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The Firm’s efforts to protect voting rights for the 2022 midterm elections by hosting a virtual call center for Election Protection, the nation’s largest non-partisan voter protection coalition, were highlighted in articles by Law360 and Bloomberg Law. Simpson Thacher volunteers, including partners, associates, paralegals and alumni, answered calls from Georgia and Harris County, Texas through the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. Volunteers provided voters with comprehensive information on how to make sure their votes were counted, and documented problems throughout polling locations in those areas. The Firm has been hosting call centers for Election Protection since 2008. Simpson Thacher is also involved in voting rights litigation in states including Kansas, Mississippi and North Carolina.

Partner John Ericson was quoted in Law360, noting, “Voting is a cornerstone of our democracy, and it is a privilege to be able to serve on the front lines in helping voters to address any issues or questions they face.”

Harlene Katzman, Pro Bono Counsel and Director at Simpson Thacher was quoted in Bloomberg Law noting that lawyers frequently field recurring questions on hotline calls, including queries about broken voting machines and long lines.

To read the Law360 article, please click here (subscription required)

To read the Bloomberg Law story, please click here.