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. » Legacy.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Peter Kahn ’76 to join Duke University Board of Trustees
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

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.

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

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

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

Dan Blue '73 elected chair of the Duke University Board of Trustees
Blue has served on the board since 1995. » Duke University Office of News & Communications

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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