Duane Morris LLP

Duane Morris LLP is pleased to announce that client Cisco Systems, Inc., a leading global provider of networking products and services, has announced that the firm has been designated the winner of its Litigation Counsel of the Year Award for 2011 as a result of Duane Morris' work for Cisco on patent litigation matters.

Duane Morris is pleased to announce that Wharton Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics Kenneth L. Shropshire has joined the firm's Corporate Practice Group as special counsel in its Philadelphia office. Shropshire's arrival bolsters Duane Morris' corporate capabilities, particularly in the areas of sports and entertainment law.

International law firm Duane Morris LLP is pleased to announce new leadership positions in its Intellectual Property Practice Group.

Duane Morris Government Affairs LLC (DMGA) and GSP Consulting Corp. (GSP) are pleased to announce the formation of Duane Morris Government Strategies LLC (DMGS). Effective January 1, 2012, the new company will commence operations as an ancillary business of international law firm Duane Morris LLP.

Duane Morris LLP is pleased to announce that energy lawyer Sheila Slocum Hollis, chair of the firm's Washington, D.C. office, accepted a Lifetime Achievement in Energy Award as part of the 13th Annual Platts Global Energy Awards at a December 1 ceremony in New York.

Duane Morris is pleased to announce that David A. Charapp has joined the firm's Corporate Practice Group as a partner in its San Diego office. Charapp's arrival adds to Duane Morris' growing corporate practice group on the West Coast and nationally, particularly in the areas of life sciences and technology.

Duane Morris is pleased to announce that Jarrett Fugh has joined the firm's Real Estate Practice Group as a partner in its Los Angeles and San Francisco offices. Fugh's arrival adds to Duane Morris' growing Real Estate Practice Group on the West Coast and nationally. He joins Duane Morris from Winston & Strawn.

Duane Morris congratulates Neil Bason, special counsel in the firm's Business Reorganization and Financial Restructuring Practice Group in its San Francisco office, for his selection as a judge in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California. He was sworn in on October 24, and his chambers will be in the Edward R.

Duane Morris LLP is pleased to announce that Robert L. Pratter, former Pennsylvania executive deputy general counsel and acting insurance commissioner, and previously a partner with Duane Morris for 25 years, has rejoined the firm’s Philadelphia office as of counsel.

Ashley A. Federer and Louise Melchor Also Join as Associates Duane Morris LLP is pleased to announce that Jonathan M. Petrakis and J. Colin Knisely have joined the firm's Trial Practice Group as partners in its Philadelphia office. They join Duane Morris from Deeb Petrakis Blum & Murphy P.C., where Petrakis was the founding member and president.