The New York Council of Defense Lawyers presented its Norman S. Ostrow Award to Dechert partner Andrew Levander, second from left, at its 28th annual reception and luncheon on Thursday.

Joining Levander, from left, is Roland Riopelle, president of the New York Council of Defense Lawyers and a partner at Sercarz & Riopelle; Elkan Abramowitz, a partner at Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello, who presented the award; and Charles Stillman, a partner at Ballard Spahr Stillman & Friedman, who chaired the event.