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The National Center for State Courts
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Lorri Montgomery
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The National Center for State Courts
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Covington and Burling Recognized

for 20 Years of Support Helping to Improve Justice

Williamsburg, VA (December 5, 2003) – The law firm of Covington and Burling was recognized Nov. 21 by the National Center for State Courts as a 20-year contributor to the National Center, which is dedicated to improving the administration of justice through leadership to the state courts. Covington and Burling joined a group of more than 35 of America’s leading companies and law firms that have achieved this special distinction.

The Washington, D.C. firm was recognized with a Resolution of Appreciation at a luncheon at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel in Washington, D.C., which was attended by Chief Justice of the United States William H. Rehnquist. Curtis Barnette, former chairman of Bethlehem Steel and current member of the National Center’s Board of Directors, presented the resolution. The firms of J.P. Morgan Chase and Company, and Baker and Daniels also were recognized this year for 20 year’s of support.

The National Center for State Courts, headquartered in Williamsburg, Va., is a non-profit court reform organization dedicated to improving the administration of justice by providing leadership and service to the state courts. The National Center, founded in 1971 by the Conference of Chief Justices and former Chief Justice Warren E. Burger, provides education, training, and technology, management, and research services to the nation’s state courts. The National Center also is taking the lead on several key issues facing the justice system. For example, it has established a major civil justice initiative, a multi-year project that is examining best practices in civil case management and how complex litigation procedures can be improved. Other national initiatives being driven by the National Center include judicial selection reform and increasing citizen participation in jury service.

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