On November 2nd and 3rd, the Firm will host a virtual call center for Election Protection, the nation's largest non-partisan voter protection coalition. Simpson Thacher volunteers, including partners, associates, paralegals and alumni, will answer calls from multiple states across the country and provide voters with comprehensive voter information. With more than 600 volunteer and captain shifts, the Firm is responsible for staffing hotlines covering Florida, Georgia and Texas.
Simpson Thacher recently hosted a virtual call center on June 1st and June 2nd with the Firm’s volunteers receiving over 1100 calls over the two days. The Firm has been hosting call centers for Election Protection since 2004. The call center leadership includes Pro Bono Counsel and Director Harlene Katzman, Partner John Ericson, Counsel John Bennett, Pro Bono Attorney Nihara Choudhri and Associates Kevin Roe, Jonathan Kaplan and Brendon Kenney. Staff across the Firm also provided invaluable support.
Pro Bono Counsel and Director Harlene Katzman was quoted in several articles regarding the Firm’s involvement in this initiative, including The American Lawyer, Law360 and USA Today (subscription may be required).