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PRESS RELEASE:
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01/09/06
Washington, D.C. – Kelley Drye Collier Shannon recently recognized associate James E. Prince with the William W. Scott Pro Bono Legal Services Award. The award is presented to a Kelley Drye Collier Shannon attorney who has demonstrated an exceptional dedication to helping the disadvantaged.
"Since James joined us three years ago, his commitment to pro bono and community service work as a volunteer, mentor, or advocate has been unwavering," said Paul C. Rosenthal, Chairman of Kelley Drye Collier Shannon. "His passion and sincere interest in pro bono work made him the unanimous choice for this year’s award."
"As a firm, we are committed to pro bono and community service work and encourage our attorneys to seek out organizations and individuals that can benefit from our legal expertise," continued Mr. Rosenthal.
Mr. Prince’s pro bono activities include successfully representing a tenant against a landlord's attempts at eviction and helping individuals obtain Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA). TAA is a federal program that assists individuals who have become unemployed as a result of import competition. He regularly advises other associates on pro bono cases and coordinated the annual fundraising campaign for the Washington Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs. He was involved in the selection of the 2005 Kelley Drye Collier Shannon Scholarship recipient. This $10,000 scholarship, given in association with the Minority Corporate Counsel Association, is awarded to newly accepted law students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
About James E. Prince
James E. Prince is an Associate in Kelley Drye Collier Shannon’s International Trade and Customs Practice Group. Mr. Prince focuses his practice on customs and export control laws, providing legal advice to both domestic and international companies. Mr. Prince assists clients in implementing and complying with Customs’ security initiatives (C-TPAT, FAST, ACE), as well as, customs-related issues such as tariff classifications, country of origin determinations, and preferential trade programs. He has extensive experience on NAFTA issues related to trade with Mexico.
About Kelley Drye Collier Shannon
Kelley Drye Collier Shannon, a Washington, DC law firm, solves competitive problems for Fortune 500 companies, privately held corporations, government entities, and trade associations in the US and abroad. The firm has over 100 attorneys and professionals practicing in the following areas: Advertising and Marketing, Antitrust and Trade Regulation, Business Strategies and Transactions, Technology, Environmental, Government Relations and Public Policy, Intellectual Property, International Trade and Customs, Litigation, and Trade Associations.
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Bio of Involved Attorney:
James E. Prince, Associate
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