2010 News | News Archive Claudia Gordon Featured in White House Q-and-A September 2010 Claudia Gordon was featured in a Q-and-A interview on the website of the White House Council on Women and Girls in its "Meet the Women of the Administration" series. Lam Ho Obtains Favorable Outcome for Client Deprived of Livelihood August 2010 Lam Ho obtained a favorable outcome for Mr. A., a client of the Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago. Ajmel Quereshi Named to Maryland VIP List August 2010 Ajmel Quereshi has been named to the Maryland Daily Record’s VIP List of “very important professionals age 40 and under.” Diane Chin Comments on Spurt in Number of New Attorneys Considering Careers in Public Interest Law August 19, 2010 Diane Chin was quoted in an article in The New York Times about the growing number of new lawyers considering careers in public interest law. Christine Stoneman Helps Ensure Court Access for Limited-English Proficient People August 17, 2010 Christine Stoneman was part of a Justice Department team that contributed to a letter to state courts clarifying the obligation of courts that receive federal financial assistance to provide meaningful access to people who are limited-English proficient. Profile Highlights McGregor Smyth’s Criminal Justice Work August 2010 McGregor Smyth was profiled in a Pro Bono Net News article highlighting his role as managing attorney of The Bronx Defenders’ Civil Action Practice. Andrew Imparato Appears on PBS’s ‘NewsHour’ July 26, 2010 Andrew Imparato was interviewed on PBS’s “NewsHour” on July 26 during a segment on the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Omar Jadwat Speaks About Arizona’s Immigration Law July 23, 2010 Omar Jadwat spoke on NPR’s Morning Edition on July 23 about Arizona’s controversial immigration law, S.B. 1070, which requires police officers to check a person’s immigration status during traffic stops, detentions and arrests. Adam Weiss Comments on Plan to Deport Eastern Europeans July 20, 2010 Adam Weiss was quoted in an article in The Guardian about a plan to deport eastern Europeans found sleeping on the streets in the U.K. David Singleton Featured for Criminal Justice Reform Efforts July 4, 2010 David Singleton has been profiled in a Cincinnati Enquirer article featuring his work as executive director of the Ohio Justice & Policy Center, a nonprofit law office focused on statewide reform of the criminal justice system. Dale Margolin Comments on Ending Violent Relationships June 14, 2010 Dale Margolin was quoted in an article in The Richmond Times-Dispatch about Kate Louise Johnson, who was shot to death by a former lover that provided her place of residence. Suzanne Goldberg Speaks Out About Gays in the Military May 28, 2010 A letter to the editor written by former Skadden Fellow Suzanne Goldberg regarding a new report on the repeal of the U.S. military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy has been published in The New York Times. Steve Tobocman Writes Report on Positive Effects of Foreign-Born Residents May 25, 2010 Steve Tobocman has written a report on the positive contributions that southeast Michigan's foreign-born residents have had on the region's economy, aiming to "define strategies to enhance their role in revitalizing older neighborhoods and transitioning the region to a new economy." Jonathan Harris Wins Award for Article on Worker Organizing and the Law May 6, 2010 Jonathan Harris has been named as a 2010 recipient of a Burton Award for Distinguished Legal Writing. Jonathan will receive the award on June 14 at an event in Washington, D.C. Carmina Ocampo Serves Asian and Pacific Islander Communities April 13, 2010 Asian Journal has published a profile of Skadden Fellow Carmina Ocampo. Annual Skadden Fellowship Symposium April 9, 2010 Skadden Fellowship Foundation director Susan Butler Plum hosted the firm’s annual Fellowship Symposium. Jim Freeman Speaks Out About School Suspensions March 18, 2010 Former Skadden Fellow Jim Freeman ('04) spoke to The New York Times for an article about a lawsuit against a North Carolina high school for unjustifiably denying black students their constitutional right to an education by suspending them for fighting, they claim. Yungsuhn Park Fights Fraud Against Korean Immigrants March 10, 2010 The Los Angeles Times reported on a lawsuit filed by former Skadden Fellow Yungsuhn Park against Trinity Law Associates for allegedly defrauding 28 Korean immigrant homeowners out of thousands of dollars for services and benefits it never provided. Jose Rodriguez and Jennifer Hill Help Combat Wage Theft February 2010 Jose Rodriguez and Jennifer Hill participated in a non-governmental task force of labor and immigrant advocates in Miami. Lauren Burke Addresses Trafficking of Chinese Youth February 2010 Lauren Burke was interviewed on Café Espuelas, a daily talk show on Los Angeles radio station KTNQ 1020 AM, about her efforts on behalf of trafficked Chinese youth. Kevin Kish Wins Top Verdict of 2009 January 27, 2010 A case won by former Skadden Fellow Kevin Kish was featured in The Daily Journal’s “Top Plaintiff Verdicts of 2009” under its High Impact category. 2010 Class of Skadden Fellows Announced January 11, 2010 The new Skadden Fellows have been announced for 2010.   Steve Tobocman Brings Community Issues Into the Political Realm Mallory Curran Defies Convention to Help Sick Children