Media Mentions
2011
“Movers: Distinctions”
National Law Journal, January 3, 2011
Edward Leibensperger’s nomination by the governor of Massachusetts to be associate justice of the Massachusetts Superior Court was noted, as was Mr. Leibensperger’s wide-ranging civil litigation practice.
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2010
“Ned Leibensperger Nominated as Superior Court Judge”
Boston Bar Association, December 17, 2010
Edward (Ned) Leibensperger drew high praise from senior McDermott leaders, who commented on Mr. Leibensperger’s appointment as a Massachusetts Superior Court justice. “While we are losing a wonderful partner, this is a remarkable achievement for Ned,” declared Firm co-chair Jeffrey Stone, while co-chair Peter Sacripanti expressed the belief that Mr. Leibensperger will be “an exceptional addition to the Superior Court bench.” “Ned is an outstanding lawyer who has made substantial contributions to the success of the Boston office,” added office partner-in-charge Mark Perlstein.
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“Movers”
The National Law Journal, January 3, 2011
“People on the Move”
Boston Business Journal, December 16, 2010
“Patrick Nominates Newton Resident for Judgeship”
Wicked Local-Bolton, December 18, 2010
“Patrick Announces 2 Judicial Nominations”
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, December 15, 2010
Edward Leibensperger has been appointed by Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick to fill a retirement-created vacancy on the state’s Superior Court.
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Edward Leibensperger is mentioned in a March 9 story by Children’s Rights concerning the lack of progress in a comprehensive Michigan child welfare reform effort required by a federal court order. The order came as the result of Dwayne B. v. Granholm, a 2006 child welfare reform class action lawsuit filed by Mr. Leibensperger on behalf of Children’s Rights.
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Edward Leibensperger was mentioned in a February 7 post on the “Protecting our children from being sold” blog (citing a news release from the organization Children’s Rights), concerning a Michigan federal court’s approval of a settlement agreement requiring comprehensive reform and federal court oversight of Michigan’s child welfare system. Mr. Leibensperger was co-counsel in the Dwayne B. v. Granholm lawsuit (filed in 2006 in conjunction with Children’s Rights) that led to the settlement.
, Pro Bono & Community Service, Trial
2009
Edward Leibensperger was quoted by the Boston Business Journal on December 25 concerning a pilot project beginning 2010 in Suffolk Superior Court’s Business Litigation Section to reduce the amount and cost of discovery in each case. “Change is always hard, so getting people to buy into this pilot might be difficult,” Mr. Leibensperger said, but he added: “I personally think it’s a good idea. It would control litigation in a better way … good lawyers will welcome the idea of streamlining and targeting the cases to get results faster and more efficiently.”
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Edward Leibensperger was noted in a September 30 story on the Children’s Rights web site (www.childrensrights.org) for his role in reforming the troubled Michigan child welfare system. Mr. Leibensperger was counsel for Children’s Rights in filing the Dwayne B. v. Granholm child welfare reform class action lawsuit in August 2006, which two years later resulted in a sweeping settlement agreement that was signed by Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm and subsequently approved in federal court.
2008
Edward P. Leibensperger was mentioned in the October 27 issue of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly and the November issue of Metropolitan Corporate Counsel. Mr. Leibensperger recently became treasurer of the Boston Bar Foundation.
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Edward P. Leibensperger was quoted in the August 4 issue of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly in an article regarding the Michigan Department of Human Services' agreement to establish a Children's Services Administration as part of a settlement in a federal class action lawsuit. Mr. Leibensperger led the McDermott pro bono team that helped to secure the victory for abused and neglected children in Michigan. As for taking on the case, Mr. Leibensperger noted "I had indicated my interest in getting involved in a systemic reform case."
, Pro Bono & Community Service, Trial
Edward P. Leibensperger was quoted in the July 31 issue of the AmLaw Daily in an article regarding the state of Michigan's agreement to overhaul its foster care system as part of a federal class action suit settlement. Mr. Leibensperger led the McDermott pro bono team that helped to secure the settlement. "There were deficiencies in the system that allowed the abuse and neglect to occur and continue," he said of the treatment Michigan foster care children received. He noted that the settlement will bring help to a group typically unable to fight for itself. "It's real change for a whole class of people," he said.
, Pro Bono & Community Service, Trial
Edward P. Leibensperger was quoted on April 4 by the Boston Business Journal in an article regarding lawyers’ increasing use of trial consultants to gather information on jurors, examine evidence and take cases through dry runs. As a partner in McDermott's Trial Department, Mr. Leibensperger noted that trial consultants have been an important part of his work for the last ten years. "For every case going to trial I would use a trial consultant. You can really sharpen your presentation as a result of getting that feedback. It also provides a reality test for your client," he said.
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Edward P. Leibensperger was quoted on April 1 by the National Law Journal in an article regarding the increasing use of state claims, rather than securities claims, when targeting law firms in cases of corporate wrongdoing. Mr. Leibensperger commented on the turn to state claims, including aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty and aiding and abetting fraud. "As plaintiffs turn towards going after professionals, they're going to find that the state causes of action are more accessible to them, and, therefore, will go to them," he said.
, Professional Responsibility, Trial
2007
Edward P. Leibensperger was quoted in an August 24 article published by the Boston Business Journal regarding new regulations and expensive lawsuits that have forced corporate directors to assert their independence over managers. Mr. Leibensperger commented on the tension between management and corporate directors in the post-Sarbanes era. "I think the publicity of first the Enron debacle and then Sarbanes-Oxle strengthened a principle that was always there: Outside directors have to be independent," Mr. Leibensperger said.
, SEC Defense, Trial
2006
Edward P. Leibensperger authored an op-ed which ran in the April 4 issue of The Boston Globe entitled, "Protecting Judicial Independence" addressing Governor Romney's recent decision to issue executive order 470, thereby limiting the role of the Judicial Nominating Commission in the Massachusetts nomination process.
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Ned Leibensperger was quoted as president of the Boston Bar Association in an editorial in the February 19 issue of The Boston Globe supporting a state legislature bill that would assist public interest lawyers with their educational debt.
, Pro Bono & Community Service
Ned Leibensperger was quoted in The Boston Globe on February 9 in regard to fewer students applying to law school because of the resulting debt.
2005
Ned Leibensperger was mentioned in the September 1 issue of The Boston Globe as the new president of the Boston Bar Association.
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