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Huntington, WV –Jenkins Fenstermaker’s Lee Murray Hall was recently installed as secretary to the Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia for the 2007 to 2008 term. According to Defense Trial Counsel by-laws, she will move from secretary to treasurer to vice-president and finally to president in 2010 to 2011. The Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia was formed in 1981 to provide a cohesive network of West Virginia attorneys who defend individuals and corporations in civil litigation. It has a membership of approximately 400 attorneys, dedicated to the defense of these clients. Membership in the association is restricted to attorneys licensed in the state of West Virginia who devote the majority of their practice to representing defendants in civil litigation of various types. Ms. Hall has also served on the Board of Governors for the organization from 2004 to 2005 and has served as chair of the Insurance Substantive Committee from 2004 to 2006. Her practice includes general civil litigation, with an emphasis on insurance coverage and bad faith, general liability claims and commercial liability disputes. She has served as arbitrator for coverage disputes on professional liability policies in Kentucky and West Virginia and has been named to the Best Lawyers in America, Insurance Law, 13th Edition, 2007, and named a West Virginia Super Lawyer 2007 by Law & Politics magazine. # # #
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Thomas E. Scarr
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Huntington, WV – Three Jenkins Fenstermaker attorneys have been named West Virginia Super Lawyers 2007 by Law & Politics magazine. The publication and its website, www.superlawyers.com, identify the top five percent of attorneys in each state, as chosen by their peers and through independent research of law and politics.
Attorneys Lee Murray Hall, Thomas Scarr and Robert “Bo” Sweeney are among the Jenkins Fenstermaker’s lawyers that have been selected based on a three step process which includes statewide searches and surveys, candidate examinations, and peer evaluation by practice area.
Ms. Hall’s practice includes general civil litigation, with an emphasis on insurance coverage and bad faith, general liability claims and commercial liability disputes. She has served as arbiter for coverage disputes on professional liability policies in Kentucky and West Virginia and has been named to the Best Lawyers in America, Insurance Law, 13th Edition, 2007.
Ms. Hall has served on the Board of Governors to the Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia since 2004 and currently serves as secretary to the organization. She is also secretary of the Cabell County Bar Association.
Mr. Sweeney practices construction litigation and general civil litigation with an emphasis on asbestos, lead, and toxic tort litigation and is a member of the American, West Virginia, and Cabell County Bar Associations.
He earned his law degree from the Marshall-Wythe School of Law of the College of William and Mary and has been involved with a number of community organizations, including the United Way of the River Cities and the Huntington Museum of Art. He was also a vestry member and junior warden for the Trinity Episcopal Church from 2000 to 2004.
Mr. Sweeney has also been named to the Best Lawyers in America, Mass Tort Litigation, 13th Edition, 2007, and is licensed to practice in West Virginia.
Super Lawyers is published in 48 states and reaches more than 13 million readers.
In relevant news, Jenkins Fenstermaker has also been named a “Leading Firm” in the area of litigation and Attorney P. Thomas Krieger has been named as a “Leading Individual” in the area of employment law by Chambers USA. Chambers USA lists the top lawyers and law firms in 175 countries, providing independent rankings and editorial commentary.
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June 28, 2007
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Stephanie Rigsby
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304.523.2100
slr@jenkinsfenstermaker.com
Jenkins Fenstermaker’s Mary Costa Celebrates 30 Years
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Huntington, WV – Huntington law firm Jenkins Fenstermaker, PLLC, hosted a unique party this month, celebrating 30 years of service by receptionist and life-long Huntington resident Mary Costa.
In an age when employees tend to hop from job to job in hopes of securing higher pay and climbing corporate ladders, Ms. Costa knew from the start that Jenkins Fenstermaker was the place for her.
“I came to work at 8:30 that first morning and by 5 o’clock, I knew I was right where I wanted to be,” she said.
She still remembers interviewing with Norman Fenstermaker during a time when secretarial candidates still took typing tests. “I was nervous of course, but I fell in love with Mr. Fenstermaker,” she said. “I just think the world of him. They broke the mold when both Norman and Jack Jenkins were made.”
Ms. Costa began her career at Jenkins Fenstermaker as a receptionist. “In the beginning, we were very small. There were five attorneys here,” she recalls. “I did the posting of all their daily time entries by hand while answering the phones.” She also recalls making long distance phone calls, at a time when the operator would call back with time and charges for each call.
After Glenna Smoot, secretary to Norman Fenstermaker, retired from her position after 30 years, Ms. Costa assumed many of her responsibilities, but eventually found her way back to the reception desk.
At her surprise party this month, employees of Jenkins Fenstermaker showered her with gifts, including a double strand of pearls she describes as “absolutely beautiful.”
Ms. Costa says she’s seen a lot in her 30 years with the firm. One trend she sees in business today that disturbs her is seeing how employees, particularly the younger ones, use each job as a stepping stone to the next.
“To me, there are no roots being planted,” she says. “If you know you’re going to leave, how can you have a root grow? I’ve experienced all of that and they’re missing out on so much.”
Ms. Costa has had her share of opportunity, but says, “I’m a firm believer that the grass is never greener on the other side.” Although she admits it hasn’t always been a bed of roses, she’s always felt it a privilege to work for Jenkins Fenstermaker.
“Our clients repeatedly tell us that we have an outstanding receptionist and we know Mary is a real asset for us,” said Barry Taylor, CEO. “We are in an era when callers often are greeted by a computer, and Mary is so much more.
She is professional, caring, and long has understood the importance of her position to our success.”
The day the firm threw the party for her, Ms. Costa told them they had her for 10 more years. The only thing she wants then is her name on the letterhead.
“I don’t think Mr. Fenstermaker would mind. We can just call it Jenkins Costa.”
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May 1, 2007
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Stephanie Rigsby
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Jenkins Fenstermaker, PLLC
304.523.2100
slr@jenkinsfenstermaker.com
Jenkins Fenstermaker Sponsors Well Attended After Hours Event
Huntington, WV – Huntington law firm Jenkins Fenstermaker, PLLC, sponsored the Putnam County Chamber of Commerce’s monthly networking event, “Business After Hours,” last week at the Sleepy Hollow Golf Club in Hurricane, W. Va. The event marked one of the most heavily attended in recent years, with approximately 90 chamber members and guests present.
Cabell County Extension Agent and WSAZ’s Lawn and Garden expert John Marra, was the guest speaker and captured the audience’s interest with a timely and vivacious presentation about spring plantings and bird life. Guests of the event took the opportunity to ask Mr. Marra various home and garden questions.
The event provided an excellent opportunity for attendees to mingle, network and spend time with other business leaders in a social setting.
Jenkins Fenstermaker continues its support of and involvement in the Putnam County Chamber of Commerce and the county’s thriving business community.
The Putnam County Chamber of Commerce’s next after hours event is planned for May 24. For more information, log onto their website at www.putnamcounty.org.# # #
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March 12, 2007
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Stephanie Rigsby
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Jenkins Fenstermaker, PLLC
304.523.2100
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Gould Named to Citizen’s Editorial Board
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Huntington, WV – Huntington law firm Jenkins Fenstermaker, PLLC, recently announced that member, Charles Gould, has been named to the citizen’s editorial board of the Herald-Dispatch. The editorial board meets every week, in its own words, to “solve the great problems of our time.” Board members are selected through an application process and serve a term of six months.
Mr. Gould joined Jenkins Fenstermaker in 1997 with a focus in general civil litigation. His litigation and trial experience primarily is related to commercial and general litigation. He is a Case Western Reserve University/Franklin Thomas Backus School of Law graduate, where he earned his juris doctorate, and a graduate of Ohio University, where he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and earned his bachelor’s degree summa cum laude.
Mr. Gould is admitted to the Supreme Court of Ohio; the Ohio State Bar; the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia; the West Virginia State Bar; and the United States District Court, Southern District of West Virginia. He is a member of the West Virginia, Ohio and Cabell County Bar Associations, and has volunteered for a number of community organizations, including Big Brothers/Big Sisters and the United Way of the River Cities.
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January 25, 2007
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Stephanie Rigsby
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Jenkins Fenstermaker, PLLC
304.523.2100
slr@jenkinsfenstermaker.com
Wellman Elected to Jenkins Fenstermaker Management Committee
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Huntington, WV – Huntington law firm Jenkins Fenstermaker, PLLC, recently announced the election of member, Steven Wellman, to the firm’s management committee where he will be responsible for drafting and implementing firm management policies.
“Steve is dedicated to our growth, is tenacious, fair and discerning, all desirable qualities for our management team,” said Jenkins Fenstermaker CEO, Barry Taylor. “We are looking forward to working together, as we move forward with him in this new capacity.”
Mr. Wellman was hired as an associate by Jenkins Fenstermaker in 1998 and was elected to membership in 2005. He practices workers’ compensation defense and employment litigation. He is a University of Kentucky College of Law graduate, where he earned his juris doctorate, and a graduate of Marshall University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree.
Mr. Wellman is admitted to the West Virginia State Bar; the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia and the United States District Court, Southern District of West Virginia. He is a member of the American, West Virginia and
Cabell County Bar Associations, and has served as vice president of finance for the Tri-State Chapter of Society for Human Resource Management. He is also a member of the Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia, a statewide organization of defense trial lawyers and corporate counsel.
Wellman will serve a three-year term on the management committee beginning this month.
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January 16, 2007
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Stephanie Rigsby
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Jenkins Fenstermaker, PLLC
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slr@jenkinsfenstermaker.com
Gould Named Jenkins Fenstermaker’s Recruiting Coordinator
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Huntington, WV – Huntington law firm Jenkins Fenstermaker, PLLC, recently announced that member, Charles Gould, has been named the firm’s new recruiting coordinator. He will be responsible for recruiting law school students and managing the entire hiring process for attorney candidates.
“Recruiting is the key to our law firm’s future success,” said Jenkins Fenstermaker CEO, Barry Taylor. “Charlie both practices and understands the high quality standards that we have set for incoming attorneys. He is a Huntington native who returned here from a northern Ohio law practice. We are confident in his ability to find and recruit outstanding candidates to join our practice.”
Mr. Gould joined Jenkins Fenstermaker in 1997 with a focus in general civil litigation. His litigation and trial experience primarily is related to commercial and general litigation. He is a Case Western Reserve University/Franklin Thomas Backus School of Law graduate, where he earned his juris doctorate, and a graduate of Ohio University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree summa cum laude.
Mr. Gould is admitted to the Supreme Court of Ohio; the Ohio State Bar; the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia; the West Virginia State Bar; and the United States District Court, Southern District of West Virginia. He is a member of the West Virginia, Ohio and Cabell County Bar Associations, and has volunteered for a number of community organizations, including Big Brothers/Big Sisters and the United Way of the River Cities.
Gould will head the firm’s recruiting for two years.
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January 9, 2007
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Stephanie Rigsby
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Jenkins Fenstermaker, PLLC
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slr@jenkinsfenstermaker.com
Jenkins Fenstermaker Elects Lindsay to Membership
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Huntington, WV – Huntington law firm Jenkins Fenstermaker, PLLC, recently announced the election of associate, Brian Lindsay, to membership in the firm.
“Brian is an outstanding attorney who has worked hard to achieve his goal of membership with us,” said Jenkins Fenstermaker CEO, Barry Taylor. “He has very high ethical and professional standards, and we’re proud to formally recognize his dedication to meeting those standards and joining our practice.”
Mr. Lindsay has been an associate with Jenkins Fenstermaker since 1999. His practice concentration is in general civil litigation with an emphasis on asbestos and silica litigation throughout West Virginia, as well as medical malpractice and insurance defense litigation. He is a University of Kentucky College of Law graduate, where he earned his juris doctorate, and a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree and majored in insurance studies.
Mr. Lindsay is admitted to the Kentucky Bar Association; West Virginia State Bar; United States District Court, Southern District of West Virginia; and the United States Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit. He is a member of the American, West Virginia and Cabell County Bar Associations, and sits on the fundraising committee for Hospice of Huntington. He is also a member of the Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia, a statewide organization of defense trial lawyers and corporate counsel, and the Defense Research Institute (DRI).
Consideration for membership at Jenkins Fenstermaker includes review of criteria based on tenure, competence and quality of legal work, client relationships, and commitment to the practice of law, among other factors. Candidates are expected to possess superior professional and personal character and judgment, and demonstrate honesty, self-control, confidence, reliability and professional independence. They also must be highly regarded by their peers and are encouraged to assume leadership roles in civic, religious and charitable organizations.
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November 21, 2006
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Stephanie Rigsby
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Jenkins Fenstermaker, PLLC
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slr@jenkinsfenstermaker.com
Jenkins Fenstermaker Attorneys Admitted to Ohio and Kentucky Bars
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Huntington, WV – Steve Golder and Brian Lindsay, attorneys with Jenkins Fenstermaker, PLLC, have been recently admitted to practice law in Ohio Kentucky, respectively.
Golder practices in the areas of commercial and business law, corporate law, real estate, land use and zoning law, mergers and acquisitions and bankruptcy and creditor’s rights laws. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law and is also admitted to practice law in West Virginia and before the United States District Court for both the Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia.
Golder is a member of the executive committee of the Huntington Area Development Council, the governing body of HADCO, which is a non-profit corporation whose primary mission is economic development. He also is a member of the Marshall University Big Green Foundation.
Lindsay’s concentration is in general civil litigation with an emphasis on asbestos and silica litigation, as well as medical malpractice and insurance defense litigation.
He earned his law degree at the University of Kentucky College of Law and is also admitted to practice law in West Virginia and before the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia and the United States Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit.
Lindsay sits on the fundraising committee of the Hospice of Huntington.
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October 10, 2006
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Stephanie Rigsby
Firm Administrator
Jenkins Fenstermaker, PLLC
304.523.2100
slr@jenkinsfenstermaker.com
Jenkins Fenstermaker Welcomes Newest Associate
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Huntington, WV – Jenkins Fenstermaker, PLLC, (JF) announced today that Nathanial Kuratomi has joined the firm as its newest associate.
Mr. Kuratomi is a graduate of The Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University. He earned his bachelor’s degree at Marshall University.
He was awarded the ABA/BNA Award for Excellence in the Study of Labor and Employment Law and earned a certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution and Advocacy. Mr. Kuratomi has been admitted to the West Virginia Bar and the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia.
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October 2, 2006
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Stephanie Rigsby
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Jenkins Fenstermaker, PLLC
304.523.2100
slr@jenkinsfenstermaker.com
Jenkins Fenstermaker Attorneys Listed in 2007 Edition
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Huntington, WV – Five Jenkins Fenstermaker attorneys have been listed in the latest edition of The Best Lawyers in America publication and on their website, BestLawyers.com. The publication is widely regarded as the preeminent referral guide to the legal profession in the United States.
Attorneys Lee Murray Hall, P. Thomas Krieger, Thomas Scarr, Robert “Bo” Sweeney and Barry Taylor are included in the publication which has been published biennially since 1983. Lawyers are selected based on a rigorous peer-review survey.
Ms. Hall has been recognized in the area of insurance law. She served as chair of the Insurance Substantive Committee for the West Virginia Defense Trial Counsel from 2004 to 2006, where she published updates on West Virginia tort and insurance law. She currently serves on the Board of Governors for the Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia.
Ms. Hall’s practice includes administrative and regulatory insurance issues, general liability claims and commercial liability disputes. She was recently selected to serve as arbiter for coverage disputes on professional liability policies in Kentucky and West Virginia.
Ms. Hall is a University of Kentucky graduate where she was an editor of the Kentucky Law Journal. She is active in a number of community organizations including the Highlands Museum and Discovery Center, Ashland American Little League, the First Presbyterian Church, and Bellefonte Country Club. She is licensed to practice law in West Virginia and Kentucky.
Mr. Krieger has been named to the list for his practice in labor and employment law. He also has been recognized with the highest professional rating by the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory and has been listed in past editions of Best Lawyers as well as in Chambers USA, a listing of America’s leading business attorneys. He earned his law degree from the West Virginia University and has served on the board and as a member of several organizations, including Big Brothers-Big Sisters of the Tri-State, Cammack Children’s Center, Huntington Forward Committee, Fifth Avenue Baptist Church and the Guyan Country Club.
Mr. Scarr has been selected as one of the best lawyers in America in the area of commercial litigation. He received his juris doctorate at the Marshall-Wythe School of Law of the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg,
Virginia, and concentrates on general litigation, including commercial construction, personal injury, products liability, toxic tort and labor and employment law.
Mr. Scarr is a 2005 recipient of the Defense Research Institute Exceptional Performance Citation, “for having supported and improved the standards and education of the defense bar, and for having contributed to the improvement of the administration of justice in the public interest.” He is also rated as a top attorney in the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory and has been recognized in past editions of Best Lawyers and Chambers USA.
Mr. Scarr serves on the boards of the Huntington Museum of Art and the Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce, and is a member of the West Virginia College of Law, Development Council. Mr. Scarr is licensed to practice law in West Virginia, Kentucky, and before the United States Supreme Court.
Mr. Sweeney practices construction litigation and general civil litigation with an emphasis on asbestos litigation, lead and toxic tort litigation and is a member of the American, West Virginia and Cabell County Bar Associations. He has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America in the area of mass tort litigation. He earned his law degree from the Marshall-Wythe School of Law of the College of William and Mary and has been involved with a number of community organizations, including the United Way of the River Cities and the
Huntington Museum of Art. He was also a vestry member and junior warden for the Trinity Episcopal Church from 2000 to 2004.
Mr. Taylor, currently serving a three-year term as Jenkins Fenstermaker’s CEO, has been recognized in the list for medical malpractice law. He earned his law degree from the Marshall-Wythe School of Law of the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia and focuses on medical malpractice defense for physicians and hospitals, automobile warranty and insurance defense.
Mr. Taylor has bar admissions in West Virginia and Kentucky and is a member on the board of the Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce and Executive Committee of HuntPAC, the Chamber’s political action committee.
Mr. Taylor is actively involved with the Central Christian Church.
The Best Lawyers in America publication has been acclaimed by presidents of the American Bar Association and has been frequently featured in major metropolitan newspapers and magazines.
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July 17, 2006
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Stephanie Rigsby
Firm Administrator
Jenkins Fenstermaker, PLLC
304.523.2100
slr@jenkinsfenstermaker.com
Jenkins Fenstermaker Attorneys Listed in Chambers USA Guide
Huntington, WV – Three Jenkins Fenstermaker attorneys have been listed in the latest edition of The Chambers USA Guide and on their website, www.chambersandpartners.com. The publication is the culmination of thousands of in-depth interviews with clients in order to assess the reputations and expertise of business lawyers in 175 countries across the world.
Attorneys P. Thomas Krieger, Thomas Scarr and Robert Sweeney are included in the guide which is published annually.
Jenkins Fenstermaker is described in the publication as a “polished, midsized team admired for handling matters in a ‘moral and ethical way’ and for keeping grateful clients ‘on the straight line.’ It is celebrated particularly for its excellence in traditional labor work.”
Krieger is listed in the Chambers guide as “gentlemanly and personable” and is noted for his “great discipline and sense of humor.” His area of practice emphasizes labor and employment law. He graduated from West Virginia University and is a past president of Big Brothers – Big Sisters of the Tri-State, and a former board member of the Cammack Children’s Center and Guyan Country Club. He also has been a member of the Huntington Forward Committee and has served on the Personnel and Finance Committees of the Fifth Avenue Baptist Church. Krieger has been recognized in several past editions of The Best Lawyers of America and has also been recognized as an America’s Leading Business Lawyer in the Top Tiers of West Virginia Employment - Lawyers by Chambers USA.
Scarr received his juris doctorate at the Marshall-Wythe School of Law of the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, and concentrates on general litigation, and labor and employment law. He currently serves on several boards, some of which include the Huntington Museum of Art, the Huntington Jewish Benevolent Association, the Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Boy Scouts of America, Tri-State Area Council Executive Board. He also is a 2005 recipient of the Defense Research Institute Exceptional Performance Citation, “for having supported and improved the standards and education of the defense bar, and for having contributed to the improvement of the administration of justice in the public interest.”