Diverse Partners Network Newsletter

October 19, 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

Monty Cooper Article on Twombly and Iqbal Decisions Published

Cooper’s article, was published in the A u s tralian

P rod u c tL iability Reporter. As the title suggests,

the publication’s audience is generally made up of

Australian and international legal profession-

als. The article highlights the Supreme Court’s

decisions in Twombly and Iqbal, which require

plaintiffs to be more specific with allegations in

their complaints in federal court and their influence

on a recent California federal-court decision. Con-

gratulations, Monty!

Three to Honored with Wiley Branton Award

The National Bar Association has announced this year’s recipients of the Wiley A.

Branton Award will be Hon. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Larry Gibson and Ben Wilson.

Events and Fundraisers

Ollie May Cooper Award Presentation on October 23, 2012

A. Scott Bolden Honored with Chamber’s Choice Award

A. Scott Bolden, Managing Partner of Reed Smith’s DC

office, will be honored with the DC Chamber of Com-

merce’s “Chamber’s Choice” award at its annual gala on

Saturday, October 27. The Chamber’s Choice Awards

Gala is the Chamber’s most prestigious affair attracting

over 1,300 of DC’s most prominent leaders, decision-

makers, dignitaries and elite sponsors. Tickets and

Sponsorhips are still available for this black tie event.

Please click here to go to the Gala’s website for addi-

tional information.

Branton Award will be Hon. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Larry Gibson and Ben Wilson.

The awards will be presented at a reception on Thursday, November 1 at DLA Piper

(500 Eighth Street, NW) from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The awards are presented in conjunc-

tion with the day-long 24th Annual Wiley Branton Symposium at Howard’s Law

School. This year’s symposium focus will be “Protest and Polarization: Law and De-

bate in America, 2012.” The award, named in honor of attorney and civil rights activ-

ist Wiley A. Branton, is presented to individuals who have demonstrated leadership on

the cutting edge of law for civil, social and economic justice. If you are interested in

attending the symposium or the awards ceremony, please contact Erika Owens at the

NBA.

Corporate Counsel Women of Color 8th Annual Meeting Big Success

The CCWC hosted its 8th annual conference Oct. 10-

12 and there were over 600 women of color in attend-

ance. Organized by Laurie Robinson (who was

named an African American History Maker in the Field

of Law at this year’s meeting), speakers included Lau-

rel Ritchie, President of the WNBA, Juliette Pryor,

General Counsel of US Foods, Arin Reeves of the

Center for Legal Inclusiveness, and may others. Plans

are being made now for 2013’s meeting in Washing-

ton, DC. If you have topic ideas, proposed speakers

or honorees for the 9th Annual Meeting, please send

them here. You will receive a free registration for the

conference if your idea is selected.

Delaware Barristers’ Louis L. Redding Benefit and Awards Gala

The Delaware Barristers Association, the Delaware affiliate of the NBA, will hold its an-

nual dinner and awards gala on Friday, November 9, at the Hotel Dupont’s Gold Ball-

room. Cocktails begin at 6 p.m., dinner is at 7p.m. For more information, and to pur-

chase tickets, click here.

On October 23, 2012 at 7:00 p.m., the Washington BarAssociation will present the Ollie May Cooper Award toDovey Johnson Roundtree, Esquire. This program will beheld in the Moot Courtroom of the Howard UniversitySchool of Law. Professor Larry S. Gibson is the lecturerfor this event. Dovey J. Roundtree was born in Charlotte,North Carolina. She established a law firm in NorthwestWashington, D.C. in 1955 and practiced in the area formost of her legal career. Throughout her career, Ms.Roundtree represented many noteworthy clients andearned the respect of her clients and the legal communi-ty. In 2000, the American Bar Association presented herwith the coveted Margaret Brent Award, which she donatedto the Howard University School of Law. Her granddaugh-ter, Charlene Pritchett Stevenson, will accept the Ollie MayCooper award for Ms. Roundtree. Professor Larry S. Gib-son is a practicing attorney and professor of law at the Uni-versity of Maryland School of Law. His book, You ngThu r-good : The M akingofa S u preme C ou rtJu s tic e, will be re-leased in the fall. The book examines Justice Marshall'sformative years and provides, among other things, a lookat what went into forming his personality, his priorities andhis work habits. Please join us for this FREE event.

Hispanic Bar Association 35th Anniversary Equal Justice Awards Nov. 8

The Hispanic Bar Association of DC will celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the Equal

Justice Awards on Thursday, November 8 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. For addition-

al information, and to register for the event, please click here.

Girls, Inc. Benefit at Atlas Theater November 27

Girls Inc. of the Washington DC Metro Area will present its Fall Benefit, featuring the Off-

Broadway show, Fried C hic ken and L atkes , at the Atlas Theater. The show, written and

performed by Rain Pryor, the daughter of Richard Pryor and Shelley Bonis, centers on

growing up bi-racial in America. The benefit will also honor Girls Inc.’s very own trailblaz-

ers Roselyn Payne Epps, MD, noted pediatrician and women's health advocate; and

Artis Hampshire-Cowan, Secretary and Senior Vice President, Howard University. Indi-

vidual tickets for this event can be purchased at the Atlas Theater box office or online.

For sponsorship information, please click here.

Daily Record Leadership in Law Awards Celebration Nov. 15

The Maryland Daily Record’s Annual Leadership in Law Awards Celebration will be

held Thursday, November 15, 5:30 to 8:00pm at the Hotel at Arundel Preserve. This

year’s honorees include DPN’s own Ben Wilson. Tickets are $95 and can be pur-

chased here or by contacting Tina Crow at the Daily Record.

Employment Opportunities

Director of Equal Employment Opportunity, George Washington University

The Director for Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) is responsible for leading the

Equal Employment Opportunity department for staff positions across the entire Univer-

sity and the campus wide implementation of the affirmative action program. The indi-

vidual in this role is responsible for implementing initiatives which support the Universi-

ty’s commitment to diversity and inclusion and in recruitment, selection, and employ-

ment. Interested parties should contact Marian Carrington for additional details and a

full copy of the job description.

Litigation Fellow, Cohen Milstein

The Public Client Practice at Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC is accepting applica-tions for a special litigation fellow with 4-6 years of experience. Cohen Milstein’s nation-ally recognized Public Client Practice offers a unique opportunity to represent states andmunicipalities as outside counsel in civil law enforcement investigations and litigation.State Attorneys General engage the Public Client Practice on high-profile and high-stakes matters that serve important policy interests, such as stopping widespread con-sumer and health care fraud. Our extensive portfolio includes litigation and investiga-tions in the mortgage, banking, health care, labor and education industries, as well as abipartisan client list. Excellent academic credentials and superb legal research and writ-ing skills are required. Applicants who have completed federal or state supreme courtclerkships (not internships / externships) are strongly preferred. Experience litigatingcomplex cases, including handling large-scale civil discovery and drafting substantivebriefs and motions, both with minimal supervision, is required. A background in the are-

Senior Associate, Privacy, Sidley Austin LLP

The ideal candidate is a fifth to seventh year associate with background in privacy and

data security, particularly with some experience with HIPAA. Please contact Fiona Phil-

lip if interested.

Multiple Opportunities, Major, Lindsey & Africa

MLA Global is currently recruiting for multiple in-house positions, in the DC area and

nationally. Please go to their website to view opportunities, and contact Sonya Olds

Som with any questions.

Senior Vice President and General Counsel, CropLife America

Acts as chief legal officer of the Association responsible for all legal affairs and those

of its affiliate organizations, RISE, CropLife Foundation, CLPAC and ACRC. Respon-

sibility extends to the Board of Directors for the governance of the Board and the

compliance of the Association with its corporate charter. Must have at least ten

years’ experience and be an active member of at least one state bar. Knowledge of

the chemical and agricultural industries and of corporate governance and one foreign

language is required. For additional information and a full job description, please

contact Laisha Dismuke.

Announcements

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

Jobs List

For more information about the Diverse Partners Network, please contact

Benjamin F. Wilson at bwilson@bdlaw.com.

briefs and motions, both with minimal supervision, is required. A background in the are-as of consumer protection, health care fraud and false claims is desirable. Candidatesalso must demonstrate the sophistication necessary to interact with high-level govern-ment officials and the discretion required to manage confidential information. Strongorganizational and time-management skills are necessary, as is the ability to work inde-pendently. The position is at will, the fellowship has a two year term, with the potentialfor longer-term employment dependent upon the needs of the Public Client Practice.Salary is commensurate with experience. Applicants should e-mail a resume and lawschool transcript to Shehani Goonewardena.

Attorney, NBC Sports Group, Stamford, CT

Interested applicants should visit NBCUniCareers.com, set up an account, and search

for job numbers 7116BR, 7117BR and 7118BR.

Judges Needed for DC Moot Court Competition November 10

The Annual William H. Karchmer Local High School Moot Court Competition, proudly

presented by the Marshall-Brennan Constitutional Literacy Project will be held Saturday,

Nov. 10 at the AU’s Washington College of Law. If you are interested in judging the

competition, please click here to sign up.

Discounts with Early Registration for 2013 NBA Conference

Now through November 16 current NBA members can register for the 2013 meeting

in Miami for only $400. Non-members pay $500. For more information, and to reg-

ister, click here.