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Obituary
It is with great sadness that The Bankruptcy Strategist announces the passing of long-time editorial board member Harvey Miller of Weil, Gotshal & Manges on April 27 at the age of 82. Widely recognized and respected as a brilliant and innovative practitioner, Mr. Miller was also known as a passionate mentor and teacher. He was responsible for creating Weil's bankruptcy practice, developing it into a restructuring powerhouse and playing a pivotal role in nearly every landmark bankruptcy case over the past 20 years.
Lauded with countless awards over the course of his career, Mr. Miller was named one of the Top 50 Big Law Innovators of the Last 50 Years by The American Lawyer in 2013. In that special report, he was highlighted as one of 10 lawyers who created practice specialties, and was recognized for transplanting bankruptcy from boutiques to the large firm environment.
In honor of Mr. Miller, Weil has established the Harvey R. Miller Lecture Series at Columbia Law School. To make a gift, please make your check payable to Columbia Law School and indicate The Harvey R. Miller Lecture Series Fund. Send to the attention of David Strumeyer, Executive Director for Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, 767 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10153.
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