CYRUS R. VANCE ACCESS TO JUSTICE AWARD ANNOUNCED

Media Advisory
November 11, 2008

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Eric Friedman
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CYRUS R. VANCE ACCESS TO JUSTICE AWARD ANNOUNCED
Lawyers at Skadden, Arps and Debevoise & Plimpton
to Receive Inaugural Award for International Pro Bono

NEW YORK— Juan J. Bouchon, a Chilean foreign associate at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LL, and Lawrence J. Lee, a litigation associate at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, will receive the inaugural Cyrus R. Vance Access to Justice Award at a program and reception at the New York City Bar on November 11th.

The award is being bestowed by the Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Justice of the New York City Bar in recognition of individuals who have made a significant contribution to international pro bono through the Vance Center’s Global Pro Bono Clearinghouse and Amicus Network.

What:     The inaugural Cyrus R. Vance Access to Justice Award

Who: Juan J. Bouchon, a Chilean foreign associate at Skadden, Arps, Slate,                Meagher & Flom LL, and Lawrence J. Lee, a litigation associate at Debevoise                & Plimpton LLP

When:Tuesday, November 11th, 2008, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Where: New York City Bar Association, 42 West 44th Street

This event is free and open to the public.