Harvey '84 pens fourth novel in crime series
Michael Harvey's new novel, We All Fall Down, is his fourth to feature Chicago private investigator Michael Kelly. » Chicago Tribune

Edwards '94 takes helm of Wake Bar Association
Theodore Edwards, currently an attorney with Smith Moore Leatherwood in Raleigh, will begin his term as president of the Wake County Bar Association on Jan. 1. » Smith Moore Leatherwood

Kennedy '10 to clerk for Alito
Emily Kennedy will clerk for Supreme Court Associate Justice Samuel Alito in the 2012-13 term.

Alvarez '75 inducted into College Football Hall of Fame
Carlos Alvarez set records as a wide receiver at the University of Florida before his distinguished legal career. » Gatorsports

Spears '47 honored for legal career
Harold Spears was honored by the Ohio State Bar Foundation with an Honorary Life Fellowship Award. » Ironton Tribune

Kang '01 named to top minority lawyer list
Christopher Kang was named to the National Law Journal's list of top minority lawyers under 40. » National Law Journal

Pearce '11 wins Tennessee marathon
James Pearce, currently clerking for a federal judge in Chattanooga, won the Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon Nov. 12, giving him eight under-three-hour finishes in eight states. » Chattanooga Times Free Press

Duke Law and China
The history of a three-decade long relationship. » The Chronicle

2011 Scholarship Luncheon honors donors, scholarship recipients
More than 200 named scholars, scholarship donors and board members gathered in Star Commons for the annual Duke Law Scholarship Luncheon on Friday, Oct. 21.

McCarthy '83 works with Wounded Warrior Project
Former Navy JAG officer Daniel McCarthy is now director of special projects for the Jacksonville-based nonprofit, which helps ailing vets of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. » Florida Times-Union

Spears ’47 receives bar foundation’s Honorary Life Fellowship Award
Harold D. Spears received the Honorary Life Fellowship Award from the Ohio State Bar Foundation on Nov. 4 in Columbus. » Ohio State Bar Foundation

Wittmer '81 wins professionalism award
Cynthia Wittmer, a partner in the Raleigh office of Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein, was named the 2011 Joseph Branch Professionalism Award recipient by the Wake County Bar Association. » Parker Poe

Fund for disabled memorializes Milani '91
The Adam Milani Memorial Sled Hockey Game honors the disability law scholar who was paralyzed in a hockey game as a high school senior. » South Bend Tribune

Spears ’47 to receive Ohio State Bar Foundation’s Honorary Life Fellowship Award, Nov. 4
Award honors Harold D. Spears’ service as county prosecutor, probate and juvenile court judge, and attorney. » Ironton Tribune

Fox ’71 selected to lead N.C. State Bar
James Fox will become the president of the N.C. State Bar on Oct. 20. » Winston-Salem Journal

Duke Law grads face off in Nov. 8 Supreme Court case
Deputy Solicitor General Michael Dreeben '81, represented the government in U.S. v Jones, arguing against Stephen Leckar '73 in a case involving the legality of warrantless GPS tracking. » SCOTUSblog

Adams '08 spearheads Peace Corps protection law
Natalie Hirt Adams led a team of lawyers who successfully pushed for Peace Corps Act reform to protect volunteers from rape or sexual assault and protect whistleblowers and victims. » The Blog of Legal Times

Davlin '95 hired as GM treasurer
James Davlin, formerly vice president of corporate strategy and business development for John Deere, will be GM's next treasurer. » Detroit Free Press

60 Minutes profiles Rosenhaus '90
A camera crew from the news show tries to keep up with NFL "super agent" Drew Rosenhaus. » 60 Minutes

Lives in International Law speaker series
JD/LLM grads Amber Jordan ’10, Michael Gilles ’10, and Coalter Lathrop ’06 discuss their careers

Hughes gift establishes endowed chair
A $1.25 million gift from Jeffrey P. Hughes '65 and Bettysue C. Hughes WC'65 will create a new faculty chair at Duke Law School.

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director discusses the America Invents Act at Duke Law
USPTO Director David Kappos said recent patent reform will build "the world’s first and only 21st century patent system."

Welcoming new board members
Twelve lawyers, judges and leaders join the Duke Law Board of Visitors.

Alemán ’78 gift launches Barrister Donor Society challenge
Jaime Alemán ’78 has donated $100,000 to fund the Alemán Matching Challenge Initiative, encouraging alumni to become members of the Barrister Donor Society.

Rose ’68 interviews Gao ’86 on foreign reserve investment strategy
Charlie Rose ’68 talks with Gao Xiqing ’86, president and chief investment officer of China's $400 billion sovereign wealth fund, about Gao’s investment strategy and the global economy. » Bloomberg Businessweek

Admissions process underway for new Master’s in Judicial Studies
North Carolina judges help celebrate program’s launch at luncheon with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito.

Lau '09 involved in exoneration of two men wrongly convicted of murder
Jamie Lau '09 served as investigator for the NC Innocence Inquiry Commission in the cases of two men released Sept. 22 after spending 11 years in prison for a crime they didn't commit. » MSNBC

Brown advises Southern governors on investing, innovation
Prof. Bill Brown '80 suggests transforming university tech transfer, deferring some capital gains taxes. » Asheville Citizen-Times

Melinson '89 to join HP Sept. 19
Gregg Melinson will serve as vice president, Global Government Affairs, and deputy general counsel. » HP

Hoffman '93 joins security board
David Hoffman has joined the board of directors of the National Cyber Security Alliance. » PR Newswire

Bradford '02 rebounds from brain surgery
Doctors discovered Jeff Bradford's tumor only because of a "lucky" car accident. » The Cary News

Bloomenthal '47, securities law expert, dies
Hal Bloomenthal, 90, was nationally known securities lawyer, considered "guru" by colleagues. » Denver Post

Bernard '67 stood out in professional and civic life
Friends and family of Dan Bernard, a former member of the Law Alumni Association Board of Directors, recall his integrity and hard work in his practice, at home, and in support of his community. » Longmont Times-Call

Moran '84 to join health system board
Audrey Moran will join Baptist Health as senior vice president of social responsibility and community advocacy. » Jacksonville Daily Record

Stafford '03 pens open letter to Boehner on budget
Michael Stafford calls on the House Speaker to "balance benefits and burdens." » The Moderate Voice

Scovel '77 appointed to new Government Accountability and Transparency Board
Calvin L. Scovel III, Inspector General at the U.S. Department of Transportation, was chosen to aid in effort to curb waste, fraud, and abuse in federal programs. » WhiteHouse.gov

Mueller '72 inspired with work ethic as prosecutor
Ernst Mueller's resolve also manifested in his fight against ALS. » Florida Times-Union

Dreeben '81 wins Tom C. Clark Award
Michael Dreeben is the 50th recipient of the Justice Tom C. Clark Award for Outstanding Federal Government Lawyer awarded annually by the District of Columbia Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. » Federal Bar Association DC Chapter

Harrington '87 to helm Mecklenburg County Bar
Robert Harrington will serve as president in of the Mecklenburg County Bar in 2012-13 » Robinson Bradshaw

Salem '72 tells disabled students they can achieve their dreams
Richard Salem, founding partner of Salem Law Group, was struck blind by an errant baseball in high school. » Sunshine State News

Love of literature led to book collecting for Buice '64
Despite e-books, "the art of fine printing is very much alive and well in the United States and abroad," says Bill Buice. » Shelter Island Reporter

International Alumni Events 2010-11
Duke Law international alumni hosted a full slate of exciting events around the globe in 2010-11.

Dockterman '78 discusses varied career in litigation
Michael Dockterman talks trial prep and recounts career highlights. Free subscription required. » Law 360

Second trial for accused murderer may benefit prosecution, according to Newman '88
Prof. Theresa Newman '88 says Jason Young's retrial enables the prosecution "to tighten up their evidence." » News & Observer

Arnold '01 opens Bar Method DC
Kate Arnold opens new exercise studio in Washington, DC. » Marketwire

Snyder '95 named LA Lakers assistant coach
Quin Snyder heads west after coaching for the University of Missouri and the Philadelphia 76ers. » The Phanatic

Arnwine '76 awarded Gruber Justice Prize for challenging intolerance
Barbara Arnwine was honored for her work with the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. » Gruber Foundation

Baer '83 named “Best Corporate Counsel” for a public company
Rich Baer was corporate counsel and chief administrative officer for Qwest Communications International Inc. when the company merged with CenturyLink. He has since moved on to UnitedHealth Group. (Registration required.) » Denver Business Journal

Fuller '64, Edwards '94 receive NCBA Citizen Lawyer Award
W. Erwin Fuller Jr. and Ted Edwards received the North Carolina Bar Association award, given for exemplary public service, during a ceremony in Asheville on June 24. » North Carolina Bar Association

Driver '91 named to University of Tennessee trustee board
Spruell Driver, Jr. was reappointed to the UT board by Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam. » Business & Heritage Clarksville

Duke Law announces new Center for Judicial Studies
Center will sponsor research and educational programs, including a master’s degree for judges.

Duncan '75 named to Duke University Board of Trustees
Judge Allyson Duncan '75 of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit is one of six new members named to the board. » Triangle Business Journal

Bowman '01 focuses scholarship on education
Law professor Kristi Bowman writes and researches extensively about public school reform. » Oakland County Legal News

Charles says campaign finance decision outlines ideological opposition in the Supreme Court
The court's decision in Arizona Free Enterprise v. Bennett illustrates differing views on First Amendment, presents "setback for supporters of campaign finance legislation," says Prof. Guy-Uriel Charles. » New York Times

Becton '69 receives service award
Charles Becton receives the the John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award from the North Carolina State Bar Association. » dBusinessNews

Bowling '80 talks lawyers and happiness
Sr. Lecturing Fellow Dan Bowling discusses positive psychology and the legal profession. » Gen Y J.D.

Lucie '87 named to position with venture capital firm
Stephanie Lucie will be the general counsel and chief compliance officer with Austin Ventures. » Austin Ventures

Glasscock '83 named to Delaware Chancery Court
Sam Glasscock III named to seat by Delaware Governor Jack Markell. » Bloomberg Businessweek

Duke Law announces new Center for Judicial Studies
Center will sponsor research and educational programs, including a master’s degree for judges.

Wheeler '97 joins Kilpatrick Townsend as a partner
Clay Wheeler joins Kilpatrick Townsend’s complex business litigation and white collar crime & special investigations teams. » citybizlist

Please give!
Duke Law's Annual Fund needs your support to close out the fiscal year on a high note.

Harrington '87 named bar president
Robert E. Harrington will serve as Mecklenburg County Bar president in 2012-13. » Robinson Bradshaw

Green energy company started by Dillon '03 has solid IPO showing
Solazyme, founded by Harrison Dillon in 2003, raised nearly $200 million in its stock market debut. » San Jose Mercury News

Supreme Court bolsters juvenile rights, siding with client co-represented by Demeritt '04
Lecturing fellow S. Hannah Demeritt was co-counsel on case involving Miranda rights of Chapel Hill juvenile. » New York Times

Two Duke Law grads elected to serve WV city
Chris Dodrill '08 joins Michael Stajduhar '75 on Charleston city council. » Charleston Daily Mail

Campbell '09 to start Alito clerkship in July
Sarah Campbell is the fourth Duke Law grad to clerk on the Supreme Court in 2011. » UT Torchbearer

O'Neil '03 co-authors book on management
Sean O'Neil writes book on Bare Knuckle People Management. » Portfolio.com

Dean’s Roundtable series: Colin W. Brown ’74 shares insights from successful corporate career
Roundtables facilitate exchange between distinguished alumni and students with similar career goals.

Temple '99 co-authors book on finding happiness and success in modern motherhood
In Good Enough is the New Perfect, Hollee Schwartz Temple urges women to pursue passions at work and home--not perfectionism. » The Daily Athenaeum

Adams '67 edits, publishes bestseller
Charles Adams, executive editor of Algonquin Books, attended the April 17 premiere of Water for Elephants, a film based on the novel he edited. » GoDanRiver.com

Jeff Cook '77 retires from post as public defender
Adams County Chief Public Defender retires after 24 years. » Gettysburg Times

Miller '94 named fellow at prestigious German studies institute
Russell Miller, law professor at Washington & Lee University, has been named a Non-Resident Fellow at the American Institute for Contemporary German Studies. » W&L Law

Alvarez '75 selected for College Football Hall of Fame
The "Cuban Comet" still holds the University of Florida's record for career receiving yards. » Fox Sports Florida

The Graduation Gala: Members of the Class of 2011 honor peers, present class gift
Tricia Hammond, James Pearce, Daniel Leslie, and Chase Anderson were honored with Justin Miller Awards, Darcy Huang receives LLM award.

James Donald Smith '86 named chief patent judge at USPTO
Smith will lead board that handles patent appeals from decisions of patent examiners. » IPWatchdog

Smolla '78 writes book on the intersection of the Constitution and higher education
The Constitution Goes to College: Five Constitutional Ideas That Have Shaped the American University (NYU Press) by Furman University President Rodney Smolla, was published this month. » UpstateBizSC

Yates '81 will head NCAA committee for 2013 Final Four
John Yates, partner with Morris, Manning & Martin, will preside over the Committee for the NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four Tournament’s return to Atlanta in 2013. » Morris, Manning & Martin

Bestselling author Ryan '05, pens new book for teens
"I tend to think of my books not as zombie books but books that happen to have zombies in them," says Ryan, author of The Dark and Hollow Places. » Deseret News

Romine '97 and Wexelblatt '93 named to list of top in-house counsel
Stephen Romine, senior intellectual property counsel at Bose Corporation, and Keith Wexelblatt, associate general counsel of Reebok International, were honored at a March 24 ceremony in Boston. » Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

Hickey '01 hired to lead BlueCross’ TennCare managed care organization
J.D. Hickey will join BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee as senior vice president, as well as president and CEO of Volunteer State Health Plan (VSHP), BlueCross’ TennCare managed care organization. » Chattanoogan

Moran '84 runs for mayor in Jacksonville
Audrey Moran "would like to be remembered as the mayor who helped transform the public education system in our community." » WJXT

Alvarez '75 on ballot for College Football Hall of Fame
As a Florida Gator, Carlos Alvarez set the SEC career receptions mark in 1971. » Orlando Sentinel

U.S. Senate deputy sergeant at arms to speak at 2011 hooding ceremony
Martina Lewis Bradford ’75 has had a distinguished career in law, business, public policy, and public service.

Annual Fund matching gift challenge
Donors provide $100,000 in matching challenge funds to encourage Annual Fund support.

Payne '88 named Gannett's chief digital officer
David Payne joins Gannett from video startup ShortTail Media, Inc., where he was president and CEO. » Business Wire

Ross '63 celebrated for nearly 50-year fundraising career
After closing his consulting firm in December, David Ross continues work on projects including writing a history of fundraising at Duke from 1960 to 2010. » Philanthropy Journal

Duke Law honors alumni and faculty
The Law Alumni Association honors six members of the community for their career accomplishments, service, and dedication to Duke Law. » More

Harris '93 guides Ivy League basketball to tournament spotlight
Robin Harris '93, Ivy League executive director, says it is "exciting for us as a league to have Princeton and Harvard have great seasons and to be able to feature them in an important weekend in college basketball." » New York Times

Duke Law establishes the Robinson O. Everett Professorship
New endowed chair honors beloved member of the Duke Law community. » More

Panovka '86 named "Dealmaker of the Week"
The AM Law Daily recognizes Robin Panovka, partner and co-head of the real estate and REIT M&A groups at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, for his role in Ventas' $7.4 billion stock deal to acquire Nationwide Health Properties. » The AM Law Daily

Demeritt comments on Miranda rights of child suspects
Lecturing Fellow S. Hannah Demeritt '04 is co-counsel in J.D.B. v. North Carolina, argued March 23 in the U.S. Supreme Court. » WRAL

"We have been reminded that we are not alone"
A letter from Duke Law's Japanese students.

Morgenstern '97 joins the Podesta Group
Longtime Senate staffer David Morgenstern joins top lobbying firm.

Alumni, students from Japan are safe
Duke community members report they are safe, scared after disaster strikes Japan.

Grady '82 joins Lincoln Financial Group
Kelley A. Grady named vice president, head of enterprise litigation at Lincoln Financial Group. » Centre Daily Times

Melendez '78 re-appointed to Criminal Court
Judge Suzanne Melendez was first appointed to the New York City Criminal Court in 1995. » Brooklyn Daily Eagle

Rosen '73 to serve as Distinguished Jurist in Residence
Judge Larry J. Rosen will serve as a mentor to Siena College students, advising them on questions related to the study and practice of law. » Siena College

Adams '62 awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
John Adams was one of 15 honorees to receive the country’s highest civilian honor during a White House ceremony on Feb. 15. » Natural Resources Defense Council

Pyper '64 receives Heritage Award for Arts and Humanities
Walt Pyper recognized for extensive professional and personal contributions to his Southwest Iowa community. » Daily Nonpareil

Lives in the Law: Ambassadors Anthony Harrington ’66 and Jaime Alemán ’78
Alumni say success in diplomatic service depends on building relationships.

Krimminger '82 named FDIC general counsel
Michael Krimminger previously served as deputy for policy and helped the FDIC navigate through various efforts designed to address the crisis in the financial services industry. » Housing Wire

Rose '68 profiled by Slate
Writer observes that Charlie Rose "is one of the nearest things that New York has to media royalty these days ... in spite of this rather unfashionable approach—or perhaps because of it—the show is beloved by the American elite." » Slate

Morgenstern '97 leaving Senate for private sector
David Morgenstern leaves Sen. Lamar Alexander's staff to become a principal at the Podesta Group, where he manages legislative strategy and advocacy efforts on several issues. » The Hill

Sager LLM '85 named Swiss ambassador to U.S.
Alum's previous jobs include heading a division of Switzerland's Fed'l Dep't of Foreign Affairs, and directing the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. » The Washington Diplomat

Stanley and Elizabeth Star give $5 million to Duke Law
Donors hope to inspire additional alumni contributions to support faculty and students

Grossman '89 named GA Voice Person of the Year
Dan Grossman celebrated for his role in civil rights law, called "the face of gay civil rights" by one plaintiff. » GA Voice

Kavanagh LLM'09 to speak at Irish American Bar reception
Francine Kavanagh will participate in the Irish American Bar Association-New York event on Jan. 27. » IABANY

Epps '91 reads Constitution in full, offers perspective in The Atlantic
Garrett Epps writes, "the Constitution is not something that should give comfort to small-government, state's rights, hard-money, no-internal-improvement conservatives." » The Atlantic

Sarah Campbell JD/MPP ’09 bound for Supreme Court clerkship
Campbell will begin clerkship with Justice Samuel Alito in July.

Duke Law School hosts 2010 Scholarship Luncheon
Duke Law School hosted the Scholarship Luncheon at the Washington Duke Inn Saturday, October 30th. Nearly 150 donors, friends, faculty and named scholars gathered to celebrate scholarships at Duke Law School.

Bradford '75 named deputy Senate sergeant-at-arms
Martina Bradford will assist Senate sergeant-at-arms with daily operation and security of the U.S. Senate. » Democrats.Senate.gov

Piñeiro '77 remembered with admiration by friends, colleagues
Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Roberto M. Piñeiro died on Dec. 9 at age 56. Miami Herald story notes, "He was a devoted Blue Devil -- beaming, Piñeiro donned a Duke ball cap on the bench the day after the school claimed the national basketball title in April." » Miami Herald

Buckler '00 authors book based on Peace Corps experience
Michael Buckler's book, From Microsoft to Malawi: Learning on the Front Lines as a Peace Corps Volunteer will serve as a college fundraiser for children he met while volunteering. » Duke Today

Dean's Roundtable connects alumni and students
Patricia Song '98 and Mark Fishman '78 share experiences working in business world.

Wiggins '76 elected to Washington State Supreme Court
Charles Wiggins wins close election to become Washington State Supreme Court justice. » Seattle Times

Richards '88 joins governor-elect's transition team
Claire Richards has joined Rhode Island Gov.-elect Lincoln Chafee's transition leadership team » RI.gov

Patel '97 joins Golden Pacific Bancorp board of directors
Shami Patel has been appointed to the board of directors for Golden Pacific Bancorp as well as Golden Pacific Bank and Gold Country Bank. » TMCNet

Clausen '07 among those who left locker room for law firm
Curt R. Clausen made the United States Olympic racewalking teams in 1996, 2000 and 2004 before heading to law school. » New York Times

Buhrman '66 honored by Estate Planning Council
Duke University Estate Planning Council establishes Law School scholarship to honor Richard W. Buhrman, chairman of the Council for the past fourteen years. » The Chattanoogan

Alumni entrepreneurs contribute stock to Duke Law
Gifts of stock in local startups highlight synergy between Duke Law and alumni entrepreneurs.

McCauley '01 named to "The Root 100" list
Gina E. McCauley, blogger and founder of the Blogging While Brown annual conference, named to list of "emerging and established African-American leaders who are making extraordinary contributions." » The Root

Levin '05 joins clean tech business
Mike Levin has joined FlexEnergy in Irvine, Calif., as director of government affairs. » PR-USA.net

Welcome aboard
New slate of alumni, judges, attorneys join Duke Law Board of Visitors.

Sharma '98 receives corporate counsel award
Bobby Sharma, vice president & general counsel of the NBA Development League, has been given the 2010 Corporate Counsel Award by the South Asian Bar Association of New York. » SABANY

Addington '81 becomes vice president at Heritage Foundation
David Addington has been approved as the Heritage Foundation’s vice president for domestic and economic policy. » Heritage Foundation

Help build Habitat home in memory of Prof. Robinson Everett
Duke Law community will help build home for Durham family.

Snyder '95 hired by Philadelphia Sixers
Quin Snyder became friends with Sixers coach Doug Collins while coaching Collins' son, Chris, at Duke. » Associated Press

Adams '62 joins board of directors of Blu Homes
John Adams, co-founder of Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), brings his expertise to green homes builder. » The Street

Zhao '88 delivers Dean's Lecture in Peking
Winston Zhao draws on more than 20 years of experience in international corporate and commercial practice for lecture. » Peking University School of Transnational Law

Drake '72 appears on NPR's "The State of Things"
David Drake, a science fiction writer, was among a group of guests discussing outer space with NPR's Frank Stasio. » NPR

Bowling '80 shares "10 Happy Tips for Lawyers"
Prof. Dan Bowling serves as guest blogger for Law.com, offers "10 ideas for greater well-being in law." » Law.com

Matthews '91 discusses banking regulations
Barbara Matthews offers her insight for a story about the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, made up of banking regulators from around the world. » NPR

Frey '85 and others offer advice to aspiring CEOs
Kip Frey among a group of executives from "some of the Triangle's most innovative and successful companies" who shared their insight. » News & Observer

Dooley '08 joins Ellis & Winters
Tadhg Dooley previously clerked for a federal district court judge in Connecticut. » Triangle Business Journal

Beale meets with Duke Law alumni, legal scholars in Taiwan
Prof. Sara Beale discusses white collar criminal prosecution with prosecutors, judges, and scholars

Beck '85 honored for excellence in legal assistance for military personnel
Brig. Gen. Gill Beck, commander of the U.S. Army Reserve Legal Command, among the members of Staff Judge Advocate office honored with ABA award. » U.S. Army

Gregg '74 named director of Catholic University's Institute for Communications Law Studies
Donna Coleman Gregg will oversee the curriculum of the 25-year-old institute, as well as research, scholarships, and externship opportunities for students. » The Blog of Legal Times

Bysiewicz '86 winds down tenure as Connecticut's secretary of state
Susan Bysiewicz discusses her 12 years in office along with her plans for the future. » CT News Junkie

Cammarn '87 joins Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft
Scott Cammarn will work out of the firm's Charlotte office as special counsel in the financial services department. » Fox Business

Lee Smith McKeithen '35
Pioneering Female Attorney and Civic leader

Wynne '99 joins Prisma Capital Partners as general counsel
Anne Wynne previously served as senior counsel and vice president at Ivy Asset Management. » Yahoo! Finance

Thank-a-Thon connects students with donors
Students express appreciation to members of the Law School community with personal phone calls.

Warhit '81 nominated to serve as judge of Westchester County Court
Barry Warhit has been nominated by New York Gov. David Paterson to serve as a judge of the Westchester County Court. Warhit has served as an acting village justice for the Tarrytown Village Court since 2006. » readMedia

Gardner '94 brings Wall Street credentials to Towerview Drive
Seth Gardner takes over as executive director of the new Center for Financial Excellence at Duke's Fuqua School of Business, where he will help develop an enhanced curriculum and implement an intensive extracurricular practicum. » Fuqua School of Business

Baker '84 named one of the decade's most influential lawyers
Mark Baker will be honored in June as the only energy disputes lawyer selected by The National Law Journal as one of “The Decade’s Most Influential Lawyers.” » StreetInsider.com

Law Alumni Association honors graduates, professor for their dedication to Duke Law
Recipients of annual alumni awards are recognized during Reunion 2010.

Farahany '04 appointed to presidential commission
Nita Farahany has been appointed to President Obama's Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues. » Nashville Business Journal

Duke Law celebrates a third Supreme Court clerkship
Allison B. Jones ’07 will clerk for Justice Clarence Thomas in the 2010-2011 Court term.

James '01 appears on C-SPAN to discuss his book on the legal battle to end segregation
Rawn James is the author of Root and Branch, which profiles Charles Hamilton Houston and his student Thurgood Marshall. » C-SPAN

Huey '85 appointed to 13th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida
Judge Paul L. Huey, who has served on the Hillsborough County bench since 2002, appointed to Circuit Court by Florida Gov. Charlie Crist. » Florida Gov. Charlie Crist

Lives in the Law: D. Todd Christofferson ’72
Integrity guides alumnus from Watergate to the leadership of the LDS Church.

Pourciau '09 builds support for Tallahassee homeless coalition
Susan Pourciau, executive director of the Big Bend Homeless Coalition, is described as "an awesome example of the energy and commitment and talent that women bring to bear on important issues in our community." » Tallahassee Democrat

Ryan '05 publishes New York Times best seller
Carrie Ryan's latest book, The Forest of Hands and Teeth, ranks among the top paperback children's books. » New York Times

Ghartey-Tagoe '88 discusses Duke Energy's pro bono efforts
Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe, who played a critical role in the creation of a pro bono committee in Duke Energy's Legal Department, is the subject of the Mecklenburg County Bar Association's "Volunteer Profile." » Mecklenburg County Bar

Kang '01 reflects on public service
Christopher Kang, special assistant to the president for legislative affairs, advises attorneys, “Remind yourself why you got yourself into this in the first place and do more.” » Northwest Asian Weekly

Duke entrepreneurs
The first in a series of stories on entrepreneurship in the Duke Law community highlights three recent grads helping to “grow” a business.

Two Duke Law grads land Supreme Court clerkships
Amy Mason Saharia ’05 and Garrick Sevilla ’07 will clerk for justices Sotomayor and Alito, respectively, in the 2010-2011 term.

Montgomery-Blinn '03 comments on historic exoneration by N.C. innocence commission
Kendra Montgomery-Blinn, executive director of the N.C. Innocence Inquiry Commission, says of its first exoneration, "This case is going to be taught in legal history textbooks." » Los Angeles Times

Two Duke Law grads land Supreme Court clerkships
Amy Mason Saharia ’05 and Garrick Sevilla ’07 will clerk for justices Sotomayor and Alito, respectively, in the 2010-2011 term.

Gift establishes new endowed chair in constitutional law and government
Alumnus David Ichel contributes $1.25 million, which will be matched by The Duke Endowment of Charlotte, N.C., to support a new faculty chair at Duke Law.

Starr '73 named president of Baylor University
Kenneth Starr becomes Baylor's 14th president after serving since 2004 as dean and professor of law at Pepperdine Law School. » Baylor University

Fountain '83 pens New York Times op-ed on Haiti
"If Haiti is to be rebuilt, or not merely rebuilt but transformed, then drug trafficking needs to be recognized for what it is, a primary force — arguably, the dominant force — in Haitian political life for the past 25 years," Fountain writes. » New York Times

Malone '78 connects William & Mary Law School students with Pentagon
Students enrolled in Linda Malone's International Litigation in U.S. Courts seminar research and write legal memoranda for the chief prosecutor of the Pentagon's Office of Military Commissions. » Daily Press

Gardner '94 to lead Center for Financial Excellence at Fuqua School of Business
Seth Gardner , the former managing director of the private equity group at Cerberus Capital Management, has been appointed executive director of the new Center for Financial Excellence at Duke’s Fuqua School of Business. » Private Equity Hub

Pritchard '61 recognized for distinguished service to ABA
Llewelyn G. Pritchard will be presented with the 2010 Robert F. Drinan Award for Distinguished Service, honoring service to the American Bar Association Section of Individual Rights and Responsibilities, at a ceremony on Feb. 5. » American Bar Association

Black '85 receives the N.C. State Bar’s Distinguished Service Award
During her term as president of the North Carolina Bar Association, Janet Ward Black created the “4ALL” campaign, which supports the provision of free legal services for those in need. » PR.com

Brown '80 company receives major Department of Energy award
Palmer Labs, co-founded by Law School alumnus and professor Bill Brown, will use its portion of a $44 million consortium grant to support enhanced research of its patent-pending algae technology. » Forbes.com

Bolch Jr. '67, RaceTrac chairman and CEO, profiled by Convenience Store News
Article describes Carl Bolch Jr. as "one of the convenience store industry's most perspicacious leaders and innovators." » Convenience Store News

Athens '04 becomes Alaska's first cyber-crime prosecutor
Marika Athens will guide state's efforts to crack down on child exploitation, computer stalking, and Internet fraud. » Anchorage Daily News

Fountain '83 discusses tragedy in Haiti
Ben Fountain provides insight, recommendations on how to help based on his frequent travels to the Caribbean country. » Law.com

Donald Beskind LLM '77
Top litigator rejoins the Duke Law faculty as a professor of the practice.

Pringle '69 named Antitrust Lawyer of the Year
Robert Pringle, a partner in Winston & Strawn's San Francisco office, has been named the 2010 Antitrust Lawyer of the Year by the California State Bar Antitrust & Unfair Competition Section. » PR Newswire

Scarboro '89 picked to lead new unit at Securities and Exchange Commission
Cheryl Scarboro will head specialized unit that focuses on violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practice Act, prohibiting U.S. companies from bribing foreign officials for government contracts and other business. » SEC.gov

Winger '42 remembered for his role in shaping Asheville, N.C.
Article states: "A lot of people have long and impressive resumes. Not all of them have lasting impacts. Maurice H. Winger did, right here." » Asheville Citizen-Times

Gergel '79 nominated for U.S. District Court bench
President Obama nominates Richard Mark Gergel, a principal and senior partner with the firm Gergel, Nickles and Solomon, to District Court bench for the District of South Carolina. » WhiteHouse.gov

Military blog identifies passing of Everett '59 as a top military justice story of 2009
CAAFlog notes: "Judge Everett was a giant in the military justice system, an influential teacher, and one of the most gracious gentlemen on the planet." » CAAFlog.com

Smolla '78 picked as Furman's new president
Rodney Smolla chosen as new Furman University president following a national search. » The Greenville News

Gilchrist '65 won't seek re-election as Mecklenburg district attorney
Peter S. Gilchrist, a native of Mecklenburg County, has served as its district attorney since 1975. » Charlotte Observer

Strouse '81 joins Phillies as vice president and general counsel
Richard Strouse joins the National League Champion Philadelphia Phillies after serving as a senior partner in the litigation department at the Ballard Spahr, where he practiced since 1981. » Philadelphia Business Journal

Rose '68 to pen BusinessWeek column
Charlie Rose will write a weekly column for the magazine starting with the Dec. 21 issue. » Crain's New York Business

McKean '86 named CEO of JFK Library Foundation
David McKean formerly served as chief of staff for Sen. John Kerry. » Boston Globe

Profeta '97 adds rigor, research to Capitol Hill debates
Tim Profeta has transitioned smoothly from his role as Senate staffer to director of Duke's Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions. » Duke magazine

Watson '85, Farokhi '04 go the extra yard in election run-off
Opposing candidates for Atlanta City Council talk politics, football prior to Dec. 1 run-off election.

Two Duke Law graduates vie for City Council seat
Race between Amir Farokhi '04 and Aaron Watson '85 for Atlanta's City Council Post 2 at-large seat will be decided in a Dec. 1 runoff election. » Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Frey '85, CEO of Zemph startup, discusses improving investor-entrepreneur relationships
As a veteran venture capitalist Kip Frey has seen both sides of the startup financing challenges. » Local Tech Wire

Ichel '78 assumes leadership of Duke Law Board of Visitors
New position adds to long resume of service for David Ichel.

Duke Center for Sports and the Law to host panel discussion among high-level sports executives
Center's inaugural event on Dec. 9 at Weil, Gotshal & Manges in New York will address the internationalization of American team sports.

Zolot '98 discusses major gang case in Charlotte
Assistant U.S. Attorney Kevin Zolot prosecuted 20 Charlotte gang members who were sentenced to federal prison in December 2008. Says Zolot: "We set a standard at the beginning of the case that we wanted two purchases of crack cocaine from each defendant ... All 20 pled guilty." » WBTV.com

Burdman '56, longtime donor and volunteer, dies
B. Richard Burdman, 76, namesake of the Burdman Lounge and the Burdman Fellowships, was an honorary lifetime member of the Law School's Board of Visitors.

Hawkins '51 reflects on his time as mayor of Durham
Jim Hawkins says he’d like to be remembered "as a fair and ambitious person who tried to make the city a better place for future generations to grow up." » The Herald-Sun

Hasnas '78 awarded Bastiat Prize for Journalism
John Hasnas receives the eighth annual Bastiat Prize for Journalism for his op-ed “The ‘Unseen’ Deserve Empathy, Too,” published in the Wall Street Journal. » International Policy Network

Salem '72 discusses efforts to unite businesses, disabled workers
Richard Salem, Duke Law's first blind graduate, founded Enable America, a non-profit organization that works to put the disabled in the workplace. » News & Observer

Kohler '78 passes away following long battle with cancer
David Kohler became a full-time faculty member at Southwestern Law School in 2003 following a distinguished career of more than 25 years as a media attorney. He died of cancer on Oct. 15. » Southwestern Law School

Lau '09 pens op-ed in Seattle Times
Jamie Lau observes in opinion piece that banks have been raising rates and changing terms in advance of reforms, actions which undermine consumer protections » The Seattle Times

Rose '68 profiled in Fortune magazine
Article states, "Charles Peete Rose Jr. has the most earnest, essential public-affairs show on the air right now." » Fortune

Duke Law mourns Federico Carvallo LLM’09
LLM graduate died in a polo accident in his home country of Chile.

Farrin '90 supports Cell Phones for Soldiers program
Law Office of James Scott Farrin donates 62 phones to the program, which will convert them into 62 hours of free cell phone minutes to U.S. soldiers serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. » Business Wire

Krouse '70 appointed to SBA Communications' board of directors
George R. Krouse Jr. joins SBA board of directors after his recent retirement from Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, where he practiced for 33 years in the corporate, capital markets, and merger and acquisition areas. » Globe Newswire

Ponce '88 leads Xerox's $6.4 billion acquisition of Affiliated Computer Services
Mario Ponce, a member of Duke Law's Board of Visitors, heads Simpson Thacher team representing Xerox. » LegalWeek.com

Dixon '04 joins Averett University Alumni Association Executive Board
Torrey Dixon, who serves as director of Fair Vote North Carolina, is one of six Averett alumni named to executive board. » Averett University

Friends and colleagues remember Robinson Everett
Memorial celebration brings together colleagues, students, friends, and family to honor the generous, well-accomplished man. » The Herald-Sun

Remembering Robinson O. Everett
The Duke Law community celebrates the life and legacy of its alumnus and professor.

Elias '93 played central role in Coleman-Franken election dispute
Marc Elias' efforts as part of Sen. Al Franken's legal team are discussed in the St. Paul Pioneer Press series "Overtime: The Story of the 2008 Minnesota Senate Race." » Pioneer Press

Salem '72, Duke Law's first blind graduate, expands non-profit organization to Raleigh
Richard Salem is the founder and CEO of Enable America, a non-profit organization devoted to empowering people with disabilities to achieve independence through employment. » PR.com

Heath '00 recognized for excellence in diversity
Michael Heath is a co-founder of the Washington Minority Bar Associations' Collaboration Project (WAMBAC). » Washington State Bar Association

Beyond OCI: Making the most of the alumni network
Far-flung yet close-knit, Duke Law alumni offer students advice, introductions to regional legal markets.

Malone '78 receives Distinguished Fulbright Chair
Linda Malone, the Marshall-Wythe Foundation Professor of Law at William & Mary Law School, receives the Distinguished Fulbright Chair in International Environmental Law. » William & Mary Law School

Dean Levi discusses law schools' efforts to build practical skills
"We're trying to get students from the very beginning to think about what type of career they want," Dean David F. Levi says. » The National Law Journal

Jolas '89 elected vice president of Regency Energy Partners
Paul Jolas will serve as executive vice president, chief legal officer and secretary of Regency Energy Partners in Dallas. » Reuters

Brown '80 talks about his education, career, and teaching at Duke Law
"My goal is that my students will be better prepared for the legal and business world than students from any other law schools," Prof. Bill Brown says. » China.com

Farrin '90 leads firm's effort to "Go Green"
The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin’s “Go Green” initiative includes purchasing several new 2009 Honda Civic Hybrids and going paperless in the Social Security Disability practice area. » Business Wire

Coupe '80 assists with dog rescue effort in Maine
Anita Coupe, the first woman to chair the Humane Society's board of directors, adopts two dogs from an Arkansas shelter, brings along eight more for placement in New England foster homes. » Portland Press Herald

Matorin '93 discusses the experience of starting his own practice
Mitchell Matorin left Foley Hoag in 2007 to launch his own practice, the Matorin Law Office. » WSJ Law Blog

Curtis '95 to help develop National Broadband Plan
Rob Curtis appointed to FCC team that will address broadband deployment, adoption, affordability, and the use of broadband to advance solutions to national priorities. » Cable Digital News

Pourciau '09 named executive director of homeless coalition
Susan Pourciau to head Big Bend Homeless Coalition serving Florida's eight-county Big Bend area. » WCTV

Isaacson '85 honored by Unitarian Universalist Association for pro bono marriage equality work
Eric Isaacson has provided pro bono legal services to the UUA and related groups for more than five years on cases including those related to marriage equality in California. » Unitarian Universalist Association

Duke Law celebrates alumni accomplishments during NCBA annual meeting
Wester '72 is the third consecutive Law School graduate to serve as North Carolina Bar Association president; Fulton '80 and Harrington '87 receive "Citizen Lawyer" awards.

Wester '72 installed as NCBA president
John R. Wester is the third consecutive graduate of Duke Law to serve as president of the North Carolina Bar Association following the terms of Charles Becton '69 (2008-2009) and Janet Ward Black '85 (2007-2008). » North Carolina Bar Association

Dietrich '90 competes in American Crossword Puzzle Tournament
Inspired by the 2006 documentary "Word Play," Kristyn Dietrich has participated in the world's longest-running crossword puzzle tournament for the past three years. » Winter Park Magazine

Brown '89 elected president of Allegheny County Bar Association
Kimberly Brown's term as Allegheny County Bar Association president begins on July 1. She has been active with ACBA for more than 19 years. » Market Watch

Kahn ’76 to join Duke University Board of Trustees
Peter Kahn chaired Law School Board of Visitors from 2001 to 2007.

Scholarship established to honor Hunt '73
Lumbee Regional Development Association (LRDA) honors the late Betty Jo Hunt, the first Lumbee woman to earn a law degree, with a scholarship at UNC Pembroke. » UNC Pembroke

Remembering Judge Robinson Everett '59
Photos, stories, video, and a memory page pay tribute to a Duke Law icon. » In Memoriam

David Ichel ’78 to chair Duke Law Board of Visitors
Ichel is a partner with Simpson Thacher & Bartlett and a longtime volunteer at Duke Law.

Nazarian '91 appointed to NARUC board
Doug Nazarian is among four new state commissioners appointed to the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners' board of directors. » NARUC

Duke Law honors Law Firm Challenge winners
Williams & Connolly and McDermott Will & Emery are named the winners of the inaugural competition between 10 Washington, D.C., firms. The event raised more than $180,000 for the Law School.

Chisolm '85 asked to address death penalty case
Larry Chisolm, the first black district attorney in Chatham County, Ga., receives letters from former President Carter and the Congressional Black Caucus urging him to take action in 1989 case. » L.A. Times

The Honorable Robinson O. Everett, 81
Beloved professor served on the Duke Law faculty for 51 years and was a member of the Class of 1959.

Oswalt '08 clerks for Supreme Court nominee
Michael Oswalt has spent the past year as a clerk for U.S. Circuit Judge Sonia Sotomayor, President Obama's Supreme Court nominee. » The Saratogian

Aleman '78 appointed Panamanian ambassador to the United States
Jaime Aleman has been appointed by President-elect Ricardo Martinelli as Panama's ambassador in Washington, D.C., effective July 1, 2009. » Panama Guide

Gordon '54 reflects on his Rotary Club involvement
Abe Gordon, a member of the Bridgeport Rotary Club since 1973 and director with Rotary International from 1998 to 2000, discusses the organization's international charitable activities. » Connecticut Post

Blue '73 elected to chair Duke Board of Trustees
Dan Blue, who was first elected to the board in 1995 and most recently served as vice chairman, will assume the new position on July 1. » Duke News

Jolas '89 promoted at Trinity Industries
Paul Jolas will serve as vice president, deputy general counsel, and corporate secretary at Dallas-based company. » Market Watch

Brown '87 appointed to North Carolina Utilities Commission
ToNola Brown-Bland among Gov. Bev Perdue's three recent appointees to the oldest regulatory body in state government. » Office of Governor Bev Perdue

Beck '85 to speak at Appalachian State commencement
Gill Beck, a brigadier general in the Army Reserve and chief of the civil division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of North Carolina, will speak at May 10 ceremony for the College of Arts and Sciences and University College. » Appalachian State

McCoy '66 addresses "What is Washington Thinking?"
Jerry McCoy will discuss charitable estate planning at May 12 professional seminar hosted by the Communities Foundation of Texas and Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law. » Dallas Morning News

Brown '89 selected as Litigation Counsel of America fellow
Kimberly Brown, a member of Thorp Reed's Commercial and Corporate Litigation practice group, chosen for honorary society that represents less than one-half of one percent of American lawyers. » Market Watch

WilmerHale gift supports Environmental Law and Policy Clinic
Firm's $10,000 contribution will assist with the clinic's continuing efforts to provide legal support for nonprofit environmental organizations and to prepare students for the practice of environmental law.

Bernard '67 and wife honored with Distinguished Citizen Award
Longs Peak Council of the Boy Scouts of America recognizes Dan and Dale Bernard for their contributions to the community. » The Longmont Times-Call

Law Firm Challenge raises more than $180,000
Firms that reached the 100 percent participation level and the firm with the highest average gift to be announced at May 19 celebratory event.

Law Alumni Association honors community members for career accomplishments, dedication to Duke Law
2009 awards were presented during Reunion ’09 kick-off celebration.

Judge Sentelle to speak to Class of 2009
Duke Law hooding ceremony will honor 215 JD and 76 international LLM graduates.

Wayne Rich ’67 inspires, establishes, and funds the Veteran’s Pro Bono Project
Rich chooses to give back to Duke Law in a way that fits his unique perspective as a Marine and federal prosecutor.

Nicholas DiMascio ’07 wins ASIL’s Francis Deák Prize
Award recognizes excellence in international law scholarship.

Adams '62, '05 to receive honorary doctorate from Hamilton College
John H. Adams, who co-founded the Natural Resources Defense Council in 1970, will receive honorary degree at Commencement ceremony on May 24, 2009. » Hamilton College

Torres '68 retires after 20 years on the federal bench
Senior U.S. District Judge Ernest C.Torres oversaw the corruption trial of former Pawtucket Mayor Brian Sarault and the trial and conviction of former Providence Mayor Vincent A. Cianci Jr. » Providence Journal

Simons '83 joins The Segal Company as senior vice president
Serena G. Simons will serve as senior vice president and national compliance retirement practice leader in Segal's Washington, D.C., office. » Market Watch

Shelton '98 to deliver Honors Day keynote
Susan C. Shelton will speak at Birmingham-Southern College's annual Honors Day Convocation on Thursday, April 23. » Birmingham Southern College

Morgenstern '97 to serve as Senate chief of staff
David Morgenstern, a nine-year Senate veteran and legislative director since 2005, will take over as Sen. Lamar Alexander's chief of staff on May 1. » Knoxville News Sentinel

Bilodeau LLM '87 appointed registrar of the Supreme Court of Canada
As registrar, Roger Bilodeau will be responsible for the appointment and supervision of Court staff, management of the Library and Registry, and publication of the Canada Supreme Court Reports. » Department of Justice, Canada

Zolot '98 to appear on History Channel program
U.S. Attorney Kevin Zolot discusses one of his cases during the upcoming "Killing Snitches" episode of the program Gangland, to air on Thursday, April 9 and Friday, April 10. » The History Channel

Gostin ’74 urges students to follow hearts and consider wide range of jobs
Lawrence Gostin speaks at Duke Law as part of the Career Center's "Open Doors" series while in town to participate in Duke’s University Seminar on Global Health.

Lisankie '77 named Alaska Regulatory Commissioner
Paul Lisankie, who was admitted to the practice of law in Alaska in 1985, has more than 20 years of state service. » Regulatory Commission of Alaska

Felman '87 participates in Capitol Hill Crime Summit
Jim Felman served as a panelist at “Smart on Crime Policies: Increase Public Safety, Reduce Costs, and Improve Lives,” a Capitol Hill Crime Summit held on March 3rd. » The Sentencing Project

The Duke Law Firm Challenge
Ten Washington, D.C., firms are competing to reach a fund-raising participation level of 100 percent among Law School graduates at their respective firms. » Details

Womble Carlyle endows scholarship at Duke Law
The Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice Scholarship will provide annual financial support to law students.

Green '91 asks board of education not to give him a raise
Mo Green, superintendent of Guilford County Schools, says struggling economy would make his raise a hardship for the school system. » News & Record

Have we nationalized our banking system?
Finance experts discuss the role of government in economic crisis.

McKean '86 discusses Marbury v. Madison at Newseum
Justice John Paul Stevens serves as moderator for conversation with David McKean and Clifford Sloan, authors of "The Great Decision: Jefferson, Adams, Marshall and the Battle for the Supreme Court." » Legal Times

Harris '93 named executive director of Ivy League athletics
Robin Harris' responsibilities will include overseeing Ivy League championships, officiating, and other athletic administration matters in all 33 Ivy League sports. » New York Times.com

Pfeiffer '98 successfully concludes lengthy job search
Jessica Pfeiffer hired at Clark Hill as manager of professional development, a job that was eight months in the making. » Fortune Magazine

Kehoe '78 sworn in to Maryland Special Court of Appeals
Christopher Kehoe fills vacancy in state's First Appellate Judicial Circuit, covering nine Maryland counties. » Star-Democrat

Opel '02 brings passion for music to pro bono work
Ryan Opel provides volunteer legal services to Piedmont Opera and Winston-Salem Symphony. » Winston-Salem Journal

Kang '01 selected for Obama's Legislative Affairs team
Christopher Kang to serve on staff that will assist the new administration in working with congressional leaders. » WashingtonPost.com

Colangelo '89 appointed CEO at biopharmaceutical company
Dominick C. Colangelo will assume leadership role at Promedior. » Philadelphia Business Journal

McKean '86 named staff director of Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Sen. John Kerry appoints David McKean to foreign relations post. » Boston Globe

O'Neal '99 to serve on lieutenant governor's senior staff
Cynthia O’Neal will serve as director of external affairs for incoming North Carolina Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton. » Politics.MyNC.com

Hofstetter '82 discusses role as attorney-turned-innkeeper
Says Rick Hofstetter: "What really motivates me is the freedom, the lifestyle and comfort in the knowledge that I am doing something lasting and worthwhile." » Indianapolis Star

Nazarian '91 discusses regulation issues in Maryland
Alumnus is chair of the Maryland Public Service Commission. » WYPR (Maryland)

Tamura pushes for Japanese sovereign wealth fund
Kotaro Tamura '95, a senator in the Japanese Diet, serves as general secretary of a panel promoting the fund. » Wall Street Journal (subscription required)

Carter op-ed addresses diversity initiatives
Jessica Faye Carter '02 comments on the concerns of women of color in law firms and legal departments. » The National Law Journal

Alumni join faculty and students in run to raise PILF money
Proceeds from a 5K, half marathon, and full marathon will help students do summer public interest work.

Alumnus recognized for contributions to Southeast tech scene
John Yates '81 appears on list of 25 most influential people. » TechJournal South

Mission driving new Guilford superintendent
Maurice “Mo” Green '91 talks about the transition from a large law firm partner to public school administrator. » North Carolina Bar Association

Interview with the agent: Heather MacKenzie '90
MacKenzie discusses her career representing athletes in the international sports market. » SportsAgentBlog.com

New fund benefits Duke Law grads working for Legal Aid of North Carolina
Loan repayment fund is dedicated in honor of the late Calder Womble '47. » North Carolina Bar Association

Michael Flynn '81 named HUD's acting general counsel
Flynn previously served as the general deputy general counsel to the department. » U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

IndyMac Federal Bank test the limits of leniency
"This is about maximizing the value of the mortgages," says FDIC special adviser for policy Michael Krimminger '82. "That will also help keep more people in their homes." » The Wall Street Journal

Justin Klimko '80
Klimko, a leading attorney for mergers and acquisitions, securities regulation, corporate financing, and governance, profiled in the November issue of Detroit's business journal. » DBusiness

Collin J. Cox '01 recognized at Baylor University homecoming
The Herbert H. Reynolds Outstanding Young Alumni Awards are given annually to recognize professional achievement and distinguished service by Baylor alumni 40-years old or younger. » Baylor University News

Richard Buhrman '66
Longtime chair of the Duke Estate Planning Council presides over its 30th annual Estate Planning Conference October 16-17.

Kimberly Till '80 named president, CEO, and a director of Harris Interactive
Till, who succeeds Gregory T. Novak, most recently served as CEO of TNS North America. » MarketWatch

Bachman Brown '50 receives Order of the Long Leaf Pine
Brown, a longtime attorney and first mayor of Kannapolis, N.C., was nominated by friends for the highest civilian award in the state of North Carolina. » Salisbury Post

Ben Fountain '83 profiled in story of "late bloomers"
Fountain shares his story of being a late bloomer and how 18 years after leaving Akin Gump, he finally published a "breakthrough" novel. » The New Yorker

Corey Ciocchetti '02
Ciocchetti finds success as a business ethics and legal studies professor at the University of Denver's Daniels College of Business. » DU Clarion

Professor James Thomas Royster Jones '78 appears at event sponsored by the National Alliance on Mental Illness
Jones shared his struggle with mental illness at a forum highlighting Mental Health Awareness Week. » Louisville Courier-Journal

James T. Crouse '80 co-authors aviation law book
Crouse has his own law firm in North Carolina specializing in aviation law and has taught this subject at Duke Law. » ClarisLaw.com

Douglas R.M. Nazarian '91 experiences "baptism by fire"
Nazarian's new job takes an unexpected turn as Baltimore’s Constellation Energy Group Inc. agrees to be acquired by MidAmerican Energy Holdings Co. » The Daily Record

John Higgins '79 throws out first pitch in Game 1 of the American League Division Series
Higgins serves as the Tampa Bay Rays' general counsel. » Rays Report Blog

Who decides? The most terrifying part of the proposed bailout
Visiting Assistant Professor Zephyr Teachout '99 questions the powershift of the federal financial plan. » The Huffington Post

Three Everetts take oath together as lawyers
Robinson Everett Jr. and Luke Everett, sons of Professor Robinson O. Everett LLM '59, and Sherry Honeycutt-Everett sworn in to practice law by Judge James Hardin '74. » The Herald Sun

Gao Xi-Qing '86 named one of Esquire's 75 most influential people of the 21st Century
The magazine's anniversary issue calls Gao "one of the most powerful men in the world." » Esquire

Dale Whitman '66 honored with first faculty chair at the University of Missouri School of Law
The Robert L. Hawkins Jr. /Dale A. Whitman Chair recognizes Whitman, who was a professor at the law school and dean from 1982-1988. » University of Missouri News

'Off the Menu' captures associates' trials and tribulations
Christine Son '02 writes a novel following three women who excel in their professions, but struggle with meeting their parents' expectations and choosing their own paths in life. » lawjobs.com

Amir Farokhi '04 starts campaigning early
Farokhi hopes to win a seat on the Atlanta City Council in the November 2009 election. » Payvand News

Rich Baer '83 leads Corporate Counsel Magazine's "Best Legal Department"
Baer and his in-house legal department at Qwest selected for success in negotiating the settlement of shareholder lawsuits and for transforming an overworked legal department. » Business Network

Bob Fox '68: A fascination that became a passion
Fox leads the U.S. Olympic table tennis team to China, the mecca of the sport. » Minneapolis Star Tribune

Center for Criminal Justice and Professional Responsibility welcomes inaugural fellow
Christian Dysart '07 returns to Duke Law to teach, develop center's programs.

Pam Gann '73 joins Southwestern Law School's board of trustees
Gann is the president of Claremont McKenna College and former dean of Duke Law School. » Southwestern Law School Press Release

Kristi Bowman '01 tells what inspired her to become a lawyer
Bowman teaches at Michigan State University College of Law. » Rockford Register Star

Tim Pakenham L'82, F'83: A connection to golf greatness
Pakenham is a partner at Alston & Bird in Atlanta and immediate past president of the Atlanta Athletic Club. » Daily Report

Erin Gaddy '97
Gaddy is a prosecutor in South Carolina working with the National District Attorneys Association. » Earl Capps Blogspot

Allen G. Siegel, lecturer and Duke Law alumnus, dies
Siegel '60 established the Rabbi Seymour Siegel Memorial Moot Court Competition and David H. Siegel Memorial Scholarship at Duke Law.

Maurice Green T'88, L'91 named Guilford County superintendent
Green joined the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools as general counsel in 2001 and later became district's chief operating officer and deputy superintendent. » WBTV

Xi-Qing Gao '86 elected to Duke University Board of Trustees
The president and chief investment officer of China Investment Corp. began a five-year term on July 1, 2008. » Duke News & Communications

John F. Sandy Smith '84 named founding chairman of IRiSS advisory board
The Institute for Research in the Social Sciences at Stanford University facilitates multi-disciplinary research and houses several research centers. » IRiSS Press Release

Jessica Faye Carter '02 featured writer in Working Mother magazine
"Secrets of Success" column is adapted from Carter's book, Double Outsiders: How Women of Color Can Succeed in Corporate America. » Working Mother

Two Duke Law graduates behind the North Carolina governor's race
Jack Hawke '66 serves as Pat McCrory's chief consultant and Mac McCorkle '84 is Bev Perdue's campaign adviser. » The Charlotte Observer

Duke Law alumni and faculty collaborate on climate change article
"California, Climate Change, and the Constitution" published in the July/August 2008 edition of The Environmental Forum. » The Environmental Forum

Former Dean of Admissions Charles "Charlie" Howell dies
Howell worked at the Law School from 1960 to 1983.

John R. Wester '72 selected as North Carolina Bar Association president-elect
A Charlotte attorney and longtime partner of Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson, Wester will serve as president in the 2009-2010 term. » N.C. Bar Association news

Charles E. Burgin '64 inducted into N.C. Bar Association general practice hall of fame
Burgin has practiced law for over 40 years in McDowell County and is past president of the N.C. Bar Association. » N.C. Bar Association news

Charles L. Becton '69 begins his term as N.C. Bar Association president
Becton installed on June 21 at annual meeting in Atlantic Beach, N.C. » N.C. Bar Association news

Adam Buckley Cohen '93: Father-son connections are in the cards
Cohen writes about sharing first his trading cards and then trips to four sports halls of fame -- football, basketball, hockey, and baseball -- with his two sons. » The New York Times

Washington, D.C. mayor announces new leaders for key economic development jobs
Erik Moses '96 selected to serve as chief executive officer of the D.C. Sports and Entertainment Commission and Nicole Becton '98 will replace Moses as the interim director of city’s Department of Small and Local Business Development. » D.C. Mayor's Office

Doug Nazarian '91 named chairman of Maryland's Public Service Commission
Nazarian joined the commission as general counsel a year ago and was one of the architects of the regulatory reform strategy currently in place. » Baltimore Sun

Jessica Carter '02 featured in Essence magazine article
Carter's book "Double Outsiders: How Women of Color Can Succeed in Corporate America," received a gold medal in the career category for the 2008 Axiom Business Book Awards. » Essence Magazine

Christine Son '02 writes debut novel "Off the Menu"
The book, about three high achieving women, will be published by Penguin Books/NAL in early August 2008. » Christineson.com

Ben Fountain's '83 efforts pay off
Fountain is now an award winning author after quitting his job to become a stay-at-home dad and writer. » Law.com

Cecily Hines '81 named president of The Foundation for Minneapolis Parks
Hines has 20 years experience serving as legal advisor for public and private institutions and has been active as a community volunteer throughout her life. » Minneapolis Parks

The Price of Bananas: Terry Collingsworth '82
Collingsworth speaks to 60 Minutes about Chiquita's funding of Colombian paramilitaries; he has filed a lawsuit on behalf of families of Colombians killed by these groups. » 60 Minutes

N.C. attorney general appoints special prosecutor in case handled by Duke's Innocence Project
David Pishko '77 represents inmate requesting new trial. » Winston-Salem Journal

Remarks by Judge James C. Dever III upon the presentation of the 2008 A. Kenneth Pye Award to The Honorable Robinson O. Everett
"Robbie Everett is living proof of the paradox that the more a person gives to this world, the more a person receives in return," Dever says.

D. Todd Christofferson ' 72 named member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
Christofferson's position announced during the first session of the two-day 178th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. » Salt Lake Tribune

Patrick Kelley '73 named assistant director of the FBI's Office of Integrity and Compliance
Kelley is the first to assume this role. » Federal Bureau of Investigation Press Release

Bob Fox '68: An Olympic Ambassador
Fox is the administrative leader and official chaperone of the U.S table tennis team heading to the Beijing Olympics. » MinnPost

Gao Xiqing '86 speaks with 60 Minutes
As head of China’s new sovereign-wealth fund, Gao pledges more transparency. » CBS News

John Canning '69: Goal realized — and then some
Canning's mentors at First National Bank of Chicago convinced him to work in private equity. » Chicago Tribune

David Robinson II '64 honored in Miami
Church of the Open Door saluted graduates of predominantly black colleges and reminded people of the legacy of the Amistad revolt. » Miami Herald

Reunion 2008
Weekend filled with exciting events, including a ceremony honoring distinguished alumni.

Jeff Coates named associate dean for alumni and development
Veteran fund-raiser joins Duke from University of Illinois College of Law.

New York Times reporter Stephen Labaton ’86 discusses recent story on John McCain and lobbyist
Labaton is winner of DeWitt Wallace Center’s 2008 Futrell Award.

Arlinda F. Locklear '76 honored as an American Indian legal pioneer
Locklear will be presented with the Kate Stoneman Award from Albany Law School for demonstrating a commitment to change and expanded opportunities for women. » Albany Law School

Alan Bender ’79: A gamble on cell-phone technology pays off
Bender shares his career path with Duke Law students at the Business Law Society’s sixth annual career symposium.

Road Map to Success - Continued Learning
New! CPDC and the Law Alumni Association offer "Success as an Associate" and "Client Service from the Client Perspective," two webcasts useful for lawyers at any stage of their career.

Ryan Crosswell '07 Inspires Others
Crosswell has distinguished himself as a runner and as a Marine. » The Republican & Herald

Exposed today, grandchildren pay
Siegel Memorial Lecture in Ethics addresses legal and ethical implications of transgenerational environmental epigenetics.

Vikram Patel '05 waging a campaign of persuasion!
He's sent E-mail boasting a ready-made social circle. » On the brink of the wild, Alaska's largest city grows up...

Phil Moise '74 Named Recipient of 2008 GaBio Industry Growth Award
Moise recognized as an individual in the private sector who has made extraordinary contributions to the growth of Georgia’s life sciences industry. » Georgia Bio

Charlie Rose '68 to contribute to 60 Minutes
Rose will return to the show as a correspondent. » CBS News

ESQ 2008 answers professional questions the casebooks can’t
Duke Law alumni and friends return to offer insight and advice to current students.

Scholar praises 14th Amendment as "real" Constitution
Speaking Feb. 14, Professor Garrett Epps '91 says it delivered on the promise of "one nation."

ABA President William H. Neukom to speak at hooding ceremony
Long-time counsel for Microsoft, Neukom will address Class of 2008 May 10.

Susan Prosnitz: helping lawyers give
Prosnitz heads center for law and public service at Suffolk University Law School. » Boston Herald (abstract of article)

Paul Hespel LLM '95 named New York Super Lawyer
Paul Hespel, partner of Goodwin Proctor was named "2007 Super Lawyer" by Law & Politics

Gao Xiqing '86 leads China Investment Corp.'s search for external money managers
Process underscores the fund's intent to pursue a more passive investment style. » Wall Street Journal

Solving miscues in cross-cultural communication: Jessica Faye Carter '02
Share information to dispel negative perceptions about your race, advises Carter. » Working Mother

Charlie Rose '68 presented with the North Carolina Award
Charlie Rose receives the 2007 North Carolina Award for Public Service. » The News & Observer

Derek Hughey '97 chronicles a yearlong honeymoon around the world.
Derek Hughey and Shanna Singh were married on September 2, 2007 in Michigan, and are on a yearlong honeymoon that will take them to about 30 countries throughout the world. » www.oneyearonearth.com

Mini Reunion for Amy Liss '79 and Taylor Daly '79
Amy Liss stayed at home with her children and is now ready to return to work. Taylor Daly '79 continued working using a variety of creative strategies. Both agree there is no one right path. » New York Times Parenting

John Yates '81 honored by the Southeastern chapter of the American Electronics Association
Recognized as a technology "legend," a pioneer in technology law, and selected as a finalist in the Spirit of Endeavor Awards in the Technology Leadership category. » John Yates honored

Opportunities in the U.S. legal market for international LLMs
LLM alumni Patrick Voigt ’00, Tomer Schwartz ’06, and Jean-Gabriel Peuchaud ’07 offer advice to current LLM candidates.

Dara Grossinger Redler receives 2007 Corporate Attorney of the Year award
Dara Grossinger Redler was recognized by the Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta for her volunteer service. » Law.com

Lanty Smith L'67 Receives Wittenberg University Class of 1914 Award
Lanty Smith, received Wittenberg University's most prestigious recognition during Homecoming Weekend. » Wittenberg University

Richard Salem ' 72 speaks at New York City for Disability Mentoring Day
Blindness Has Never Held Him Back » St. Petersburg Times

Christine M. Durham, Justice of the Utah Supreme Court, named recipient of the 2007 William H. Rehnquist Award for Judicial Excellence by the National Center for State Courts
Chief Justice of the United States, John G. Roberts, will present the award to Chief Justice Durham at a ceremony Nov. 15 in Washington, D.C. » Utah State Bar

Derek Hughey ' 97, and his new wife, Shanna, chronicle their world travels
A yearlong honeymoon will take them to approximately 30 countries throughout the world. » Tennessean

Faculty Lives in Public Service: Zephyr Teachout '99
Teachout shares insight and the widely-varied experiences that have shaped her career path.

Duke Law Launches Construction Webcam
View progress on the new building project with the Law School's construction Webcam. » View Webcam

Bradley Shingleton '82
As general counsel of Deutsche Telekom Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Germany-based Deutsche Telekom AG, Shingleton discusses the challenges and benefits of working for a multijurisdictional, multinational company. » Legal Times (subscriber only)

Duke Law profs, students and alums publish article examining the constitutionality of climate change policies
Co-authored by Profs. Chemerinsky, Siegel and Schroeder, along with Tim Profeta (Dir. of the Nicholas Institute, JD/MEM '97), Brettny Hardy JD/MEM '07 and Brigham Daniels (Nicholas School graduate student and Law School lecturing fellow), the piece analyzes California's climate change initiatives from a constitutional perspective. » Read Article

Thomas A. Edmonds ’65 Wins NABE Award
Thomas A. Edmonds ’65 has been awarded the National Association of Bar Executive's highest award. » Virginia State Bar

Gao Xiqing '86 appointed general manager of forthcoming China Investment Corporation
Senior lecturing fellow Gao will be responsible for the investment strategy of China's $200 billion state investment fund. » The Daily Telegraph

Cape Fear Profile: A Lumbee Woman's Quest for Justice
Arlinda Locklear '76 uses her legal skills to help Lumbee Indians receive acknowledgment from the federal government. » The Fayetteville Observer

Buckhead: Youth Work Promotes Neighborhood Spirit
For Cliff Barshay '86, working with North Side Youth Organization's baseball program is one way to nourish the spirit of Atlanta's Buckhead neighborhood. » The Atlanta Journal Constitution

Norfolk Southern Names Office Tower for Arnold McKinnon '51
The naming of the Arnold B. McKinnon building honors the corporation's second chairman, president, and CEO. » McKinnon Building

New Duke Law center will focus on criminal justice and professional responsibility
Duke University will invest $1.25 million over five years to establish center. » More

Dean Levi welcomes the Class of 2010
Entering students are encouraged to embody integrity and practice professionalism during kickoff events for LEAD week.

Duke Alum Appointed Vice President and Counsel of the Washington Post
Eric Lieberman '91 will assume the position of Vice President and Counsel of the Washington Post, replacing Mary Ann Werner. » Mediabistro.com

Clerkship Application & Recommendation System
Duke Law School releases the Clerkship Application & Recommendation System (C.A.R.S.)

Karen Jackson Vaughn '78 Receives Special Achievement Award
Karen Jackson Vaughn, Saul Ewing LLP’s Diversity Program Manager, received a Special Achievement Award from the Pennsylvania Bar Association

Kannapolis Native to Lead Group
Janet Ward Black '85 installed as 113th president of the North Carolina Bar Association. » The Charlotte Observer

N.C. Bar Association Elects First Black Male President
Charles L. Becton '69 elected president of the North Carolina Bar Association. » Durham-Herald Sun (Subscription Required)

James B. Maxwell '66 Receives Public Service Award
Jim Maxwell has received a public service award from the North Carolina Bar Association

Austin Toros Name Quin Snyder L'95 Head Coach
Quin Snyder moves to the NBA Development League » Austin Toros

Judge Biehn Made Order Out of Chaos
One of the busiest jurist in Pennsylvania's Bucks County, Judge Kenneth Biehn '64 will retire next month after 28 years on the bench. » Courier Times

Duke Law Contributes to Duke's New Public iTunes U Site
The Law School has contributed 73 downloadable videos and audio files to Duke's recently unveiled iTunes U site (Read more about iTunes U). >>Access Duke on iTunes U

Duke Law Public Interest and Pro Bono Board Wins NC Bar Association Outstanding Student Pro Bono Award
The award will be presented during the NC Bar Association's Annual Meeting at the President's Luncheon, June 22, at the Grove Park Inn in Asheville, NC.

Crossing the T’s and dotting the I’s
A conversation with Karen Manos '86 » Washington Technology

2007 Class Gift Campaign
Graduating class sets record with more than $180,000 in donations.

Boies, Schiller & Flexner LLP Adds Two Top Patent Litigators
David Michael Underhill '82 joins the firm's Washington, D.C. Office as a partner » PR-inside.com

Law Day Honors Officers, Attorneys
John R. Boger '52 honored with the Liberty Bell Award, which recognizes individuals who have promoted a better understanding of the law » Independent Tribune

Paul M. Jolas '89
Named Corporate Secretary and VP of Strategic Sourcing for Trinity Industries, Inc. » EARTHtimes

Chinese Fund Pulls Back at Home
Vice Chairman Gao Xi-Qing '86 warns rally has lasted too long. » Wall Street Journal (Subscription Required)

Reunion 2007 Alumni Awards
Awards honor Peter Khan '76, Chuck Verrill '62, Durwood Zaelke '72, Jay Bilas '92, and Sibylle Gierschmann '99.

Durham assistant DA to lead state panel
Kendra Montgomery-Blinn '03 named first executive director of North Carolina's new Innocence Inquiry Commission » Durham-Herald Sun

"A Wrongful Convictions Reality Case"
Professor James Coleman discusses role of the state bar, attorney general, and Duke University in the Duke lacrosse case

Brief Encounters with Ben Fountain '83
Ben Fountain '83 talks about making the transition from law to writing and his first novel, Brief Encounters with Che Guevara » Rain Taxi Review of Books

Rodney A. Smolla '78 appointed dean of Washington and Lee School of Law.
Smolla was Dean of the University of Richmond's School of Law since 2003 » Richmond Times-Dispatch

Traub Hire Broadens Fashion Scope
Alaug Magnusdottir '98 brings fashion industry expertise to Marvin Traub Associates (Subscription required) » Women's Wear Daily

Michael Ross '87 lectures at United States Supreme Court
Professor Ross' lecture is part of the Supreme Court Historical Society's 2007 Leon Silverman Lecture Series on Associate Justices of the Gilded Age » The Times-Picayune

Russell M. Robinson II '56 honored with University's Distinguished Alumni Award
Russell M. Robinson II '56 and his wife, Sally Dalton Robinson, were awarded Duke University's Distinguished Alumni Award at the annual Founders' Day Convocation on September 28, 2006. » See story