WASHINGTON—Covington has been named as a finalist for the Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Award North America 2025 awards in the category, “Innovative lawyers in pro bono.” The Financial Times Innovative Lawyers awards celebrate the innovative ways lawyers are delivering value for clients and driving positive change in the profession.
Covington’s submission focused on a trio of matters where the firm represented Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty on matters advancing press freedom. These matters included winning a series of federal court emergency orders compelling the disbursement of RFE/RL’s Congressionally-appropriated funds in the U.S., securing the release of RFE/RL journalist Alsu Kurmasheva from Russian jail as part of the largest prisoner exchange between Russia and the West since the Cold War, and delivering a victory for RFE/RL against Russia before the European Court of Human Rights.
Marney Cheek, David Zionts, and Thomas Brugato led the Covington team representing RFE/RL in U.S. litigation to preserve RFE/RL’s funding.
Stephen Rademaker led the work to release Ms. Kurmasheva.
Marney Cheek and David Pinsky led the team representing RFE/RL on its case at European Court of Human Rights.
Covington has demonstrated a strong commitment to public service. The firm is frequently recognized for pro bono service, including being ranked 12 times as the number one pro bono practice in the U.S. by The American Lawyer. Much of the firm's pro bono work is anchored in meeting local needs, serving economically disadvantaged individuals and families in our surrounding communities, in addition to its long history of serving vulnerable clients and important causes throughout the U.S. and the world.
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