Attorneys: As you know, Maria Colavito has worked with NASWA and CESER as an advisor and attorney for a number of years. She also was the primary individual working with NASWA and the states on the WRIS project, and was assigned as the primary liaison between NASWA and the WIA Attorneys' Workgroup. Maria has been appointed to a position in the new administration with the New York Department of Labor. To avoid any conflict, she has resigned as NASWA's legal counsel. We at NASWA/CESER will be looking for a new legal counsel. Would you let me know of any recommendations? This is a part-time contractual arrangement - on a "as-needed" basis only. It is difficult to estimate the amount of time this individual would be needed - periods of no work, to possible periods of concentrated work. It would be very helpful if we could find someone familiar with the workforce system and the legal issues relevant to it. An individual who recently worked as legal counsel for a state workforce agency - either retired or in a small private law practice - would be ideal. We would prefer someone who has opened their own business, versus someone working for another law firm. Location should not matter, since most work could be done via telephone, fax and e-mail. Any suggestions would be appreciated - along with basic contact information. Thanks. Bob Bob Simoneau NASWA Workforce Development Director 444 North Capitol Street, NW #142 Washington, D.C. 20001 (202) 434-8020 Fax (202) 434-8033 bsimoneau@xxxxxxxxx