Association for a Better New York.  Helayne Stoopack and Abe Safdie provide ongoing corporate assistance to the Association for a Better New York, a leading civic organization.  Steven Knecht provided legal advice in connection with employment matters.

Earthfriends.  Earthfriends is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of the environment, including the teaching and promotion of environmentally friendly options and alternatives.  In 2005, Albert Chen and Erica Klein continued to represent Earthfriends in respect of trademark matters.

Friends of the High Line.  Elise Wagner serves as land use counsel in connection with the development of a linear public park on an above-grade railroad line on the West Side of Manhattan.  She provides advice on matters including zoning, the Americans with Disabilities Act, governance, and historic preservation issues.  Law clerk Elizabeth Larsen provided research assistance on accessibility requirements.

Middle East Forum.  The Middle East Forum is a think tank that works to define and promote American interests in the Middle East.  The Forum holds that the United States has vital interests in the region; in particular, it believes in strong ties with Israel, Turkey, and other democracies as they emerge; works for human rights throughout the region; seeks a stable supply and a low price of oil; and promotes the peaceful settlement of regional and international disputes.  Scott Rosenblum and Stephanie Dinkes advised the Forum on general corporate matters.

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