We have some sad news to report out of Washington, D.C., where a Biglaw firm’s co-managing partner recently passed away following a lengthy illness.
Larry Gesner, 66, who served as co-managing partner of Am Law 100 firm Venable, had worked at the firm for more than 20 years, and served as its one of its leaders since 2016. The National Law Journal had additional details on his life:
“Whether it was navigating business challenges for the firm or confidentially helping someone with a professional or personal challenge in life, Larry was all in and entirely focused on what was in front of him,” Dan Moylan, who worked alongside Gesner as co-managing partner of Venable, said in a statement on Wednesday.
Gesner focused on structuring and negotiating complex financing transactions, representing clients such as Fannie Mae, according to his firm bio.
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Stu Ingis, Venable’s chairman, spoke highly of Gesner, calling him “truly extraordinary and unique among us for his decency, goodwill, patience, kindness, intelligence, good temperament, and above all friendship.”
We here at Above the Law extend our condolences to Larry Gesner’s family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time.
Venable Co-Managing Partner Larry Gesner Dies at 66 [National Law Journal]
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