Melissa Corrie Anne Brown

Background

Brown, Melissa Corrie Anne was born on August 10, 1950 in Sydney, Australia. Arrived in the United States, 1952. Daughter of Douglas Edward and Cecelia Mary (O'Donnell) Brown.

Education

Bachelor magna cum laude, Grand Valley State University, 1977. Master of Science in journalism, Ohio University, 1990. Juris Doctor cum laude, Notre Dame Law School, 1997.

Career

Senior accountant executive, Williams Marketing Superior vena cava syndrome, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1989-1990; manager corporation editorial programs, Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, Michigan, 1979-1984; writer/consultant, Melissa Brown Communications, St. Joseph, Michigan, since 1985; associate, Jenner & Block, Chicago, since 1997. Instructor writing course Lou Williams Seminars, 1992-1994. Adjunct faculty Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Michigan, 1990-1993, Kendall College Design, Grand Rapids, 1990-1993.

Legal writing instructor Notre Dame Law School, 1996-1997.

Membership

Co-chair Amerasian Resettlement committee Fountain St. Church, Grand Rapids, 1988-1989. Member American Bar Association, Chfo. Bar Association, Illinois Bar Association, International Association Business Communicators (Award of Excellence, 1977, 80, 89, Award of Merit, 1988, 93, West Michigan chapter president 1993-1994, secretary 1974-1975), Kappa Tau Alpha.

Connections

Married Edward Joseph Baum, August 12, 1991. 1 child, Iain Douglas Pedden.

Father:

Douglas Edward Brown

Mother:

Cecelia Mary (O'Donnell) Brown

Spouse:

Edward Joseph Baum

child:

Iain Douglas Pedden Brown