BALTIMORE, MD (December 19, 2005) -- Sawmill Marketing Public Relations is handling national media relations for the Philadelphia office of Pepper Hamilton LLP in connection with the decision in the Intelligent Design case.  

The agency provided media training services prior to the trial and is currently arranging follow-up stories about the landmark case, Kitzmiller, et al. v. Dover Area School District , et al.  

The program includes interviews with the lead attorneys for the plaintiffs, Eric Rothschild and Stephen G. Harvey, as well as visibility for Pepper Hamilton's Pro Bono/Public Service practice area. Sawmill is also arranging speaking engagements in high profile venues nationwide.  

Following a six-week trial in Harrisburg , Pa. , Middle District Judge John E. Jones III ruled December 19th that the teaching of intelligent design in public schools violates the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment. The ruling is a victory for the plaintiffs in the case, who were represented by Pepper Hamilton LLP, the American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania and Americans United for Separation of Church and State.

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