Partner
Co-Chair, Federal Law and Policy
DLA Piper
"Mr. Merrigan also participates actively in a variety of capacities within the National Democratic Party. From 1996 until 2000, he served as chairman of the Democratic Business Council, the leading forum for business interests within the Democratic National Party. From 2002 through 2004 he served as Middle Atlantic Finance chairman in the Kerry for President Campaign."
http://www.dlapiper.com/john_merrigan/
Hmmmm.......Kerry is now Secretary of State......that may come in handy.
Mark R. Paoletta
Partner
DLA Piper
"Prior to his work with the Energy and Commerce Committee, Mr. Paoletta served in the White House as Assistant Counsel to the President during the George H. W. Bush Administration. In that position, he played a key role in the successful confirmation effort of United States Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. He also served in the Bush 41 White House as Deputy Associate Director for Presidential Personnel. After leaving the White House in 1993, Mr. Paoletta was a partner in private practice in Washington, DC before working on Capitol Hill. "
http://www.dlapiper.com/mark_paoletta/
DLA Piper's Global Leadership:
Lee I. Miller
Partner
Global Co-Chairman - (Chicago)
Lee I. Miller is the Global Co-Chairman of DLA Piper and a member of DLA Piper's Executive Committee. For nearly 30 years, Mr. Miller has concentrated his practice in the area of commercial real estate law.
(Chicago real estate...is there a connection to Tony Rezko/Dear Leader??? - haffast)
"In 2008, Mr. Miller received the Arthur Goldberg Social Justice Award, recognizing his leadership in advocating on behalf of some of Chicago's most vulnerable populations. Also in 2008, B'nai B'rith honored him with the Commitment to Justice Award. In 2007, he was one of five alumni of Georgetown University Law Center honored with its Paul R. Dean Award. Mr. Miller has also received the Judge Learned Hand Human Relations Award, acknowledging his leadership in the legal profession and his personal dedication to philanthropic and civic endeavors. In 2006, he received the Judge Simon H. Rifkind Award, created in remembrance of Judge Rifkind's exemplary life, professional preeminence and record of public service and commitment."
http://www.dlapiper.com/lee_miller/
Miller's Political Contributions
Guess who?
http://www.electionfund.org/IL/Deerfield/Miller,-Lee/
Tony Angel
Partner
Global Co-Chairman - (United Kingdom)
Tony Angel is Joint Global Co-Chairman of DLA Piper and Senior Partner of the International LLP. Tony serves alongside Global Co-Chairman Francis B. Burch, Jr., and works closely with Joint Chief Executive Officers, Sir Nigel Knowles and Lee I. Miller. Tony is a member of both the Global and International Boards and Executive Committees.
http://www.dlapiper.com/Tony-Angel/
(Because in Angel and Knowles, who was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2009 for services to law, DLA now boasts two of the most celebrated law firm leaders in the U.K. market.)
Francis B. Burch, Jr.,
Chairman Emeritus
http://www.dlapiper.com/frank_burch/
Where there is a Jr., is there a daddy?:
Francis B. Burch - (Baltimore-Catholic) Democratic Atty Gen of Maryland (1966-1978)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_B._Burch
DLA Piper
"At DLA Piper, we promote a culture that is inclusive of all, where everyone has the opportunity to grow their career and where pathways to career progression are transparent. We believe that fostering equality, diversity and inclusion allows us to acquire the best talent, build the most effective teams for our clients and deliver the highest level of service. It is part of how we live our values and we work collaboratively to integrate these goals and concepts into every aspect of our business."
http://www.dlapiper.com/global/about/diversity/
"Equality, diversity, and inclusion"......a New World Order.......it's what the law money will allow.
"Liberté, égalité, fraternité"
