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DELAWARE PUBLIC POLICY INSTITUTE ELECTS

MICHAEL HOUGHTON TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Wilmington, DE (June 26, 2015) The Delaware Public Policy Institute (DPPI) elected Morris,
Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP partner Michael Houghton to its Board of Trustees.
Robert Perkins, DPPI Board Chairman states, DPPI is fortunate that someone of Mike
Houghtons background and experience has agreed to join the Board of Trustees. We look
forward to Mikes advice, counsel and engagement as DPPI focuses attention on issues of
fundamental importance to the state and improves the quality of public policy decisions that
promote a favorable economic, social and political climate in Delaware.
A leader in the Delaware legal and political community for more than 30 years, Mike has worked
in numerous roles within the Delaware bar and business associations and he has been honored
for his outstanding service. In January 2015, he received the Delaware State Chamber of
Commerce (DSCC) A.R. Morris Board Member of the Year award. In November 2014, the
Delaware State Bar Association (DSBA) presented Mike with the Award for Outstanding
Service to the Courts and the Bar. Mike has recently been appointed by Chief Justice Leo E.
Strine Jr. to the new Judicial Strategies Committee designed to implement long-term strategic
planning for the Delaware courts and by the President of the DSBA to serve as a member of the
Board of Directors of the Delaware Bar Foundation. He serves on the Board of the DSCC, the
Executive Committee of the DSBA and the Morris Nichols Executive Committee.
In his legal practice, Mike represents governmental entities, banks, trust companies, insurance
companies and public utilities in commercial transactions and before regulatory authorities and
state, county and local governments. He has also advised and represented companies on issues
involving unclaimed property law for more than 25 years.
About DPPI
The Delaware Public Policy Institute (DPPI) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, nongovernmental public
policy research organization. The Institute identifies emerging issues that drive Delawares
future agenda. Created in 1990, the organization conducts research to offer real solutions for
problems affecting all Delawareans. The DPPI is an affiliate of the Delaware State Chamber of
Commerce. The DSCC strengthens Delawares businesses through programs, legislative
advocacy, small business services, and special networking events. Learn more at www.dscc.com.
About Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP
Morris Nichols combines a broad national practice of corporate, intellectual property, business
reorganization and restructuring, commercial law and litigation with a general business, tax,
estate planning and real estate practice within the State of Delaware. The firm is regularly
involved as lead counsel or co-counsel in matters of national and international significance, as
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