Diverse Partners Network Newsletter

May 16, 2013Dear All,

Set out below is our newsletter for this week. I wish to thank

each of you for your support of our Diverse Partners

Network.

For those interested in the career of my nephew, Russell,

here’s a video featuring him that appeared at the beginning of

ESPN’s coverage of the 2013 NFL Draft.

Industry News

Michael Whitlock Joins Bingham McCutcheon

Michale Whitlock joins Bingham from the Department

of Justice Antitrust Division, National Criminal En-

forcement Section. He will work in the Antitrust, Com-

petition and Trade Regulation Group and White Col-

lar Investigations and Enforcement Group. At the

DOJ, Whitlock investigated several auto-parts

companies for price fixing, bid rigging and mar-

ket allocation in one of the largest criminal anti-

trust probes in U.S. history. He also prosecuted

companies and individuals accused of collusion

in the coastal-shipping and air-cargo industries.

Whitlock also served as a special assistant U.S.

attorney in the Eastern District of Virginia.

NBA Hosts Panel on Challenges Faced by Diverse Associates in Law Firms

O n April 30, the N a�onal Bar Associa�on hosted "How to S urvive and T hrive: T he Chal-lenges Diverse Associates Face in L aw Firm s," at the offi ces of Beveridge & Diam ond. T he panel addressed strategies for ge� ng the best w ork assignm ents, developing key survival skills, learning how to properly m arket oneself w ithin the fi rm , how to iden�fy the right sponsor and cham pion, ge� ng on partnership track, and how to m aintain a properw ork-life balance. A� endees heard from a panel of experts that included Grace E.S peights,Esq.(M anagingP artneratM organ,L ew is& BockiusL L P ),R ichardC.S m ith,Esq.(P artneratFulbright& Jaw orskiL L P ),M onicaG.P arham ,Esq.(CounselatCrow ell& M oringL L P ),andHarm onL .(M onty)Cooper,Esq.(AssociateatS edgw ickL L P ). T oview thiseventpleaseclickthefollow inglink:h� p://w w w .youtube.com /w atch?v=pHzQ BW zEw hY

Ami Scott Joins Schiff Hardin

Ami G. Scott joined Schiff Hardin’s Washington officein March from the Firm’s Chicago office. She repre-sents financial institutions and companies in a widerange of credit facilities, including working capital facili-ties, acquisition financings, subscription facilities andprivate placements. She has been named an IllinoisLeading Lawyer in Banking and Finance by ChambersUSA.

Events and Fundraisers

DRI Diversity for Success Seminar May 30-31, Chicago

Join The Defense Research Institute’s eighth annual Diversity for Success Seminar andDiversity Expo for detailed practical, hands-on, cutting-edge ideas, with interactive ex-periences and programs designed to assist diverse attorneys in their efforts to achievereal diversity progress. The Diversity Expo on May 31 is a fantastic opportunity for DRImember lawyers and their respective firms to interview with corporations and insurancecompanies that value diversity and have made a serious commitment to diversify theiroutside counsel list. For additional information, and to register, click here.

Diversity and Inclusion Summit, June 6-7 in Chicago

The 2013 Diversity and Inclusion Summit on June 6-7 in Chicago will bring together NALP

and ALFDP members, diversity professionals, law firm partners, in-house lawyers, career

counselors, legal hiring and training professionals, law school deans, industry consultants,

and other legal career professionals who have an interest in continuing to expand diversi-

ty and inclusion in the legal profession. This year's Summit will focus on "Preparing for the

Future" to answer questions such as — What will the workforce look like in the future?

How will our work change? What will inclusion mean as the demographics of our world

change? Register today for a robust exchange of information about the current challenges

and innovations surrounding the issues of diversity and inclusion in the legal employment

arena.

Reception for Justin Fairfax, Candidate for Virginia Attorney General, May 20

Join Ben Wilson and Roscoe Howard to meet Justin Fairfax, candidate for Attorney Gen-

eral of Virginia, on Monday, May 20 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the offices of Beveridge &

Diamond (1350 I Street, NW, Suite 700, Washington, D.C.) For additional information on

the candidate and to register for the event, please click here.

Employment Opportunities

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Minority In-House Counsel Assn. First Annual Conference, June 12-14, Chicago

Chicago, Illinois, April 24, 2013 From June 12-14, the Minority In House Counsel Associ-

ation (MIHCA) will be hosting its first Annual Conference at the Palmer House Hilton in

Chicago. The purpose of the conference will be to introduce important business and le-

gal skills necessary for success in today's global and ever changing legal environment

and to provide both knowledge and leadership skills regarding business principles and

analysis. Business sessions will be presented in partnership with professors from North-

western's Kellogg Business School. Participation will primarily be limited to specific tar-

geted in-house counsel populations. For additional information, and to register, please

click here.

Generation Hope Gala, June 28

Generation Hope, a nonprofit organization which helps teen parents in the D.C. Metro

area earn college degrees, is hosting "Pep Rally Under the Stars," a fun-filled and elegant

evening to celebrate another amazing year of the Scholar Program, including 11 young

mothers on their way to a degree, awesome outreach to teen parents in high school, and

more Scholars to come in the 2013/2014 academic year! This year's keynote speaker is

Academy Award Nominated Actress and D.C. Native Taraji P. Henson. The evening is a

mix of college spirit with glitz and glam so pull out your alma mater or favorite college

memorabilia and wear it along with your best attire! You can expect great food, good

company, dancing, and more! Proceeds from the event fund field trips, trainings, the

Emergency Scholar Fund, and expenses to keep the organization running. Tickets are

just $125 or $225 for couples. Tables and sponsorships are also available. For more

information or to purchase your ticket, please click here.

Multiple Positions, Securities and Exchange Commission

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) currently has multiple openings for

Staff Attorneys and Experienced Attorneys throughout the agency. Please click here for

position descriptions and application instructions.

Multiple Positions, Office of the Attorney General, State of Maryland

There are currently five open Assistant Attorney General positions in the Office of the At-

torney General of the State of Maryland. Please click here for additional information and

Deputy General Counsel, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority has engaged Boyden Global Executive

Search in finding its next Deputy General Counsel. For additional information, and to ap-

ply, please contact Tim McNamara, Managing Director.

Litigation Associate, Ogletree Deakins, Philadelphia

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C., one of the premiere labor and employ-ment firms in the U.S. and Europe, is seeking a mid-senior level associate for its Philadel-phia office. This is a terrific opportunity for a strong and motivated employment attorneyto assume a major role in litigation, including extensive contact with client representativesand opposing counsel. For more information please click here.

Legal Counsel, Yahoo!, Coral Gables, FL

Yahoo! is currently seeking a Legal Counsel/Attorney to directly support and work onvarious legal transactions delegated by the General Counsel of Yahoo! Hispanic Ameri-cas. Successful candidate will work closely with the Supervisor on various commercialtransactions for the U.S. Hispanic and Latin American markets. Supervisor will assignvarious assignments and tasks that are related to Yahoo!’s businesses in these marketsand will collaborate on the initial draft and negotiation of those transactions, howeversuccessful candidate will work independently and directly with Yahoo! employees to pro-vide legal support. For additional information, and to apply, please contact Ernesto Luci-ano, General Counsel Yahoo! Hispanic Americas.

Transactional Attorney, MassMutual Financial Group, Springfield, MA

Position available for a transaction attorney primarily working on MassMutual’s private

investments and M&A. The attorney will support the investment management, financial

planning and corporate development teams. The ideal candidate will have 6-12 years of

transactional experience. Although not required, it will be a plus if the attorney has ne-

gotiated ISDAs and familiar with derivative transactions. The pay is very competitive and

the position is based in Springfield, MA. Any interested candidate should contact Kathy

McCormack-Batterson at kmccormack-batterson@massmutual.com

Associate General Counsel for Labor & Employment, JHU Applied Physics Lab

John’s Hopkins Applied Physics Lab, located in Laurel, Maryland is looking for an Associ-

ate General Counsel for Labor & Employment. A minimum of 15 years of experience is

required and the Associate General Counsel will be a member of the legal team in the Of-

fice of Counsel, and will work closely with other Office of Counsel staff and other business

functions in the organization to provide legal advice to management and benefit plan com-

mittees on employment, labor and employee benefit matters, and other business issues

integral to the organization’s operations. Reporting to a Deputy General Counsel, duties will

include proactively providing legal advice related to employment policies, disciplinary ac-

tions, AAPs, OFCC audits, FLSA, internal EEO complaint investigations, defending APL in

external administrative complaints and litigation, drafting amendments and restatements of

employee benefit plans, interpretation of laws and regulations, leading problem resolution,

representing the organization to outside entities, delivering critical communications and

training, and developing policies, procedures. All interested parties should contact Mau-

rice Bellan.

Environmental Attorney, US Postal Service

This position will be the lead environmental attorney for the United States Postal Service.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing legal advice to postal execu-

tives and environmental professional staff on all aspects of the Postal Service’s nation-

wide environmental sustainability programs, such as facility energy conservation and

environmental compliance and risk management. In addition, the successful candidate

will provide advice to real estate management on environmental issues that arise in vari-

ous real estate transactions, including developmental projects, leases, sales and pur-

chases. The successful candidate will also work closely with attorneys handling the real

estate transactions. As lead environmental counsel, the successful candidate will be re-

sponsible for advice in environmental laws that are applicable to the USPS. For addi-

tional information, and to apply, click here.

Vice President, Finance Admin., Big Brothers Big Sisters Greater Chesapeake

This person will be responsible for all areas of individual giving for the management and

oversight of the agency's accounting & finance, payroll, budget development & compli-

ance, state & Federal compliance issues), the agency's administration functions, the

Announcements

Our own Brigida Benitez, a partner at Steptoe & Johnson, has been nominated to run forDC Bar President-Elect. With her long record of leadership in the DC Bar, her service asPresident of the Hispanic Bar of DC and a Director of the Women’s Bar of DC, she hasthe experience to be a superb leader of the DC Bar. She brings the perspective of boththe private sector and the government. Brigida is an accomplished litigator and has anexceptional record of public service. She currently serves on the DC Bar’s Board of Gov-ernors and has long been involved with the DC Bar and its pro bono program. Furtherinformation on Brigida is available on her website: www.brigidabenitez.com. You can voteonline starting on Tuesday, April 30, by clicking on this link: www.dcbar.org/elections. Online voting is easy and quick – even if you haven’t done it before. If youdon’t have your login information, you can click on a link that says “Don’t know yourusername/password” and it will be immediately e-mailed to you. Paper ballots will bemailed on April 30 and voting remains open until May 24.

Brigida Benitez Nominated for DC Bar President-Elect

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

Jobs List

agency's human resources functions, and the agency's operational functions. This per-

son is a member of the Leadership Team and works closely with the President & CEO

as well as other agency Vice President's in dealing with the day-to-day management of

the agency. For additional information, and to apply, click here.

Transfer Pricing Attorney, General Motors

The transfer pricing attorney will work within GM’s Global Tax Organization at GM’s Cor-

porate Headquarters located in Detroit, Michigan, and will be part of GM’s Global Trans-

fer Pricing Group. The position will have some travel requirements. The candidate must

be a highly motived self-starter with strong analytical skills, and must also demonstrate

the ability to exercise a high level of independent judgment, decision making, accuracy,

and innovation. For additional information, and to apply, click here.

General Counsel, WMATA

This executive level management position directs and manages the Authority's Office ofGeneral Counsel. The position has primary responsibility and accountability for the Au-thority's legal matters and its legal expertise/sufficiency's, including managing both inter-nal staff and outside counsel for litigation, contracts and employment matters. Developsand coordinates a broad range of activities to insure effective operations and achieve-ment of Authority objectives in accordance with policy. Provides legally sufficient adviceand options to support effective business management practices and decision making.Interfaces with the Board of Directors as well as federal, state and local elected officials,government agencies and business/civic groups. For a full job description, and to apply,please click here.

For more information about the Diverse Partners Network, please contact

Benjamin F. Wilson at bwilson@bdlaw.com.