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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Yarger ’08 secures clerkship with Justice Clarence Thomas
Katherine Crawford Yarger will be the fifth recent graduate to clerk at the Supreme Court over three terms.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jenkins '97 discusses balancing intellectual property rights and the public domain
Jennifer Jenkins, director of Duke's Center for the Study of the Public Domain, talks about the works that would be entering the public domain were it not for increasingly prohibitive copyright laws. » Durham Herald-Sun

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

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

Mootz '86 named dean of McGeorge School of Law
Francis "Jay" Mootz has been appointed the next dean of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento. » University of the Pacific

Jenkins '97: Rich public domain benefits art, innovation
Jennifer Jenkins, director of Duke's Center for the Study of the Public Domain, writes about repeated extension of copyright laws, which prevent any works published in the US from entering public domain until 2019. » Huffington Post

Fine '11 awarded prestigious fellowship to advocate for children
Lauren Fine was awarded a two-year Zubrow Fellowship in Children’s Law by the Juvenile Law Center.

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

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

Starr '73 reflects on religion and the presidency
"The litmus for our elected leaders must not be the church they attend but the Constitution they defend," writes Kenneth Starr, president of Baylor University. » Washington Post

Brown '07 turns break from law into Respite for Durham
Courtney Brown switched careers from practicing law to operating Respite Café, a Durham coffee and teashop opening later this month. » The Durham News

Hall '80 to be inducted as a Fellow of the American College Of Bankruptcy
Burr & Forman partner Michael L. Hall will be inducted as a Fellow of the College during a March 16 ceremony at the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. » Citybizlist

Sorrell '94 restores standing of historic Dallas college
Michael Sorrell took on the task of reviving an historic college mired in debt and on the verge of collapse. » Dallas Observer

Jenkins '97 comments on unauthorized use of slain student's photo
Jennifer Jenkins, director of Duke's Center for the Study of the Public Domain discusses the legal context surrounding a company's use of a murder victim's photo on billboards in India. » WRAL

Ullner '99 embraces public service career
"I work for Uncle Sam, and I’m proud of it," writes Jason Ullner. » Washington Post

Hughes '99 discusses the impact of refugees from climate change
D'lorah Hughes says thousands of Marshall Islands residents have already immigrated to the continental U.S. as their home gives way to rising waters. » ABA Journal

Bilas '92 takes part in debate on NCAA athletics
Jay Bilas says players should be compensated in his contribution to a New York Times feature on college sports. » New York Times

Hu '00 assesses Arizona's strict immigration law
Visiting Assistant Prof. Margaret Hu says the state law, set for oral argument before the Supreme Court Wednesday, is a "threat to federal sovereignty." » ACS Blog

Hu '00 analyzes Arizona immigration law
Visiting Assistant Prof. Margaret Hu talks about the ramifications of the pending Supreme Court decision on Arizona's strict immigration policy. » Capital Tonight

NYT reviews debut novel from Fountain '83
Reviewer calls Ben Fountain's Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk an "inspired, blistering war novel." » New York Times

Fountain '83 reads from new book at Regulator
Ben Fountain reads from his debut novel, Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk, at the Regulator Bookshop in Durham on Friday, May 4. » The Regulator Bookshop

Brown '74 wins business leadership award
Colin Brown was the 2011 winner of the Sun Sentinel Co.'s Excalibur Award as Business Leader, Broward County. » South Florida Sun Sentinel

Elhassani '99 happy with move from private to public sector
Layth Elhassani left a lucrative telecom practice to work on Capitol Hill. » Blog of Legal Times

Lund '00 named "Best Corporate Counsel"
Brett Lund, Gevo EVP & general counsel awarded "Best Corporate Counsel" by Denver Business Journal. » MarketWatch

Myers '86 appointed to helm U of Missouri Law School
Gary Myers will begin his tenure as dean of the University of Missouri’s School of Law in August. » Columbia Daily Tribune