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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

High 5 for Class of '65
Jeff Garton '72 is one of five graduates of Philadelphia's Central Bucks High School to become leaders in the Bucks County community. » phillyBurbs.com

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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