Tarik J. Haskins Elected Chair of the Multicultural Judges and Lawyers Section of the Delaware State Bar Association

June 2009

Wilmington, DE (June 30, 2009) – Morris Nichols Commercial Law Counseling Group associate Tarik J. Haskins has been elected Chair of the Multicultural Judges and Lawyers Section of the Delaware State Bar Association (DSBA).  The DSBA serves as the professional association for more than 4000 lawyers who practice in the State of Delaware.

Tarik had previously served as Vice-Chair of the Section whose mission is to further the objectives and interests of attorneys, judges and members of the community of diverse ethnic backgrounds, foster communication and understanding among diverse groups within both the legal and greater community, encourage the public service rendered by its members and promote the professional development and interests of its members.  He is also the former Chair of the Metropolitan Wilmington Urban League Education & Youth Committee and a current Board member for Forest Gate Corporation, Westside Health and Prestige Academy. 

Tarik's practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions and capital formation; and on the areas of partnership, limited liability company and statutory trust law issues.  He is a former Law Clerk to the Honorable E. Norman Veasey, Chief Justice, Delaware Supreme Court.