Media Mentions
2009
Harvey Freishtat was noted by The Jewish Advocate on November 6 as the recipient of the Distinguished Community Leadership Award presented by the Jewish Alliance for Law & Social Action (JALSA). The award recognizes both McDermott for its commitment to community service and dedication to justice, and Mr. Freishstat for his instrumental role in growing the Firm’s highly successful pro bono and community service program and in building a workplace environment that has overcome social barriers.
Harvey W. Freishtat, Pro Bono & Community Service
Daniel Curto and Melissa Nott Davis were cited by the Massachusetts Bar Association Lawyers Journal (June 2009) for their leadership of the pro bono effort in the Firm's Boston office, as recognized when the Bar Association gave McDermott its Access to Justice Pro Bono Law Firm Award. Harvey Freishtat, who accepted the award on behalf of the Firm, said of McDermott's extensive pro bono activity: "Much of the impetus of what we have done Firm-Wide originated out of our Boston office. We are committed to serving public interests."
Daniel A. Curto, Melissa Nott Davis, Harvey W. Freishtat, Pro Bono & Community Service
Harvey Freishtat, Jeffrey Stone and Peter Sacripanti were mentioned in the June 2009 issue of Juve Rechtsmarkt regarding the appointment of Mr. Stone and Mr. Sacripanti as co-chairmain of the Firm effective January 1, 2010.
Harvey W. Freishtat, Peter John Sacripanti, Jeffrey E. Stone, Trial
2007
On November 12 the Los Angeles Daily Journal highlighted the McDermott Will & Emery litigation team, which received the Pro Bono Services Award at the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles Access to Justice Dinner. Firm Chairman Harvey Freishtat, along with the McDermott litigation team, were photographed receiving the award.
Harvey W. Freishtat, Pro Bono & Community Service, Trial
2004
An executive profile on Harvey Freishtat, "Globe Trotter," appeared in the January 16 issue of the Boston Business Journal. The profile discussed Harvey's agenda as the new Chairman identifying that completing the firm's network in Europe is a high priority. "We certainly think (Brussels and Paris) are important to completing the footprint," he commented. "I think this firm has the ability and the vision to execute on a global platform. It's what many clients need, and not just big clients." The profile also included background on Harvey's personal history, as well as the founding together with others of the Boston office and its health law practice.
Harvey W. Freishtat, International
2003
Harvey Freishtat, founding partner of the Firm’s Boston office, was mentioned in the Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly on July 23 as being named chair-elect of the Firm. He will succeed Larry Gerber in 2004.
