12/11/2009
Cooley's William Schwartz Honored by Anti-Defamation League
New York – December 11, 2009 – William J. Schwartz, the head of the White Collar and Regulatory Defense practice at Cooley Godward Kronish, received the 2009 ADL Human Relations Award from the Anti-Defamation League.
The award, which was presented at a dinner sponsored by the League's New York Lawyer's Division, honors individuals for their leadership in the fight against anti-Semitism, racism and bigotry. Also honored was Marcy Engel, chief operating officer and general counsel of Eton Park Capital Management
"We recognize Marcy Engel and Bill Schwartz for their incredible contributions," said Jeffrey M. Parker, ADL New York Regional Board Chair. "Marcy and Bill are outstanding individuals and their efforts to promote better human relations are a model for others to emulate. I congratulate them for their exemplary achievements."
The Anti-Defamation League, founded in 1913, is the world's leading organization fighting anti-Semitism through programs and services that counteract hatred, prejudice and bigotry.
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