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Ben Sheppard

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.

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