Calling hours for the late Ruth Ansell, a well-known Bedford estate-planning attorney, will be from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at the Goodwin Funeral Home, 607 Chestnut St., Manchester.

Ansell, who was very active in the Elder, Estate Planning and Probate Law Section and in Bar Association public service, passed away April 8 at the age of 60.

Read the obituary in the Union Leader.

The NH Division of Personnel is looking for new members and alternate members of the NH Personnel Appeals Board to serve staggered three-year terms. Membership is by appointment by the governor and Executive Council.

The board hears and decides appeals by classified state employees on employment decisions ranging from employee classification to discipline and dismissal. Board members receive $100 per diem for hearing days, but no travel reimbursement.

For more info about the Board and to read its decisions, visit admin.state.nh.us.

Bar members interested in being considered for membership should send a résumé and letter of interest, including information regarding your political party affiliation, to the Chairman, NH Personnel Appeals Board, State House Annex, 28 School St., Concord, NH 03301, ATTN: Jo Bunten, Recruitment Supervisor.

The May issue of Bar News will feature a special section on real property law. We're looking for articles on new developments in the law, intersections of real property law with other areas, and/or practice tips for fellow attorneys. Please email managing editor Kristen Senz with your ideas. Article deadline is April 28.

For advertising info, please contact advertising manager Donna Parker.

United States Solicitor General Donald B. Verrilli Jr. will deliver the John W. King Lecture at the New Hampshire Supreme Court on May 16.

The King lecture series is co-sponsored by the New Hampshire Supreme Court and the New Hampshire Supreme Court Society. A limited number of seats are available for General Verrilli's lecture.

An RSVP is required and a waiting list will be maintained as demand for seats is expected to exceed supply. Priority seating will be provided to New Hampshire Supreme Court Society members.

To RSVP, email Susan Walker or for more information, call 603-410-4310. You will receive a confirmation email. To learn more about the Society, including information on becoming a member, see www.nhsupremecourtsociety.org.

Learn from practitioners about how businesses solve cross-border disputes at this FREE seminar at 4 p.m. Monday, April 28, at UNH Law. Presenters include W. Scott O'Connell (Nixon Peabody), Steve Boyce (Excelitas general counsel), John Broderick Jr. (UNH Law), and Suzanne Ulicny (International Chamber of Commerce in New York).

Topics will include: International dispute resolution from the vantage point of general counsel, increasing use of international arbitration by the business community, role of the ICC and other arbitration institutions, and differences between international litigation and international arbitration.

Reception to follow sponsored by Nixon Peabody. Program not offered for NHMCLE credit.

The Pro Bono Referral Program is looking for a sponsor for its hole-in-one contest at the annual Quid Pro Bono Golf Tournament fundraiser on Thursday, Aug. 14, at the Lake Sunapee Country Club. The sponsorship of about $500 covers the cost of insuring the winning prize - a new car! Contest sponsors get marketing exposure before and during the event.

If you or someone you know may be able to help, please contact Lisha Brosseau. Visit the NHBA website for more information about the golf tournament and other sponsorship opportunities.

Recognize the outstanding accomplishments of your colleagues. Nominate someone for one of the following awards:

Denice DeStefano
NHBA Annual Meeting Awards
2 Pillsbury St., Suite 300
Concord, NH 03301-3502