In Memoriam
We pay tribute and hold dear the memories of our classmates who have passed away. Although they are no longer with us, their enduring presence will forever hold a cherished place in our hearts and within the Harvard Law School community.
Records of the Class
Click the button below to view your password-protected class records – a collection of your classmates’ contact information and their stories – about life, career, family, hobbies, and more.
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Class Remembrances
Jonathan Brant
Stanton “Stan” R. Koppel remembers:
Jon Brant was my friend since high school at Shawnee Mission East in Prairie Village, Kansas. Among other things, we shared a deep appreciation for our KC BBQ heritage, which I understand he shared with his colleagues in Boston by dispensing the essential sauce along with justice from the bench.
Robert E. Denham
Edwin “Ed” V. Woodsome remembers:
Much has been written about Bob’s career as a lawyer where, among many accomplishments, he was the principal counsel to Warren Buffett on M&A matters for almost fifty years, served as CEO and Chairman of Salomon Inc. following its bid-rigging scandal, and sat on several Boards, including that of the New York Times and Chevron.
Bob was my best friend for almost sixty years. We met during our first year at the Law School. On the face of it we had little in common. He was a quiet Texan, I was a boisterous Bostonian. Our differences notwithstanding, over time we became close. At Harvard Bob was an intellectual powerhouse, a strategic thinker possessed of impeccable judgment. Following graduation Bob and Carolyn moved to Pasadena where they lived in the same home until Bob’s passing last year. A few years following graduation Bob persuaded me to move from Boston to Los Angeles where we became law partners for more than twenty years. We were God-father to the other’s son and Bob was best man at my wedding. Bob was modest, selfless, thoughtful and possessed of a wonderful sense of humor. It was my great privilege to know Bob. I miss him.
Clarence M. Ditlow
Stanton “Stan” R. Koppel remembers:
I didn’t know Clarence was in my HLS class until I read this list just now. Clarence was my mentor at Ralph Nader’s Center for Auto Safety. He taught me about zealous advocacy, of which he was a master.
William R. Herman
Stanton “Stan” R. Koppel remembers:
Bill Herman was my roommate and we became great friends. I remember laughing a lot with him. I was looking forward to spending a lot of great times with him after law school and was very saddened by his way-too-early death. I miss him!
Joel M. Merren
J. Robert “Bob” Thompson remembers:
Joel and I met early in 1L, and bonded over our status as two of the few Georgians in the class. We became and remained close friends, and his unbounded enthusiasm for life enhanced the lives of all around him. His untimely death has left a void.