News Release

Rutgers Student Receives Scholarly Award
From Capehart Scatchard Law Firm

Mt. Laurel, NJ - - Shawn M. LaTourette was the recipient of the Blaine E. Capehart Legal Writing Award, presented at the law firm of Capehart Scatchard on May 11^th.

The Mt. Laurel-based firm presented Shawn with a $2,500 award in recognition of his exemplary legal writing and research abilities. The award honors Blaine E. Capehart, the Firm's distinguished 100-year-old senior shareholder and board chair who in 2005 celebrated 75 years as a member of the New Jersey Bar.

According to Robert J. Hagerty, Capehart Scatchard's Employment Department Chair, the Mt. Laurel firm elected to fund this award to communicate the high value that Capehart Scatchard places on excellent writing skills in the law. The Firm offers this award to a graduating Rutgers-Camden law student on an annual basis.

"Legal research and writing is a primary skill of a successful lawyer, and Rutgers-Camden endeavors to provide the best and most comprehensive training possible," notes Rayman Solomon, dean of the Rutgers University School of Law at Camden. "Capehart Scatchard is a preeminent firm in our community and we appreciate their commitment to the recognition of excellence among our students."

Photo: Fr Left: Alison Nissen, Esq., Professor at Rutgers University School of Law at Camden and former Capehart Scatchard associate; award recipient, Shawn LaTourette; Rayman Solomon, Dean of the Rutgers University School of Law at Camden; and Robert J. Hagerty, Esq., Chair, Labor and Employment Group.