WASHINGTON—Covington won a “Practice of Law” award in the Pro Bono category at the Financial Times Innovative Lawyers North America Awards. Marney Cheek was recognized as a “commended” individual for her pro bono work. The Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Awards celebrates the best examples of lawyers using creative problem solving to guide clients towards agile, sustainable outcomes, and reinforce the rule of law and ethical business practices.
Covington was recognized for its representation of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. Our team’s legal strategy helped ensure the survival of RFE/RL’s programing around the globe and the safety of its journalists at a time when press freedom is under attack in many countries. In addition to winning a series of U.S. federal court emergency orders compelling the disbursement of RFE/RL’s Congressionally-appropriated funds in the United States, Covington also worked to secure 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 the Russian Federation before the European Court of Human Rights.
Thomas Brugato, Marney Cheek, and David Zionts, 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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