Barron discusses the origins of Cravath, Swaine and Moore, LLP's relationship with Phoenix House. He explains his own exposure to the therapeutic community model. He elucidates Phoenix House's relationship to the justice system, which was its largest client, and his legal battles that allowed Phoenix to retain its treatment structure. Finally, he talks about more recent efforts to improve Phoenix's data management structure
Lawyers; Drug courts--United States; Therapeutic communities; Substance abuse--Treatment; Barron, Francis P; Rosenthal, Mitchell S., 1935-; Phoenix House (Organization); Cravath, Swaine & Moore
Format
oral histories
Genre
Interviews
Date
2015
Physical Description
62 pages
Note (Biographical)
Barron was a senior partner at Cravath, Swaine and Moore, LLP. Through Cravath, which had been associated with Phoenix House since the early 1970s, Barron became acquainted with Mitchell Rosenthal, and he served as pro bono legal counsel throughout th e 1980s and 1990s. As a litigation lawyer, Barron handled all Phoenix House matters that were heading to court
Note
Interviewed by Lance Thurner on March 6 and April 7, 2015
Note (Provenance)
Frank Barron, Gift, transferred from Columbia Center for Oral History Research 2016