Diverse Partners Network Newsletter

August 17, 2012

Dear All,

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

of you for your support of our Diverse Partners Network.

Remember to submit your notices of events as early in the week as

possible. We welcome your suggestions on how we can continue to

provide a valuable service to the DPN members.

Industry News

Jenny R. Yang Nominated To Serve As Commissioner Of EEOC

Last week President Obama announced his intentionto nominate Jenny Yang as Commissioner of the EqualEmployment Opportunity Commission. Jenny is a part-ner at the law firm Cohen Milstein Sellers & TollPLLC, where she has worked in the Civil Rights andEmployment Practice Group since 2003. Previously,she served in the Employment Litigation Section in theCivil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice,first as a trial attorney, and then as a senior trial attor-

first as a trial attorney, and then as a senior trial attor-

ney. Congratulations Jenny!

Sanya Sukduang Named Chair Of The Diversity & Inclusion Committee

Sanya Sukduang, a partner at Finnegan, has beenappointed to Chair of the Diversity & Inclusion Com-mittee at Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett &Dunner. Sanya has been active in promoting diversityat Finnegan for many years and has held variousleadership positions with APABA-DC. His practiceconcentrates on patent litigation before the federaldistrict courts and the U.S. Court of Appeals for theFederal Circuit, primarily in the areas of biotechnolo-gy, pharmaceuticals, and biologics. CongratulationsSanya!

Ava Lias-Booker Among ‘Top 250 Women in Litigation’

Ava Lias-Booker, of McGuireWoods, has been named toBenchmark Litigation’s inaugural Top 250 Women in Liti-gation list. Ava is the office managing partner of the firm'sBaltimore office, and she heads the Baltimore litigationpractice group. She represents businesses in complexcommercial and civil litigation in state and federal courts.Ava was also named to the “Local Litigation Stars” lists forMaryland. Congratulations Ava!

UMD Law Professor Publishes Book On Thurgood Marshall

This Fall, Prometheus Books is releasing University of

Maryland Law Professor Larry S. Gibson’s book, Young

Thurgood: The Making of a Supreme Court Justice.

Many historians regard Thurgood Marshall as the most

important American lawyer of the 20th Century. The

book is the first in-depth examination of Marshall's forma-

tive years and shows how his personality, priorities, and

work habits were shaped by people and events before he

joined the NAACP staff in 1936. It is the first book about

Marshall to be endorsed by his family and the Forward is

written by his son, Thurgood Marshall, Jr. To pre-order

your copy, please click here.

Roscoe Howard’s Timeless Insight On Diversity In Law

Promoting diversity in law is not a new concept. Leading

white collar criminal defense counsel, Roscoe C. How-

ard, Jr. of Andrews Kurth, LLP, also former U.S. Attorney

for the District of Columbia, published several law re-

for the District of Columbia, published several law re-

views discussing legal decisions and the public legal sys-

tem’s impact on minority groups. While the articles be-

low were not published recently, it is important reading to

aid in the expansion of diversity within in the legal sector.

"The Defunding Of The Post Conviction Defense Organi-

zations As A Denial Of The Right To Counsel", 98 West

Virginia Law Review 863, 1996.

"Getting It Wrong: Hopwood v. Texas and its Implications

for Racial Diversity in Legal Education and Practice", 31

The New England Law Review 831, 1997.

"Changing The System From Within: An Essay Calling

On More African Americans To Consider Being Prosecu-

tors", 6 Widener Law Symposium Journal 139, 2000.

Events and Fundraisers

Hispanic National Bar Association Meeting Aug. 22-25 in Seattle

The Hispanic National Bar Association will hold its 37th Annual meeting in Seattle,

WA, August 22-25, 2012. This event will gather hundreds of attorneys, judges, and

students for a valuable and enjoyable four-day program featuring Continuing Legal

Education panels with top legal experts, national policymakers and leaders, and

pressing issues; networking events and workshops; the nation’s largest Hispanic Ca-

reer Fair with exhibits from prominent firms, companies, and government agencies;

and fun social activities offering the best of Seattle. For more information, and to reg-

ister, click here.

Join MCCA for Two Events in New York City

Join the Minority Corporate Counsel Association for its 13th Annual Creating Pathways

to Diversity CLE Conference September 10, 2012 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel. More

information can be found here. On September 11, 2012 the MCCA will host its Annual

Gala, the premier national awards program honoring the foremost corporate law de-

partments from across the nation for diversity and industry leadership as well as

achievements in their legal department diversity. For more information, and to pur-

Reception to Honor Kenyan Chief Justice, Willy Mutunga, Sept. 7, DC

Please join the ABA Center for Human Rights and the law firm of Steptoe & Johnson,

LLP in honoring Justice Mutunga of Kenya for his career-long commitment to the rule

of law and democracy. Chief Justice Mutunga, the Chief Justice of the Supreme

Court of Kenya, will be responsible for certifying the results of the upcoming Kenyan

presidential election. In the wake of serious irregularities and widespread violence

following the last presidential election, Chief Justice Mutunga will play a crucial role in

preserving the integrity of the electoral process early next year. Chief Justice Mu-

tunga will deliver brief remarks on judicial transformation in Kenya as we honor his

contributions to the rule of law. The event is being held at Steptoe & Johnson’s DC

office on Friday, September 7, 2012 from 5-7:00 PM. Please rsvp to Ginna Ander-

son at ginna.anderson@americanbar.org by August 25th.

Employment Opportunities

Deputy Regional Counsel, USA EPA Region 8, Denver, CO

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is seeking a Deputy Regional Counsel for Re-

gion 8. Along with providing legal advice and, where appropriate, policy assistance,

this role includes management of counseling attorneys and staff and oversight of de-

fensive litigation for six state region and 27 tribal reservations. In addition to the educa-

tional requirements, applicants must have an active bar membership, and at least 1

year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in federal service. All ap-

plication materials should be submitted by August 22, 2012. For more information,

please visit USA Jobs.

General Law Attorney, USA EPA Region 1, Boston, MA

The New England Regional Office of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is

seeking applicants with strong academic credentials and interest in employment and

labor law, public service, and supporting the Agency’s mission, for a full-time staff at-

torney position in the Office of Regional Counsel. You would advise managers who are

addressing discipline and performance problems, allegations of discrimination, and

labor-management relations. You would represent the Agency when necessary in ad-

ministrative litigation. In addition your practice will include handling other areas critical

to the Region’s operations, such as ethics, procurement or information law. Applicants

who have not yet passed the bar exam are eligible, but will be expected to pass the

bar within 14 months of being hired. Employee/labor relations experience strongly pre-

ferred; demonstrated commitment to public service a plus; and strong oral communica-

tion and writing skills are essential. To apply, please email

(region1.glawattorney@epa.gov), no later than September 14, 2012, a resume, a

copy (official or unofficial) of your law school transcript if you have been a practicing

attorney for two years or less, and a cover letter explaining your interest in this position

to Sally Burt, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 5 Post Office Sq. Suite 100, Mail

Code ORA18-1, Boston, MA 02109-3912, phone: 617-918-1090. EPA can review

email documents in Word, Wordperfect, or PDF formats. Email submissions should

include "2012 General Law Attorney Application" in the subject line of the message.

Please do not send a writing sample at this point. If you are invited for an interview,

you will need to submit a writing sample and documentation showing bar membership

in good standing in any State, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or any Territorial Court

under the U.S. Constitution or a pending bar application. Interviews will be in the Re-

gion’s Boston office.

Sr. Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General, Maryland

The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an experienced attorney to

achievements in their legal department diversity. For more information, and to pur-

chase tickets, please click here.

DC Bar Foundation 2013 Annual Fundraiser

The DC Bar Foundation is planning their 2013 Annual Fundraiser for Tuesday, May 7.

The event will be held at Arena Stage with a showing of “The Mountaintop.” A pre-

performance reception will be held, with Vernon Jordan, Jr. as the honored guest. The

Foundation will use the funds from this event for programs and support of legal aid pro-

viders through grants, technical assistance and educational loan repayment assistance

for poverty lawyers. Mark your calendars!

The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an experienced attorney torepresent the State of Maryland in civil litigation at the trial and appellate levels. Theideal candidate will have a minimum of ten years of legal experience, including sub-stantial experience with pretrial and trial litigation; the demonstrated ability to lead andmanage a litigation team in complex cases; outstanding written and oral advocacyskills; and membership in good standing at the Maryland Bar. Interested personsshould submit resumes via e-mail by close of business on August 31, 2012 to JuliaDoyle Bernhardt, Deputy Chief of Litigation, Civil Litigation Division, at jbern-hardt@oag.state.md.us, with a copy to Mary Scanlan at mscanlan@oag.state.md.us,or by regular mail to Office of the Attorney General, 200 St. Paul Place, 20th Floor,Baltimore, Maryland 21202.

Deputy General Counsel, Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen and Loewy, Matawan, NJ

This position will report directly to Fragomen’s General Counsel. The Deputy GeneralCounsel will provide counsel and assistance to the Firm’s international business ex-pansion activity while overseeing legal resources responsible for the US business andother internal legal affairs for Fragomen. The ideal candidate will have 10-12+ yearsgeneral commercial/corporate experience, with stints both in a law firm as a practicingattorney and in-house counsel at a company with international scope. A substantiallevel of global business experience and acumen is essential to the success ofthe role. Interested candidates should email a resume in Word format to SamanthaTung at stung@mlaglobal.com and Heather Fine at hfine@mlaglobal.com. For moreinformation, please go to Fragomen's site.

Senior Litigator, Howard University, Washington, DC

Howard University's Office of the General Counsel, seeks an experienced attorney toprovide professional leadership, legal assistance and legal representation for the Uni-versity before the courts of the District of Columbia. Candidates must have a JurisDoctor from an ABA-accredited law school, membership or eligibility for membership inthe District of Columbia Bar. Minimum seven years of legal experience, including sub-stantial work in the areas of educational law. Candidates must also possess detailedknowledge of federal and local laws applicable to faculty and employment matters, andjudicial and administrative agency systems and procedures. All applicants should sub-mit a cover letter and resume to: Howard University Office of the General Counsel,2400 Sixth Street, NW, Suite 321, Washington, DC 20059. Please put to the attention

Associate Dean for Environmental Programs, Vermont Law School, Vermont

The Associate Dean for Environmental Programs oversees Vermont Law School's sig-nature environmental law programs. The Associate Dean will be a tenured or tenuretrack member of the faculty. In addition to setting the strategic direction for, and over-seeing the administration of, the Environmental Law Center, the Associate Dean is amember of the faculty and is a scholar in the field on environmental law. Candidatesmust have a JD degree and be qualified to teach in the environmental program. Mustalso possess excellent organizational, interpersonal communication, and team build-ing/collaboration skills. Experience in administration and/or management preferredalong with either broad experience in different areas of legal practice in the environ-mental arena or a record of education development as well as a demonstrated abilityto innovate and lead. Applicants should provide a cover letter and resume by October1, 2012. Electronic applications are preferred and should be e-mailed to: facul-tysearch@vermontlaw.edu. Hard copy applications should be sent to: Coordinator,Faculty Appointments Committee, Vermont Law School, P.O. Box 96, South Royalton,VT 05068. For more information, please click here.

Real Estate Finance Associate, Ballard Spahr, Washington, DC

The Washington, DC office of Ballard Spahr seeks to hire an experienced associatefor their Real Estate Department. Qualified candidates should have at least threeyears of legal experience in commercial real estate finance and strong academiccredentials. This is a great opportunity to become part of the Firm’s national Trans-actional Finance Practice Group with exposure to both emerging market opportuni-ties and distressed legacy assets. For more information, please click here.

Assistant General Counsel, Legal Services Corporation, Washington, DC

Legal Services Corporation (LSC) is seeking an Assistant General Counsel. The posi-tion of Assistant General Counsel serves under the supervision of the General Counselin providing in-house counsel to LSC. This position is for an attorney with experiencein federal rulemaking and administrative law. Experience in federal grants oversight ispreferred. The candidate must have strong analytical, research, communication, inter-personal, client-service skills and sound judgment; must be conscientious, disciplined,versatile, highly motivated, and able to work independently; in addition to a law degree;admitted to, or eligibility to waive into, the DC Bar and at least five (5) years’ experi-ence in the practice of law, including experience in the area of federal rulemaking andadministrative law. Experience in federal grants oversight, and negotiating and draftingcontracts is highly desirable. For more information, and application instructions, clickhere.

VP For Grants Management, Legal Services Corporation, Washington, DC

The Vice President reports directly to and assists the President in the leadership andmanagement of LSC and has primary responsibility for planning, developing, and im-plementing systems for LSC’s nation-wide grant-making and grants management.Qualified candidates should be admitted to the Bar of the highest court of a state, terri-tory or the District of Columbia; advanced degree in business or public administration(MBA, MPA, or similar degree) preferred; knowledge of the legal services delivery sys-tem, including grantee programs, other funders of legal aid programs, the private bar,and law schools; aptitude for rigorous data analysis; capacity to interpret laws and reg-ulations applicable to LSC and its grantees; knowledge of and familiarity with fiscaloversight; ability to articulate the LSC mission and function, both internally and exter-nally; commitment to a federally-funded legal services delivery system that works coop-eratively with state and local governments and private partners to promote equal jus-tice under the law for the nation’s poor. For more information, and application instruc-tions, please click here.

2400 Sixth Street, NW, Suite 321, Washington, DC 20059. Please put to the attentionof Marsha S. Culler; mculler@howard.edu. (202) 518-9132.

Tydings & Rosenberg seeks a mid-level corporate associate with a minimum of 3years experience in corporate transactional matters, trademark prosecution andtransactional matters (including due diligence and licensing), and related intellectualproperty matters. Tax experience is a plus. Applicants must be licensed to practicein the state of Maryland. Must have excellent academic record with strong docu-ment preparation skills as well as legal research skills. Law firm experience is highlypreferred. Excellent work environment. Interested candidates may submit a coverletter and resume to Caroline Grauel.

Head, US Patent Litigation, Sandoz, Inc., Princeton, NJ

Sandoz, the generic pharmaceuticals division of Novartis, is seeking a Head of US IPfor Business Development and Licensing to oversee, manage and lead the Company’sUS patent litigation. Located in the Company’s headquarters in Princeton, New Jersey,this attorney will report administratively to Sandoz’s VP and Head of Intellectual Proper-ty for North America and will also report functionally to the Global Head of IP Litigationin Holzkirchen, Germany. The successful candidate will have 12+ years of experiencein a law firm or corporate law department managing increasingly complex intellectualproperty litigation matters – ideally including some substantial background in litigatingANDA cases and handling Hatch-Waxman issues. For more information about the posi-tion, and to apply, please contact Michael B. Sachs or J. Katelyn Kye of Major, Lindsey& Africa.

Corporate/IP Associate at Tydings & Rosenberg

Multiple Positions via LegalWatch

The LegalWatch Training and Staffing Agency is currently reviewing applications for the

For more information about the Diverse Partners Network, please contact

Benjamin F. Wilson at bwilson@bdlaw.com.

DPN Needs You!

We want to create subsections or specialty sections within DPN, and if you’re interest-

ed in helping with this process, or heading a particular section, please contact Fiona

Philip at Sidley Austin (fphilip@sidley.com).

Announcements

Become a Member of LAWYERS for the HUMANITIES

LAWYERS for the HUMANITIES is a strategic partnership between the legal communi-ty of Washington, DC, and the Humanities Council of Washington, DC. LAWYERS forthe HUMANITIES will provide law-based, law-focused programming for the people ofthe Washington metropolitan area. The purpose of this programming is to increase theunderstanding and appreciation for the Rule of Law, to increase the understanding ofLaw as the foundation of our free society, and to provide people with a better under-standing of how law works and fits into our society. As a result, more people will have abetter understanding, appreciation and respect for the law. For more information andmembership registration, please click here.

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

Jobs List

following positions: an association with FDA-specific Health Law expertise; International

Trade, Joint Venture and/or Arbitration; and a Partner-level position with extensive Gov-

ernment Contracts experience. They are also in search of two practice groups willing to

relocate: one in Health Law and one in Intellectual Property. If you are interested in any

of these position, please contact Richard Miles at LegalWatch.