedication to serving the needs of the DuPont Company; ongoing support of the DuPont Legal Model; valuing diverse legal teams and promoting the growth and development of individual members; collaboration with other members of the DuPont PLF and Service Provider Network; ... 1810cbb7-c287-4ca8-93a8-1dab31c845f3 Tue, 08 May 2012 14:49:29 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Crowell-Moring-Named-To-Yale-Law-Womens-Top-Ten-Family-Friendly-Firms-List Washington, D.C. – April 27, 2012: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that it has been named as a 2012 Yale Law Women's "Top Ten Family Friendly Firm." The list recognizes law firms for their leadership in developing and implementing family friendly practices and policies. This year, Yale Law Women also recognized firms who have demonstrated outstanding performance in specific categories of its Top Ten survey. In addition to being a top ten firm, Crowell & Moring received category recognition for "Overall Support of Part/Flex-Time" and "Overall Support of Parental Leave Policy Use." The specific categories are ones that Yale Law School alumni have identified as particularly important for family friendliness. Yale Law Women produces its annual "Top Ten Family Firms" report to raise awareness of gender disparities within the legal profession as well as to highlight progress and innovative solutions. Crowell & Moring LLP ... fdc0e36b-e787-4137-b551-e10ff795b8ae Thu, 14 Jun 2012 16:25:47 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Crowell-Moring-s-Susan-Hoffman-Receives-The-Legal-Aid-Society-s-Annual-Servant-Of-Justice-Award-1372937 Washington, D.C. – April 27, 2012: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that Susan M. Hoffman, the firm's public service partner, was awarded the Servant of Justice Award by the Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia (Legal Aid). The honor was presented to Hoffman at Legal Aid's 80th anniversary celebration and awards dinner on April 26, where the Honorable Eric H. Holder, Jr., attorney general of the United States, delivered the keynote remarks. The annual Servant of Justice Award is the organization's highest honor. Previous recipients have included Attorney General Holder, Crowell & Moring founder Eldon "Took" Crowell, and firm Litigation Group partner Andrew H. Marks. "Susie is a true pioneer in public interest law and advocacy," said Kent A. Gardiner, chairman of Crowell & Moring. "We were very proud of her recognition and to be recognized at the awards ceremony as the first ... 3311bb2d-906b-4f16-9178-ea71302efbf1 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 10:39:02 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Crowell-Morings-Amy-Laderberg-OSullivan-Named-to-Government-Contracts-Law360s-List-of-Rising-Stars Washington, D.C. – April 18, 2012: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that Government Contracts Law360 named Washington, D.C.-based Government Contracts Group partner Amy Laderberg O’Sullivan to its 2012 list of “Rising Stars.” The highly competitive national list recognizes the top five government contracts attorneys under 40 years old. O’Sullivan was profiled in a feature story which published on April 18 and is available here. According to Law360, “O’Sullivan’s energy was on full display in her representation of Education & Training Resources Inc. in a dispute over a small-business contract to run the Labor Department’s Turner Job Corps Center in Albany, Ga.” Further underscoring her tenacious spirit, the article notes, “O’Sullivan fought in federal court and with two agencies to help a small career-training business secure a $40 million contract.” Law360 is an online newswire that distributes legal news daily on major litigation, lawsuit filings, ... d49be9a7-42a5-4cd4-8105-7a55f3e6221c Tue, 08 May 2012 14:47:36 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Crowell-Morings-Daniel-Sasse-Recognized-as-a-Rising-Star-by-The-Southern-California-Chapter-of-The-Association-of-Corporate-Counsel Washington, D.C. – April 12, 2012: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that Daniel A. Sasse, an Antitrust Group partner who serves as head of the firm's Orange County office, has been recognized by the Southern California Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC-SoCal) as a "Rising Star." The award honors outside and in-house counsel, under the age of 40, who have made significant contributions to the legal community. The winners were recognized at a cocktail reception at Las Brisas in Laguna Beach, California, on April 19. The 2012 ACC-SoCal "Rising Stars" are the Southern California young legal professionals to watch and were selected based on nominations from in-house and outside counsel peers. ACC-SoCal will feature all the winners in a special announcement in the Daily Journal. Sasse focuses his practice on antitrust law, including antitrust litigation, government investigations, defending mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures, and ... a5c046aa-b4ec-4a70-a5e7-3195047929a1 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:00:56 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Crowell-Moring-Product-Risk-Management-Event-To-Feature-Consumer-Product-Safety-Commissioner-Anne-M-Northup Washington, D.C. – April 12, 2012: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to invite members of the media and industry to attend an interactive discussion and luncheon on the effects of over-regulation on U.S. businesses, featuring remarks from Commissioner Anne M. Northup of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The event is being held on April 30, 2012, from 12:00-1:30 p.m. at the firm's offices in Washington, D.C. As manufacturers, importers, distributors, and retailers of consumer products are dealing with increased U.S. regulation from the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA), Commissioner Northup will share her views on the regulatory activities she sees on a daily basis at the CPSC and will discuss the impacts these actions are having on businesses. As a former Member of Congress and current CPSC Commissioner, Northup is focused on pro-trade and pro-economic issues that create a better environment for ... 12283f48-108c-4c2e-a117-07e85edf1096 Thu, 17 May 2012 14:56:12 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Crowell-Morings-Retirement-Plan-Ranks-Among-Top-of-the-Line-in-the-DC-Area Washington, D.C. – April 9, 2012: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that it was ranked 15th out of 25 Washington, D.C.-area companies in a Washington Post report on the Top 25 Retirement Plans. The list published April 8, 2012. To determine the rankings, the financial research company, BrightScope, evaluated businesses with more than $100 million in assets in their 401(k) plan, based on their public filings. BrightScope calculated how long an employee must work for the organization before they accrue enough money to retire comfortably. That amount is defined as having at least 75 percent of their annual income for each year spent in retirement. A BrightScope rating above 80 out of 100 signifies a “top of the line” retirement package that often includes employer contributions, diverse investment options and low management fees. Scores for the Washington-area companies listed ranged from 82.3 to 86.97. ... 0d6adf2a-e627-4bf7-be0a-dc103ecbd1a7 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:30:59 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Legal-500-EMEA-Recommends-Crowell-Moring-in-Six-Practice-Areas-and-Names-Two-Attorneys-to-Elite-Leading-Lawyers-List Washington, D.C. – April 6, 2012: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that its Brussels office and attorneys have received excellent recognition from clients and peers by the Legal 500 Europe, Middle East, And Africa (EMEA) 2012 edition. The prestigious rankings are driven by independent interviews of clients and peer law firms. This year the firm is ranked by Legal 500 EMEA in the following areas: Competition (tier 4) – Recognized Crowell & Moring lawyers: Partner – Thomas De Meese; Partner – Werner Berg Corporate and M&A (tier 5) – Recognized Crowell & Moring lawyer: Partner – Emmanuel Gybels Customs, Trade, WTO and Anti-dumping (tier 3) – Recognized Crowell & Moring lawyer: Partner – Laurent Ruessmann Information Technology (tier 2) – Recognized ... 6b5187db-403f-431c-b9aa-5756b37117be Fri, 06 Apr 2012 16:08:25 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Crowell-Moring-Client-DuPont-Granted-Summary-Judgment-in-Kolon-Antitrust-Claim Washington, D.C. – April 6, 2012: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia has granted longstanding firm client DuPont summary judgment in its favor and dismissed Kolon Industries’ antitrust counterclaim with prejudice. The Crowell & Moring team was led by firm chairman and Antitrust Group partner Kent A. Gardiner and partner David D. Cross, partner Jeffrey L. Poston, associate Kathleen Clair, and associate Luke van Houwelingen of the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. DuPont issued the following statement on April 6, 2012: DuPont Statement on Court Ruling Re: Kolon Antitrust Claims For attribution to: Thomas L. Sager, senior vice president and general counsel of DuPont. Late yesterday, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in Richmond, Va. granted summary judgment in DuPont's favor and dismissed Kolon's antitrust counterclaim with prejudice. The ... be751aec-04d6-4327-868e-49492800452a Mon, 04 Mar 2013 14:51:07 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Crowell-Morings-Astor-Heaven-Named-2012-LCLD-Fellow Washington, D.C.  – March 30, 2012: Crowell & Moring LLP is proud to announce that attorney Astor Heaven has been selected for the 2012 Fellows Program of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD), a national organization made up of the legal profession’s top general counsels and managing partners. Heaven joins a class of 134 attorneys from around the country who have been selected as LCLD Fellows for 2012. The previous year’s class of 118 graduated March 27, 2012. “Both of these classes represent some of the most outstanding talent in the legal profession,” said Rick Palmore, LCLD Chair and General Counsel for General Mills. “They have been selected by the managing partners and general counsel of the law firms and corporate legal departments that they serve, so it is a particular honor.” Heaven, resident in the firm’s D.C. office and an associate in the firm’s Antitrust ... 04fa8ce2-2a57-497a-801d-bd002645de7e Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:43:38 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Crowell-Moring-Boosts-Antitrust-Litigation-Practice-In-California Washington, D.C. – March 28, 2012: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that John S. Gibson has joined the firm's Antitrust Group as a partner. Gibson is a skilled antitrust practitioner with extensive experience in all aspects of litigation, including trial and appellate work, as well as merger review and other high-stakes dealings with the federal and state antitrust enforcement agencies. He joins from Winston & Strawn LLP in Los Angeles, where he was one of the four partners who comprised the Global Steering Committee for that firm’s Antitrust Practice, and will be resident in Crowell & Moring’s Orange County office. The arrival of Gibson, whose representative clients have included high-tech and life science companies in California and across the country, comes on the heels of the addition of complex litigator Steven D. Allison, who joined the Orange County office as a partner in February. The new ... 2fc23d5f-4fca-4e31-83fd-ae2069c5a463 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:46:51 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Crowell-Morings-Robert-Meyers-Testifies-Before-Congressional-Committee-on-Energy-Power Washington, D.C. – March 28, 2012: Crowell & Moring LLP senior counsel Robert Meyers testified today before the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Energy and Power in a hearing titled, "The American Energy Initiative," which focused on the legislative responses to rising gasoline prices. Meyers addressed the drafts of the Gasoline Regulations Act of 2012 and the Strategic Energy Production Act of 2012. The hearing focused on multiple regulatory requirements that will affect the U.S. petroleum refining industry over the next several years. These regulations have the potential to significantly impact the price of gasoline and diesel -- and the international competitiveness of domestic refiners. Meyers stated, "A combined analysis of the extensive regulatory requirements that is based on the best available data makes eminent sense from both a public policy and economic perspective." In his testimony, Meyers, who previously served as acting head of the U.S. ... d44e6353-ca6f-4ccb-aa9d-4f16f215ea38 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:16:39 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Chambers-Global-2012-Ranks-Six-Crowell-Moring-Attorneys-and-Four-Practice-Groups Washington, D.C. – March 26, 2012: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that six of its attorneys have been named to the 2012 Chambers Global: The World's Leading Lawyers guide. The prestigious rankings are driven by independent interviews of clients and members of the legal community at outside law firms. The six Crowell & Moring attorneys ranked in this year’s guide include: Thomas De Messe, Werner Berg, Laurent Ruessmann, Henry Guy Burnett, Jeffrey L. Snyder and Jeane A. Thomas. Additionally, Crowell & Moring had four practice areas ranked. Belgium Competition/European Law (Band 4) Thomas De Meese (Band 5) Werner Berg (Band 5) International Trade/WTO Laurent Ruessmann (Band 3) Europe-wide International Trade/WTO ... bc0953b2-1ddb-4991-9113-b4e94ac7dd16 Thu, 17 May 2012 17:24:58 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Crowell-Moring-Named-US-Law-Firm-of-the-Year-in-Brussels-By-Belgian-Legal-Awards Washington, D.C. – March 16, 2012: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized as the 2012 "U.S. Law Firm of the Year in Brussels" by the Belgian Legal Awards, which honor the best law firm and in-house lawyers in Belgium based on excellence, continuity, and innovation in the legal sphere. The firm was recognized during an awards ceremony held on March 15 at the Hotel Le Plaza in Brussels. The "U.S. Law Firm of the Year in Brussels" award specifically recognizes a firm that has the majority of their lawyers based in the United States but shows significant progress in building a presence in Brussels and Europe overall. Judges include general counsel as well as attorneys from international law firms with offices in Brussels. In choosing the winners, they consider key transactions during the year and success in recruitment, both in terms ... aeeb53c1-0f0c-4648-b7d6-bc4469bb0573 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:43:17 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Crowell-Moring-Adds-Prominent-Commercial-Litigation-Partner-in-Orange-County-Office Washington, D.C. – February 23, 2012: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that Steven D. Allison has joined the firm’s Orange County office as a partner, where he will be a member of the Litigation Group. Allison is a proven litigator and trial lawyer with more than 17 years of experience in general commercial matters, as well as key substantive areas such as insurance, health care, intellectual property, and class action defense. He joins from Dorsey & Whitney LLP in Orange County, where he headed the firm’s California Trial department. Allison’s litigation experience includes representing major corporations and prominent individuals on insurance coverage, health care, class action, and intellectual property matters, as well as in complex business litigation. He has extensive experience in representing insurers in insurance coverage matters, especially those seeking coverage for mass tort and environmental claims under historic insurance coverage programs. Allison also represents health ... 8023c72f-a23b-441e-8198-2d3417c780c6 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:54:37 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Crowell-Morings-Janet-Levine-Recipient-of-California-Lawyers-Attorney-of-the-Year-Award Los Angeles – February 16, 2012: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that Janet Levine, partner and chair of the firm’s White Collar & Regulatory Enforcement Group, will receive the California Lawyer Attorney of the Year (CLAY) award in the “criminal law” category. The award will be presented by Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye in San Francisco on March 20. Levine will also be recognized in the March issue of California Lawyer along with the full list of CLAY award recipients. The CLAY recipients are chosen by the editors of California Lawyer, recognizing attorneys across the state whose achievements have made a profound impact on the law. Honorees have changed the law, substantially influenced public policy or the profession, or achieved a remarkable victory for a client or for the public. They include government attorneys, public-interest lawyers, sole practitioners and attorneys from large international firms. One of ... 7c720a23-2ef7-4c40-8401-f0afc5986912 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:04:42 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Crowell-Moring-Among-Law360s-Elite-Practice-Group-of-the-Year-Listing-for-Government-Contracts-and-White-Collar Washington, D.C. – February 16, 2012: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that both its White Collar & Regulatory Enforcement and Government Contracts groups have been named to Law360’s "Practice Groups of the Year" listings in the areas of and government contracts and white collar.. According the article profiling the Government Contracts Group that was published on January 25, 2012, “With over 50 attorneys specializing in government contracts law, Crowell & Moring maintains a depth and diversity of expertise that enables the firm to draw a wide range of clients, from small businesses looking to get their start in contracting to industry juggernauts…” Angela B. Styles, chair of the Government Contracts Group, is quoted in the article saying, “The firm's regulatory expertise and advice have also helped clients navigate confidential but potentially dangerous investigations like suspension and debarment proceedings, which can be devastating to companies that ... 8ffe88a0-53ad-458f-9daa-6e8f59278aa5 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 10:46:22 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Crowell-Morings-Thomas-P-Humphrey-and-Michael-A-Kahn-Recognized-Among-2012-BTI-Client-Service-Super-All-Stars-By-the-BTI-Consulting-Group-Inc Washington, D.C. – February 2, 2012: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that Washington, D.C. based Government Contracts Group partner Thomas P. Humphrey and San Francisco based Litigation Group senior counsel Michael A. Kahn have been named to BTI Consulting Group’s list of “Client Service Super All-Stars,” which recognizes 30 attorneys who demonstrate an unmatched commitment to outstanding client service. To compile the list, BTI interviewed more than 240 corporate counsel from Global 500 and Fortune 1000 companies in over 15 industries to probe at all aspects of client relationships. Out of the 272 attorneys nominated, 30 were included on the list for their outstanding service. According to BTI President Michael Rynowecer, “It’s a way of life for them. They get up in the morning and think about how they can communicate to their client. They think about how they can help their client. They’re always ... 1a338293-efe6-4d6e-baa6-c5412dd904a2 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 10:46:58 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Crowell-Moring-Antitrust-Group-Featured-in-Global-Competition-Reviews-GCR-100-and-New-Yorks-Finest-Special-Reports Washington, D.C. – February 1, 2012: Crowell & Moring LLP’s Antitrust Group has been recognized as “Highly Recommended” in Global Competition Review’s (GCR) 2012 edition of the “GCR 100: The World’s Leading Competition Practices,” for the category of “United States: Government Antitrust.” In addition, the Group has also been ranked as “Highly Recommended” in GCR’s 2011 report of “New York’s Finest” antitrust firms. GCR is the leading international journal of competition policy and regulation. According to the GCR 100 survey, “Partners Wm. Randolph Smith and Robert A. Lipstein lead Crowell & Moring’s 64-strong Antitrust Group. Partner Arthur Lerner specialises in antitrust health care matters and says work is intensifying since the US health-care reform, which will lead to more consolidation in the sector, and he expects an increase in counselling for health insurance providers and hospitals to help them navigate the recent policy changes.” The article reported on ... 78818b61-a31b-4ad5-94f0-acd8a521087a Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:55:25 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Crowell-Morings-IP-Litigation-Practice-Expands-on-Both-Coasts-with-Four-Pharmaceutical-Attorneys Washington, D.C. – January 30, 2012: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce the addition of four attorneys to the firm's Intellectual Property Group to grow its work in the generic pharmaceutical patent arena. The team includes partner Mark T. Jansen of San Francisco and partner Cedric C.Y. Tan, senior counsel Neil M. McCarthy, and counsel Kristin M. Cooklin of Washington, D.C. The highly esteemed team of litigators and IP counselors join from Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, with the exception of McCarthy, who joins from private practice. All were formerly attorneys at Townsend and Townsend and Crew. The four seasoned lawyers represent generic pharmaceutical makers and other clients in a range of patent disputes and counseling matters arising under the Hatch-Waxman Amendments to the Federal Food Drug & Cosmetic Act ("the Hatch-Waxman Act"), and in other trade secret, trademark, copyright, and unfair competition matters. "Both collectively ... f7914dc8-6f85-4a5e-8a81-a14402214ea3 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 10:48:45 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Crowell-Moring-Elects-Seven-New-Partners-and-Promotes-22-Attorneys-to-Counsel-Positions Washington, D.C. – January 26, 2012: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce it has elected seven attorneys to the firm’s partnership effective January 1, 2012. The firm has also promoted 22 associates to the position of counsel. The new partners and counsel have been promoted from within the ranks of the firm’s Washington, D.C., New York, Orange County, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Brussels and London offices. We are extremely proud to recognize this exceptional group of attorneys for their contributions to our clients, our firm, and our communities. They reflect the future of our firm, having distinguished themselves as innovative thinkers with an unflinching focus on client service,” said Kent A. Gardiner, Crowell & Moring chairman. “These promotions also speak to the deep and growing footprint our firm has through the U.S. and Europe as our offices grow and we expand in key practice areas, ranging ... f4e58f92-14fe-473a-b103-68153a5aac7b Fri, 01 Feb 2013 10:48:56 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Jeffrey-Smith-Joins-Crowell-Morings-New-York-Office-to-Bolster-Environmental-and-Corporate-Practices Washington, D.C. – January 11, 2012: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that Jeffrey A. Smith has joined the firm’s New York office, where he will be a partner in the firm’s Environment & Natural Resources and Corporate groups. Smith joins from Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, where he was a partner and head of the firm’s environmental law group, as well as the former Managing Partner of Administration.  Smith is a nationally recognized attorney who advises multi-national corporations and mid-market companies and their boards on a wide range of environmental, transactional management and disclosure matters in mergers and acquisitions, financings, joint ventures, and other transactions. He also regularly provides environmental counsel on corporate governance, disclosure requirements under Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations, voluntary environmental reporting, shareholder communications, and environmental litigation.   “Jeff is widely respected for his ability to assess complex environmental concerns and ... 7f05b4cc-bc65-4705-941a-bbfc03d1d46b Fri, 01 Feb 2013 10:49:01 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Crowell-Moring-Boosts-New-York-Office-With-Addition-of-Two-Broker-Dealer-Partners Washington, D.C. – January 4, 2012: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that experienced broker-dealer attorneys Linda Lerner and Eden L. Rohrer have joined the firm’s New York office as members of the Corporate Group. Lerner and Rohrer bring more than 50 years of combined experience advising domestic and international broker-dealers, banks, asset management firms, and a variety of other alternative investment clients on a broad range of regulatory, compliance, and dispute issues. Lerner joins from Debevoise & Plimpton LLP and Rohrer joins from Haynes and Boone, LLP. “Linda and Eden are tremendous assets to our New York Corporate Group and expand our capabilities with a unique set of skills in advising broker-dealers around the world,” said James R. Stuart, III, chair of the firm's Corporate Group. “Their addition exemplifies our firm’s commitment to building our financial institutions team as our clients navigate an increasingly complex regulatory ... 1a1140e3-ef15-4e37-8ee4-4c4489b1fab8 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:42:21 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Seven-Crowell-Moring-Attorneys-Included-in-Washingtonian-s-2011-Top-Lawyers-Issue Washington, D.C. – December 15, 2011: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that seven of its Washington-based attorneys are included in the Washingtonian’s “Top Lawyers” list, which is available in the December 2011 issue and highlights "the very best in legal talent" within the Washington, D.C. area. The rankings are based in part on a survey of Washington, D.C.-area members of the American Bar Association. Listed among Washingtonian’s “Top Lawyers”: Terry L. Albertson, partner, Kent R. Morrison, senior counsel, and George G. Ruttinger, partner, are recognized among attorneys in the “Government Work” category. According to the Washingtonian, “These leading government-contracts attorneys help companies bid for contracts and deal with details of working with Uncle Sam.”  Clifford B. Hendler, partner, is included in the “Insurance Assurance” category. According to the Washingtonian, “Insurance providers and policyholders ... a9692038-38a2-48a0-81f2-4a3623d1c99c Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:13:25 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Crowell-Moring-Receives-100-Percent-Ranking-on-the-Human-Rights-Campaign-Foundation-s-2012-Corporate-Equality-Index Washington, D.C. – December 8, 2011: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that the firm has received a 100 percent rating on The Human Rights Campaign Foundation's (HRC) 10th annual Corporate Equality Index (CEI). The CEI is a tool developed and used by the HRC, America's largest civil rights organization focused on gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) equality, to rate companies based on their treatment of and policies regarding GLBT employees, consumers, and clients. "Crowell & Moring is honored to receive a 100 percent ranking on The Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index. We are dedicated to ensuring that everyone in the Crowell & Moring community is treated equally and with the dignity and respect they deserve,” said Monica G. Parham, Crowell & Moring's diversity counsel. “We are proud to be a leader in our profession in this respect and to remain at the forefront, ... dd6a2ec3-458e-4551-aa89-044526b7a167 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:31:57 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Monica-Parham-Inducted-as-American-Bar-Foundation-Fellow Washington, D.C. – November 29, 2011: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that Monica G. Parham, who serves as the firm’s Diversity Counsel, was recently inducted as a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation, an organization dedicated to advancing justice through rigorous research of the law, legal practices, and the law's impact on society.   Established in 1955, the Fellows is an honorary organization of attorneys, judges, law faculty, and legal scholars who have been elected by their peers to become members of the Fellows. They have demonstrated outstanding achievements and dedication to the welfare of their communities and to the highest principles of the legal profession. Membership in the Fellows is limited to one third of one percent of lawyers licensed to practice in each jurisdiction. Members are nominated by Fellows in their jurisdiction and elected by the Board of the American Bar Foundation. ... 3184790a-98a2-4f01-ab4b-0c1866e3d88c Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:06:01 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Former-Wyoming-Governor-Dave-Freudenthal-Receives-Cornerstone-Award-from-Basin-Electric-Power-Cooperative Washington, D.C. – November 28, 2011: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that former Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal, a senior counsel in the firm’s Environment & Natural Resources Group, received the prestigious “Cornerstone Award” from Basin Electric Power Cooperative (Basin Electric). The award was presented to Freudenthal on November 9 as part of Basin Electric’s annual meeting at the Bismarck Ramkota Hotel, in Bismark, N.D. This honor comes on the heels of the former governor’s recent recognition by U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar with a 2011 "Partners in Conservation Award” for his work advancing important conservation initiatives in the state of Wyoming. Basin Electric is one of the largest electric generation and transmission cooperatives in the United States and is a parent company of eight subsidiaries. The Cornerstone Award is Basin Electric's highest award. It honors an individual whose leadership and outstanding service to ... 0ea7140b-a68c-4468-adc4-e48251db63aa Thu, 14 Jun 2012 16:19:42 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Financial-Times-Names-Crowell-Moring-Stand-Out-Firm-In-Its-2011-FT-Innovative-Lawyers-Report Washington, D.C. – November 3, 2011: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that it has been recognized by Financial Times (FT) in the publication's annual "U.S. Innovative Lawyers 2011" report. Ranked as one of six "stand out" firms in the country under the "business of law" category, Crowell & Moring was recognized as a leader for its creative and proactive approach to the use of alternative fee arrangements (AFAs). The report, an annual review of the work of lawyers around the world who have created innovative solutions to some of the most complex problems facing business, governments, and societies, was published on November 3, 2011. The firm was previously recognized in the FT's 2009 report for its work in offering cutting-edge AFAs. According to the FT, "Only the firm that really knows its business can offer clients a realistic AFA. Crowell & Moring, for example, has ... d7cd8a69-130a-474d-92c3-243d580ad383 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:20:07 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Chambers-UK-and-Legal-500-UK-Rank-Crowell-Moring-s-London-White-Collar-Practice-Among-the-Best Washington, D.C. – November 1, 2011: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that its White Collar & Regulatory Enforcement Group has been ranked among the best in the UK by both the 2012 Chambers & Partners UK Guide and Legal 500 UK. The prestigious rankings are driven by independent interviews of clients and peer law firms.   In the 2012 Chambers & Partners UK Guide, Crowell & Moring's fraud practice was described as, "This esteemed U.S. corporate firm's London office has established an excellent reputation for both criminal and civil fraud work. Market sources appreciate both its international outlook and its good technical grasp..." The 2012 Chambers & Partners UK rankings are as follows: Fraud: Criminal: Corporate  UK-wide Firm (Band 2) Fraud: Criminal ... 72d4273d-db61-467d-8d3e-f319693f7692 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:32:25 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Crowell-Moring-Consumer-Product-Safety-Seminar-to-Feature-Senator-Mark-Pryor-and-Other-Key-Government-Officials Washington, D.C. – October 5, 2011: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to invite members of the media and industry to attend its one-day seminar, “Product Risk Management: A Product Lifecycle Approach to Identifying, Mitigating and Managing Legal Risks,” on October 19, 2011, from 8:45 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. at the firm’s offices in Washington, D.C. As regulatory compliance and enforcement risks for industry have increased, this one-day event for manufacturers and suppliers will feature insights from business executives, in-house counsel, and Washington agency officials. The morning’s keynote address will be delivered by U.S. Senator Mark Pryor of Arkansas, who sponsored key amendments to the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA) that addressed longstanding complaints about some aspects of the law. Speakers will include in-house counsel and executives from companies such as American Cleaning Institute, Avaya, Dana Holding Corporation, Dell Inc., FMC Corporation, Graco Children's Products, ... 28c4acba-07c2-4309-bc5e-66db4885f6ba Tue, 04 Oct 2011 14:43:17 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Crowell-Moring-To-Receive-The-California-Minority-Counsel-Programs-Drucilla-Stender-Ramey-Law-Firm-Award Washington, D.C. – October 3, 2011: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that it is the recipient of the California Minority Counsel Program's (CMCP) Drucilla Stender Ramey Law Firm Award, which will be presented to the firm at an awards luncheon on October 6 as part of CMCP's 22nd Annual Business Conference at the Marriott Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. The award honors the CMCP majority-owned law firm member that has demonstrated the strongest commitment to diversity, based on minority attorneys in partnership, leadership and other special roles within the law firm, and community service. "We are extremely grateful to be honored with this award and for the recognition of our work in promoting attorneys of all backgrounds," said M. Kay Martin, a partner in Crowell & Moring's San Francisco office and co-chair of the firm's Diversity Council. "Crowell & Moring reflects the rich ... 05e86801-b200-4e63-b807-8729415cc5d3 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:02:22 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Crowell-Moring-Senior-Counsel-and-Former-Wyoming-Governor-David-Freudenthal-Honored-with-Partners-in-Conservation-Award Washington, D.C.– September 22, 2011: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that senior counsel and former Governor of Wyoming, David Freudenthal, was recognized by U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar with a 2011 "Partners in Conservation Award." This honor acknowledges a commitment to advancing important conservation initiatives. The Washington, D.C-based awards ceremony was held on September 21, 2011 . in the Department of Interior's South Interior building auditorium. Freudenthal was recognized for his work on the Sage-Grouse Implementation Team with current Wyoming Governor Matt Mead.. The group developed and implemented a long-term, science-based cooperative strategy for conservation of the greater sage-grouse, a ground-dwelling bird that inhabits much of the West. Their work has resulted in conservation and resource development options that currently conserve 1 million acres of sagebrush habitats in Wyoming. "The Partners in Conservation Awards demonstrate that our nation's greatest conservation legacies often ... 22fdbde2-b39f-4d1d-ad14-419e9566254e Wed, 21 Sep 2011 09:57:39 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Crowell-Moring-Client-DuPont-Wins-Trade-Secret-Case-Against-Kolon-Industries Washington, D.C. – September 15, 2011: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that longstanding client DuPont has won a $919.9 million trade secret theft case against Kolon Industries. Crowell & Moring LLP and McGuireWoods LLP served as co-counsel to DuPont on the case. The Crowell & Moring trial team was led by Litigation Group partner Michael J. Songer and partners Kent A. Gardiner, Stephen M. Byers, and Terence P. Ross of the firm's Washington, D.C. office.    DuPont’s press release issued September 14, 2011 is as follows: DuPont Wins Trade Secret Case Against Kolon Industries $919.9 Million Award Is One of the Largest of Its Kind WILMINGTON, Del., Sept. 14, 2011 -- DuPont (NYSE: DD) today won a civil lawsuit for $919.9 million in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in Richmond, Va., against Kolon ... 1c6662be-bf8b-49ef-b6bc-b8fec78341d0 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:25:09 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/The-Best-Lawyers-in-America-2012-Recognizes-43-Crowell-Moring-Attorneys Washington, D.C. – August 30, 2011: The Best Lawyers in America 2012 selected 43 Crowell & Moring LLP attorneys as leaders in their field. Attorneys were selected through peer nominations. For 29 years, Best Lawyers has been regarded as one of the definitive guides to legal excellence in the United States. The following 43 Crowell & Moring attorneys were recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2012, listed by respective practice areas for which they were selected:  Los Angeles   Michael L. Cypers - Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation Janet I. Levine - Criminal Defense: Non-White-Collar, Criminal Defense: White-Collar John ... d1afa397-5be1-41ed-844f-02dcbe5dfee6 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 09:36:56 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Former-Wyoming-Governor-David-Freudenthal-Joins-Crowell-Morings-Environment-Natural-Resources-Group Washington, D.C. – June 28, 2011: Former Wyoming Governor David Duane Freudenthal has joined the international law firm of Crowell & Moring LLP as senior counsel in the firm's Environment & Natural Resources Group, where he will advise on a wide range of domestic and international environmental and natural resources issues. As a former governor and U.S. Attorney for one of the nation's leading states in coal and natural gas production, Freudenthal is nationally recognized as a substantive leader on a wide array of energy issues. "In his more than two decades of government service, Governor Freudenthal gained enormous insight into the full range of mining, oil & gas, electric transmission, alternative energy, and other energy policy issues that are now at the forefront of our nation’s economic development needs. We are confident that his experience will be of great value to our national and global clients interested in ... cc982088-1cd4-46b5-9a9c-95dd3e8223d3 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:44:20 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/National-Law-Journal-Names-George-Ruttinger-a-Pro-Bono-Champion June 27, 2011 – Washington, DC: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that Washington, D.C.-based Government Contracts Group partner George D. Ruttinger was named to the fourth annual National Law Journal’s list of “Champions & Visionaries” for 2011. Specifically, Ruttinger was awarded a “Champion” title for his dedication to public service and pro bono efforts. The 2011 “Champions & Visionaries” selections were made by the editors of The National Law Journal based upon nominations from the legal community and their ongoing reporting and research. The “Champion” category was defined as, “those who have upheld the profession's core values through public service, pro bono efforts and advocacy for civil liberties.” National Law Journal’s profile of Ruttinger highlights his fair housing and civil rights work. He has served as general counsel of the Equal Rights Center for over 15 years and works on issues ranging from advocating ... 6538c159-bd4e-45b0-a595-aab297b4e36e Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:21:31 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Chambers-USA-Ranks-Crowell-Moring-Attorneys-and-Leading-Practice-Areas-Among-Best-In-US Washington, D.C. – June 10, 2011: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that it has secured 47 attorney rankings in the 2011 Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business guide. The prestigious rankings are driven by independent interviews of clients and members of the legal community at peer firms. Highlights include the ranking of 15 Crowell & Moring practice areas in categories spanning the litigation, regulatory, and transactional capabilities of the firm across six U.S. offices.   In the nationwide category for best practices and attorneys, Chambers USA listed the following rankings: Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation) Partner Dana Contratto (Band 5) Partner Jennifer N. Waters (Band 5) Government: Government Contracts (Band 1) Partner Angela B. Styles (Band 4) ... 168c90dd-4c4b-4abc-88c3-a78d19bc950b Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:17:53 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Crowell-Moring-Antitrust-Group-Featured-In-Global-Competition-Review-s-GCR-100-and-US-Government-Antitrust-Surveys Washington, D.C. – June 9, 2011: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that the firm's Antitrust Group has been recommended in Global Competition Review's (GCR) 2011 edition of the "GCR 100: The World's Leading Competition Law Practices," for the category of "United States: Governmental Antitrust." In addition, the group has also been ranked as a highly recommended competition practice in GCR's "U.S. Government Antitrust Survey," a list of Washington, D.C.'s, antitrust leading firms. GCR is the leading international journal of competition policy and regulation. The GCR 100 survey reported on several of Crowell & Moring's high profile matters, including its role as co-counsel to client AT&T on its purchase of T-Mobile. According to the survey, Crowell "added AOL, Avaya, Enterprise Holdings, and Johnson & Johnson to its books, as well as representing AOL and Yamaha Corporation of America in antitrust litigation and advising AT&T in the iPhones ... 2b4aeb33-8948-4500-8fd0-2dc0a61684fc Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:19:01 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Media-Invited-To-Attend-ABA-Panel-On-Cyber-Warfare-Law-Frontier-Justice-Hosted-By-Crowell-Moring Washington, D.C. – June 9, 2011: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to invite members of the media to attend the American Bar Association's June 13 event, "Cyber Warfare Law & Frontier Justice: What's the Law, Who's the Judge, and Where's the Authority?" A panel of cyber security thought leaders will address the torrent of legal and policy questions regarding authentication, intelligence gathering, counterstrike authority, and liability under domestic and international laws. The event will begin at 12pm at Crowell & Moring's offices at 1001 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004. Lunch will be served. Crowell & Moring Government Contracts Group partner David Z. Bodenheimer, who will moderate the event, said, "Cyber war brings one of the most dramatic shifts in the battlefield paradigm since the invention of gunpowder. Just as battlefield contracting has defined recent conventional military operations, the contractors will face an escalating role in ... e19438e3-beb2-4e39-973c-7e9893f57341 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:29:52 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Crowell-Morings-Monica-Parham-Inducted-As-President-of-The-Womens-Bar-Association-of-The-District-of-Columbia Washington, D.C. – June 8, 2011: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that Monica Parham, who serves as the firm’s diversity counsel, has been inducted as president of the Women's Bar Association of the District of Columbia (WBA). Parham previously served as WBA president-elect. Prior, she was a member of the WBA's Board of Directors and served as co-chair of the WBA's Litigation Forum. Parham was presented as president at the WBA/WBA Foundation Annual Dinner in Washington, D.C. in May, and her term began effective June 1, 2011. "Crowell & Moring is extremely proud of Monica's commitment to the WBA. Her election as president of the organization is yet another example of how the legal community as a whole continues to be enriched by Monica's work on critical diversity issues facing women, attorneys of color, and members of other groups traditionally underrepresented in the profession," said Crowell ... 4777d727-af22-4732-9e3e-636c51bad306 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:19:52 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Prestigious-Georgetown-University-Alumni-Association-Award-Presented-To-Crowell-Morings-Philip-Inglima Washington, D.C. – June 7, 2011: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that Philip T. Inglima, a Washington, D.C.-based partner in the firm's White Collar & Regulatory Enforcement Group, was among five recipients to receive a John Carroll Award from the Georgetown University Alumni Association. Inglima received the award during the alumni association's annual banquet to honor the recipients in San Francisco, April 30, 2011. The John Carroll Award was established in 1951 to honor alumni whose achievements exemplify the ideals and traditions of the university and its founder, Archbishop John Carroll. The awards banquet was part of the annual John Carroll Weekend, which drew 1,400 Georgetown University alumni and their families from around the globe. Inglima joins an esteemed group of award recipients from the Georgetown community including: Mary Taylor Behrens, the Honorable M. Margaret McKeown, Paul F. Pelosi and Michael L. Vespoli. Selection ... 5b9949b6-077a-43e0-87bc-386f3a828daa Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:49:33 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/George-Ruttinger-Honored-By-Washington-Lawyers-Committee-For-Civil-Rights Washington, D.C. – June 7, 2011: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that Washington, D.C.-based Government Contracts Group partner George D. Ruttinger will receive the Wiley A. Branton Award from the Washington Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs at a luncheon on June 16 at the Grand Hyatt Washington Hotel. The award is bestowed upon a member of the legal community whose lifetime efforts on behalf of civil rights advocacy reflects Wiley Branton’s commitment to civil rights. Among the reasons why Ruttinger was selected for the award include his representation of African American individuals in several mortgage-lending cases under the Fair Housing Act, his handling of a landmark class action public accommodations discrimination case against Avis-Rent-A-Car, and his representation of low-income individuals on Section 8 housing discrimination cases. Ruttinger has served as general counsel to the Equal Rights Center for over 15 ... b24887b7-cb75-4844-bfdc-ad7203e65aa3 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 10:58:16 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Crowell-Morings-Janet-Levine-Named-Among-the-Daily-Journal-s-Top-100-Women-Litigators-for-2011 LOS ANGELES – JUNE 1, 2011: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that Janet Levine, a partner and chair of the firm’s White Collar & Regulatory Enforcement Group, has been named to the Daily Journal’s annual list of California's "Top 100 Women Litigators,” for the third consecutive year. This award recognizes the victories of women attorneys and celebrates the advancements of women in law. Levine was cited for her position as chair-elect of the American Bar Association's criminal justice section and her plans to establish a task force to develop national standards for electronically stored information in criminal cases.   Levine is a trial and appellate attorney, with extensive experience in securities, health care and tax fraud and all manner of public corruption matters. She has represented politicians, judges, directors, officers and executives and licensed professionals in myriad industries, providing defenses against governmental accusations of wrongdoing. Her clients are ... 82ba1707-455e-4e88-9b42-a5985016e1e3 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 11:01:26 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/28-Crowell-Moring-Lawyers-Recognized-by-The-International-Whos-Who-of-Business-Lawyers-2011 Washington, D.C. - June 1, 2011: "The International Who's Who of Business Lawyers 2011," published by Law Business Research's Who's Who Legal, named 28 Crowell & Moring LLP lawyers as leading practitioners in their fields. Lawyers were selected by their peers for this book.   The following 28 Crowell & Moring lawyers were recognized, listed by respective practice areas for which they were nominated: Arif Hyder Ali - Arbitration William L. Anderson - Environment Olivier N. Antoine - Competition Richard L. Beizer - Business ... bc63a5cc-59a0-42d7-937d-e651d80fad9c Wed, 25 May 2011 17:21:05 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Crowell-Moring-Adds-Seven-Lawyer-Health-Care-Litigation-Team-On-West-Coast Partners, counsel, and associates joining Crowell & Moring LLP from Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. are as follows from left to right: David Didier Johnson, Joanna L. Allen, Andrew J. Hefty, Carri Becker Maas, William A. Helvestine, Lisa Caccavo, and Damian D. Capozzola. ... a2b1ffc3-9d13-40a3-92f9-a67c3283e77e Thu, 29 Sep 2011 16:28:01 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Chambers-Europe-2011-Ranks-Four-Crowell-Moring-Attorneys-and-Three-Practice-Areas-As-Best-in-Class Washington, D.C. - May 20, 2011: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that four of its attorneys have been named to the 2011 Chambers Europe: The World's Leading Lawyers guide. The prestigious rankings are driven by researching the legal profession in Europe, identifying the leading lawyers and law firms through interviews with thousands of lawyers and their clients. Chambers has ranked four Crowell & Moring attorneys, Werner Berg, Thomas De Meese, Flip Petillion and Kristof Roox. Additionally, three Crowell & Moring practice areas were ranked. Chambers Europe listed the following rankings: Belgium Competition/European Law (Band 5) ·         Thomas De Meese (Band 5) ·         Werner Berg (Band 5) Intellectual Property (Band 2) ·         Flip Petillion (Band 3) ·         Kristof Roox (Band 2) TMT (Band 4) ·         Thomas De Meese (Band 4) View all the rankings online at: ... 00004966-cd86-4fd8-9e16-b0cc6849e666 Mon, 16 May 2011 17:11:32 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Crowell-Morings-Corporate-Group-Expands-On-Both-Coasts-With-Two-New-Partners Washington, D.C. – May 16, 2011: In a response to new opportunities in the deal market, Crowell & Moring LLP has bolstered its Corporate Group with the addition of two partners to the firm's New York and San Francisco offices. Paul J. Pollock, who concentrates his practice on middle-market private equity, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and corporate finance, joins the firm's New York office from Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP. Jeffrey C. Selman, who joins Crowell & Moring's San Francisco office from Nixon Peabody LLP, is a transactional lawyer who focuses his practice on advising emerging and middle-market public and private technology and life sciences companies and investors. "Our growth is a reflection that the deal market is heating up, and Paul and Jeff will play an important role in helping our clients take advantage of new opportunities," said James R. Stuart, chair of Crowell & Moring's Corporate Group. "Paul ... 1cd1d91c-587b-4a42-b75c-21d199b44320 Wed, 04 May 2011 10:14:18 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Pharmaceutical-Litigation-Partner-James-Stronski-Joins-Crowell-Moring Washington, D.C. – May 4, 2011: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce the addition of partner James K. Stronski to the firm's Intellectual Property Group. Based in the New York office, Stronski is an intellectual property litigator with extensive experience handling cases involving the so-called "Hatch-Waxman" Amendments to the Federal Food Drug & Cosmetic Act, as well as patent, trade secret, trademark, copyrights, and unfair competition matters. Stronski will be joined by counsel Chiemi D. Suzuki. They join the firm from Frommer Lawrence & Haug LLP. "Jim has significant first-chair patent litigation experience, having successfully handled a variety of bench and jury trials. He is the perfect complement to our New York office and our growing pharmaceutical litigation and life sciences practice. Jim's versatility and experience in handling high-stakes matters is a tremendous asset to our clients," said Mark Supko, chair of the firm's Intellectual Property Group. ... 61663b5e-14d2-487d-96bd-e45a62f551a4 Tue, 03 May 2011 09:32:07 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Former-Assistant-US-Attorney-Christopher-Lui-Joins-Crowell-Morings-White-Collar-Regulatory-Enforcement-Group-Boosts-LA-Trial-Team Washington, D.C. – May 3, 2011: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce the addition of partner Christopher K. Lui to the firm's Los Angeles office. Most recently an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California (USAO), Criminal Division, and the former Coordinator of the Medicare Fraud Strike Force in the Major Frauds Section for that office, Lui joins the firm's internationally-recognized White Collar & Regulatory Enforcement Group. At Crowell & Moring, Lui will focus on representing companies and individuals in connection with white collar criminal defense matters, government investigations, enforcement actions, corporate internal investigations and complex civil litigation, with a special emphasis on issues relating to the health care industry. His work also will include assisting clients on matters related to False Claims Act issues and qui tam cases, as well as representing clients in parallel civil proceedings arising from government investigations. "The ... d00c8c8a-11f6-4647-aec2-dbcd4c837b08 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:03:28 GMT http://www.crowell.com/NewsEvents/PressReleasesAnnouncements/Robert-Meyers-to-Testify-Before-House-Energy-and-Commerce-Committee-on-Clean-Air-Act-and-Outer-Continental-Shelf-Activities Washington, D.C. – April 12, 2011: Crowell & Moring LLP senior counsel Robert Meyers will testify before the U.S. House of Representative's Energy and Commerce Committee, Subcommittee on Energy and Power, on Wednesday, April 13 at 10:00 am. The Committee will conduct a hearing on the "Jobs and Energy Permitting Act of 2011" to amend the Clean Air Act regarding air pollution from Outer Continental Shelf activities.   With more than three decades of Washington experience in energy, utility, automobile, and agricultural issues, Meyers formerly led the Office of Air and Radiation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, having served as Assistant Administrator (Acting) and Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator. As an attorney in Crowell & Moring's Environment & Natural Resources Group, Meyers provides counseling, regulatory, and legislative representation for clients on issues such as the Clean Air Act and climate change.   Other witnesses will include: Dan Sullivan, ...