ASACP presented its 2005 Annual Service Recognition Award to First Amendment Attorney Lawrence G Walters Esq. in appreciation for his service to ASACP and his dedication to the protection of children. The presentation was made during the XBiz Awards at 2005 Internext in Las Vegas.

ASACP is an association in transition with limited resources. Larry saw the progress ASACP was making in its mission and offered his services on a pro-bono basis to help guide ASACP during this critical growth period. Most associations would not have the benefit of such expertise. When legal questions arise or before we implement new services, we ask Larry for his opinion. He is always available to us. We very much appreciate Larry`s help, said Joan Irvine, executive director, ASACP.

G. Walters is a partner in the national firm of Weston, Garrou & DeWitt, with offices in Orlando, Los Angeles, and San Diego. Mr. Walters has developed an outstanding reputation for representing the interests of the online entertainment community. He founded the Internet Freedom Association and is on the Internet Committee of the Free Speech Coalition (FSC). In 1997, he formed the Florida Bar`s First Amendment Law Committee , which he currently chairs. Since the mid-90`s Mr. Walters has devoted his practice to Internet, Gambling, First Amendment and Advertising law, and representing webmasters across the globe in connection with the regulation and protection of online content.

He regularly publishes articles of interest to Webmasters on numerous websites and magazines, including legal updates specific to the adult industry which are published in AVN Online, XBiz World, and Klixxx. He is a frequent speaker at industry tradeshows including at Internext legal seminars and he is presenting an update on Title 18, Section 2257, and the newly expanded federal labeling law at the FSC general meeting during the Adult Entertainment Expo. He has appeared on such national television programs as 48 Hours, 20/20, Fox Files Fox Files, and The O`Reilly Factor on numerous occasions as a crusader for the First Amendment and freedom of expression.

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For further information visit the ASACP site (http://www.asacp.org ) or contact Joan Irvine, [email protected]