Sutherland Expands Securities Enforcement and Litigation Practice with the Addition of a Former SEC Enforcement Attorney and the Return of a Sutherland Litigator

June 2, 2010

Sutherland Moves to LEED Certified Building, Continues Smart Growth

June 1, 2010

MultiCultural Law Magazine Names Sutherland One of the “Top 100 Law Firms for Diversity”

May 19, 2010

Sutherland Purchases RECs from Element Markets

April 14, 2010

Avoiding Retaliation Claims In 4 Easy Steps

April 7, 2010 Reprint with permission Employment Law360, http://www.law360.com/

Sutherland’s Business Development Curriculum Receives First Place in LMA Your Honor Awards

March 31, 2010

Sutherland Partner and Georgia State Senator David Adelman Confirmed U.S. Ambassador to Singapore

March 19, 2010

Sutherland Elects Ten New Counsel

March 9, 2010

Eight Sutherland Attorneys Recognized by Washington DC Super Lawyers

March 3, 2010

Sutherland Attorneys Named 2010 Georgia Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

March 1, 2010

Sutherland’s Director of Diversity Valerie Jackson Receives PLEN Award

February 22, 2010

"To Haiti and Back: 'I Saw Things I Wish I'd Never Seen'"

January 27, 2010 Posted with permission The AmLaw Daily

Sutherland Supports Haiti Relief Efforts

January 15, 2010

Sutherland Announces New Partners

January 5, 2010

The BTI Client Service A-Team 2010 Recognizes Sutherland

December 10, 2009

The Legal Aid Society Names Sutherland to Pro Bono Honor Roll

October 27, 2009

Cuban's Demand For Legal Fees May Have Spurred SEC Appeal

October 13, 2009 Posted with permission 24/7 Wall St.

Sutherland and Atlanta Legal Aid Celebrate 10th Anniversary of Olmstead v. L.C.

Landmark decision ended unjustified isolation of the mentally disabled and provided access to community-based care...more

October 1, 2009

Benchmark Litigation Recognizes Three Sutherland Partners

October 1, 2009

Sutherland Secures Class Action Victory on Behalf of SunTrust

Successful dismissal motion is one of the first outside of New York...more

September 29, 2009

Texas Super Lawyers Recognizes Four Sutherland Attorneys

September 16, 2009

Sutherland Receives 100% Rating for the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index and Best Places to Work 2010 Survey

September 14, 2009

Vault Ranks Sutherland No. 20 Nationally for Diversity for Minorities

August 24, 2009

Q&A With Sutherland's Lisa Combs Jern

August 7, 2009 Reprinted with permission Employment Law 360, http://www.law360.com

The Best Lawyers in America® Recognizes 76 Sutherland Attorneys

August 6, 2009

Q&A With Sutherland's Neil Lang

August 4, 2009 Reprinted with permission Securities Law 360, http://www.law360.com

Sutherland and Watson & Band Announce Joint Web site

Firms’ alliance continues to serve clients with U.S.-China business matters ...more

August 4, 2009

Peter Ligh Joins Sutherland’s New York Office

July 23, 2009

The American Lawyer “Pro Bono 100” Recognizes Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP

July 8, 2009

Sutherland Publishes 2008 Diversity Report

July 8, 2009

Sutherland Earns Top Chambers USA 2009 Rankings

34 Lawyers Listed; 9 Lawyers Added This Year...more

June 29, 2009

The Legal 500 United States Recognizes Sutherland

June 29, 2009

Bruce M. Bettigole Joins Sutherland’s Litigation Practice Group

June 24, 2009

Sutherland Announces the Hire of Two New Associates

Angela R. Fox and Louise T. Rains Join the Firm’s Atlanta Office...more

June 17, 2009

Sutherland Attorney Alfred A. (Al) Lindseth Co-Authors Schoolhouses, Courthouses, and Statehouses, Published By Princeton University Press

June 17, 2009

FINRA 2008: An Oscar Winning Year?

June 3, 2009

Sutherland Finds That FINRA Sanctioned Far Less in 2008

June 3, 2009

Are Card Companies the "Bad Guys?"

May 21, 2009 Posted with permission KGO Radio - San Francisco

Sutherland Law Firm Goes 100% Green with Sterling Planet’s Renewable Energy

Grassroots Employee Effort Drives Commitment to Environmental Sustainability...more

May 14, 2009

Sutherland Announces Firmwide Initiative for Building a Sustainable Environment

May 13, 2009

Sutherland Partnership Re-Elects Mark D. Wasserman as Managing Partner; Four Executive Committee Members Also Elected

May 6, 2009

MultiCultural Law Magazine Names Sutherland One of the “Top 100 Law Firms for Diversity”

May 5, 2009

Twelve Sutherland Attorneys Recognized by Washington, D.C., Super Lawyers ®

April 30, 2009

Sutherland Launches WorkerClassification.com

Web Site Addressing the Classification of Today’s Workforce...more

April 28, 2009

Catholic Charities Atlanta Honors Sutherland Retired Partner Charles T. Lester Jr.

April 9, 2009

Texas Super Lawyers Recognize Sutherland Attorneys as Rising Stars

April 9, 2009

Forty-five Sutherland Attorneys Named 2009 Georgia Super Lawyers® and Nine Sutherland Attorneys Named 2009 Georgia “Rising Stars”

April 7, 2009

Sutherland Partner W. Henry Parkman elected to the American Law Institute

March 23, 2009

Chief Justice’s Commission on Professionalism Honors Sutherland Partner Judith A. O’Brien

March 10, 2009

Sutherland and Watson & Band Announce Strategic Alliance

The law firms will work together to serve clients with U.S.-China business matters ...more

March 3, 2009

Litigator From The Onset

March 2, 2009 Posted with permission Atlanta Woman.

Sutherland Elects New Partners and Counsel

February 5, 2009

Thirteen Sutherland Attorneys Named as “Georgia’s Legal Elite” for 2008

December 15, 2008

Sutherland Successfully Appeals FINRA Case to the SEC

November 10, 2008

Sutherland Attorneys Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America®

September 17, 2008

Litigator Felicia H. Kyle Joins Sutherland in Houston; Sutherland's Houston Office Growing to Serve Expanding National Client Base

August 6, 2008

Sutherland's Billy Martin Named to Ebony's Power 150 and National Law Journal's 50 Most Influential Minority Lawyers

June 17, 2008

Litigation Partner Allegra Lawrence-Hardy Awarded GABWA's Leah Ward Sears Award for Distinction in the Profession

June 9, 2008

Texas Monthly Super Lawyers Honor Five Sutherland Attorneys As Rising Stars

June 3, 2008

Texas’ Best Lawyers Recognizes Nine Sutherland Attorneys

June 3, 2008

Sutherland Long-time Death Penalty Client Samuel David Crowe Granted Clemency Within Hours of Scheduled Execution

May 23, 2008

Sutherland Receives Prestigious United Way Recognition for Civic Commitment

May 22, 2008

Sutherland Elects Two New Executive Committee Members and Announces Practice Group Leadership Changes

May 21, 2008

Sutherland Annual Study Finds That It Sometimes Pays to Litigate Against FINRA (Formerly NASD)

May 13, 2008

Sutherland Unveils New Shortened Name, Logo and Web Site

May 12, 2008

Sutherland Wins Law Firm Commitment Award, Daily Report's Highest Pro Bono Honor; Retired Partner Charlie Lester Named as Finalist for Lifetime Achievement

May 8, 2008

Sutherland Elects Three New Counsel

May 6, 2008

"SEC Seeing Resurgence of Market Timing Cases"

May 5, 2008 CCH Wall Street

"Career-long Sutherland Lawyer DeDeyn Dies at 66"

May 1, 2008 Daily Report

"Carey P. DeDeyn, Counsel for Sutherland Asbill, Fun Planner"

May 1, 2008 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

"Jurors Take New View of Ways Cos. Protect Staff Abroad"

May 2008 Security Director's Report

"Reduced SEC Staff Changes Exam Process"

April 30, 2008 CCH Wall Street

"Insureds are Barred from Recovering Additional Benefits Under Policies; Howell v. State Farm Ins. Co., No. 04-1494 (D. Md. Mar. 26, 2008)"

April 21, 2008 Insurance Law & Litigation Week

"SEC Seeks Customer Names in Auction-Rate Bond Inquiry (Update 2)"

April 18, 2008 Bloomberg.com

12 Sutherland Partners Named 2008 Washington DC Super Lawyers

March 20, 2008

45 Sutherland Partners Named 2008 Georgia Super Lawyers

March 17, 2008

"Attorneys: Prisoners Want to be Repatriated"

Litigation attorneys Rick Murphy, Brian Spahn and Kristin Wilhelm urge U.S. government to release Yemeni detainees held at Guantanamo to their home country.

March 17, 2008 Daily Report

"Subprime Mortgage Crisis"

March 14, 2008 Produced with permission, Morning in Atlanta

"Vick's State Trial Delayed"

Statement by Litigation Partner Billy Martin that his client, former Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks Michael Vick, will fight state charges on double jeopardy grounds.

March 13, 2008 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

"Mortgage Meltdown: Who's to Blame"

February 28, 2008 Shown with permission, Regional News Network (RNN)-TV

"Power Profile: Billy Martin"

February 27, 2008 Reprinted with permission, Washington Examiner

"Lawyer Oversees Georgia's Charter School Movement"

Litigation Partner Richard Robbins notes the significant development in education by the charter school movement.

February 8, 2008 Daily Report

" 'Sky Soldiers' Memorial Planned"

February 8, 2008 Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

Litigation Partner Kristin B. Wilhelm Wins Anti-Defamation League 2008 Stuart Eizenstat Young Lawyer Award

February 8, 2008

Sutherland Asbill & Brennan Elects Eight New Partners

January 3, 2008

Sutherland Appoints Valerie A. Jackson to Serve as Director of Diversity to Expand Firm's Diversity Initiatives

November 9, 2007

Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP Adds 27 Associates in Fall Class

10/1/2007

Sutherland Study Finds That It Sometimes Pays to Litigate Against FINRA (formerly NASD)

9/27/2007

Tom Stilwell Joins Sutherland's Expanding Litigation Team in Houston

9/27/2007

Sutherland's Thomas R. Bundy, III Named Top "Young Gun" Lawyer by Washington Business Journal

9/27/2007 Washington Business Journal

"Sutherland's Thomas R. Bundy, III Named Top "Young Gun" Lawyer by Washington Business Journal"

9/14/2007

Sutherland's Houston Growth Continues With Addition of Steven L. Roberts

9/10/2007

"Craig Hires Lawyer Involved in Vick's Dog Fighting Case"

Billy Martin, partner in the litigation group and head of the white collar criminal defense practice group, is noted for being retained by Idaho Senator Larry Craig in his upcoming case.

9/3/2007 Associated Press

"You Can Take Them with You"

Litigation Partner Peter Anderson is mentioned for defending independent firms currently under investigation for alleged violation of SEC Regulation S-P.

9/1/2007 Registered Rep

"One Eve of Contentious Election, FINRA Under Attack"

Litigation counsel Alan Wolper is quoted for his representation of Spartan owner Micha Eldred, involving allegations related to anti-money laundering and the overall FINRA settlement.

9/1/2007 Registered Rep

"Vick Latest Jock in a Jam to Call DC's Billy Martin"

Litigation Partner Billy Martin is featured regarding his celebrity clientele and his representation of Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick.

9/1/2007 The Washingtonian

"Lawyer Joins Local Firm"

Rachel Giesber Clingman is noted for recently joining the litigation practice group and serving as co-partner-in-charge of the Houston office.

8/30/2007 The Houston Chronicle

Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP Announces Management Team Changes

8/29/2007

"FINRA Targeting Early IRA Withdrawals"

Litigation Partner Brian Rubin cautions representatives to avoid making any statements regarding early withdrawals from IRA accounts and also urges financial firms to examine potential advice given to retirees.

8/24/2007 Financial Advisor

"FINRA Critics Hit With Charges"

Brian Rubin, litigation partner, comments in favor of the FINRA and offers his opinion of its action to excuse a firm for making public statements.

8/23/2007 Compliance Watch

Sutherland Lands Top Litigator Rachel Giesber Clingman for Growing Houston Office

August 14, 2007

Sutherland Represents Cumulus Media Inc. Special Committee

7/26/2007

"Lawyers See More Suits with Dually Registered Reps, Clients May Not Be Clear about What to Expect from Such Professionals"

Litigation Partner Terry Weiss comments on the possible confusion clients may experience with dual broker-advisor registration.

7/9/2007 Investment News

"Protect Yourself"

Litigation Partner Terry Weiss, arbitrator for the NYSE, NASD and National Futures Association, comments on the fairness of arbitration.

7/1/2007 Investment Advisor Magazine

"U.S. Supreme Court Throws Out School Integration Programs"

Litigation Partner Rocco Testani comments on a landmark decision from the U.S. Supreme Court regarding public school admission programs that factor in race when assigning students to schools.

6/29/2007 Atlanta Journal Constitution

"Local Lawyers Study Latest Race Ruling"

Rocco Testani, litigation partner in Atlanta, discusses how a ruling by the nation's highest court striking down race-based student admission programs could potentially affect Georgia schools.

6/29/2007 Daily Report

"NASD Pitches Electronic Communications Rule"

Litigation Partner and former NASD Deputy Chief Counsel, Brian Rubin, comments on the proposed NASD and NYSE rule that would provide fund firms' with guidance on using electronic communications for sales efforts.

6/19/2007 Ignites.com

"11th Circuit to Decide if Lawyer Can Sue Stock Market Over WorldCom Losses"

Litigation counsel and former Director of NASD's Atlanta Office, Alan Wolper, comments on suits against Nasdaq and NASD for WorldCom losses and 11th Circuit upholding the panel ruling.

6/18/2007 Daily Report

"Top-Tier Talent Takes Advantage of Job Market"

Mark Wasserman, Sutherland's Managing Partner, comments on the firm's new outsourcing practice and the firm's lateral hiring to expand the Houston office and to service Energy industry clients.

6/15/2007 Atlanta Business Chronicle

"Study Shows Retail Investors Faring Poorly in Mandatory Securities Arbitration"

Litigation Partner Terry Weiss comments on the bias of an independent study showing that individual investors have been winning fewer cases since 1999 through the NASD/NYSE arbitration process.

6/14/2007 Securities Law Daily

Sutherland Receives Outstanding Achievement Award from Washington Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs

6/14/2007

"Does 'Principles Based Mean More Risk?"

Litigation Counsel Alan Wolper, a former NASD district director, comments on the benefits of principles-based regulation for the NASD and the NYSE.

6/4/2007 Investment News

"AT&T Wins Right to Change Race Car Logo"

Litigation Partners John Fleming and Rich Robbins comment on their representation of NASCAR in a lawsuit involving AT&T winning the right to replace the Cingular trademark on Jeff Burton's racing car.

5/30/2007 Daily Report

"Market Overseer Needs a Name"

Litigation partner and former NASD deputy chief counsel, Brian Rubin, comments on the combination of the NASD and NYSE and the possible new name after the merger.

5/23/2007 The Wall Street Journal

"NASD Cases, Fines Dosedive"

Alan Wolper, litigation counsel, comments on the decline of NASD cases in 2006.

5/15/2007 Compliance Reporter Daily

"Fido Fine to Create Fund Marketing, As Headaches?"

Litigation Partner Brian Rubin agrees with sanctions that require disclosure above the normal disclosures that firms are required to have.

5/11/2007 Ignites.com

Sutherland's Allegra J. Lawrence-Hardy Receives Award from GSU Black Law Students

4/18/2007

"Legal"

Kerry Verdi is noted as a new associate in the Litigation Practice Group at Sutherland.

4/16/2007 The Washington Post

"Easing the Clash Between Privacy, Speed"

Litigation Partner Peter Anderson comments on client privacy issues by the SEC after a broker switches firms.

4/10/2007 Compliance Watch

"U-5 Decision May Have Impact Beyond New York"

Litigation Partner Terry Weiss and Associate Nathan Chapman are mentioned for their paper regarding the Form U-5 Issue, and the qualified immunity support toward the former broker, from 17 of 19 states.

4/9/2007 Compliance Watch

"School Board Reaffirms Support for Lawsuit Against State"

Sutherland is mentioned for its representation in a lawsuit concerning school board funding in the state of Georgia.

4/7/2007 Savannah Morning News

"Defamation Decision Strips Brokers of Recourse"

Litigation Partner Terry Weiss, leader of firm's broker-dealer practice, applauds the Court of Appeals decision that financial services termination forms (U-5) should be immune from defamations claims.

3/30/2007 Employment Law 360

"Cingular's Final Lap"

Litigation Partner Rich Robbins is identified as counsel to NASCAR in its defense of a claim by AT&T involving NASCAR sponsorship.

3/28/2007 Fulton County Daily Report

"SEC Soon May File Its First Privacy Case"

Litigation Partner Peter Anderson comments on the possibility of the SEC filing into first privacy case against a broker dealer firm.

3/26/2007 Investment News

"Brokers Revealed Online"

Litigation Partner Terry Weiss comments on the issue of the NASD's BrokerCheck.

3/22/2007 San Francisco Chronicle

"In the Trenches: Helping Georgia's Juvenile Code Grow Up"

Sutherland is noted as one of ten law firms that will participate in an interview process in an effort to overhaul the Georgia Juvenile Code.

3/21/2007 Daily Report

"Funds Seek Kinder Policies With Merged SRO"

Litigation Partner Brian Rubin comments on the policies and regulations upon the merger of NASD and the New York Stock Exchange.

3/19/2007 Ignites.com

"Charter Day Honorees"

Litigation Partner Billy Martin is profiled for his legal experience and background in The Hilltop the Howard University student newspaper.

3/9/2007 The Hilltop, Howard University

"Sutherland Signs Criminal Defense Attorney Billy Martin"

The arrival of prominent white collar criminal defense attorney Billy Martin is highlighted.

3/9/2007 Washington Business Journal

"Sutherland DC Office Lands 'Defense Attorney to the Stars'"

Billy Martin, the new head of the white collar criminal defense practice, is featured regarding his arrival and his celebrity clientele.

3/8/2007 Law Firm Weekly

10 Sutherland Partners Named 2007 Washington DC Super Lawyers

March 7, 2007 Washington DC Super Lawyers

"In the Trenches"

Allegra Lawrence-Hardy is recognized as the recipient of the A.T. Walden Outstanding Lawyer Award during a Black History Month program.

3/7/2007 Fulton County Daily Report

42 Sutherland Partners Named 2007 Georgia Super Lawyers

March 5, 2007

"Patent Lawsuits May Get Faster Court Rulings"

Intellectual Property Partner Ann Fort comments in favor of the plan for federal judges to specialize in patent disputes.

3/5/2007 Atlanta Business Chronicle

"NASD-NYSE Merger Bodes Well for Brokers"

Former Deputy Chief Counsel of Enforcement at the NASD, Brian Rubin, a partner with the Litigation group, discusses his predictions upon the merge between the NASD and the New York Stock Exchange.

3/1/2007 On Wall Street Magazine

Sutherland's Allegra J. Lawrence-Hardy Honored With Gate City Bar Foundation Award

3/1/2007

"Gals at Guantanamo"

Litigation Partner Kristin Wilhelm comments on her daily activities while visiting clients detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

3/1/2007 Pink Magazine

"Sutherland Asbill Sports Some Famously Named Lawyers"

Sutherland partners Billy Martin, Dan Marino and Bill Bradley are noted for their famous sports names.

2/28/2007 The Wall Street Journal Online

"Sutherland Asbill Taps Blank Rome Litigator for White-Collar Defense Practice"

Litigation Partner Billy Martin is featured as the head of Sutherland's white collar criminal defense practice.

2/28/2007 Daily Report

"Law Blog Q&A: Sutherland Asbill's Billy Martin"

Sutherland's new addition to the white collar criminal defense practice, Billy Martin, is featured discussing his decision to join the firm.

2/27/2007 The Wall Street Journal Online

"Selling Himself: Blank Rome Litigator Heads to Sutherland Asbill"

White collar litigator, Billy Martin, comments on his recent move as to Sutherland.

2/26/2007 Legal Times

Sutherland Brings On Prominent Criminal Defense Attorney Billy Martin

February 26, 2007

Sutherland Adds Prominent Insurance and Financial Services Litigator Phillip E. Stano

2/22/2007

"Exam Prep Slows to Jog for NASD Members"

Partner Brian Rubin discusses the advice given to NASD on regulatory matters from NASD member firms.

2/15/2007 Compliance Watch

"Ex-Bank of Anderson Leader Wins Arbitration"

Litigation Partner Rich Robbins comments on the ruling in favor of former Bank of Anderson President and Chief Executive Officer David King.

2/15/2007 Anderson Independent Mail

"Sutherland Adds Prominent Insurance and Financial Services Litigator Phillip E. Stano"

The arrival of Phil Stano, a partner in the Litigation Practice Group, is mentioned.

2/13/2007 Insurance News Net

"In-House Counsel Combat the Erosion of Privilege by Forging New Policies"

Partner Neil Lang comments on the restoration of attorney-client privileged documents.

2/1/2007 Inside Counsel

"In the Trenches"

Sutherland has elected six new partners in the Atlanta office:  John Benson, Tom Cullinan, Kevin King, CarlaWong McMillian, Kristin Wilhelm and David Zimmerman, and promoted Tom Douglass to counsel.

1/31/2007 Daily Report

"After Merger Vote, All Eyes Focusing on Schapiro; Reg Chief Has Promises to Keep in Wake of Hard-Fought Battle"

Litigation Counsel and former NASD district director Alan Wolper comments on the NASD merger.

1/29/2007 Investment News

"Sutherland Program Prepares Minorities for Law School"

Partner and Diversity Committee Chair, Allegra Lawrence-Hardy, comments on the success of the Sutherland Scholars Pre-Law Program at HowardUniversity.

1/29/2007 The Hilltop, Howard University

Sutherland Asbill & Brennan Elects Eight New Partners and Promotes Eight New Counsel

1/23/2007

"Legal Dealmakers"

The sale of Westinghouse Electric to Toshiba Corporation is featured as a record financial deal in 2006.  Several other significant Sutherland transactions are also included in this special section.  Legal Dealmakers chosen from the firm are William Bradley, Peter Dean, Knox Dobbins, Eric Fenichel, Victor Haley, Mark Herlach, Tom Herman, Ed Kallal, Jim McGibbon, Danny McKeithen and Marc Rawls....more

1/19/2007 Atlanta Business Chronicle

"State Preps for Dust Up Over Rural Districts"

Partners Rocco Testani and Al Lindseth are defending the state of Georgia in education finance suits.

1/19/2007 Daily Report

"Firms: Detainee Work OK With Clients"

Managing Partner Mark Wasserman discusses Sutherland's long history of providing pro bono legal assistance and highlights the firm's representation of Guantanamo Bay detainees. 

1/18/2007 Daily Report

"Class-Action Decline in '06 May Not Be A Trend"

Partner Neil Lang notes that the upward trend of the stock market could be a contributing factor in the decline in securities class-action filings.

1/12/2007 The National Law Journal

"Former Columbia Honchos Beat Market-Timing Rap"

Partner Brian Rubin comments on the outcome of SEC market-timing litigation against former Columbia Funds executives.

1/5/2007 Ignites.com

"Asylum Group is Expanding To Tackle Growing Need"

Partner Charlie Lester highlights the benefits of handling pro bono asylum work and notes the need for more volunteer litigators.

1/3/2007 The Atlanta Bar

"Georgia Program Ignites Gas Spat"

Associate Frank LoMonte discusses customer competition between SCANA Energy and the Public Service Commission.

1/2/2007 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

"Rule Allowing Judges To Fine Lawyers Nixed"

Associate Brian Burgoon, board member of the Florida Bar Board of Governors and chair of the Rules Committee, supports the withdrawal of the proposed rule which would have allowed judges to fine lawyers for courtroom misbehavior.

1/1/2007 Florida Bar News

"Smaller Brokers Resist Union: Securities: Wall Street: Accuse Regulators of Trying To Steer Votes"

Litigation Counsel Alan Wolper notes that some brokerage firms may be distrustful of the NASD.

12/23/2006 Financial Post

"Sutherland Launches Mock Courtroom"

Clark Davis and Mark Wasserman speak at the opening of the Elbert P. Tuttle Courtroom, located in Sutherland's Atlanta office.

12/6/2006 Daily Report

33 Sutherland Attorneys Named to Georgia Trend 2006 Legal Elite List

December 5, 2006

Sutherland Asbill & Brennan Attorneys Answer Questions as United States Supreme Court Debates Diversity in Public Schools

12/4/2006

"Wall Street Celebrates Merger"

Litigation Partner Terry Weiss comments on possible outcomes from the merge of NASD and the New York Stock Exchange.

12/3/2006 Worchester Telegram & Gazette News

"Dissident Group Could Stall Proposal To Combine NASD, NYSE Oversight"

Litigation Counsel Alan Wolper discusses the Financial Industry Association's attempt to derail the merge between NASD and the NYSE.

12/1/2006 The Wall Street Journal

"Nice Deal For Wall Street, Bummer On Main Street"

Litigation Partner Terry Weiss comments on possible outcomes from the merge of NASD and the NYSE.

12/1/2006 Bloomberg News

"The Second Annual MLF 50: The Top Law Firms in Marketing and Communications"

Sutherland was ranked among the top 50 law firms in Marketing and Communications.

12/1/2006 ALM Marketing Law Firm

"Will the New Party in Power Turn Up the Regulatory Heat?"

Partner Brian Rubin discusses ramifications from GAO's comments regarding the SEC.

12/1/2006 Investment Advisory Magazine

Sutherland's Elbert P. Tuttle Courtroom Opens With Full Courtroom Features and State-of-the-Art Technology

December 1, 2006

"NASD, NYSE Merger May Provide Relief to Funds"

Partner Brian Rubin explains distribution arms of fund shops that are registered with the NASD.

11/30/2006 Ignites.com

Sutherland Partner Chosen by Peers Among America's Leading Education Lawyers

November 22, 2006

"Partner Turns Pro Bono Into A Practice"

Litigation Partner Charlie Lester is mentioned in an article discussing the increase of pro bono practice in large firms.

11/20/2006 Daily Report

"Georgia Votes 2006: Voter ID: Smooth Day? No Way"

Scott Holcomb, litigation associate and volunteer attorney with the Election Protection program, comments about the voting identification requirement on Election Day.

11/8/2006 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Sutherland Partner Allegra J. Lawrence to Serve as Honorary Chair of Annual Gate City Bar Association Hall of Fame Gala

10/30/2006

"866-OUR-VOTE Program Gets Ready"

Litigation Partner Charlie Lester and Associate Scott Holcomb discuss their involvement with the Georgia Election Protection project in an interview that aired on WXIA-TV, the Atlanta NBC affiliate. 

To watch a video clip of this news feature, please click here.

10/30/2006 Reprinted with permission, WXIA-TV

"No Uptick In VA Market-Timing Cases: NASD"

Partner Brian Rubin comments on the efforts of sanctioning jurisdiction by NASD.

10/30/2006 Ignites.com

"Fayetteville State University's Student Government Association Will Present Its Stand And Deliver Conference November 3 And 4"

Associate Marshawn Evans serves as the keynote speaker for the Stand and Deliver Conference at Fayetteville State University.

10/27/2006 US States News

"Think Twice Before Sending Funny Emails"

Partner Brian Rubin comments on privacy issues concerning a former Yale student's job application becoming public consumption in a quest for a job on Wall Street.

10/18/2006 Market Watch

Sutherland Attorneys Chosen By Clients and Peers as America's Best Lawyers

October 13, 2006

"Hopes For Trailer Park Hang On Grants"

Sutherland is mentioned regarding pro bono services provided to People of Hope, an organization formed to raise funds for displaced mobile home residents.

9/23/2006 The Athens Banner-Herald

"Scott Holcomb Helped Draft The Rules Of Engagement For Operation Iraqi Freedom; Now He's Bringing The Fight Home"

Litigation Associate Scott Holcomb is featured in the Rising Stars Edition of Georgia Super Lawyers 2006 discussing his experience as an Army Judge Advocate General.

9/23/2006 Georgia Super Lawyers 2006

"College Access For Kids Of Illegal Immigrants Pushed"

Education Litigation Partner Rocco Testani is quoted regarding possible changes to the standards governing affirmative action.

9/12/2006 The Herald-Sun

"Getting A Head Start On Law Careers"

The Sutherland Scholars program spearheaded by Partner Allegra Lawrence is highlighted.

8/24/2006 Spelman Connection

"Corporate Citizens – Many Companies Give More Than A Check To Worthy Causes"

Bert Adams comments on ServiceJuris Day, a day of service for the legal community, which he co-chaired this year.

8/20/2006 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

"My Challenge – Triathlete Goes Distance, Thanks To A Will Of Iron"

Kimberly Lerman, an associate in the Litigation Group, is featured discussing her experiences as an Ironman Triathlete.

8/9/2006 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

"Georgia Agrees To Community-Based Programs For The Disabled"

Partner Charlie Lester comments on the favorable settlement in a civil rights case in which he represented several disabled patients pro bono.

8/3/2006 Disability Compliance Bulletin

"Truancy Intervention Project Georgia's 'Winners For Life' Honors Success In School!"

Litigation Partner Patti Gorham is mentioned as a volunteer for the Truancy Intervention Project Georgia.

8/1/2006 The Atlanta Lawyer

"A Success Story For Displaced Mobile Home Park Residents: The Amazing Effort That Made It Happen"

Charlie Lester's pro bono work with the Garden Springs trailer home park is featured.  Lester negotiated a contract to purchase land for a new home park after Garden Springs residents were forced to relocate.

7/31/2006 Housing News Network

"Deaf Patients Settle Laurel Regional Suit"

Seven disabled individuals have settled a 2005 lawsuit against Laurel Regional Hospital alleging the facility failed to provide adequate assistance to hearing impaired patients and visitors.  Associate Thomas Bundy, who represented the individuals pro bono, complimented the efforts towards improvements the hospital is making.

7/20/2006 The Business Gazette

Sutherland Secures Rights for the Deaf in Landmark Civil Rights Consent Decree

7/17/2006

"Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP Combines With Griffin Cochrane & Marshall PC"

The combination of ten attorneys from Griffin Cochrane & Marshall PC and Sutherland is featured.  The group will form a new construction practice.

7/17/2006 Associated Construction Publications

Sutherland Settles Disabled Rights Case Against the State of Georgia

7/7/2006

"New Tool May Reduce Regulatory Exam Woes"

Partner Brian Rubin discusses the importance of a new series of NASD Web presentations.

7/6/2006 Ignites.com

"Lawyers Help Prep Law Students"

"Sutherland Scholars," the firm's six-week program designed to prepare minority students for law school, is highlighted on WXIA-TV, the Atlanta NBC affiliate.  Managing Partner Mark Wasserman is featured, as well as Partner Allegra Lawrence and Public Service and Diversity Director Cheryl Lomax.

To watch a video clip of this news feature, please click here.

7/6/2006 Reprinted with permission, WXIA-TV

"Civil Rights Lawsuit Settled"

The state settled a civil rights lawsuit from seven disabled Georgians, represented by Partner Charlie Lester pro bono, by creating opportunities and funding for disabled patients to live in their homes instead of nursing homes.

6/29/2006 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

"Industry Awaits New SEC Commissioner's Impact"

Brian Rubin notes that the SEC will be able to move forward with certain issues, including streamlining firm exemptive relief applications, with a new commissioner.

6/20/2006 Ignites.com

"Local Law Firm Adds Construction Arm"

Sutherland's addition of attorneys from Griffin Cochrane & Marshall is featured.  The new attorneys will help form a new construction group at Sutherland, focusing on bid protests, contract negotiation, claims preparation and dispute resolution.  Five lawyers will join Sutherland as partners, including Jennifer W. Fletcher who will lead the expanded construction practice at Sutherland.

6/3/2006 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

"Is Creation Of Hybrid Regulator In The Works?"

Litigation partner Brian Rubin notes that utilizing one self-regulatory organization would reduce regulatory redundancies and streamline processes conducted by exchanges and the NASD.

5/23/2006 Ignites.com

"NASD Chair Calls For Point-Of-Sale Database"

Partner Bibb Strench comments on the proposed NASD point-of-sale database, noting the potential impact of customized disclosure documents and the ability to compare specific data.

5/23/2006 Ignites.com

"Construction Firm Joins Sutherland"

Sutherland Asbill & Brennan has merged with 10-lawyer construction law boutique Griffin Cochrane & Marshall to form a new construction group.  The group will include Griffin Cochrane attorneys Jennifer W. Fletcher, Lee C. Davis, W. Henry Parkman, John D. "Dean" Marshall Jr., and F. Barry McCabe, as well as Sutherland attorneys William R. Wildman, Lewis S. Wiener and Gail L. Westover.    

5/23/2006 Daily Report

"It Pays To Fight NASD Charges: Study"

Brian Rubin and Chris Cannon's revisited NASD study is featured.

5/10/2006 Ignites.com

"Heightened Supervision Standards Vary"

Partner Brian Rubin comments on heightened supervision of brokers, noting this can sometimes prevent recurring problems.

5/5/2006 Compliance Watch

"Big Deals"

The sale of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC to Toshiba Corporation is featured.  A large cross-practice Sutherland team represented Westinghouse in the transaction.

5/1/2006 The American Lawyer

"Kelo Decision Remains Matter For Debate"

Partner Lewis Wiener comments on eminent domain after the Kelo case.

4/27/2006 GlobeSt.com

"After Losing Two High-Profile Cases, NASD Faces Questions About Its Tactics"

Brian Rubin comments on the recent NASD losses.

4/21/2006 The New York Times

"Nation's Elite Line Up Against Bush Administration In Detainee Case"

A group of Sutherland attorneys have submitted a brief on behalf of military law historians and scholars who oppose the government's military commissions handling prisoners at Guantanamo Bay.

3/28/2006 Legal Times

"NASD Targets SOX Relief For Funds"

Brian Rubin comments on the meetings between firms and the NASD vice chair to learn more about the industry-wide impact of new regulations and how the NASD may improve its rules.

3/27/2006 Ignites.com

"American Funds Could Face Long Battle With NASD"

Brian Rubin and Chris Cannon's analysis of NASD hearing results is mentioned.

3/17/2006 Ignites.com

"Hedge Fund's No-Pain Gambit Draws SEC Eye"

Partner Brian Rubin comments on SEC consideration of 10b-5 fraud charges.

2/7/2006 Compliance Week

"Limited Ruling Revives Disabled Inmate's Claim For $1.2M From State"

Charlie Lester, a partner in the Litigation group, discusses the Supreme Court ruling reviving the suit of a disabled Georgia prisoner.  The cruel and unusual punishment case resulted in the prisoner's favor.

1/11/2006 Fulton County Daily Report and Legal Times

"SEC Shifts To Hedge Funds In Timing Battle"

Litigation Partner Brian Rubin comments on the shift of SEC's enforcement action focus to hedge funds, noting that the end of  market-timing and late-trading enforcement actions against fund firms is most likely approaching.

12/29/2005 Ignites.com

"Texas School Finance Ruling Draws National Attention"

Partner Al Lindseth commented on the Texas Supreme Court decision striking down "as a state property tax" the current system of financing K-12 education.  He noted that the court nevertheless upheld the adequacy of funding received by K-12 school districts, and that it and another recent decision in Massachusetts dismissing an educational adequacy case may influence courts in other states to "scale back orders to pour large sums of money into public schools."  In describing the decision, he said "What the justices are saying is that they're going to look at the what the legislature does, and if it's reasonable, they're not going to disturb it."

12/7/2005 Education Week

"Former Prosecutor Joins Sutherland Firm"

The arrival of Jennifer Moore to Sutherland's New York office is highlighted.

10/25/2005 New York Law Journal

"SEC Ends 12-Year Feud With Monetta"

Brian Rubin comments on the end of the battle between Monetta Financial Services and the SEC.

10/7/2005 Ignites.com

"Advocates Also Target States With Existing Pre-K Programs"

In an article discussing the increasing trend in educational adequacy litigation to obtain expanded pre-K programs, Al Lindseth, a partner in the Atlanta office, comments that significant money could be saved in pre-K by "limiting the groups that get these programs" to those children who need them rather than furnishing them to all students.

10/5/2005 Education Week

"Privilege Under Fire As Prosecutors Turn Up The Heat"

Lewis Wiener discusses privilege as it relates to general counsels and other lawyers serving companies as business advisers.

10/1/2005 Corporate Legal Times

"Atlanta's Finest Lawyers, Accountants Profiled For 2005"

Mark Wasserman is listed as a top lawyer in Atlanta.

9/30/2005 Atlanta Business Chronicle

"Misinformed Yemeni Detainees Refuse Lawyers"

Rick Murphy was quoted regarding the representation of Yemeni detainees at Guantanamo Bay.

9/9/2005 Gulf News

"Transaction Action"

Chilli Hoof and Charlie Lester are featured for their pro bono work.

9/3/2005 ABA Journal

"Study Shows That It Pays To Fight NASD Enforcement Actions"

Sutherland's four-year study of NASD enforcement actions is highlighted.

9/2/2005 Chicago Lawyer

"Under Siege"

Brian Rubin comments on NASD regulatory competition.
 

9/1/2005 Registered Rep.com

"Settlement Stalls, Judge To Decide Car Loan Discrimination Case"

Tom Byrne is quoted regarding representation of Primus, an affiliate of Ford Motor Company.

8/17/2005 Detroit Free Press

"Legal Hat or Business Hat?"

Steuart Thomsen is featured discussing privileged protection.

7/30/2005 Counsel to Counsel

"Pre-Law Boot Camp"

Allegra Lawrence organized "Sutherland Scholars," a summer preparatory course for minority students starting law school this fall....more

7/21/2005 Fulton County Daily Report

"The Fund Family That Said No"

Brian Rubin commented on the NASD lawsuit against American Funds Distributors.

7/1/2005 RegisteredRep.com

Supreme Court of Georgia Rejects Attempted Dissolution by Shorter College To Avoid Authority of Georgia Baptist Convention

6/23/2005

"TUSD's Arguments Have Led to End of Other Deseg Cases"

School districts across the nation have ended desegregation cases using the same arguments that Tucson Unified School District has been making in federal court, legal experts say.  Al Lindseth observed, "there are very few active cases that anybody cares about."

6/21/2005 Tucson Citizen

"Justices Heed Law, Not Politics"

"Our constitutional tradition, in its wisdom, separates the judiciary from the political branches of government. Judges need to be free to decide cases on their best understanding of the law, even where the result might be unpopular or difficult to explain," writes Leighton Moore.

6/20/2005 The Atlanta-Journal Constitution

"Court Makes Proving Incompetency Easier"

The Georiga Supreme Court made it easier for cirminal defandants to prove they are mentally incompetent to stand trial.  Leighton Moore argued the case reversing the conviction of a man with an IQ of 45 because Moore said he thought the law had been inconsistent.

6/1/2005 Fulton County Daily Report

"New Chief Takes Reins at Sutherland"

Announced at the firm's annual partners meeting, Jim Henderson has stepped down as Firmwide Managing Partner and the firm has named Mark Wasserman as his successor.  Jim will keep a leadership position at the firm as Chair of the Corporate group and will work to further expand the New York Office.

May 2, 2005 Fulton County Daily Report

"No End in Sight to SEC Sweep Exams"

The SEC's use of sweep exams, which are surveys sent to large segments of the industry to evaluate firms' practices and procedures and to identify wrongdoing, have increased dramatically in the past year, and are expected to continue increasing.  Brian Rubin, a securities litigator in the Washington office, notes that the SEC has also been bringing bigger case lately, almost up to every week.

4/7/2005 Ignites.com

"On the Move"

Dan Marino has joined the firm as a partner in the Litigation group.  He works out of the Washington office and focuses his practice on white collar crime. 

4/4/2005 The Legal Times

"New Rules"

Greg Smith, litigation counsel in the Washington office, has been named Co-chair of the U.S. Sentencing Commission's Practitioner's Advisory Group.  PAG provides the Sentencing Commission with first-hand guidance on how federal sentencing guidelines are working in practice, and advice on how the United States Sentencing Guidelines might be modified or improved.

3/28/2005 The Legal Times

Sutherland Litigator Greg Smith Selected as Co-Chair for US Sentencing Commission's Practitioner's Advisory Group

3/22/2005

U.S. Supreme Court Rules Tax Court May Not Exclude Special Trial Judge's Report From Appeal

3/16/2005

"Mixed Legacy"

Despite the legacy of integration won by Brown v. Board of Education more than fifty years ago, schools are still facing adequacy questions regarding education, this time focused on money.  "Ironically, the standards movement has fueled this fire, because states are passing standards and being held financially liable for meeting them," said Al Lindseth, a Sutherland partner with a long career in education litigation.

3/10/2005 Bahrain Tribune

"States Resist Court-Ordered School Funds"

Many states are facing education adequacy lawsuits, where most assert that states must spend more to comply with constitutional commitments to educate all children.  Al Lindseth, a partner in the Atlanta office who has defended states against these suits, notes that "It's not what the constitutions say, its what the courts say they say." 

3/9/2005 The Wall Street Journal

Washington Lawyers' Committee and Sutherland File Suit to Protect Deaf Patients' Rights

1/11/2005

"Integration Fight Becomes Funding Battle"

With the 50th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education approaching, the fight toward integration in public schools has now become a battle over school funding.  Al Lindseth, a partner in the Atlanta office, commented on states raising standards for public schools and being held financially liable for meeting them.

1/10/2005 The New York Times and The Post and Courier

"The Bottom Line"

This article analyzes the costing-out studies that have been used in recent years to quantify for the courts and legislative bodies the amount of money needed for an "adequate" education.  Al Lindseth, a partner in the Atlanta office, points out a number of reasons in the article why such studies should be taken with a grain of salt, and comments that "None of the studies have ever been implemented and reached the results they said they were going to reach."

1/6/2005 Education Week

"Experts Insist Kansas Leaders Should Improve School Finance Without Delay"

The Kansas Supreme Court recently ruled that schools need more money to provide the suitable education required by the state constitution.  Al Lindseth, a partner in the Atlanta office, said that the best opportunity to win court approval for a reasonable legislative effort is the first time around. Therefore, state leaders should take a shot at fixing finances now, rather than waiting for further action by the state's highest court.

1/5/2005 The Wichita Eagle

"Atlanta's 25 Power Women to Watch"

Allegra Lawrence, a partner in the Atlanta office, was named one of Atlanta's 25 Power Women to Watch.  Allegra is recognized as a leader in law practice, and for her political involvement and community service.

1/1/2005 Atlanta Woman

"Washington Lawyers' Committee and Sutherland File Suit to Protect Deaf Patients' Rights"

Sutherland and the Washington Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs filed a civil rights lawsuit on behalf of seven deaf individuals who sought and received treatment at Laurel Regional Hospital in Laurel, Md., and despite their specific and repeated requests were denied live qualified sign language interpreter services. Eight publications ran an article on the case, including Legal Times, The Daily Record, The Gazette, and The Sunday Sentinel.

1/1/2005

"Under 40 and On the Rise: Attorneys to Watch in 2005"

Allegra Lawrence was named an attorney to watch by the Fulton County Daily Report.  She is a litigation partner in the firm's Atlanta office.

12/27/2004 Fulton County Daily Report

"In the Trenches"

Scott Holcomb, a litigation associate in the Atlanta office, has been awarded the Marshall Memorial Scholarship.  He will spend three weeks in Europe studying European and transatlantic economic, political and social issues. 

12/16/2004 Fulton County Daily Report

"States on Ropes in Finance Lawsuits"

Following many years of school funding litigation, advocates of increased funding have won six major judicial decisions in the last 18 months, creating a momentum tipping in their favor.  Al Lindseth, a partner in the Atlanta office who represents states in school finance litigation, explained it as a bandwagon effect where Courts look "at what's happening in other states, and they're jumping on the bandwagon."

12/8/2004 Education Week

Sutherland's Scott Holcomb Awarded Marshall Memorial Fellowship

11/28/2004

Who's Who in Health Care

Phil Moïse and Bill Warren, both partners in the Atlanta office, were named to the list of leaders in the medical industry.

11/26/2004 Atlanta Business Chronicle

"Attorney: Lawyers Must Take Reins"

Montana's legislature needs to respond to the Supreme Court ruling regarding inadequate school funding, or they face losing control of financial decisions.  John Munich, a partner in the Atlanta office who has helped defend many states in school-funding lawsuits says that the solution does need to "break the bank."

11/18/2004 Great Falls Tribune

Sutherland Partner Lewis Wiener Receives Two Prestigious Awards From the Court of Federal Claims

11/15/2004

Sutherland Continues to Expand IP Practice, Strengthen Litigation Capacity

11/10/2004

"Focus on Risk Prompts Changes in SEC Exams"

Enforcement against regulatory wrongdoing is seeing a shift as the SEC steps up its efforts to get at issues before they become widespread problems.  Brian Rubin, a partner in the Washington office, notes that several of his clients have recently received requests to list their securities law violations, including details about when they occurred and how they were remedied.

11/9/2004 Ignites.com

"Indigency programs spark court clashers; Lack of lawyers for the poor fuel suits in six states."

Several lawsuits demanding the poor get their right to an attorney are spreading across the country, many containing allegations of excessively long pretrial detention, lengthy delays in appointment and consultation with counsel, and little or no money for investigations and experts.  Phil Fox, a partner in the Washington office, comments that the problem arises when "with no lawyer who is advocating for them…there's an overwhelming pressure to plead guilty."

11/1/2004 The National Law Journal

"Judgment Days; Houses of Worship Turning to Lawsuits When Need to Grow Hits Zoning Resistance"

The Fellowship Bible Church of Roswell, GA, just one of the many religious institutions that is experiencing rapid growth, recently filed suit against the city of Roswell for denying its application to build a parking deck on the basis that the deck violates zoning laws.  Richard Robbins, a partner in the Atlanta office specializing in zoning matters, is representing the church in its case.

10/3/2004 The Atlanta Journal - Constitution

"Texas Latest State to Get Court Ruling on School Finance"

A recent ruling in Texas, deeming the state's share-the-wealth school finance system unconstitutional, is the latest in a nationwide series of verdicts questioning states' abilities to educate children.  Al Lindseth, a partner in the Atlanta office who has represented many states in similar school financing lawsuits, is quoted in the article.

9/18/2004 The Associated Press

"Honors and Appointments"

Lewis Wiener, a partner in the Washington office, was elected to the board of directors of the Washington Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs.

9/13/2004 Legal Times

"School Lawsuits are Nothing New"

Georgia, like many states across the country, is coming under fire from school districts arguing that the state and legislature are doing an inadequate job of funding schools.  The Consortium for Adequate School Funding in Georgia is expected to file a suit claiming the state does not spend enough on education, striking particularly hard against poor, rural districts.  Al Lindseth, a partner in the Atlanta office, comments that funding should not be a court's decision.  He said, "This is the first time in our history that the courts have been called on to make these kinds of education policy decisions."

9/13/2004 The Augusta Chronicle

"Insurers Face Own Anti-Timing Problems"

Neil Lang, a partner in the Washington office, participated in the "Market Timing Policies and Procedures: Developing Effective Solutions to Today's Challenges" panel at the Regulatory Affairs Conference.  Neil, discussing recent market-timing cases being brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission and the New York Attorney General, spoke about the pros and cons of various strategies and the possible reaction by regulators and others.

9/1/2004 Annuity Market News

"Suit to Target Louisiana System for Indigents"

Phil Fox, a partner in the Washington office, along with his co-counsel William Jeffress, Jr. of Baker Botts LLP, filed a suit in Louisiana claiming that the state's system of providing legal representation for members of the lower income population is "underfunded, too undermanned and too chaotic to be constitutional."  Both attorneys have been working on the pro-bono case for over a year.

8/27/2004 The Advocate

"2004 On the Rise"

Allegra Lawrence, a partner in the Atlanta office, has been selected as a young lawyer "On the Rise" for 2004.  Allegra's representation of Fortune 100 companies, most notably Ford Motor Company, and her strong commitment to civic service "make her part of the rising young legal establishment."

8/23/2004 Fulton County Daily Report

"Education Gap on 'Trial' Again"

At a recent mock trial held at the American Bar Association's annual meeting in Atlanta, Sutherland's Al Lindseth and Rocco Testani debated the legacy of Brown v. Board on education and the future of public schools with leading members of the education and civil rights fields.  As the "defense attorneys," Al and Rocco contended that inner city school systems have experienced plenty of funding, but have not managed it properly.

8/8/2004 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

"Reinstated High School Coach Voices Relief"

Thomas Bundy, III, an associate in the Washington office, represented Ken Hovet, the former Oakland Mills High School athletic director and football coach who was accused of grade tampering.  The Howard County school board, however, found a lack of sufficient evidence for Hovet's treatment, and reinstated his teaching position and restored his lost pay.

8/6/2004 Baltimore Sun

"School's Leader Appeals to Panel"

Thomas Bundy, III, an associate in the Washington office, released a statement on behalf of his client, Maryland High School football coach Kenneth Hovet, Jr., which thanked the community for its support and stated that a fresh start was the only option at this time.   The Howard County Board of Education recently voted to reinstate Mr. Hovet following a grade-tampering scandal.

8/5/2004 Baltimore Sun

Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP Secures Win in International Trade Commission Section 337 Suit on Behalf of Bearings Limited

7/12/2004

"Weekly Report"

Jeff Taylor, Counsel in the Atlanta office, completed over 150 hours and 2 years of pro bono service work for a tenant who had been subjected to harassment and illegal eviction tactics from their previous owner.

7/1/2004 Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation

"Attorneys: Cost Less of an Issue than Expertise, Track Record"

Bill Barwick, a partner in the Atlanta office and president of the State Bar of Georgia, provides tips to businesses on how to choose the right attorney for their needs.  Bill says, "Knowing the track record of the lawyers, their education, how many times they've done this type of work before, but also the context in which the transaction is placed is ultimately important as well."

6/25/2004 Atlanta Business Chronicle

"Second-Half Surge Helps Sutherland Finish Strong"

In Fulton County Daily Report's annual "Daily Dozen" feature,  Managing Partner Jim Henderson is quoted regarding Sutherland finishing strong in 2003.  John Fleming and John North, partners in the Atlanta office, were also quoted on the rapid expansion of the firm's IP and litigation groups in 2003.

6/25/2004 Fulton County Daily Report

"City Life Business: People in the News"

Alan Wolper has joined the firm as Counsel in the Atlanta office.  He is a member of the Securities Enforcement and Litigation Group and his practice will focus on broker/dealer litigation, arbitration and enforcement.

6/17/2004 The Atlanta Journal - Constitution

"NASD to Bring Wave of Supervisory Cases"

Neil Lang, a partner in the Washington office, comments on a new wave of enforcement actions being launched by NASD that hit at the heart of issues that have been ignored in the past.  The actions are aimed against mutual fund firms for their failure to supervise and implement systems and policies sufficient in preventing market timing and late trading.

6/14/2004 "Money Management Executive"

"Schools Ordered to Yield Papers"

Thomas Bundy, an associate in the Washington office, represented a teacher who had been fired from his positions as teacher, coach and athletic director after accusations of grade changing.  The school refused to give the teacher access to documents regarding his dismissal, however, a Howard County circuit judge awarded him access to the documents after determining there was no basis for the denial.

6/10/2004 The Baltimore Sun

Sutherland's Lewis S. Wiener Elected to Board of Washington Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs

6/8/2004

"Poor Schools Sue for Funding"

Lawyers in poorer districts across the country are using data generated by the drive for higher educational standards to build cases for educational equality between poor and rich districts.  Al Lindseth, a partner in the Atlanta office, states that the effectiveness of increased funding is debatable.

6/7/2004 The Washington Post

"Suits won't fix school woes"

Al Lindseth, a partner in the Atlanta office, responds to the ever growing debate regarding school funding.  Al points out that lawsuits are not the answer and suggests that state legislatures are better equipped for handling educational policies.

5/25/2004 USA Today

"Supreme Court Alters Course on ADA, Upholds Title II"

The Americans with Disabilities Act, adopted by Congress in 1990,  has brought about many cases, including Tennessee v. Lane.  This particular case, which involved a paraplegic man who could not get up the stairs to a courtroom, holds that Title II of the ADA is constitutional since it applies to the fundamental right of access to courts.  Charles Lester, a partner in the Atlanta Office, concluded that the case was significant to those with disabilities since it preserves the most important title of the ADA.

5/21/2004 ABA Journal & Report

"50 Years After Brown, the Issue is Often Money"

Al Lindseth, a partner in the Atlanta office, comments on recent cases involving the Brown v. Board of Education ruling and segregation in Georgia schools.

5/17/2004 The New York Times

"The Insider"

Allegra Lawrence, a partner in the Atlanta office, was recently named to the Leadership Atlanta's Class of 2005.

4/30/2004 Atlanta Business Chronicle

"Briefs"

Charles T. Lester, a partner in the Atlanta office, received the Distinguished Alumni Award from Emory University School of Law.

4/29/2004 Fulton County Daily Report

Sutherland Partner Charlie Lester Honored with the Emory Law Distinguished Alumni Award

4/28/2004

"Some say judicial indifference partly to blame for resegregation trend"

Al Lindseth, a partner in the Atlanta office, comments on recent allegations of resegregation of Georgia schools in the wake of the Brown v. Board of Education 50th Anniversary.

4/3/2004 The Associated Press

"High-Powered Atlanta Women Were Girl Scouts"

Allegra Lawrence, a partner in the Atlanta office, is a notable Atlantan who has achieved Girl Scout's highest honor, the Girl Scout Gold Award.  A recent study found that two-thirds of successful women were Girl Scouts.

4/1/2004 Atlanta Woman

"Sutherland Asbill Snags Atlanta NASD Lawyer for Securities Group"

Alan Wolper recently joined the firm's securities enforcement and litigation group as counsel.  He previously served as the director of the Atlanta district office of the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.

4/1/2004 Fulton County Daily Report

Sutherland Co-Sponsors Harvard University Conference on Brown v. Board of Education

4/1/2004

"Black and White"

Al Lindseth comments on the desegregation of Georgia's schools following the anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education decision.

3/28/2004 The Macon Telegraph

"People in the News"

Jeffrey Taylor was elected Counsel at Sutherland.  Jeff is in the Atlanta office.

3/26/2004 Atlanta Business Chronicle

"Baptists' Victory Over College May Stall Other Secular Bids"

Richard Robbins, a partner in the Atlanta office, comments regarding Shorter College's failed attempt to escape control from the Georgia Baptist Convention.  He states that the decision against the action will be important for non-profits nationwide.

3/22/2004 Fulton County Daily Report

"Veteran Regulator Returns to Roots as Lawyer"

Alan Wolper, former director of the Atlanta district office of NASD Inc. (previously known as the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.), has joined the firm as counsel in the securities group.  Alan decided to leave NASD because he "missed" practicing law; "I haven't been able to be a lawyer, and I think I just missed it."

3/19/2004 Atlanta Business Chronicle

Alan Wolper, NASD District Director, Joins Sutherland

3/15/2004

"Insider Trading Hard to Trace"

Neil Lang compares insider trading to street crime.

2/15/2004 Akron Beacon Journal

"BellSouth GC Inaugural Commitment to Equality Award"

Charlie Lester was one of two inaugural recipients of the "Commitment to Equality Award," presented by the Women and Minorities in the Profession Committee of the State Bar of Georgia at the Bar's 2004 Mid-Year meeting.

2/2/2004 Fulton County Daily Report

"Bar Leaders Discuss Web Tool that Could Save Firms Big Bucks"

At the State Bar of Georgia's recent Board of Governor's meeting, Bar President William D. Barwick, a partner in the Atlanta office, comments on the advantages and disadvantages of using a new software package.  The package could save small firms up to $24,000 per year, but would add an additional $10 per year onto bar members' dues.

1/21/2004 Fulton County Daily Report

Jamala S. McFadden Selected as Sutherland's First Thrower Fellow

1/21/2004

"Business Groups Fighting 'Living Wage' Proposal"

Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin has appointed a commission to study the effects of a "living wage" law.  Allegra Lawrence, a partner in the Atlanta office, is a member of the new commission to review the city's proposal.

1/16/2004 Atlanta Business Chronicle

Sutherland Attorney Lewis Wiener Elected Treasurer of the United States Court of Federal Claims Bar Association

12/9/2003

Sutherland Attorney Selected to Participate in the Anti-Defamation League's 2003-2004 Steinberg Leadership Institute

10/13/2003

"Going Places"

Sutherland has brought Brian Rubin on board as a partner in the Financial Services and Securities Enforcement Practice.  Before joining Sutherland, he was deputy chief counsel of the Department of Enforcement for the National Association of Securities Dealers.

10/8/2003 Law.com

"Funds"

Steve Rosenblatt has left his position as chief counsel for the Sheet Metal Workers' National Pension Plan and joined Sutherland as counsel.

10/3/2003 P&I People

"The New Lifers: The Best Places to Work"

In a survey asking associates to rate 12 factors relating to job satisfaction, Sutherland ranked 70th of the nation's law firms with an overall score of 3.691 out of 5.  The factors examined included relations with partners and other associates; interest and satisfaction level with their work; training and guidance; management openness about firm strategies and partnership chances; attitude towards pro bono work; and compensation and benefits.  The Atlanta office ranked eighth in the city according to its associates, and the Washington office ranked 13th.

10/1/2003 The American Lawyer

Sutherland Partner Named Chair of The Moore Financial Group Women's Advisory Board

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9/5/2003

"UGA Law Draws More Minorities"

While the University of Georgia School of Law did enroll a record number of black students in its Class of 2006 without considering race as an admissions factor, the U.S. Supreme Court's June ruling in a University of Michigan Law School case would allow Georgia to re-adopt this policy if it so chose.  The decision should, however, be used cautiously, said Rocco Testani, especially since Georgia has seen a rise in black enrollment without its application.

8/22/2003 Fulton County Daily Report

"People & Changes"

Brian Burgoon has been named co-chairman of the Florida Bar's Disciplinary Review Committee for 2003-2004.

7/28/2003 The Star-Banner (Ocala, FL)

Sutherland Client Bankers Life Wins in Georgia Supreme Court

7/2/2003

"People in the News"

Sutherland elected Keith McCrea and John Fleming to its executive committee.

6/20/2003 Atlanta Business Chronicle

"Georgia Bar Opposes Terrorism Whistleblower Role"

The State Bar of Georgia's annual meeting was marked by the passing of the gavel to the new bar president, Bill Barwick.  At the meeting, Bill discussed a some of the projects on his agenda for the upcoming year.

6/17/2003 Fulton County Daily Report

"Savvy Dynamo Set To Take Organization a Step Further"

In Atlanta Business Chronicle's annual "Law & Accounting" feature, the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys (GABWA) President Allegra Lawrence is featured in an article highlighting her in her new GABWA position.  "Colleagues describe Allegra as a dynamo -- and just what's needed to grow the legal organization."

6/13/2003 Atlanta Business Chronicle

"See Spot Run"

Several teams of attorneys from local law firms and corporations are holding the inaugural "Lawyers for Literacy Trivia Challenge" on June 18 to benefit Everybody Wins!, the Atlanta children's literacy and mentoring organization that matches attorneys with schoolchildren to promote reading and comprehension skills.  Among the trivia participants will be Bill Barwick, president of the State Bar of Georgia.

6/13/2003 Atlanta Business Chronicle

Sutherland Attorneys Chosen By Clients and Peers As "America's Leading Business Lawyers"

6/3/2003

Sutherland's Barwick Named President of State Bar of Georgia

5/30/2003

"Georgia Candidates Who Passed February Bar Exam"

Emily Hogue was included in a list of attorneys who passed the February 2003 bar exam.

5/28/2003 Fulton County Daily Report

"In the Trenches"

Charlie Lester, Chairman of the firm's Bar and Public Service Committee, is the recipient of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund's Legal Service Award.

5/22/2003 Fulton County Daily Report

"People in the News"

Keith McCrea and John Fleming have been elected to the firm's Executive Committee.  Both partners will serve three-year terms.

5/22/2003 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

"Parking Lawsuit Slows Buckhead Hotel Deal"

A dispute over parking has stalled plans for a five-star hotel in Buckhead.  Developers of a planned $120 million luxury hotel have filed suit alleging that the landlord of One Buckhead Plaza reneged on a deal to share parking spaces at an existing parking deck.  Rich Robbins is representing the developers in this suit.

5/16/2003 Atlanta Business Chronicle

Sutherland Partner Honored by MALDEF for Outstanding Legal Community Service

5/12/2003

Sutherland Announces New Executive Committee Members at Annual Partners' Meeting

5/6/2003

"How Not to Settle a Multiparty Suit"

Phil Fox represented American University law professor Mark Hager in a suit filed against Mark by plaintiffs he once represented in a product-liability suit regarding the lice-killing shampoo Nix.

5/5/2003 New Jersey Law Journal

"Judge Rules in Favor of Griffin Plant"

In East Dublin, GA, an order was made public by Administrative Court Judge Baird revoking the Environment Protection Division's (EPD) emergency suspension of Griffin Industries' waste-water spray permit.  Phil Fox represented Griffin in the case brought against them by the EPD.

5/1/2003 The Macon Telegraph

"Board of Governors Reviews MJP Report"

A recommendation that out-of-state lawyers who are not Bar members of cases be limited on the number of cases they can handle pro hac vice in Florida is one recommendation in a report that has received its first review by the Board of Governors.  Brian Burgoon was quoted while at a board committee meeting in April where this report was presented.

4/30/2003 The Florida Bar News

"Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Holds a News Conference"

The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law holds a news conference to release a policy paper, "The Supreme Court's Assault on the Power of Congress."  The topic covers what is really at stake in the nomination and confirmation of federal judges.  Participants include Charlie Lester.

4/24/2003 The Washington Day Book

"$615 Million Disposal: Agway Inc, Telmark LLC, Wells Fargo Financial Leasing Inc, Goldman Sachs & Co"

Agway Inc. has completed the sale of substantially all of the assets and business relationships of its subsidiary, Telmark LLC, to Wells Fargo Financial Leasing Inc.  Legal advisors to Telmark LLC included Jamie Cain, Doug Leary, Michael Miles, and Carol Weiser.

4/16/2003 InternationalLawOffice.com

"Shorter: E-Mail Implicates Baptist Convention"

Shorter College attorneys say they have documents indicating that the Georgia Baptist Convention (GBC) had plans to take control of the college's board of trustees.  A brief filed by Shorter claims an e-mail from a Shorter trustee to a GBC executive director decimates the GBC's entire theory that the crisis was fabricated.  Shorter received the e-mail from GBC attorneys following a hearing in a battle over who owns the college.  Richard Robbins, an attorney for the trustees, is quoted in the article. 

4/4/2003 Rome News-Tribune

"Miles, McGoff & Moore Serves the Culturally Diverse Atlanta Community"

The International Women's House (IWH) in Atlanta transcends language and cultural barriers to allow immigrant and refugee women to escape domestic violence.  Melanie Winskie Crowe, who serves on the Board of Directors of Partnership Against Domestic Violence, is assisting IWH and several other shelters with legal issues that have emerged from an improper disclosure of the shelters' locations.

4/1/2003 The Atlanta Lawyer

"Miscalculating Busing Costs"

Al Lindseth argued before the Georgia Supreme Court that a statute requiring the state to pay certain student transportation costs entitles the DeKalb County School District to about $105 million.  DeKalb won the case in federal court in 1994, but that decision was overturned by an appeals court, which said it was a state issue.

3/26/2003 Fulton County Daily Report

"High Court Allows Power Lines"

The Georgia Supreme Court unanimously threw out a Cobb County moratorium that forbids the construction of above-ground electric transmission lines.  James Orr, who represents Georgia Transmission, said the company was pleased with the ruling and hopes to begin construction of the transmission line in early April.

3/25/2003 Atlanta Journal-Constitution

"Fees For Agway Bankruptcy Exceed $3.5 Million; After Four Months Of Work, Lawyers, Consultants Submit Bills For Court Approval"

Lawyers and financial consultants working on the Agway Inc. bankruptcy protection case are asking the court to approve more than $3.5 million in fees and $278,000 in expenses for the first four months of work.  Sutherland, counsel for Securities and Exchange Commission filings, is included in the list of professionals who have applied to the court for fees/expenses approval.

3/22/2003 Post-Standard

"High Court Bars Lawyer Occupation Tax"

The Georgia State Supreme Court held unanimously that the city of Atlanta's $400 per lawyer annual occupation tax is an unconstitutional precondition to practicing law.  The lawyer tax case was one of 16 decisions the court handed down on Monday, a batch that included a $44 million negligence verdict against accounting firm BDO Seidman.  Larry Polk, one of BDO's lawyers, is pleased about this activity.

3/11/2003 Fulton County Daily Report

"Misconduct in Lice Case Puts AU Professor's Job In Jeopardy"

Phil Fox is representing American University law professor Mark Hager in a suit filed against Mark by plaintiffs he once represented in a product-liability suit regarding the lice-killing shampoo Nix.  Phil is quoted in the article.

3/10/2003 The Washington Post

"New Suit Seeks Community Placements For Individuals With Disabilities"

A class-action lawsuit filed by Sutherland alleges that the placement of individuals with disabilities receiving Medicaid in long-term care facilities despite their eligibility for community and in-home care violates federal anti-discrimination laws.  Charlie Lester, Teresa Wynn Roseborough and Judy O'Brien represent the plaintiffs pro bono in this case.

3/7/2003 Disability Compliance Bulletin

"IRS Issues Final Rules On Disclosure, Registration Of Abusive Shelter Transactions"

On February 27, the Internal Revenue Service released final regulations on the disclosure and registration of abusive tax shelters, narrowing the scope of proposed rules and reserving the ability to require reporting of certain new transactions as needed.  American Bar Association Tax Section Chairman Herb Beller is quoted regarding the Treasury's efforts in dealing with responses to the proposed regulations.

2/28/2003 Daily Tax Report

"Class Suit Filed Over Care For Georgia's Physically Disabled"

A class-action lawsuit filed by Sutherland alleges that the placement of individuals with physical disabilities receiving Medicaid in long-term care facilities despite their eligibility for community and in-home care violates federal anti-discrimination laws.  Charlie Lester, Teresa Wynn Roseborough and Judy O'Brien represent the plaintiffs pro bono in this case.

2/21/2003 Nursing Home Litigation Reporter

"People In The News"

The Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys (GABWA) named Allegra Lawrence president.

2/21/2003 Atlanta Business Chronicle

"Georgia Suit Seeks Class Status Over Care For Disabled"

Seven individuals with physical disabilities have sued Georgia seeking class action status due to being housed in nursing homes instead of receiving care in their homes and communities.  Charlie Lester, Susan Walker Goico, Judy O'Brien and Teresa Wynn Roseborough are handling the case pro bono.

2/7/2003 The Legal Intelligencer

"People in the News"

The firm has named Thomas Wilson partner in its Litigation Group and has named Rebecca Burnaugh and Andrea Hayworth counsel.

2/7/2003 Atlanta Business Chronicle

"Suit Seeks Class Status Over Care for Disabled"

Seven individuals with physical disabilities are seeking class action status for being housed in nursing homes instead of receiving care in their homes and communities.  Charlie Lester, Susan Walker Goico, Teresa Wynn Roseborough and Judy O'Brien are representing the plaintiffs in the case pro bono.  Charlie is quoted in the article.

2/6/2003 Law.com

"Suit Seeks Class Status Over Care for Disabled"

Seven individuals with physical disabilities are seeking class action status for being housed in nursing homes instead of receiving care in their homes and communities.  Charlie Lester, Susan Walker Goico, Teresa Wynn Roseborough and Judy O'Brien are representing the plaintiffs in the case pro bono.  Charlie is quoted in the article.

2/5/2003 Fulton County Daily Report

"Georgia's 2003 General Assembly"

David Adelman represents the Georgia Senate District 42 in DeKalb County.  He is listed as part of Georgia's 2003 General Assembly with his contact information, occupation and the political committees with which he is involved.

2/1/2003 Georgia Trend

"Nursing Homes: Birdsong v. Perdue, Class Suit Filed Over Care For Georgia's Physically Disabled"

A class-action lawsuit filed in Georgia alleges that the placement of physically disabled Medicaid recipients in long-term-care facilities violates federal anti-discrimination laws.  The plaintiffs in Birdsong et al. v. Perdue et al. are represented by Charlie Lester, Teresa Wynn Roseborough and Judy O'Brien.

2/1/2003 Health Law Litigation Reporter

Sutherland Files Suit to Protect Rights of Physically Disabled

1/31/2003

"Court Weighs Road Bonds"

In a Georgia Supreme Court hearing regarding implementing the use of road bonds in Georgia, John Mobley and Bill Barwick argued that the bonds would be legal, are commonly used in other states and are badly needed.

1/30/2003 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

"Former Georgia AG: Transportation Deal Unconstitutional"

The article is in regards to Former Georgia Attorney General Mike Bowers telling the Georgia Supreme Court that a plan to issue Garvee-like debt as part of a $9 billion transportation program is unconstitutional.  In defense, Bill Barwick pointed out the value of the Garvees to the state, saying that the proceeds could cut in half the completion time of a myriad of projects throughout Georgia.

1/30/2003 The Bond Buyer

"Show Us the Business"

Thomas Wilson was promoted to partner as of January 1, 2003.  The article reflects the many efforts put in to the firm by the associates who aim to make partner at the firm.

1/27/2003 Fulton County Daily Report

"Briefly..."

This article announces the installation of Allegra Lawrence as president of the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys (GABWA) at a ceremony to take place on January 23, 2003.  She has been a member of GABWA since 1997.

1/16/2003 Fulton County Daily Report

"Honors and Appointments"

Lew Wiener has been awarded the State University of New York at Albany's Nelson A. Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy Distinguished Alumni Award for 2002.  This award honors one alumnus each year who has displayed distinctive achievements in their careers, civic involvements, and sustained leadership and service to the Rockefeller College.

1/13/2003 Legal Times

Sutherland Attorney To Be Named President of The Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys

1/13/2003

Sutherland Attorney Honored With Alumni Achievement Award By The State University of New York At Albany

12/30/2002

"In The Trenches"

Dara Steele-Belkin has joined Sutherland's Atlanta office as a litigation associate. She clerked for U.S. District Judge Colleen C. Kollar-Kotelly in Washington and Judge Joel F. Dubina of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals from 1999 to 2000.

12/17/2002 Fulton County Daily Report

"Law Office: A Monthly Focus on Running a Law Firm"

Tom Curvin is quoted regarding the associates at Sutherland having the option of reviewing themselves first before they are reviewed. Self-assessment "gives associates a forum to highlight the less tangible contributions that haven't shown up in billable hours such as speaking to trade groups, putting on seminars for clients or attorney recruitment."

12/16/2002 Fulton County Daily Report

"Can State Seize Benefits Of Kids In Its Child Care?"

Teresa Roseborough represented foster children in a case that could result in major changes in how states pay for foster care. In Washington DSHS v. Keffeler, the U.S. Supreme Court was asked yesterday to prohibit Washington and other states from seizing Social Security benefits of orphans and foster children to defray the cost of caring for them.

12/4/2002 Seattle Post-Intelligencer

"Supreme Court Debates Control of Foster Children's Benefits"

In the U.S. Supreme Court case, Washington DSHS v. Keffeler, the Supreme Court is debating the control of foster children's benefits. Teresa Roseborough represented Keffeler (the children) in this case arguing that the state does not consider what is in the children's best interests.

12/4/2002 The Associated Press State & Local Wire

"Supremes Look at Who Can Be Sued in Home Sale Bias"

Who controls the benefits for foster children? Most states collect Social Security benefits on behalf of foster children and orphans and use the money for such necessities as housing and clothes. Teresa Roseborough represented the foster children in Washington DSHS v. Keffeler arguing that the state does not consider what is in the children's best interests. She said money is used for administrative expenses and other uses unrelated to the child.

12/4/2002 The Recorder

"Docket Watch-Upcoming Arguments of the Supreme Court"

Teresa Roseborough represented Keffeler in the Washington Department of Social & Health Services v. Guardianship of Keffeler case. At issue is whether a state agency, which acts as the representative payee for a foster child, violates the Social Security Act when it uses the child's federal Social Security payments to cover the state costs of the child's needs and maintenance.

12/2/2002 Legal Times

"Dealer Not Required to Disclose Administrative Fee in Rent Charge"

Sutherland and Tom Byrne were highlighted in an article discussing the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit's published opinion which affirmed the dismissal of a putative Consumer Leasing Act class action against Sutherland client, Ford Motor Credit Company. The Court held that Ford Credit was not required by the Act or by a state consumer protection statute to disclose separately an administrative fee that was included in the disclosed rent charge in a care lease.

11/20/2002 Consumer Financial Services Report

"Investigation of New Castle County Officials Brings In Legal Talent for Executives' Defense"

Five lawyers were hired to represent New Castle County officials in a federal criminal investigation. Phil Fox is handling Chief Administrative Officer Sherry Freebery's defense.

11/20/2002 Delaware Law Weekly

"Sutherland Brings on Atlanta Legal Aid Fellow"

Sutherland has created a year-long fellowship for an attorney with Atlanta Legal Aid Society Inc. Susan Walker Goico will work part-time on pro bono disability cases with Charles T. Lester Jr., who heads the firm's pro bono program, Teresa Wynn Roseborough and Judith A. O'Brien.

11/14/2002 Fulton County Daily Report

"Who Defends Corporate America"

Sutherland was mentioned as one of Coca-Cola Enterprises' most used outside counsel.

10/21/2002 The National Law Journal

Litigation Partner Al Lindseth Authors Chapter in "School Desegregation in the 21st Century"

10/17/2002

"DeKalb Wins $105 Million in Busing Costs

Al Lindseth was quoted regarding a ruling which awarded Sutherland client, DeKalb County School District, millions in withheld transportation costs.

9/20/2002 Atlanta Journal-Constitution

"Judge OKs Road Bonds In Georgia Agency Can Issue Garvee-Like Debt"

Bill Barwick was mentioned as having represented the Georgia State Road and Tollway Authority.

9/13/2002 The Bond Buyer

"Tax Freeze Dispute in Court Oct. 22"

Teresa Roseborough, Tom Curvin and Randolph Thrower were mentioned as representing the Muscogee County homeowners and non profit foundation challenging a 19-year old tax assessment freeze.

9/10/2002 Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

"Northern Arc Looms Again for Barnes"

Bill Barwick was mentioned as representing the state in a high-profile lawsuit concerning a controversial proposed bond issue.

9/5/2002 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

"Road Bond Suit Expected to go to High Court"

Bill Barwick was quoted regarding a resolution which proposes to use federal revenues received by the Transportation Department to repay bond holders.

9/5/2002 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

"Two Sides Wrangle Before Judge Over Georgia Authority's Powers"

Bill Barwick was mentioned as representing the Georgia State Road and Tollway Authority.

9/5/2002 The Bond Buyer

"Gemstar Comments on Ga. Court Pending Ruling"

John North was quoted on behalf of a firm client with regard to a ruling concerning the company's intellectual property rights.

8/31/2002 Dow Jones Newswire

"Federal Court Dismisses Hispanic Car Buyer's Discrimination Claims Against Ford Credit"

Tom Byrne, Dan Schlueter and Valerie Sanders were mentioned as attorneys representing Ford Credit in the case.

8/28/2002 Consumer Financial Service Law Report

"Georgia: Top Five Rankings"

Sutherland ranked among the top five bond counsel in Georgia.

8/15/2002 The Bond Buyer

"New Suit Raises Access Claims Against Atlanta Theater"

Sutherland was mentioned as representing parties in a lawsuit alleging violations of Title III of the ADA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and state law.

8/9/2002 Disability Compliance Bulletin

"Bondholders Sue Three Banks Over Hospital Creditor Status"

Carey DeDeyn and Kelly Baker were mentioned as representing a U.S. bank in the case.

7/31/2002 Fulton County Daily Report

"Company's Problems Compounded as SEC Also Files Civil Charges"

Neil Lang, former chief trial attorney at the SEC, commented on the SEC's civil lawsuit against a bankrupt cable company.

7/25/2002 The Buffalo News

"Good Faith Comes in 'Reasonable Time'"

Al Lindseth was quoted about the concept of "good faith" with regards to school systems.

7/8/2002 The Baton Rouge Advocate

"Sutherland Team Vindicated in Reversal of NY Schools Suit"

Al Lindseth was pictured and quoted concerning a victory in a controversial New York school funding trial.

7/2/2002 Fulton County Daily Report

"B2B Buzz - Diversity Conference Highlights Company Culture"

The article highlighted the program of a successful diversity conference hosted by Sutherland on June 11, 2002.

7/1/2002 Business To Business

"'He Wanted to See Some Legs'"

Rich Robbins was quoted with regard to a sexual harassment case in which he represented a high-profile life sciences company.

6/28/2002 Atlanta Business Chronicle

"Is Lawyer Confidentiality Eroding? Client Communications in the Post 9-11 Electronic Era"

Owen Donley was quoted regarding how the USA PATRIOT Act might impact the attorney-client privilege in a non-criminal context....more

6/12/2002 Reprinted with permission, Pike & Fischer, Inc., Privacy Law Adviser, Vol. 2, No. 31, June 12, 2002

"Privilege Education: Not Just for New Associates"

John H. Fleming was quoted regarding the challenges of new communication technologies....more

6/12/2002 Reprinted with permission of Pike & Fischer, Inc., Privacy Law Adviser, Vol. 2, No. 31, June 12, 2002

"Race Matters: Michigan Case Reopens Issue in Admissions"

Al Lindseth was quoted regarding the differences between Michigan's admissions system and that of the University of Georgia.

5/23/2002 Fulton County Daily Report

"Trees May Tumble as Bar Wins Battle to Expand Parking"

Teresa Roseborough, who represents the State Bar of Georgia in the case, was pictured.

5/22/2002 Fulton County Daily Report

"Learning the Law on Laundering"

Sarah Estes was pictured and quoted concerning companies readying themselves to comply with anti-money laundering programs mandated by the USA Patriot Act.

5/20/2002 The National Law Journal

"Next Bar President-Elect to Concentrate on Judiciary"

Bill Barwick, who will take over as State Bar of Georgia president in June 2003, was interviewed.

5/7/2002 Fulton County Daily Report

Sutherland's Lovida Coleman Elected to the Executive Committee of RAND

5/6/2002

"Fulton Asks to End Feds' Racial Plan for Schools"

Judy O'Brien was mentioned as the attorney representing Fulton County Schools in its request to end its court-ordered desegregation plan.

4/22/2002 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

"Lives in the Way of 'Progress'"

Sutherland was mentioned as the law firm that represented Garden Springs residents in a pro-bono case.

4/1/2002 Athens Banner-Herald

"New Board of Governors Members Named"

Allegra Lawrence was pictured and announced among the new State Bar of Georgia Board of Governors. Allegra's term will end in June 2003.

4/1/2002 Georgia Bar Journal

"Home Sweet Temporary Home"

Teresa Roseborough was mentioned as the attorney for the State Bar of Georgia in a case involving the City of Atlanta.

3/22/2002 Fulton County Daily Report

"People in the News"

Terry Weiss and Avi Stadler were announced as joining the firm's securities enforcement and litigation practice in Atlanta.

3/15/2002 Atlanta Business Chronicle

"All Hail the Gemstar Army"

John North was mentioned as having served as Gemstar's lead counsel. Sutherland was listed among trial counsel hired by Gemstar in their case against the International Trade Commission.

3/1/2002 The American Lawyer

"GAWL Recognizes Outstanding Litigators"

Teresa Roseborough was among three outstanding litigators selected by the Georgia Association for Women Lawyers to profile in their newsletter. Teresa was pictured and her many professional achievements were highlighted.

2/1/2002 Georgia Association for Women Lawyers Newsletter

"$44M Award Reinstated in BDO Suit"

Peter Anderson was quoted as BDO Seidman's outside lawyer.

1/29/2002 Fulton County Daily Report

"Chart Designers Denied Judgement in Croatia Crash Case"

Hamilton Fox was mentioned among counsel representing the Jeppesen companies.

1/22/2002 Aviation Litigation Reporter

"Communications Between Lawyers and Their Public Relations Firms"

Steuart Thomsen was quoted concerning how PR consultants can fit into the attorney-client priviledge relationship.

1/1/2002 Litigation News

"High Court Seeks U.S. Input on Review of FTAIA Case"

Jim McGibbon and Teresa Roseborough were mentioned among the attorneys representing Statoil ASA, a Norwegian oil producer, in a case concerning the Foreign Trade Antitrust Improvements Act of 1982.

12/31/2001 Andrews Antitrust Litigation Reporter

"Franklin Appoints Transition Team"

Atlanta Mayor-elect Shirley Franklin appointed Teresa Roseborough to her administration's 16-member transition team. Teresa will serve on the Management Audits team.

11/28/2001 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

"Equifax Sued for $43 Million Over Former HQ"

Rich Robbins was quoted as the attorney representing the landlord in the case. The landlord alleges that Equifax did not live up to a lease termination agreement.

11/26/2001 Atlanta Business Chronicle

"Ex-Landlord Suing Equifax for $43M in Fight Over Re-Leasing"

Rich Robbins, who represents the developers, was pictured and quoted regarding the landlord-tenant suit.

11/26/2001 Fulton County Daily Report

"Treasury: Close Shell-Bank Accounts, and Hurry."

Lovida Coleman was quoted regarding guidelines issued by the U.S. Treasury Department that ask U.S. banks to drop correspondent accounts with unregulated shell banks.

11/26/2001 The American Banker

"Doctors, Not Court, Should Rule on MD, Panel Told"

Teresa Roseborough was pictured and quoted regarding a RICO judgment in which she represented Security Life Insurance Co.

11/16/2001 Fulton County Daily Report

"In the Trenches - Briefly..."

Teresa Roseborough was pictured and announced as having been appointed by the Georgia Supreme Court to the six member Board of Examiners.

11/8/2001 Fulton County Daily Report

"Garden Springs Deadline Extended"

Charlie Lester was quoted regarding a recent settlement in a case in which he represents tenants of an Athens, GA mobile home park.

11/3/2001 Athens Banner-Herald

"Mobile Home Tenants Get Four-Month Reprieve"

Charlie Lester was quoted concerning a settlement agreement in a pro bono case in which he represents Garden Springs mobile home residents.

11/3/2001 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

"No Guilt Admission"

Neil Lang was quoted regarding a settlement in a case in which his client was accused of directing trades in exchange for business from union funds.

10/29/2001 Pensions and Investments

"Tree Board Axes Bar's Bid to Cut Down Prized Oaks"

Teresa Roseborough was quoted regarding a case in which she defended the State Bar of Georgia's plans for a parking garage.

10/22/2001 Fulton County Daily Report

"Liability Not Limited to Dismissal"

Neil Lang was quoted with regards to the SEC's views of accountability.

10/1/2001 Chief Executive (US)

"Georgia - Evictions Delayed"

Charlie Lester, who represents residents of an Athens, GA trailer park, was quoted regarding a development in the pro bono case.

9/19/2001 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

"Harris Teeter Sued by Black Employees"

Lisa Jern was quoted regarding the characteristics of class-action cases.

9/7/2001 Atlanta Business Chronicle

"In the Trenches - State Securities Regulator Joins Sutherland"

Bob Terry was announced as having joined the firm's Atlanta office as counsel. Peter Anderson commented on Bob's contribution to the firm's Securities Enforcement, Regulation and Advisory Group.

9/4/2001 Fulton County Daily Report

Former State Securities Regulator Joins Sutherland

9/4/2001

"Residents of Park Get Legal Help"

Charlie Lester was quoted regarding a pro bono case in which Sutherland represents trailer park tenants facing eviction.

8/26/2001 Athens Banner-Herald

"Athens Residents Offered Legal Aid"

Charlie Lester was quoted in regards to a pro bono case in which Sutherland represents residents of a trailer park facing eviction.

8/25/2001 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

"Letters - Absence of U.S. Weakens Global Racism Conference"

Charlie Lester's letter to the editor concerning the mischaracterization of the World Conference Against Racism was published. Charlie is co-chairman of the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law.

8/23/2001 The Atlanta Journal

"On the Move - Sutherland Asbill & Brennan"

Greg Smith was announced as having joined the firm's Washington, DC office.

6/11/2001 Legal Times

"At the Bar"

Greg Smith was pictured and announced as having joined the firm's Washington, DC office.

6/2/2001 National Journal

"DeKalb Schools Sue State for Student Busing Costs"

Al Lindseth was quoted regarding a case in which he represents the DeKalb County school district.

6/1/2001 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

"Ex-Clinton Counsel Smith Joins Sutherland Asbill"

Greg Smith and Teresa Roseborough were quoted with regards to Greg joining the firm's Washington, DC office as counsel.

5/29/2001 Fulton County Daily Report

Greg Smith, Former White House Associate Counsel, Joins Sutherland

5/29/2001

"The NLJ Client List: Who Defends Financial America"

Sutherland's Washington, DC office was listed among most-used outside counsel for litigation, 2000-01 for AmerUs Group Co., who ranked 50th among diversified financial institutions.

5/28/2001 The National Law Journal

"The Good Lawyer"

Charlie Lester commented on the firm's commitment to pro bono service.

3/12/2001 Business to Business

Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP Expands Securities Litigation and Enforcement Practice

11/13/2000

Nancy L. Hankin and Thomas M. Tracy Join the Washington Office of Sutherland Asbill & Brennan

8/29/2000

Teresa Harris Atkins Joins Sutherland Asbill & Brennan

5/17/2000

Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP Attorneys Win Rare SEC Reversal of a New York Stock Exchange Disciplinary Action

5/15/2000

BDO Seidman Prevails in its Defense of Class Action Lawsuits Asking for $60,000,000 in Damages

5/2/2000

Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP Attorney Elected to the Board of Governors of the Florida Bar

3/30/2000

Regions Financial Corporation Found Liable to Former Presidents of Affiliate Banks for $1.4 Million

3/21/2000

Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP Attorney Appointed to Grady Health System Board of Trustees

3/17/2000

Sutherland Attorney Receives 1999 Distinguished Service and Leadership Award from the Food and Drug Law Institute

1/1/2000

Sutherland Obtains One of the Largest Settlements From a Consulting Engineer

1/25/1999