The Penny Institute's New Partner!

                   
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                            Contact: Brian E. Taylor
June 3, 2009                                                                                                  Phone: 202.321.4803
 
The Penny Institute to Receive Pro Bono Representation from International Law Firm Hogan & Hartson L.L.P
 
Washington, D.C. - The Penny Institute, a nonprofit organization that teaches everyday Americans how to navigate the political process, is pleased to announce its pro bono representation from international law firm Hogan & Hartson L.L.P. (Hogan & Hartson). The firm will represent The Penny Institute on general governance matters as well as matter subject to conflicts clearances. Hogan & Hartson is the first law firm to represent the nonprofit, which was founded in 2007.
 
"We are so excited that a law firm with the caliber of Hogan & Hartson has agreed to represent The Penny Institute," said Brian E. Taylor, founder and CEO of The Penny Institute. "Their commitment to pro bono projects and extensive success record with pro bono clients gives us complete confidence that any representation will be extraordinary." Founded in 1904, Hogan & Hartson is one of the largest international law firms with offices around the world.
 
The pro bono relationship between The Penny Institute and Hogan & Harston, which started in May 2009, will be ongoing.
 
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About Hogan & Hartson L.L.P.
Hogan & Harston L.L.P. is a large, international law firm with more than 1,100 lawyers practicing in 27 offices worldwide. In 1970, Hogan & Harston became the first major firm to establish a separate practice group devoted exclusively to providing pro bono legal services. The firm has won several awards for its pro bono projects and numerous cases for its pro bono clients.
 
About The Penny Institute
The Penny Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to teaching average Americans how to navigate the political process. Educating people on how to exercise their fundamental right to participate in the political process makes our country's political process more responsive and our elected officials more accountable.  For more information, visit the web site at http://www.thepennyinstitute.org. <http://www.thepennyinstitute.org./>