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

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

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

Accidental Internet guru: Zephyr Teachout '99
Despite a lack of computer savvy, Teachout managed to revolutionize online political organizing through her work on the Dean campaign. » Duke Magazine

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

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

Visiting Assistant Professor Zephyr Teachout '99 comments on Ron Paul's internet success
Teachout directed online organizing for Howard Dean's presidential bid. » New York Times

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.

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

Gao Xiqing '86 to lead investment of China's foreign exchange reserves
Senior lecturing fellow Gao will be appointed general manager of China's new state investment company. » Reuters

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

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)

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

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

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)

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

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