ADVISORY/University of Michigan Law School Graduate Available to Discuss Impact of Today's Ruling by Supreme Court on Affirmative Action.

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ADVISORY...Supreme Court Ruling (June 23)

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What:
Supreme Court today ruled that universities may consider race in
making admissions decisions, and established specific limits on the
use of race to avoid unconstitutional quotas.

Who:
Anthony (Tony) Miles, an African American attorney with
Preston Gates & Ellis LLP, is available to discuss today's ruling by
the Supreme Court.  He is uniquely qualified to comment on this ruling
as he filed a friend-of-the-court brief in this case with the Supreme
Court on behalf of 112 Democratic Members of Congress and the Mayor of
Detroit in February 2003.  Tony did this work pro bono as he graduated
from the University of Michigan Law School and has a strong interest
in affirmative action cases.  Besides being very personable and
articulate, Tony recently won the Excellence in the Practice of Law
award from the Loren Miller Bar Association for his work on the case.
In Tony's words, "Today's ruling established that race can be one
factor used in admission decisions.  These Rulings provide more
guidance on affirmative action than we've had in 25 years."

Why:
Today's rulings directly affects all public universities, and
establishes a precedent to guide those private universities that
receive federal funds The decision also provides guidance for other
schools and organizations on affirmative action.  These rulings will
assist schools, governmental institutions, and other recipients of
federal aid that consider race as a factor in providing access to
government programs and services without violating the Constitution's
guarantee against discrimination.  Tony can comment on what impact
today's decision may have on schools and businesses in Washington and
other states across the country.

How:
To schedule an interview with Tony Miles, contact Rhett Usry at
206/270-4660 or you may contact Tony directly at 206/370-7585 or
tonym@prestongates.com.