AG Holder Announces Recovery Act Grants to Create Justice Jobs

Erik Even — Tue, 12 May 2009 18:52:38 +0000

US Attorney General Eric Holder today announced that more than $424 million in Recovery Act funds will go to 20 states, territories and the District of Columbia, to create and retain jobs within the law enforcement and judicial communities.

The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program funds are part of more than $4 billion in Justice Department Recovery Act funds available to assist state, local and tribal law enforcement and criminal justice.

Some funds will be targeted to the retention and creation of criminal justice-related jobs, in areas such as criminal courts, and crime victim and witness programs.

Those regions getting money were chosen by population and crime statistics.

Goodwin Procter Defers Start Dates

Erik Even — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:38:24 +0000

Boston’s Goodwin Procter is deferring start dates for 60 members of its 125-person incoming associate class.

Half will be pushed back to January 2010, the rest to October 2010. At this time, the deferrals are voluntary.

Under what the firm is calling its “Make a Difference” program, the firm will help associates find year-long positions with non-profits, government services, pro bono legal services, and economic development & criminal justice entities.

Associates will get a $60,000 stipend.

Goodwin Procter LLP employs 900 attorneys in Boston, Los Angeles, New York City, Silicon Valley, San Diego, San Francisco, and Washington DC.

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AG Holder Announces Recovery Act Grants to Create Justice Jobs

Goodwin Procter Defers Start Dates