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In Memoriam: Edwin J. Dryer

Edwin J. Dryer died on April 28, at the age of 102.

Mr. Dryer was a dedicated member of the Institute for over 70 years. He regularly attended the ALI Annual Meeting, including last year’s 95th Annual Meeting at the age of 101. He was a member ...

In Memoriam: William Saxton

William "Bill" M. Saxton, former Butzel Long Chairman and CEO, passed away on April 15. He was 92.

A member of ALI for 20 years, Mr. Saxton's career spanned more than six decades. Most recently, he was Counsel and a Director Emeritus of Butzel Long. He lectured ...

In Memoriam: Michael Coper

Michael Coper, Professor Emeritus of Australian National University (“ANU”) College of Law passed away on April 13.

Appointed in 1998, Professor Coper served as dean of ANU College of Law, and as Robert Garran Professor of Law, until the end of 2012. He is ANU College of Law ...

In Memoriam: Roswell B. Perkins

Roswell B. (Rod) Perkins passed away on March 10, at the age of 92.

“Rod Perkins was a beloved and admired leader of The American Law Institute for many years,” said ALI President David F. Levi. “He served as President from 1980 to 1993 and as Chair of ...

In Memoriam: William Charles Powers Jr.

William Charles Powers Jr. passed away on March 10 at the age of 72. A member of ALI since 1992, Professor Powers served twice with Michael D. Green of Wake Forest University School of Law as Co-Reporters on Restatement of the Law Third, Torts: Apportionment of Liability and ...