Diverse Partners Network Newsletter

October 5, 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

Singleton McAllister Named “Lawyer With Influence”

OnBeingABlackLawyer.com, in conjunction with the Con-

gressional Black Caucus meeting last weekend, pub-

lished a guide to members of the CBC and staff as well

as a list of “Lawyers With Influence, “ - and included our

own Singleton McAllister on that list. Singleton has

been practicing government relations and public policy

law for more than 20 years and has served in numerous

positions within the U.S. House of Representatives, in-

cluding Associate Staff on the House Appropriations

Committee and as senior counsel to the House Budget

Committee. She was appointed by former President Clin-

ton as the general counsel to the United States Agency

Denise Hanna Appointed Chair of Locke Lord Diversity Committee

Locke Lord Strategies Partner Denise Hanna has been

named Chair of the Firm-wide Diversity Committee, a lead-

ership group that oversees Locke Lord’s ongoing diversity

initiative throughout its 11 U.S. cities, London and Hong

Kong. Hanna has more than two decades of experience in

ton as the general counsel to the United States Agency

for International Development. Ms. McAllister was also a

former chair of the National Women Business Center and

a past president of Women in Government Relations,

Inc. Singleton also served as a member of the Advisory

Board of the African Development Foundation for ten

years. Congratulations Singleton!

Terri Brown-Edwards Elected President of Delaware State Bar Association

Theresa V. Brown-Edwards, a partner in the Bankruptcy

and Corporate Restructuring Group of Potter Anderson &

Corroon LLP, was elected President of the Delaware

State Bar Association effective July 1, 2012. She is the

first woman of color to be elected to this position. Terri

concentrates her practice on corporate reorganization and

has significant experience representing Chapter 11 debt-

ors and debtors-in-possession. She also focuses her at-

tention on the protection of creditors' rights, including the

representations of official creditors' committees, ad hoc

committees, lenders, landlords, equipment and aircraft

lessors, and trade creditors. Ms. Brown-Edwards has

been recognized by C hambers US A :A meric an’s L ead ing

L awyers forB u s ines s (2011and 2012)as a leading law-

yer in bankruptcy/restructuring and was also ranked in the

2011 and 2012 edition of The B es tL awyers in A meric a.

Congratulations Terri!

Gina Simms Joins Ober Kaler’s Government Investigations Group

Gina Simms has joined Ober Kaler’s Government Investi-gations and White Collar Defense Group. A former Assis-tant US Attorney, Ms. Simms has over 17 years of experi-ence in complex white collar and other criminal matters.Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Simms served as an AssistantUS Attorney in the US Attorney's Office for the District ofMaryland. While there, she was a Criminal Health CareFraud Coordinator who screened health care fraud casesand supervised all aspects of investigations. Ms. Simmsalso served as an Assistant US Attorney in the US Attor-ney's Office for the District of Columbia for four years. Dur-ing her tenure as a government attorney, Ms. Simms wasan Associate Independent Counsel as part of the teaminvestigating a former Secretary of Labor for campaignfinance-related violations. In addition to her litigation expe-rience, Ms. Simms recently served as an InvestigativeCounsel at the Department of the Interior's Bureau ofOcean Energy Management Regulation and Enforcement.As a member of the Investigations and Review Unit, shepursued allegations of wrongdoing by oil and gas compa-nies engaged in offshore oil production.

Events and Fundraisers

NBA Business Development Conference, Jackson, MS, October 18, 2012

Join the NBA for “A Legacy of Service. A Promise of Justice. Gateway to Success:

Navigating a Legal or Corporate Career in a Global Economy” Conference October 18,

2012 at Jackson State University in Jackson, MS. This dynamic one-day conference

will feature some of the nation’s most accomplished corporate attorneys and brands.

Hosted at the historic Jackson State University, Strategies for Success offers a valua-

ble opportunity for focused professionals looking to sharpen their skills and expand

their networks. This year’s conference will feature panelists from many of the top com-

panies in the country. We are also collaborating with the Political Science Department

and School of Business at Jackson State University and giving scholarships to stu-

dents that plan to attend law school. Please go to the NBA’s ‘meetings and events’

page and log in to register for this event.

Kong. Hanna has more than two decades of experience in

the national health care arena and is an integral part of

Locke Lord Strategies, the Firm’s Washington, D.C.-based

lobbying arm of the Public Law practice. She played a key

role in organizing the National Bar Association’s

Healthcare Law Summit, has been Vice Chair of the Plan-

ning Committee for the American Bar Association’s Wash-

ington Healthcare Summit since 2010 and currently chairs

the Coordinating Committee on Diversity for the American

Bar Association’s Health Law Section. Congratulations

Denise!

African American Managing Partners and General Counsel Meet

Last Sunday during the Congressional Black Caucus Weekend African AmericanGeneral Counsel and Managing Partners from across the country were hosted byGrace Speights, the Managing Partner of the Washington office of Morgan Lewis.Organized for the purpose of identifying ways General Counsel and Managing Part-ners may be of assistance to each other and to promote diversity, inclusion and busi-ness development for diverse attorneys, over 30 were in attendance. There was alsoan effort to raise the profile of African American Attorneys with legal publications likethe National Law Journal, the American Lawyer, and Best Lawyers, among others.John Page, the President of the National Bar Association and the General Counsel ofGolden State Foods and Steve Wright, the Managing Partner of the Boston office ofHolland & Knight, played a critical role in organizing the General Counsel who werein attendance. This effort was led by John Daniels, the Chairman of Quarles &Brady, and Ben Wilson, the Managing Principal of Beveridge & Diamond.

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.

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.

General Counsel, Steben & Company, Rockville, MD

Ollie May Cooper Award Presentation on October 23, 2012

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.

Steben & Company is seeking a new General Counsel with 8-12+ years of experiencein financial services, including top tier law firm training and in-house financial servicesexperience. Experience with the ’33, ’34 and ’40 Act are important as is exposure toalternative investment products, including commodity pools. They offer a very compet-itive salary and a discretionary bonus for the right candidate. The legal departmentand the company itself is very collegial and offers the chance to do cutting edge legalwork as the company brings out new products. For more information please contactDenise Rubin at LateralLink.

Assistant Attorney General, Maryland State Retirement & Pension System

The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney Gen-

eral vacancy at the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System. The position will

represent the Agency's procurement unit and provide legal advice regarding the distri-

bution of retirement benefits. Responsibilities include reviewing and/or drafting and ap-

proving RFPs and contracts, handling change orders, amendments and defaults, and

providing advice on the procurement process. In addition, the position will provide ad-

ministration of and advice regarding all domestic relations orders, guardianship orders,

powers of attorney, child support orders, taxes, and other liens. The ideal candidate will

have a minimum of five years legal experience, and admission to the Maryland Bar is

required. Must be detail-oriented and have excellent analytical, writing and research

skills. Familiarity with family law, procurement law, pension law or administrative law is

preferred. Interested persons should submit their resumes to Deborah B. Bacharach,

Principal Counsel, Maryland State Retirement and Pension System, 120 E. Baltimore

Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202, by close of business on Monday, October 15,

2012.

Asst. Attorney General, Labor, Licensing & Regulation (Part-time)

The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a Part-Time (50%) Assis-

tant Attorney General with the Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation. Primary

responsibilities of this position involve representing the Commission of Real Estate Ap-

praisers and Home Inspectors in enforcement cases before the Office of Administrative

Hearings and on appeal in circuit courts throughout the State. The ideal candidate will

have a minimum of three years of litigation experience, excellent writing skills, and ad-

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-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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Project Director

The Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs seeks a Direc-

tor for the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Project, one of the Committee’s oldest

and most active practice areas and has been counsel in a number of precedent-setting

employment discrimination cases. The EEO Project represents individuals and plaintiff

classes in a broad spectrum of litigation under federal, state and local non-

discrimination and family and medical leave laws. Responsibilities include managing a

large employment discrimination and family and medical leave litigation docket and oth-

er civil rights cases; managing extensive intake interviews and investigations; supervis-

ing a paralegal and visiting attorneys and fellows; coordinating work with other Commit-

tee project directors and pro bono counsel from cooperating law firms; developing cas-

es and setting Project priorities; representing the Project in policy discussions with

agencies and other civil rights organizations, and budgeting Project expenses and reve-

nues. The EEO project director will also have primary responsibility for managing the

Committee’s relatively limited public accommodations docket, which has on numerous

occasions included major class action litigation against national and regional defend-

ants . Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume including law school

GPA, list of references and two writing samples in Portable Document Format attached

to an email to wlcjobs@washlaw.org. Please place “[your name] - Equal Employment

Opportunity Project Director Application” in the subject line.

Labor and Employment Senior Counsel, Northrup Grumman, McLean, VA

This is a position reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, Labor and Employment.

This position will provide labor and employment law support for multiple areas of the

company, including the services businesses. Responsibilities will include the timely and

effective provision of legal advice and services and business solutions to senior human

resources and business executives and working with various operations lawyers and

other legal specialists inside and outside the company. Counsel must have broad and

in-depth experience in the practice of labor and employment law (a minimum of nine

years) and have a record of managing complex legal matters. Position requires sub-

stantial expertise in affirmative action laws that apply to federal contractors (OFCCP),

wage and hour laws including the FLSA and Service Contract Act, EEO laws and regu-

lations, and other state and federal laws relating to labor and employment issues. Posi-

tion also requires expertise in the National Labor Relations Act and prior experience

have a minimum of three years of litigation experience, excellent writing skills, and ad-

mission to the Maryland Bar. Interested persons should submit their resumes to Susan

M. Cherry, Chief of Litigation, Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation, 500 North

Calvert Street, Suite 406, Baltimore, MD 21202, by close of business on Friday, Octo-

ber 12, 2012.

Paralegal at Cohen Milstein

Cohen Milstein seeks an entry-level paralegal to work with the Antitrust Practice Group

on a full-time basis. This position requires attention to detail, flexibility with overtime

hours, strong analytical and interpersonal skills, a team-player attitude, the ability to

work independently, and to handle multiple priorities. A four-year degree with strong

academic credentials is required. Experience with internet research, LEXIS/NEXIS,

Westlaw, Microsoft Access, and prior related experience are pluses. We offer a com-

petitive salary, excellent benefits, and a wonderful work environment. Candidate must

be available to start very soon. Regular hours will be from 10:30 am to 6:30 pm. Pref-

erence will be given to candidates who will make a two-year minimum commitment to

the position. Candidates should note any foreign language skills in their cover letter

and resume. Qualified candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter

by October 17, 2012 to Shehani Goonewardena

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-

tion also requires expertise in the National Labor Relations Act and prior experience

dealing with unions and union organizing, negotiating and preparing settlement agree-

ments, employment agreements, and other employment related documents, and repre-

senting clients in mediations and administrative hearings. For additional information,

and to apply, click here.

Office Director, Southern Environmental Law Center, Charlottesville, VA

The Southern Environmental Law Center is seeking an attorney to serve as director of

our Charlottesville, Virginia Office. The Office Director will be responsible for oversee-

ing all aspects of the office and its success, excluding regional headquarters functions.

This includes the full range of our legal and policy work in Virginia, and institutional de-

velopment and fundraising in Virginia. The Office Director will work in close partnership

with the Executive Director, Deputy Director, and Director of Development, all of whom

are located in Charlottesville. Duties include developing, implementing, and leading the

overall legal and policy advocacy program of the office; hiring and supervising attorneys

and other Virginia staff; serving as principal SELC spokesperson in Virginia and working

closely with the development and communications departments to strengthen and se-

cure financial support for the organization and deliver its messages to various audienc-

es; representing SELC in collaborations with other organizations and in other institution-

al relationships. To apply, please send your letter of interest, resume, law school tran-

script, and at least three references to Hayley Parrish, Southern Environmental Law

Center, 201 West Main Street, Suite 14, Charlottesville, VA 22902, or e-mail to VA-

jobs@selcva.org. Please indicate clearly Office Director on subject line.

Employment Counsel, Life Technologies, Carlsbad, CA

Reporting directly to the Head of Global Human Resources, the Assistant Vice Presi-

dent, Employment Counsel is responsible for managing a diverse and challenging ar-

ray of legal, business, and employment matters arising from the company’s worldwide

workforce of 10,000+, with an objective of balancing the need to support the achieve-

ment of business goals while minimizing potential legal liability resulting from employ-

ment decisions. This role leads a global team responsible for working on a broad range

of complex legal issues related to HR, employment litigation, risk management for em-

ployment related liability, and internal investigations. This position also provides advice

and strategy with respect to various company policies, guidelines, and practices. The

AVP, Employment Counsel partners closely with Company’s General Counsel. Some

travel is required. For additional information, and to apply, please contact Andrea Bric-

ca at MLA Global.

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.

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judicial 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 attentionof Marsha S. Culler; mculler@howard.edu. (202) 518-9132.

For more information about the Diverse Partners Network, please contact

Benjamin F. Wilson at bwilson@bdlaw.com.

Register to be a Bone Marrow Donor

Nationwide, people of certain racial and ethnic backgrounds are unable to find compati-ble donors among those on the National Bone Marrow Registry due to a critical shortageof diverse volunteers. Patients and donors must have matching tissue types, and thesematches are most often found between people of the same racial and ethnic background.

Being tested and registering for the Registry involves a commitment to help with a mar-row donation in case of a match. The National Marrow Donor Program website has in-formation for those who are interested in learning more and potentially becoming a do-nor. Getting tested simply requires a swab of the inside of your mouth. There are a fewways you can be tested to become a donor:

1. You can register on the website below and NMDP will send you a kit to test your-self. The kit is free if you are between the ages of 18 and 44 but if you are between theages of 45 and 60, the cost is $100 because it requires special testing. If you are overthe age of 60, you cannot register to be a donor.

2. For those who are in the Philadelphia area, on October 10, 2012, NMDP will be hold-ing a bone marrow donor drive from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. at Down's Hall Auditorium, 5450Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia , PA 19144. Note: this drive is only for people be-tween the ages of 18 and 44.

3. You can enter your zip code on the website to check for additional testing drives inyour area.