Charles "Trip" Dorkey III
Charles "Trip" Dorkey III (born June 23, 1948) is a prominent American trial lawyer, included in Marquis Who’s Who in America, (and also "recognized by Marquis Who’s Who for Excellence in Law"),[1] a litigation partner at Dentons, “the world’s largest law firm” (by headcount),[2] and listed among the country’s most notable lawyers in U.S. News-Best Lawyers in America, since 2012.[3] He also has been active in New York State political affairs and has held high-level appointments in New York State government.[4][5]
The 2017 edition of Best Lawyers describes Dorkey’s expertise as both domestic and international litigation, commenting that “he has served as lead counsel in significant cases both in New York and nationwide involving securities, reinsurance, construction, real estate, employment and a broad range of commercial and other business disputes, many of which have arisen out of mergers and acquisition activities."[3]
Dorkey is also listed in other peer-reviewed legal publications,[6] including Super Lawyers (state-based) and also New York Metro Super Lawyers (2006-2011, 2014–2017).[7]
Political/Government Appointments[edit]
Dorkey has been a Republican campaign donor and an outspoken supporter of lawyer involvement in politics. Shortly after George E. Pataki was elected as New York State Governor, he appointed Dorkey to the Board of the State Urban Development Corporation in 1995.[8]
Dorkey was also appointed a Member of the Advisory Board of the St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (2006–2013),[9] after serving as Chairman, of the Hudson River Park Trust (2003–2007)[10] and as Director of the Empire State Development Corporation (1995–2007).[11]
Legal Career[edit]
Dorkey entered the legal profession with a state court clerkship at the Pennsylvania Supreme Court (Hon. Samuel J. Roberts). He started his legal practice at the “renowned” law firm Sullivan & Cromwell, where he was an associate for seven years and then grew his practice in smaller firms. Mid-career he was a partner in Reboul, MacMurray, Hewitt Maynard & Kristol, Richards & O'Neil, and then Haythe & Curley where he was a member of the Executive Committee[12] and helped to position the firm for a merger into Torys LLP, a Canadian headquartered firm with an international practice.[13]
At Torys, Dorkey was the head of the US practice and held the title of “managing partner” in the NY office[14] while also engaged as "a player in the contentious world of high-power litigation." [15]
One of his management initiatives that drew public attention was the decision to offer firm lawyers an uncommon perk in the legal profession — “emotional intelligence coaching to improve interpersonal skills. He led by example, with a coach that worked with him to “curb his tendency to be openly impatient.”[16]
In 2007, Dorkey became a partner in McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP, a US-based international and public policy law firm that merged into Dentons US LLP.[17] Dorkey has been a senior partner at Dentons since 2015.[18][19][20]
Throughout his legal career, Dorkey has been involved in proceedings nationwide and has handled many transnational matters.
Notable Recent Representations[edit]
Dorkey’s litigation practice is extensively reported in decisions referenced in Lexis/Nexis searches (an international database for legal research that reports case citations and legal news). A substantial list of his matters is also publicly available at his Dentons biography page.[21] The Dentons list includes most recently active transnational matters including a representation of the Austrian founder of a tech company (Daniel Mattes) against fraud claims and breach of fiduciary duty and representation of a Chinese investment fund with respect to investments in the US and elsewhere, and defense of a Latvian investor in a partnership dispute with a US private equity fund. (Leave to appeal was denied).
Representative Sample of Other Reported Representations[edit]
Commercial Litigation
Vasani v. CIBC, Inc., No. 650019/2016 (Supreme Ct, NY County, (Sept. 28, 2016).
D. Penguin Brothers Ltd. v. City National Bank, 2014 WL 982859 (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 11, 2014), aff’d, 2014 WL 5293242 (2d Cir. Oct. 16, 2014).
City law firm for a “success” fee; Kasowitz, Benson, Torres & Friedman, LLP v. Duane Reade, 2011 WL 4907767 (Sup. Ct., N.Y. Cty. Mar. 17, 2011), aff'd 98 A.D.3d 403, 950 N.Y.S.2d 8 (1st Dep't 2012), aff’d 950 N.Y.3d 1082, 965 N.Y.S.2d. 71 (2013).
Securities
Representation of National Stock Exchange, Inc.; Lanier v. Bats, Exch., Inc., 838 F.3d 139 (2d Cir. 2016).
Disputes over arbitration
Sedmak v. Ironshore Specialty Ins. Co., 2015 WL 144190 (S.D.N.Y. Jan. 2015) (analyzing the five theories under which a court will enforce an arbitration agreement against a non-signatory).
Ironshore Specialty Ins. Co. v. Eidos Partners, LLC, 2014 WL 231939 (S.D.N.Y. Jan. 2014), aff’d, 2014 WL 7271980 (2d Cir. 2015).
Political Patronage Debate[edit]
In addition to drawing attention as a prominent litigator, Dorkey has also drawn attention to his governmental/civic activities, especially during the administrations of New York Governor George E. Pataki. Critics of political patronage, took issue with Dorkey’s influential appointments made by the Governor, amid political debates as to how to cure campaign abuses in New York. Dorkey had given more than $30,000 to state Republican politicians over the three years preceding Pataki’s election, and like some other lawyers with plum appointments as well as law firms with major bond work from the State, Dorkey was a focal point of attention as a donor benefiting from political contributions.[8] Dorkey told The New York Times, "I believe lawyers should be involved in the political process," adding, "If we are going to restrict lawyers in any way, the rule should apply to everybody." Best Lawyers in America (2017) notes that “his governmental service and political work” have led to legal representations “at the intersection between private and public activity. Dorkey has been active and recognized in both the State and National Republican party for more than two decades. He interacts with high-profile politicians and has received awards for his service.[18][22][23]
Judicial Screening Activities[edit]
In addition to continuous legal practice, political appointments, and governmental service, throughout his career, Dorkey has been involved in judicial screening activities for the State and for the New York City Bar Association.[24]
He has been a member of the First Department Judicial Screening Committee and Court of Claims Judicial Screening Committee, Member of the Mayor's Advisory Committee on the Judiciary (New York City) and the Judiciary Committee, for the Association of the Bar of the City of New York.[25][24][26]
Not For Profit Boards-BOD/Trustee Roles[edit]
Dorkey’s history of leadership roles in civic minded initiatives is generally aligned with his governmental interests and political activities
Trustee, Holland Lodge Historical Society, 2015- Present[27]
Director, Youth Foundation, 2014 - Present[28]
Director, Parks & Trails New York, 2002–2015[29]
Director, National Chamber Foundation - U.S. Chamber of Commerce 2000-2012[17][18]
Trustee, New York Historical Society, 1998–2013[30][31]
Trustee, Beacon Institute, 2005–2011[32]
Trustee, Historic Hudson Valley, 2002–2008[33]
Trustee, Citizens Budget Commission, 1993–1998[21]
Publications[edit]
Dorkey’s writings include articles for legal publications and client newsletters. A bibliography of approximately thirty-five articles, written by Dorkey since 2006, is available at Dentons biography page for Dorkey; at the “Insights” tab.[21]
Academic Background[edit]
Dorkey is a graduate of Dartmouth College (cum laude) and the University of Pennsylvania Law School (Law Review).[20] Dorkey’s support for educational opportunity includes development of scholarship funds at Dartmouth and the University of Pennsylvania, including a Torys Scholarship Fund, while Dorkey was managing partner of its New York office.[34]
Bar Admissions[edit]
D.C. (1977), NY (1975) PA (1974)[35]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Charles Dorkey III Recognized by Marquis Who's Who for Excellence in Law". Marquis Who's Who. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
- ↑ "The Global 100: Firms Ranked by Head Count". The American Lawyer. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Lawyer Profile - Charles E. Dorkey III". Best Lawyers. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
- ↑ Bagli, Charles (December 18, 2003). "Money for Hudson Park Trust Is Running Out". The New York Times. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
- ↑ Hernandez, Raymond (October 12, 1995). "All 36 of Pataki's Nominees Confirmed by State Senate". The New York Times. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
- ↑ "Selection Process Detail". Super Lawyers. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
- ↑ "Charles E. Dorkey III". Super Lawyers. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Dao, James (August 2, 1997). "Proposal to Restrict Campaign Contributions by Bond Lawyers Sets Off a Debate". The New York Times. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
- ↑ "Nominations Of Steven Chealander To Be A Member Of The National Transportation Safety Board And Charles Dorkey III To Be A Member Of The Advisory Board Of The Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation". US Government Publishing Office. December 5, 2006. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
- ↑ Topousis, Tom (March 21, 2007). "Pier Into the Future". New York Post. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
- ↑ "PN2112 — Charles E. Dorkey III — Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation". Congress.Gov. 2006. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
- ↑ "First We Take Manhattan". FindLaw. Retrieved February 28, 2018.
- ↑ "Our Story". Torys. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
- ↑ "Vault Guide to Law Firm Pro Bono Programs". Google Books. Retrieved February 28, 2018.
- ↑ Gupte, Pranay (July 15, 2005). "This 'Trip' Straddles the Public and Private Sectors". The New York Sun. Retrieved February 28, 2018.
- ↑ Rowland, Joyce (June 9, 2004). "Soft skills give hard edge". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved February 28, 2018.
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 "Charles E. Dorkey, III, Partner Attorney". LawyerDB.com. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 "Member Profile - Mr. Charles E. Dorkey III". Republican National Lawyers Association. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
- ↑ "Charles "Trip" Dorkey". Bloomberg. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 "Charles Dorkey III". LinkedIn.com. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
- ↑ 21.0 21.1 21.2 "Charles (Trip) E. Dorkey, III". Dentons. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
- ↑ Freedlander, David (June 9, 2011). "Rick Perry To Meet With G.O.P. Donors in New York". Observer. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
- ↑ "2012 Metropolitan Ball". Metropolitan Republican Club. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
- ↑ 24.0 24.1 Spencer, Gary (March 7, 1997). "Pataki Names Panels For Judicial Screening" (PDF). New York Law Journal. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
- ↑ "Charles E. Dorkey, III, Partner Attorney". LawyerDB.com. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
- ↑ "State of New York, First Judicial Department, 2003 Annual Report" (PDF). NYCcourts.com. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
- ↑ "Holland Lodge No. 8". Retrieved February 2, 2018.
- ↑ "Board of Directors". Youth Foundation. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
- ↑ "Charles (Trip) Dorkey, III". IR Global. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
- ↑ "New York Historical Society. Annual Report 2006-2007" (pdf). Retrieved February 2, 2018.
- ↑ "Sylvia Kindermann, Case Dorkey". The New York Times. July 17, 2016. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
- ↑ "Board of Trustees". Beacon Institute. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
- ↑ "Alumni Briefs". Penn Law Journal. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
- ↑ "Dorkey Establishes Torys Scholarship Funds". Penn Law Journal. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
- ↑ "Charles Edward Dorkey, III". Martindale.com. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
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