An article titled, “DOJ's Ex-Detainee Lawyers: The Ethics Issue” by Mr. Williamson and former associate Richard Painter, a member of the University of Minnesota Law School faculty, was reprinted in the December 2010 issue of the Federalist Society’s Engage.

Mr. Cooper’s February 22 comments on Mr. Williamson and Mr. Painter’s article can be found here. Mr. Williamson and Mr. Painter’s rebuttal to Mr. Cooper’s comments and their transmittal email is available here and here. Mr. Cooper’s sur-reply is available here, and Edwin's sur-rebuttal is available here.