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Marks & Sokolov founder, Bruce S. Marks, Esq, was part of a distinguished panel discussing the US Criminal Justice System and Procedures. The event was held at The Consulate General of the Russian Federation in New York City on October 20, 2011 at 1pm. <br /><br /> Discussion points included what happens if a foreign citizen is arrested and the procedural steps of a federal criminal case. It will also cover U.S. Constitutional guarantees in criminal cases and the most recent alleged criminal activities involving Russian citizens. <br /><br /> Philadelphia attorney Bruce S. Marks, Esq, discussed white collar crime and Russian organized crime in the U.S. Known for his legal expertise on matters between the West and the former Soviet Union, Marks has a reputation for skilled trial advocacy work in both U.S. and foreign jurisdictions. He has successfully represented Western, Russian, and Ukrainian clients in commercial, professional malpractice, lender liability, securities fraud, maritime, and RICO litigation matters some involving billions of dollars in claims. <br /><br /> A former Pennsylvania State Senator, Mr. Marks also served as counsel to U.S. Senator Arlen Specter (R-PA) from 1985 to 1989. He is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S. Federal District Courts in New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C., U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Ninth, Tenth, and D.C. Circuits, and the U.S. Supreme Court. </div> </div> <div id="Copyright"> <div id="footer"> <a href="Bruce_Marks.htm">Bruce Marks</a> &nbsp;| &nbsp; <a href="Sergey_Sokolov.htm">Sergey Sokolov</a> &nbsp;| &nbsp; <a href="about_the_firm.htm#phila">Philadelphia Law Office</a> &nbsp;| &nbsp; <a href="about_the_firm.htm#moscow">Moscow Law Office</a> &nbsp;| &nbsp; <a href="about_the_firm.htm#kyiv">Practice in Ukraine</a> &nbsp;| &nbsp; <a href="attorney_profiles.htm">Attorney Profiles</a> &nbsp;| &nbsp; <a href="contact_us.htm">Contact Us</a> </div> <small>Copyright &copy;2008 -- Marks & Sokolov, LLC</small> </div><script type="text/javascript"> var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? 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