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Simpson Thacher Wins Asylum for Russian Client

09.29.14
On September 22, 2014, Simpson Thacher successfully secured a grant of asylum on behalf of a pro bono client from Russia who feared persecution in his home country on account of his sexual orientation.  The matter was referred by the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights of San Francisco.  The team included Palo Alto associates Christine Hanley and Linda Nyberg, and partner Alexis Coll-Very.