CY24_Extension_Fennemore_Craig.pdf

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This document is an Extension Amendment Contract Update Worksheet from the Arizona Attorney General's Office for contract AG20-0001, AG21-0001, AG22-0001, and AG23-0001. The primary party is Fennemore Craig, P.C., a law firm located in Phoenix, Arizona, submitting an extension and update for their ongoing legal services contract with the state. The document includes detailed information about the firm's attorneys, their areas of practice, qualifications, and current conflicts of interest.

The contract extension is for the calendar year 2024, effective from January 1 to December 31, with the possibility of renewal for up to five years pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes. The firm is providing general counsel services across multiple legal practice areas, including appellate work, commercial litigation, contract advice, tort actions, and regulatory guidance. The document lists 22 attorneys (19 partners and 3 associates) with their specific practice areas, bar numbers, and years of experience. The firm discloses ongoing legal matters involving the State of Arizona, including tax refund claims, various state department cases, and litigation across different courts, most of which require conflict waivers.

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AG20-0001, AG21-0001, AG22-0001, AG23-0001

EXTENSION AMENDMENT

CONTRACT UPDATE WORKSHEET

Office of the Attorney General

2005 N Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85004

BCATLETT/30281549.1/008007.0002

General Counsel Information

Special Instructions to Offerors 7.2.1.1

Fennemore Craig, P.C.

Firm Name

2394 E. Camelback Road, Suite 600

Firm Address

Phoenix AZ 85016 602-916-5000 602-916-5099

City State Zip Primary Phone Number Primary Fax Number

Doug Northup Director

Contact Name Contact Title

Dnorthup@fennemorelaw.com (602) 916-5362

Contact Email Address Contact Phone Number

Name Change:

Firm name listed above is different than original contract award: Yes: No:

Previous Name (if yes):

Acceptance of CY2023 Contract:

Indicate that you have read, understand and will comply with the requirements set forth in solicitation AG24-0001.

Yes, we will comply with the requirements. No, we will not comply with the requirements.

Extension Agreement:

Current Contract No.: AG23-0001

This Agreement has been executed by the duly authorized representatives of the parties and shall be effective as of January 1, 2024 and shall terminate on December 31, 2024.

Pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-2546, the Agreement may be renewed or extended at the option of the Office of the Attorney General for a period or periods, including the initial term, of up to five years. Signature below certifies receipt, understanding and compliance with this amendment.

FENNEMORE CRAIG, P.C. OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED INDIVIDUAL PROCUREMENT MANAGER

DOUG NORTHUP DATE: 10/23/23 CINDY PALMER DATE:

-013

10/23/2023

CONTRACT UPDATE WORKSHEET

Arizona Attorney General

Conflicts of Interest: List Any Updates since Original Contract Award: If no updates check N/A

Special Instructions to Offerors 7.2.1.7

Identify and describe any type of matter, litigation and otherwise, in which your firm is involved with against the State of Arizona or any of its agencies and provide a concise statement of how your firm proposes to resolve any conflicts of interest with the State of

Arizona. Specific Cases or Matters should be listed on the table on the following page or you may add an attachment sheet similar to the table. In the event of the award of a contract, Counsel must receive a waiver of any conflict of interest. The award of this contract does not create or cause said waiver. Indicate that you have read, understand and will comply with the Conflicts requirements specified in Section 7 of the Agreement. Check the appropriate response

Yes, we will comply with the Conflicts of Interest requirements

Note: The State of Arizona does not require counsel to obtain a waiver of conflict of interest when counsel undertakes

Representation of a defendant in a criminal case.

No “Blanket” waiver requests will be considered. Check none below, if no conflict of interest exists. None

List the specific cases in which your firm has been adverse to the State of Arizona in the last 2 years

Special Instructions to Offerors 7.2.1.8

If the case has been on-going for more than two years, it should be listed here. Add additional pages if needed.

Court or Case Name Court or Case Number Date Began Date Ended

List the specific matter in which your firm has been adverse to the State of Arizona in the last 2 years

Special Instructions to Offerors 7.2.1.9

If the matter has been on-going for more than two years, it should be listed here. Add additional pages if needed.

Matter Date Began Date Ended

Salesforce.com, Inc. Tax Refund Claim (conflict waiver obtained) May 2017 Ongoing

CONTRACT UPDATE WORKSHEET

Arizona Attorney General

North American Communications Resource Tax Refund Claim (conflict waiver obtained)

May 2017 Ongoing

Pinal County; Pinal Regional Transportation Authority (Vangilder v. ADOR - Tax Appeal) (conflict waiver obtained)

April 2019 Ongoing

Urban Playground, LLC; Hopelessly Urban, LLC; Mat and Sharry Englehorn/Arizona Dept. of Revenue Tax Dispute (conflict waiver obtained)

May 2020 Ongoing

Samantha Marcus v. Arizona Dept. of Child Safety (conflict waiver obtained) July 2021 Ongoing

TSMC v. ADOT (conflict waiver obtained) May 2022 Ongoing

Rauch North America Inc. (conflict waiver obtained) April 2021 Ongoing

List the specific cases in which your firm has represented the State of Arizona in the last 2 years

Special Instructions to Offerors 7.2.1.10

If the case has been on-going for more than two years, it should be listed here. Add additional pages if needed.

Court or Case Name Court or Case Number Date Began Date Ended

Arizona State Retirement System Various Matters Ongoing Ongoing

Mary Ann Mendoza v. State CV2015-051831 March 2016 April 2022

Harianto v. State CV2015-051925 July 2016 Ongoing

Monarch v. Arizona Department of Gaming

CV-19-4928-PHX-JJT August 2019 March 2022

Francis Patrick Bertolino, et al.

v. ADOT, et al.

CV2019-003490 October 2019 Ongoing

Arizona Dept. of Corrections and Arizona Dept. of Administration

SCIP/SCIDD October 2019 Ongoing

Erma Johnson v. State, et al. CV2021-008186 August 2020 Ongoing

State v. JUUL Labs, Inc. CV2020-000317 August 2020 January 2022

Russell B. Toomey v. State of Arizona, et al.

4:19-cv-00035-TUC-RM (LAB) September 2020 Ongoing

Castro v. Martin, et al. G201720818/LMS17-0465 June 2021 March 2022

Sajida Long, mother of Angelina Bennett v. State

LMS21-0172/RSK:G202120009-1 April 2021 January 2022

Kira Fairbank LMS21-0231/RSK:G202021321-1 June 2021 January 2022

Albert and Linda Badalpour LMS21-0250/RSK:G202120032-2 July 2021 March 2022

City of Phoenix v. State, et al. CV 2021-012955 August 2021 June 2022

Arizona School Boards Association, Inc., et al. v. State

CV2021-012741 August 2021 March 2022

CONTRACT UPDATE WORKSHEET

Arizona Attorney General

Lindsey Scofield-Kramer (Robert William Kramer Estate), et al. v.

ADOT

LMS21-0276/RSK:G202120059-1

August 2021 April 2022

Christopher Mulverhill v. State, et al. CV2022-003933 November 2021 July 2022

Josie Mulverhill v. State, et al. CV2022-003943 November 2021 July 2022

Charlies Dorris et al. v. State, et al. CV2022-051206 November 2021 July 2022

Mi Familia Vota III cases 48 2:22-cv-00509 (Lead case) 2:22-cv-01381

August 2022 June 1, 2023

Mary Jimenez, et al. v. State, et al. CV2022-009772 September 2022 April 19, 2023

Louisiana V. U.S. Dept. of Energy, No. 22-60146 (5th Cir.) January 2023 May 2023

Murray Energy Corp. v. EPA No. 16-1127 (D.C. Cir.) April 2023 July 2023

Gisselle Landeros and Ramon Landeros, Sr., et al. v. State of Arizona, et al

LMS23-0051/RSK:G2022-20269-1 August 24, 2023 Ongoing

Nicole Gooding, et al. LMS23-0360/RSK:G2023-20010-1 August 24, 2023 Ongoing

Lila Thompson and Wailyn Thompson, on behalf of Estate of William Jeval Thompson

LMS23-0361/RSK:G2023-20010-1 August 24, 2023 Ongoing

Nancy Almanza, on behalf of Estate of Gilberto Andres Franco

LMS23-0362/RSK:G2023-20010-1 August 24, 2023 Ongoing

Sara Standifird, et al. LMS23-0359/RSK:G2023-20010-1 August 24, 2023 Ongoing

Estate of David and Sharon Clonts, et al.

LMS23-0422/RSK:G2023-21662-1 Sept. 28, 2023 Ongoing

CONTRACT UPDATE WORKSHEET

Arizona Attorney General

Disclosure of any State Bar Association Investigations and Malpractice Suits

Special Instructions to Offerors 7.2.1.11

List Any Updates since the Original Contract Award: If no updates, check N/A

Does any current member of your firm have any bar complaints currently being investigated and/or disciplinary action taken by the State Bar Association against them? Add additional pages if needed.

Check the appropriate response. Yes No

If the answer to the above is “Yes”, use the space below to disclose the details of any complaint(s):

Has your firm had any malpractice suit or claim for malpractice filed against it in the last 2 years?

Add additional pages if needed.

Check the appropriate response Yes No

If the answer to the above is “Yes”, use the space below to disclose the details of any complaint(s):

Do you wish this information to be held confidential in accordance with A.A.C. R2-7-103?

Add additional pages if needed.

Check the appropriate response. Yes No

If the answer to the above is “Yes”, use the space below to disclose the details of any complaint(s):

CONTRACT UPDATE WORKSHEET

Arizona Attorney General

List the Attorneys the Firm Wishes to be Considered for this Contract

Special Instructions to Offerors 7.2.1.13

This form should be prepared showing each individual and the Area(s) of Practice in which Counsel wishes the individual to be considered for. A brief resume should be attached, describing each individual’s qualifications for the Area of Practice. Add additional pages if needed.

Name of Individual Arizona State Bar

Number Years of Practice

Area of Practice Item

Number(s)

Title (Partner OF Counsel or Associate)

Amy Abdo 016346 33 6, 22 Partner

Robert Anderson 011372 36 21 Partner

Anthony Austin 025351 16 3 Partner

Timothy J. Berg 004170 46 1, 11, 17 Partner

Rhett Billingsley 023890 18 21 Partner

Ryan Curtis 025133 14 2 Partner

J. Christopher Gooch 019101 25 6, 22, 31 Partner

Sean T. Hood 022789 20 6, 21 Partner

Patrick Irvine 006534 43 10, 11, 12, 15, 17, 24, 25, 32

Partner

Norman D. James 006901 42 21 Partner

Todd Kartchner 021857 21 9a, 9b Partner

Andrea Marconi 022577 19 6, 22, 29, 31 Partner

Dawn Meidinger 17373 27 21 Partner

Douglas C. Northup 013987 32 1, 6, 11, 18a, 18b, 22, 29, 30, 31, 34

Partner

Jeffrey S. Pitcher 14007 32 27 Partner

Jessica Post 027468 17 1, 9, 13 Partner

Janice Procter-Murphy 013078 33 1, 12 Partner

Stacie Smith 015292 31 23 Partner

Emily Ward 029963 10 1, 6, 11, 22, 29, 30, 31, 34

Partner

Derek Pfaff 033580 26 21 Partner

Taylor Burgoon 033970 7 1, 6, 18a, 18b, 22, 29, 30, 31, Associate

CONTRACT UPDATE WORKSHEET

Arizona Attorney General

Shannon Cohan 034220 6 6, 22 Associate

Brett Gilmore 034598 5 6, 22 Associate

Bradley Pew 033876 7 1, 6, 22 Associate

Nyla Knox 037964 2 6, 22 Associate

Daniel Tilleman 037422 2 6, 22 Associate

CONTRACT UPDATE WORKSHEET

Arizona Attorney General

It is important to provide the Office of the Attorney General with enough information to make the determination that attorneys have actual experience to handle cases for the State of Arizona. It is expected that they provide succinct relevant statements indicating this experience for each area of law in which the attorney is to be considered. The sample provided below is provided to illustrate the process of completing the resume form, it is not intended to establish actual experience required. The Offeror may use a similar form provided it maintains the basic format presented in this extension.

SAMPLE RESUME FIRST AREA OF LAW

C. Qualifications and Experience of Individuals

Use this form or an equivalent form to provide the names of the attorneys and their qualifications and expertise. A separate form should be used for each area of law.

Offeror should provide a concise, relevant statement providing the information needed to inspire confidence in the attorney’s abilities. Full resumes may be provided as an attachment to your proposal. Make copies as necessary. Offeror may produce their own form provided the form follows this format.

1. Area(s) of Practice: 1 Appellate

2. Name of Individual 3. Title (Partner, OF Counsel or Associate)

4. Arizona State Bar

Number

5. Years of experience in this area of law

John Doe Jane Smith

Partner Associate

0000000

6. Provide experience and qualifications for EACH Attorney proposed to do work in this AREA of LAW. Include information on significant case work or cases demonstrating experience, awards and significant achievements relevant to the Area of Practice.

John Doe: Appellate Work; 34 years experience. Mr. Doe has handled approximately 60 appeals in Arizona and in Federal Courts 9th and 3rd, and Federal Court of Appeal. These cases covered a broad range of topics such as civil rights, civil tort, contract law, anti-trust, intellectual property rights, a couple noteworthy cases (Doe v State and Smith v Smith) set precedents.

Note: Please see attached resume for additional details

SAMPLE RESUME

SAMPLE RESUME SECOND AREA OF LAW

C. Qualifications and Experience of Individuals

Use this form or an equivalent form to provide the names of the attorneys and their qualifications and expertise. A separate form should be used for each area of law.

Offeror should provide a concise, relevant statement providing the information needed to inspire confidence in the attorney’s abilities.

1. Area(s) of Practice: 28 Regulatory Advice

2. Name of Individual 3. Title (Partner, OF Counsel or Associate)

4. Arizona State Bar

Number

5. Years of experience in this area of law

John Doe

Partner

6. Provide experience and qualifications for EACH Attorney proposed to do work in this AREA of LAW. Include information on significant case work or cases demonstrating experience, awards and significant achievements relevant to the Area of Practice.

John Doe: Area 28. Regulatory Advice: 20 years of experience. Mr. Doe has advised several State Agency Directors, Deputy Directors and Assistant Directors on various regulatory issues affecting their agency. The 20 years of experience saw three different Arizona governors and 2 US Presidents resulting in many changes to policies and regulations.

SAMPLE RESUME

Qualifications and Experience of Attorney

Special Instructions to Offerors 7.2.1.14

Complete for any new Attorney’s Added

Use this form or an equivalent form to provide the names of the attorneys and their qualifications and expertise. A separate form should be used for each area of law. Offeror should provide a concise, relevant statement providing the information needed to inspire confidence in the attorney’s abilities. Full resumes may be provided as an attachment to your proposal. Make copies as necessary. Offeror may produce their own form provided the form follows this format. Add additional pages if needed.

CONTRACT UPDATE WORKSHEET

Arizona Attorney General

Area(s) of Practice: Commercial, Contract and other Civil Advice & Litigation and other Tort Actions

Name of Individual Title (Partner, OF Counsel or Associate)

Arizona State Bar Number

Years of experience in this area of law

Nyla Knox Associate 037964 2

Provide experience and qualifications for EACH Attorney proposed to do work in this AREA of LAW. Include information on significant case work or cases demonstrating experience, awards and significant achievements relevant to the Area of Practice.

Experience: Nyla Knox is an associate attorney who works in our Business Litigation practice group from our Phoenix office. Nyla’s practice encompasses a diverse array of litigation matters, including breach of contract, commercial disputes, fraud, negligence and insurance coverage. She also has experience in employment and labor relations, advising clients in employment relationships.

Professional Activities: Volunteer Attorney, Arizona Legal Center; Student Volunteer, Volunteer Lawyers Program

Admissions: Arizona

Education and Honors: J.D., Arizona State University, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law; B.S., summa cum laude, Arizona State University; 23 most influential minority business leaders in Arizona, AZ Big Media; Best Oral Advocate Award in Legal Advocacy;

Fennemore Diversity Scholarship and Fellowship

CONTRACT UPDATE WORKSHEET

Arizona Attorney General

Area(s) of Practice: Commercial, Contract and other Civil Advice & Litigation and other Tort Actions

Name of Individual Title (Partner, OF Counsel or Associate)

Arizona State Bar Number

Years of experience in this area of law

Daniel Tilleman Associate 037422 2

Provide experience and qualifications for EACH Attorney proposed to do work in this AREA of LAW. Include information on significant case work or cases demonstrating experience, awards and significant achievements relevant to the Area of Practice.

Experience: Daniel Tilleman is an associate in our Business Litigation practice group who works out of our Phoenix office.

Daniel works on a variety of commercial litigation matters, including wrongful death actions, construction defect matters, and corporate shareholder disputes, as well as defending class action lawsuits.

Admissions: Arizona

Education and Honors: J.D., cum laude, University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law; B.S., magna cum laude, Brigham Young University – Idaho; CALI Excellence for the Future Award, Election Law, 2020 www.lewisroca.com

BRITTANY

MENTON

Research Analyst bmenton@lewisroca.com D: 602.239.7412 Phoenix

Languages

■ Spanish

Brittany Menton is a research analyst in the firm's Research Services department.

Her primary focus is performing comprehensive legal and non-legal research across a wide variety of practice areas and jurisdictions. Brittany regularly advises attorneys, paralegals, and staff on research strategies and resource selection using a multitude of platforms while also conducting research training and preparing instructional materials.

Brittany evaluates research resources and technologies and works closely with the research team to ensure the department supports the firm's strategic and operational goals efficiently and cost-effectively.

Education

■ J.D., Arizona Summit Law School, 2015

■ B.A., Psychology, minor in Spanish, Arizona State University, 2010

Bar Admissions

■ New Mexico

Community

■ Legal Reference Services Quarterly, Editorial Board

■ American Society of International Law, Newsletter Editor www.lewisroca.com

■ American Association of Law Libraries, Education and Professional Development Committee Co-Chair

■ International Legal Technology Association, Volunteer Operations Committee and Volunteer Project Description

Committee Member

Honors & Recognitions

■ Arizona Summit Law School, Dean's List, 2015

■ College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean's List, 2010

■ Merit Scholar

■ National Honors Society, Member

BRITTANY

MENTON

Wyatt Rope Williams wwilliams@lewisroca.com • 602.262.5311

EDUCATION

University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, Berkeley, CA Juris Doctorate; May 2022

Honors:

Journals:

Activities:

Center for Law, Energy, and Environment Scholar (CLEE Scholar); Philip Frickey Fellow (2020) California Law Review (Associate Editor); La Raza Law Journal (Associate Editor; 1L Mentor) Native American Law Student Association (Co-President; Past 1L Representative); Native American Legal Assistance Project (Project Leader); Berkeley Native American Law Student Association Moot Court Planning Committee (Graduate and Undergraduate Relations); La Alianza (General Member; 1L Mentor).

Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH B.A. in Native American Studies; June 2019 Activities: Native Americans at Dartmouth (Treasurer; Native American Peer Advisor; Pre-Orientation

Advisor); Rockefeller Center Policy Research Shop (Policy Analyst); Professor Nicolas Reo (Research Assistant); Dartmouth Sustainability Office (EcoRepresentative); Alumni Admissions Ambassador (Interviewer).

EXPERIENCE

Lewis Roca, Phoenix Arizona May 2021 – July 2021;

Law Clerk; Associate September 2022 – Present Member of the Business Transaction and Tribal Law and Policy Groups. Provide regulatory and transactional advice to commercial and governmental entities with a focus on compliance, licensing, leasing, taxation, and development issues in the gaming and hospitality industries.

Wilton Rancheria Tribal Court, Elk Grove, CA May 2020 – August 2020 Summer Law Clerk for Chief Judge Christine Williams Provided research and drafting assistance to develop tribal codes and court rules to best serve the interests of the Tribal Council. Researched best practices to integrate a Traditional Court into the Tribal Court system.

Interfaced directly with the community to process court filings.

Dartmouth Rockefeller Center Policy Research Shop, Hanover, NH August 2017 – June 2019 (non-continuous) Policy Analyst Produced three policy reports at the request of New Hampshire legislative committees. Topics included financial impacts of school district consolidation, case studies of the public health effects of marijuana decriminalization, and legislative options and impacts regarding ‘parental alienation’ (Testified in Children and Family Law Committee). Side project included working with a local youth substance misuse non-profit to draft grant language and identify potential grant-makers.

Earthjustice, Policy and Legislation Office, Washington, D.C. June 2018 – September 2018 Temporary Legislative Assistant Provided research, communications, and administrative support to thirteen lobbyists across all four organizational departments. Frequent duties included: drafting Hill letters; whipping congressional and organizational signers; managing internal communication systems and data storage; organizing Hill meetings; organizing Fly-Ins and briefing constituents; drafting and publishing action alerts and fact sheets; organizing internal information to inform strategy regarding judicial nominations.

Tribal Tech, LLC, Alexandria, VA January 2018 – March 2018 Intern Assisted consultants in policy research, report drafting, quality control, and database management for Indian health, education, and energy contracts.

BAR ADMISSIONS

Arizona; Wilton Rancheria Tribal Court

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