It is with great sadness that we report that our esteemed friend and colleague, Ben Sheppard, passed away on March 4, 2017. Ben was the first Texas Chapter Chair of the NAB. A gentleman and scholar, Ben fought his illness with the same grace and charm as he exhibited through his life. His obituary is below.

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/houstonchronicle/obituary.aspx?n=benjamin-sheppard&pid=184355094

He will be greatly missed by the international arbitration community.