1ATTORNEY GENERAL’S ANNUAL AWARDS RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED

Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales has selected the following individuals as the recipients of the Attorney General’s 53rd Annual Awards. Congratulations to the awards recipients!

DOJ employees in the Washington Metropolitan Area are invited to attend the awards ceremony, which will be held on Wednesday, August 31, 2005, 2 pm, at Constitution Hall. Departmental identification is required for entry. Shuttle service will be provided from the Robert F. Kennedy Main Justice Building.

THE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S AWARD FOR EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE

This is the Department’s highest award for employee performance, accompanied by a cash award of $6,000. Two Exceptional Service Awards will be presented this year.

AWARD: Prosecution of Ahmed Abdel Sattar, Mohammed Yousry, and Lynne Stewart

RECIPIENTS: Andrew S. DemberSupervisory Assistant U.S. AttorneyRobin L. BakerAnthony S. BarkowChristopher J. MorvilloAssistant U.S. AttorneysElizabeth M. BednerLillie A. GrantParalegal SpecialistsSouthern District of New YorkRichard W. KellyAssistant Special Agent In ChargeScott L. KernsSteven E. SorrellsPhilip A. SwabsinKimberley A. WhittleSpecial AgentsNabila BanoutVictoria BenjaminLanguage SpecialistsNew York DivisionFederal Bureau of InvestigationLouis A. NapoliDetectiveNew York Police Department

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AWARD: Highly sensitive investigationRECIPIENTS: Kaiser Gill

Sean P. ClarkSpecial AgentsNew York DivisionAdam S. Cohen James F. Farley Dennis M. Wagner, Jr.Supervisory Special AgentsBrett A. GrahamMollie M. LoefflerDebra A. ManchasDebra S. BennettMonique C. AndersonBrandon BeachIntelligence AnalystsCounterterrorism DivisionSean JoyceSupervisory Special AgentDallas DivisionAlbert Joseph HollSupervisory Special AgentHouston DivisionJoseph HummelSupervisory Special AgentLondon Office Federal Bureau of Investigation

THE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S AWARD FOR EXCEPTIONAL HEROISM

This award, to be accompanied by a cash award of $5,000, recognizes an extraordinary act of courage and voluntary risk of life during the performance of official duties. One Exceptional Heroism Award will be presented this year.

AWARD: Arrest of an Afghan terroristRECIPIENTS: Jeffrey J. Higgin

Assistant Country AttacheAfghanistanTimothy SellersSupervisory Criminal Investigator El Paso Field DivisionDrug Enforcement Administration

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THE MARY C. LAWTON LIFETIME SERVICE AWARD

This award recognizes employees who have served at least twenty years in the Department and who have demonstrated high standards of excellence and dedication throughout their careers. This award is presented only in exceptional circumstances to those individuals of special merit and is not awarded to express general appreciation for tenure alone. This award is accompanied by a cash award of $2,000. One Mary C. Lawton Award will be presented this year.

AWARD: Career legal accomplishments RECIPIENT: Mildred L. Seidman

ChiefCourt of Federal Claims SectionTax Division

THE WILLIAM FRENCH SMITH AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONSTO COOPERATIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT

The William French Smith Award for Outstanding Contributions to Cooperative Law Enforcement is an honorary award granted to recognize State and local law enforcement officials who have made significant contributions to cooperative law enforcement endeavors. No monetary recognition accompanies this award. One William French Smith Award will be presented this year.

AWARD: Efforts of the Greater Rochester Violent Crime TeamRECIPIENTS: Scott R. Deming

Thomas P. JanusInvestigatorsJohn BrennanOfficerThomas A. JanssenSergeantRochester Police Department

THE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S AWARD FOR MERITORIOUS PUBLIC SERVICE

This award is the top public service award granted by the Department and is designed to recognize the most significant contributions of citizens and organizations who have assisted the Department in the accomplishment of its mission and objectives. No monetary recognition accompanies the award. One Meritorious Public Service Award will be presented this year.

AWARD: Assistance in solving a child abduction caseRECIPIENT: Matthew J. Dixon

Sweet Home, Oregon

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THE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S AWARD FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE

This is the Department’s second highest award for employee performance, accompanied by a cash award of $3,500. Ten Distinguished Service Awards will be presented this year.

AWARD: Accomplishments in Operation Baja KingsRECIPIENTS: Monica S. Abrell

Matthew BoydenJames T. BohnLaurencio C. BritoJames K. ChristiansenJulio C. CorderoEnrique J. OlivasC. Jay RhodenSpecial AgentsEl Paso DivisionDaniel J. SacchiniSupervisory Special AgentMexico Resident OfficeFederal Bureau of InvestigationJohn L. RobertsResident Agent In ChargeCiudad Juarez Resident OfficeMexico-Central America DivisionStacy D. ZinnGroup SupervisorEl Paso DivisionDrug Enforcement AdministrationMarcela GilDetectiveEl Paso Police Department

AWARD: Trials challenging the constitutionality of the Partial-Birth Abortion Act

RECIPIENTS: Anthony J. CoppolinoSpecial Litigation CounselTerry M. HenryW. Scott SimpsonSenior Trial CounselKaija M. ClarkPreeya M. NoronhaAndrew I. Warden

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Trial AttorneysFederal Programs BranchMarleigh D. DoverAssistant Branch DirectorTeal Luthy MillerCatherine Y. HancockAttorneysAppellate StaffCivil DivisionMark T. QuinlivanAssistant U.S. AttorneyDistrict of MassachusettsSheila M. GowanSenior Litigation CounselSean H. LaneElisabeth WolsteinJoseph A. PantojaAssistant U.S. AttorneysSouthern District of New York

AWARD: Advocating the Government’s position on Federal Sentencing Guidelines

RECIPIENTS: Michael R. DreebenDeputy Solicitor GeneralLisa S. BlattJohn P. ElwoodJames A. FeldmanDan HimmelfarbAssistants to the Solicitor GeneralOffice of the Solicitor GeneralNina S. GoodmanDemetra D. LambrosStephan E. Oestreicher, Jr.Steven L. LaneJoseph C. WyderkoMichael A. RotkerElizabeth A. OlsonTrial AttorneysPatty M. StemlerChiefKathleen A. FeltonDeputy Chief Appellate Section

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Criminal Division

AWARD: Policy guidance in firearms and explosives, sentencing policy, and the President’s DNA Initiative

RECIPIENT: Richard A. HertlingDeputy Assistant Attorney GeneralOffice of Legal Policy

AWARD: Contributions to the Department’s victories in U.S. v. Microsoft Corp.RECIPIENTS: Kenneth Heyer

Economic Director of EnforcementJames J. O’Connell, Jr.Counsel to the Assistant Attorney GeneralOffice of the Assistant Attorney GeneralRenata B. HesseChiefPatricia A. BrinkJessica N. Butler-ArkowJoan FarragherKenneth W. GaulPhilip A. GiordanoAaron D. HoagN. Scott SacksAdam T. Severt Jeffrey J. VanHoorewegheTrial AttorneysNetworks and Technology Enforcement SectionGeorge A. RozanskiChiefWayne R. DunhamSuzanne E. Majewski Jeffrey M. WilderDean V. WilliamsonEconomistsEconomic Regulatory SectionGregory J. WerdenSenior Economic CounselEconomic Litigation SectionDiane S. OwenEconomistCompetition Policy Section

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Economic Analysis GroupCatherine G. O’SullivanChief

Robert B. NicholsonAssistant ChiefAdam D. HirshAttorney AdvisorAndrea LimmerSteven J. Mintz David SeidmanTrial AttorneysAppellate SectionBarbara J. NelsonTrial AttorneySan Francisco Field OfficeAntitrust DivisionJeffrey P. MinearAssistant to the Solicitor GeneralOffice of the Solicitor General

AWARD: Career efforts as a criminal investigatorRECIPIENT: Gordon L. Holdiman

Special Agent Office of Field OperationsKansas City Field DivisionFederal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives

AWARD: Service as the interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan

RECIPIENT: Craig S. MorfordFirst Assistant U.S. AttorneyNorthern District of Ohio

AWARD: Prosecution of MotivaRECIPIENT: W. Bruce Pasfield

Andrew D. GoldsmithAssistant Section ChiefsMark W. KotilaSenior Trial AttorneyEpin H. ChristensenTrial Attorney

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Environmental Crimes SectionEnvironment and Natural Resources DivisionEdmond FalgowskiAssistant U.S. AttorneyDistrict of Delaware

AWARD: Leadership of the Police and Corrections Assistance Program in Iraq

RECIPIENT: Robert C. Trevillian, IVDeputy DirectorInternational Criminal Investigative Training Assistance ProgramCriminal Division

AWARD: Efforts of the 2004 Threat Task ForceRECIPIENTS: Steven A. Tyrrell

Deputy ChiefJoseph N. KasterTrial AttorneyCounterterrorism SectionCriminal DivisionDavid N. BeallJames W. StewartSupervisory Special AgentsLewis A. RobinsonJ. Roger MorrisonUnit ChiefsJames W. McJunkinAssistant Section ChiefInternational Terrorism Operations SectionJohn P. SalataSupervisory Intelligence AnalystRhonda Dee LewisSenior Program AnalystCounterterrorism DivisionFederal Bureau of InvestigationSamuel T. RoudebushChief, Strategic Planning and Performance AssessmentOffice of Detention and Removal OperationsBureau of Immigration and Customs EnforcementU.S. Department of Homeland Security

THE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN LAW ENFORCEMENT

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This award, accompanied by a cash award of $3,000, recognizes outstanding professional achievements by law enforcement officers of the Department. Two Excellence in Law Enforcement Awards will be presented this year.

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AWARD: Investigation of the 1-5 MobRECIPIENTS: Daniel C. Sparks

James M. BurtonKyle FulmerRobert C. LockhartSpecial AgentsWashington Field OfficeFederal Bureau of InvestigationKonstantinos S. GiannakouliasThomas R. WebbDetectivesArthur Reed, Jr. Joseph W. AndersonJoseph R. CabilloOfficersMetropolitan Police DepartmentDistrict of Columbia

AWARD: Investigation of serial arsonistsRECIPIENTS: Jason P. Wick

Special AgentMichael P. HanleyForensic AuditorPhiladelphia Field DivisionFederal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives

THE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN MANAGEMENT

This award recognizes outstanding administrative or managerial achievements which have significantly improved operations, productivity, or reduced costs. The award is accompanied by a cash award of $3,000. Four Excellence in Management Awards will be presented this year

AWARD: Coordination of inmate evacuation and reconstruction of correctional facilities

RECIPIENTS: Jose Barron, Jr.WardenFederal Correctional Institution, MariannaDonald F. BauknechtWardenFederal Prison Camp, EglinMary M. MitchellExecutive AssistantSoutheast Regional Office

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Federal Bureau of PrisonsAWARD: Contributions to enforcement of immigration lawsRECIPIENT: Sean C. Cenawood

Assistant U.S. AttorneySouthern District of New York

AWARD: Contributions to enforcement of immigration lawsRECIPIENT: David M. McConnell

Deputy DirectorOffice of Immigration LitigationCivil Division

AWARD: Leadership of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Program

RECIPIENT: Catherine M. O’NeilAssociate Deputy Attorney GeneralDirector, Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task ForcesOffice of the Deputy Attorney General

THE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

This award recognizes outstanding achievements in applying information technology to improve operations and productivity, reduce or avoid costs, and solve problems. The award is accompanied by a cash award of $3,000. Three Excellence in Information Technology Awards will be presented this year.

AWARD: Development and implementation of the High Technology Investigative Unit

RECIPIENTS: James M. FottrellAssistant to the Chief for Computer Forensics and InvestigationsLam D. NguyenLead Information Technology SpecialistChild Exploitation and Obscenity SectionCriminal Division

AWARD: Development and implementation of the Global Justice eXtensible Markup Language Data Model

RECIPIENT: J. Patrick McCrearySenior Policy AdvisorJustice Information Sharing Policy OfficeBureau of Justice AssistanceOffice of Justice Programs

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AWARD: Implementation of the Arizona Sentence to Commitment Pilot Project

RECIPIENTS: Enrique PerezChief Deputy U.S. MarshalDistrict of ArizonaU.S. Marshals ServicePaul M. LairdSenior Deputy Assistant DirectorCorrectional Programs DivisionFederal Bureau of PrisonsAshok K. SharmaAssistant DirectorOffice of the Chief Information OfficerJustice Management DivisionDavid F. MuselDeputy Federal Detention Trustee Office of the Federal Detention TrusteeDavid C. JonesAssistant Deputy ChiefU.S. Probation OfficeDistrict of ArizonaAdministrative Office of the U.S. Courts

THE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN FURTHERING THE INTERESTS OF U.S. NATIONAL SECURITY

This award recognizes outstanding achievements and contributions towards protecting U.S. national security. The award is accompanied by a cash award of $3,000. One Excellence in Furthering the Interests of U.S. National Security Award will be presented this year.

AWARD: Elimination of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act backlogRECIPIENT: Peggy A. Skelly-Nolen

Deputy Counsel for Intelligence OperationsOffice of Intelligence Policy and Review

THE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S AWARD FOR EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

This is the Department’s highest award for performance in support of the Equal Employment Opportunity program, accompanied by a cash award of $2,000. One Equal Employment Opportunity Award will be presented this year.

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AWARD: Support of the U.S. Marshals Service’s Centralized Student Career Experience Program

RECIPIENT: John D. ButlerChief Deputy U.S. MarshalWestern District of TexasU.S. Marshals Service

THE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN LEGAL SUPPORT

This award is designed to recognize outstanding achievements in the field of legal support to attorneys by paralegal specialists and other legal assistants. A cash award of $2,000 accompanies this award. Three Excellence in Legal Support Awards will be presented this year.

PARALEGAL CATEGORY

AWARD: Identifying and investigating fraudulent and abusive filingsRECIPIENT: Laurie H. Davis

Paralegal SpecialistOffice of the U.S. Trustee, Region 1

AWARD: Assistance to the Civil Division Office of Immigration LitigationRECIPIENTS: Brandy L. Wagstaff

Paralegal SupervisorGloria L. DabbondanzaJonathan D. JanowNoah L. BrowneSarah SilbovitzParalegal SpecialistsAppellate SectionCivil Rights Division

LEGAL ASSISTANCE CATEGORY

AWARD: Legal support to staff of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida

RECIPIENT: Sandra K. DotsonSupervisory Legal TechnicianU.S. Attorney’s OfficeSouthern District of Florida

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THE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

This award recognizes outstanding performance in administrative or managerial support by an administrative employee or secretary, and is accompanied by a cash award of $2,000. Four Excellence in Administrative Support Awards will be presented this year.

ADMINISTRATIVE CATEGORY

AWARD: Accomplishments in space managementRECIPIENT: Michelle M. Judd

Space Management SpecialistSpace Management UnitAdministrative Services DivisionFederal Bureau of Investigation

AWARD: Contributions to the Witness Security ProgramRECIPIENT: Vyleen E. Yoder

Management and Program AnalystProtective OperationsInvestigative Services DivisionU.S. Marshals Service

SECRETARIAL CATEGORY

AWARD: Administrative support to the Environmental Enforcement SectionRECIPIENT: Rosita A. Baccus

Legal AssistantEnvironmental Enforcement SectionEnvironment and Natural Resources Division

AWARD: Administrative support to the North Central Regional OfficeRECIPIENT: Kyle A. Johnson

Administrative OfficerNorth Central Regional OfficeFederal Bureau of Prisons

THE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE IN FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT ADMINISTRATION

This award recognizes exceptional dedication and effort to the implementation of the Freedom of Information Act, and is accompanied by a cash award of $2,000. One Outstanding Service in Freedom of Information Act Administration Award will be presented this year.

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AWARD: FOIA contributions to the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives

RECIPIENT: Brian C. KenrickStaff AttorneyDisclosure and Forfeiture Legal Division Office of Chief CounselFederal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives

THE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S AWARD FOR FRAUD PREVENTION

This award recognizes exceptional dedication and effort to prevent, investigate, and prosecute fraud and white collar crimes. The award is accompanied by a cash award of $2,000. One Fraud Prevention Award will be presented this year.

AWARD: Bankruptcy fraud prevention effortsRECIPIENT: Martha R. Hildebrandt

Acting Assistant U.S. TrusteeOffice of the U.S. Trustee, Region 3

THE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY

This award recognizes outstanding achievement in the development and support of community partnerships designed to address public safety within a community. The award recognizes the significant contributions of citizens and organizations who have assisted the Department in the accomplishment of these programs. For non-employees, the award is honorary and no monetary recognition accompanies the award. For Federal employees, the award is accompanied by a cash award of $2,000. One Outstanding Contributions to Community Partnerships for Public Safety Award will be presented this year.

AWARD: Implementation of Violent Crime Impact TeamsRECIPIENTS: Scot L. Thomasson

Assistant Special Agent in ChargeSeattle Field DivisionDavid H. ChipmanChief Anthony E. RatherProject OfficerHans C. HummelProgram AnalystFirearms Enforcement BranchOffice of Enforcement Programs and Services

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Eric D. HardenOperations OfficerLos Angeles Field DivisionMark E. KraftProgram ManagerField Management StaffOffice of Field OperationsFederal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and ExplosivesRobert E. TronoSenior CounselOffice of the Deputy Attorney General

THE CUBBY DORSEY AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS BY A WAGE GRADE SYSTEM EMPLOYEE

Accompanied by a cash award of $2,000, this award recognizes extraordinary performance and contributions by wage grade system employees, including laborers, mechanics, and skilled craft workers. One Cubby Dorsey Award for Outstanding Service by a Federal Wage Grade System Employee will be presented this year.

AWARD: Fabrication of a device that prevents inmates from assaulting staffRECIPIENT: Mark W. Wendt

Pipefitter Foreman Federal Medical Center, ButnerFederal Bureau of Prisons

THE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS BY A NEW EMPLOYEE

This award recognizes exceptional performance and notable accomplishments towards the Department’s mission by an employee with fewer than five years of Federal career service. This award is accompanied by a cash award of $2,000. The Attorney General’s Award for Outstanding Contributions by a New Employee will be presented to four employees.

AWARD: Developed uniform approach to reporting, investigating, and reviewing shooting incidents

RECIPIENTS: Bradley T. GilmoreErin A. LaneProgram AnalystsEvaluation and Inspections DivisionOffice of the Inspector General

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AWARD: Law enforcement accomplishments in Pierre, South DakotaRECIPIENT: David M. Mackey

Special AgentMinneapolis DivisionFederal Bureau of Investigation

AWARD: Development of the National Sexual Assault Forensic Exam Protocol

RECIPIENT: Marnie Rothschild ShielsAttorney AdvisorOffice on Violence Against Women

THE JOHN MARSHALL AWARDS

The John Marshall Awards are the Department’s highest awards offered to attorneys, for contributions and excellence in specialized areas of legal performance. Fourteen awards in nine category awards will be presented this year. Each award is accompanied by a cash award of $3,000 per recipient.

TRIAL OF LITIGATION

AWARD: Prosecution of Maceo SimmonsRECIPIENTS: Paige M. Fitzgerald

Karima G. MaloneyTrial AttorneysCriminal SectionCivil Rights Division

AWARD: Prosecution and conviction of Mohammed Al-Moayad and Mohammed Zayed

RECIPIENTS: Kelly A. MoorePamela K. ChenJeffrey H. KnoxAssistant U.S. AttorneysEastern District of New York

PARTICIPATION IN LITIGATION

AWARD: Prosecution of United States v. Vicente Zapata, et al.RECIPIENTS: James N. Barkeley

Thomas C. BradleyAssistant U.S. AttorneysDistrict of Alaska

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Assistant U.S. AttorneyDistrict of Idaho

AWARD: Prosecution of United States v. Coil, et al.RECIPIENTS: Andrew G. Oosterbaan

ChiefBenjamin J. VerniaTrial AttorneyChild Exploitation and Obscenity SectionBruce A. TaylorSenior Counsel to the Assistant Attorney GeneralOffice of the Assistant Attorney GeneralCriminal DivisionMark H. MarshallAssistant U.S AttorneyWestern District of Texas

SUPPORT OF LITIGATION

AWARD: Witness immunity litigation supportRECIPIENTS: Edgar N. Brown

Chief, Witness Immunity UnitOffice of Enforcement OperationsCriminal Division

AWARD: Investigation related to internet sales of the drug GBLRECIPIENTS: James P. Kennedy, Jr.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Western District of New York

HANDLING OF APPEALS

AWARD: Career accomplishments in the handling of appealsRECIPIENTS: Jeffrey A. Clair

AttorneyAppellate StaffCivil Division

AWARD: Skill in preventive appellate advocacyRECIPIENT: Roy W. McLeese, III

Assistant U.S. AttorneyDistrict of Columbia

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AWARD: Implementation of the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act

RECIPIENTS: Jon D. PiferAssistant General CounselThomas Gregory MottaAssociate General CounselOffice of General CounselFederal Bureau of Investigation

PREPARATION AND HANDLING OF LEGISLATION

AWARD: Development of a USA Patriot Act CompendiumRECIPIENT: Stephen M. Weglian

Senior AttorneyCounterterrorism SectionCriminal Division

ASSET FORFEITURE

AWARD: Asset forfeitures exceeding $170 millionRECIPIENTS: Elaine D. Banar

Claire S. KedeshianRichard T. LungerTracey J. KnucklesKathleen A. NandanAssistant U.S. AttorneysEastern District of New YorkDouglas A. LeffSpecial Assistant U.S. Attorney andSpecial AgentNew York DivisionFederal Bureau of Investigation

AWARD: Asset forfeiture on the Colombian Black Market Peso Exchange system

RECIPIENTS: David J. BerardinelliBoyd M. Johnson, IIIKevin R. PuvalowskiAssistant U.S. AttorneysSouthern District of New York

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AWARD: Mediation resolving insurance litigation with U.S. Navy ExchangeRECIPIENTS: Richard E. Rosberger

Robert W. SadowskiKathleen A. ZebrowskiAssistant U.S. AttorneysSouthern District of New York

INTERAGENCY COOPERATION IN SUPPORT OF LITIGATION

AWARD: Assistance with California v. Duran, consolidated with The Surfrider Foundation v. Duran

RECIPIENTS: Robert E. MoyerAttorney-AdvisorOffice of General CounselU.S. Environmental Protection AgencyDavid Jan van HoogstratenFormer Associate Director for International NegotiationsCouncil on Environmental QualityExecutive Office of the President

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