Law Firm Recognized At Washington, D.C. Event For Legal Services Provided
to Non-Profit Organization Supporting 9/11 Victims' Families
NEW YORK, Aug. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- September's Mission Foundation, a
non-profit organization, announces that it recently recognized Dewey
Ballantine LLP, a leading international law firm, for its pro bono work in
support of the organization.
September's Mission develops programs for children affected by the
September 11th terrorist attack in New York, Washington, D.C., and
Pennsylvania. The organization works to establish a memorial for the victims
of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack in New York City and plans to raise
private sector funding for the maintenance of the New York memorial.
September's Mission was founded shortly after September 11th by Monica Iken,
whose husband was lost in the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center.
"September's Mission is grateful for the legal services that Dewey
Ballantine has donated since our inception," said Monica Iken. "The firm
continues to be a valued legal resource and trusted advisor to us."
"Dewey Ballantine is proud to donate our time to September's Mission,
helping it serve the victims' families and honor the memory of the heroes lost
on September 11th, " said Everett L. Jassy, chairman of Dewey Ballantine's
Management Committee.
September's Mission recognized the firm at a reception in Washington, D.C.
aboard the Presidential Yacht Sequioa. September's Mission also honored
President George W. Bush, New York Governor George Pataki, and former New York
City Mayor Rudolph Guiliani at the event for their support of the families of
victims in the wake of the attack. These leaders, along with professional
organizations, including Dewey Ballantine, have donated time and expertise to
helping September's Mission work toward its objectives.
The Firm was represented at the event by Saul Morgenstern and Elizabeth
Aston, members of the Dewey Ballantine September's Mission team.
Mr. Morgenstern, a litigation partner at the firm, said, "Those of us who
have had the opportunity to work with September's Mission are honored to be
counted among its supporters."
About Dewey Ballantine
Dewey Ballantine LLP, founded in 1909, is an international law firm with
more than 550 attorneys located in New York, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles,
Palo Alto, Houston, Austin, London, Warsaw, Budapest, Prague and Frankfurt.
Through its network of offices, the firm handles some of the largest, most
complex corporate transactions and litigation in areas such as M&A,
bankruptcy, capital markets, private equity, antitrust, intellectual property,
structured finance, project finance, international trade and international
tax. Industry specializations include energy and utilities, healthcare,
insurance, media, consumer and industrial goods, technology,
telecommunications and transportation.
SOURCE Dewey Ballantine LLP
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http://www.septembersmission.org
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