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U.S. Attorney s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania issued the following announcement on May 10. In honor of National Police Week, Acting U.S. Attorney Bruce D. Brandler recognizes the service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, and Tribal law enforcement. This year, the week was observed Sunday, May 9 through Saturday, May 15, 2021.
“This week was a time to honor our law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation,” said Attorney General Garland. “I am constantly inspired by the extraordinary courage and dedication with which members of law enforcement act each day, putting their lives on the line to make our communities safer. To members of law enforcement and your families: we know that not a single day, nor a single week, is enough to recognize your service and sacrifice. On behalf of the entire Department of Justice, you have our unwavering support and eternal gratitude.”
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Greenberg Traurig LLP issued the following announcement on May 11.
The White Collar Defense & Special Investigation Practice of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continued its strategic expansion with the addition in Houston of Vernon Lewis as a shareholder. Vernon served in the United States Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Texas, for 21 years. As former Deputy Chief of the Fraud Section, he supervised 20 federal fraud prosecutors in complex federal fraud crimes, including matters related to coronavirus fraud.
“As the reach of the U.S. agencies investigating companies expands into new jurisdictions, clients are more often in need of a trusted advisor who can work with them on the legal aspects of these changes. Vernon has the experience and reputation that make him a valuable addition to the team here in Houston and beyond, given the global nature of business today,” said Kent Newsome and Shari L. Heyen, co-managing shareholders of the law firm’s H
David Schwendiman: Who will be the next United States attorney for Utah?
It is time for a woman of color to be appointed to the position.
By David Schwendiman | Special to The Tribune
| May 15, 2021, 5:30 p.m.
In the next few weeks, the Biden administration will make a significant, but largely unnoticed decision affecting Utah. The president will nominate a new United States attorney and send that person’s name to the Senate for confirmation. Every person in Utah has a stake in who that will be.
The new United States attorney and the 45 attorneys that person will lead wield extraordinary, life-changing power. As important as anything, they are entrusted with the authority to enforce federal laws that protect the vulnerable; laws that, among other things, protect the disadvantaged, the abused and victims of hate crime, discrimination and official misconduct.