Partner John Dierking Receives Award from the Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association

ORLANDO (March 23, 2017) - Holland & Knight is pleased to announce that John R. Dierking, a partner in the firm's Orlando office, received the 2017 Judge J. C. “Jake” Stone Distinguished Service Award from the Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association, Inc.

The honor is named after Orange County Judge Jake Stone, who was active in community service. It has been presented each year since its creation in 1987 as the highest recognition that the Legal Aid Society bestows for pro bono work. Mr. Dierking was recognized for his many years of serving as a guardian ad litem, closing more than 60 cases involving over 90 children.

Mr. Dierking focuses on antitrust, financing and general corporate matters in areas such as competition law with respect to mergers and acquisitions. He represents clients in a broad array of industries throughout the world, including healthcare, rail, defense contractors, retail chains, grocery store chains, insurance, electronics manufacturing and security, pharmaceuticals and shipping.