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Public Interest

Jan. 25, 2008

Seven Years Later, Refugee, Lawyer Both Win

When they met five years ago, Jayne Fleming was a second-year associate, and Raul Aktanov was a young political refugee, fighting for the right to stay in the United States. Since then, Fleming has become head of Reed Smith's West Coast pro bono program and human rights team. And Aktanov has won his quest.

By Amelia Hansen
Daily Journal Staff Writer
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      SAN FRANCISCO - When they met five years ago, Jayne Fleming was a second-year associate, and Raul Aktanov was a young political refugee, fighting for the right to stay in the United States.
      Since then, Fleming has become head of Reed Smith's West Coast pro bono program and human rights team.
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