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Aryeh S. Portnoy, a counsel in Crowell & Moring’s Litigation and International and Government Litigation/Arbitration practice groups, is featured in the
Washington Business Journal for his commitment to
pro bono work. The article focuses on the steady increase of
pro bono hours at DC law firm, due to recent commitments by firm partners to focus more on community projects. According to the Pro Bono Institute, 150 firms have reported 4.2 million hours of
pro bono work this year. In 2007, the same firms did not even hit 4 million hours.
June 9, 2008 – Washington Business Journal
Crowell & Moring founding partner Eldon "Took" Crowell and pro bono partner Susan M. Hoffman were featured as among the 90 greatest Washington lawyers of the last 30 years for their contribution to the D.C. legal community and work in building Crowell & Moring.
May 19, 2008 – Legal Times
"Diaper Duty"
News of the Crowell & Moring Summer Associate Diaper Drive is featured in the Legal Times. The summer associates collected a total of 3,300 diapers from Crowell & Moring attorneys and staff to support the children at the Mazique Parent Child Center.
July 16, 2007 – Legal Times
"Abracadabra! Montgomery Magic Shop is Saved"
Crowell & Moring Environment & Natural Resources partner Timothy McCrum is featured in the
Washington Post along with his
pro bono client, Barry’s Magic Shop, regarding the news that Montgomery County will help the shop relocate rather than close its doors. After operating for than 30 years, the Wheaton institution was threatened to be shut down in order to have a pedestrian walkway built in its place as part of the Wheaton Redevelopment Program. After nearly a year of negotiation and compromise, Montgomery County announced they will financially assist Barry’s Magic Shop in its relocation to south Rockville, Maryland.
April 12, 2007 – Washington Post
April 12, 2007 - The Washington Times
April 12, 2007 - Montgomery Gazette
"Sprung"
On December 21, 2006, Environmental & Natural Resources Group partner Tim Means received a call from the Department of Justice, informing him that President George W. Bush granted a pardon for Crowell & Moring
pro bono client Phillip Emmert. Emmert, who after successfully recovering from nearly a lifetime of drug addiction, is able to return from prison to his paralyzed wife and daughter. Motivated by the need to take care of his wife and daughter, he entered a drug treatment program, became a licensed minister, and began volunteering at a hospice to console the dying.
January 1, 2007 – Legal Times
California partner Steve Rice has received one of
California Lawyer’s Angel Awards, which honors outstanding
pro bono lawyers in California. The editors write, "Though Rice's clients often fall outside the media spotlight, his pursuit of these smaller cases has had far-reaching ramifications." For example, in December 2006 Rice won a victory representing a group of senior citizens seeking access to financial records maintained by the company managing their retirement community.
December 2006 – California Lawyer
"CBS The Early Show Spotlights California Attorneys"
CBS News correspondent Bill Whitaker reports that Sierra Intermediate School in Santa Ana California may have come up with a way to encourage kids to make good grades in a tough subject – algebra. The key, says Crowell & Moring partner R. Scott Feldmann, is cash. Feldmann, along with Crowell & Moring counsel Theresa Lopez, students and teachers, discuss the innovative math program designed by Feldmann that has produced higher scores.
October 20, 2006 – CBS The Early Show
"Public Law Center Celebrates 25 Years"
Crowell & Moring is recognized as Law Firm of the Year by the Public Law Center.
July 20, 2006 – Orange County Register
"Silver Anniversary Shines on Exemplars of Justice"
The Orange County Public Law Center named Crowell & Moring’s California office “Law Firm of the Year” 2006. Counsel Deborah E. Arbabi is quoted in a story about the dedicated attorneys and staff that were honored at the Public Law Center’s 25th anniversary.
July 20, 2006 – Los Angeles Daily Journal
Crowell & Moring is featured in the
Legal Times 2006 Summer Associates Special Report for encouraging summer associates to become involved with
pro bono and public interest opportunities.
June 5, 2006 – Legal Times
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