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AARON--Roger. The partners, counsel, associates and staff of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP mourn the death of our partner Roger S. Aaron, who passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2012 following an illness. Mr. Aaron was 69 years old. He joined Skadden as a summer associate in 1967 and returned as a full-time associate in 1968. Mr. Aaron was promoted to partner in 1975 and rapidly became one of the proteges groomed by Joe Flom to succeed him in leading the firm. He served as the head of the firm's corporate practice for more than two decades and played a leading role on many of the firm's management committees. Mr. Aaron not only preserved the legacy with which he was entrusted, but also played a vital role in the global development of the firm. Skadden would not have become the firm that it is today without Roger Aaron. He helped shape our firm culture and was dedicated not only to his clients and the work, but equally to the firm. Over the years, Mr. Aaron led many of the most significant corporate transactions for the world's largest corporations, including XTO Energy, Compaq Computer, General Motors, Mobil Oil, Univision, U.S. Steel, Pfizer, Time Warner, Daimler and Alcatel. Mr. Aaron graduated magna cum laude from Dartmouth College in 1964 and received an MBA with high distinction from Dartmouth's Amos Tuck School of Business Administration in 1965. He graduated from Yale Law School in 1968. He has been recognized as a top attorney by such publications as Chambers Global, Chambers USA, The Best Lawyers in America and International Financial Law Review 1000. Who's Who Legal called Mr. Aaron the "dean of the Bar." In addition to his leadership role at the firm and in his field, Mr. Aaron was an active supporter, fundraiser and contributor to his alma maters Dartmouth College and Yale Law School. He served on the boards of directors of the American Jewish Committee, the Burke Rehabilitation Center, the Legal Aid Society, the Rockefeller Center at Dartmouth College, and Teach for America. Mr. Aaron is survived by his wife Virginia (Ginny), sons Peter and Todd, mother Phyllis, sister Caroline, daughter-in-law Jessica and grandsons Nate and Will.
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Laureen Gray
April 17, 2022
Dear Ginny,Peter, and Todd
we have lost a good friend, an amazingly accomplished classmate, and a fine man. Our deepest regrets.
Bob and Kathy Reidy '64
Bob Reidy
February 28, 2012
My most sincere and heartfelt prayers for the family
Sunny
February 20, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Elaine & John Ely
February 16, 2012
To the family of Mr. Shaw. I am deeply sorry for your lost. Keep relying on God and family and friends for encouragement.
Lawrence J
February 15, 2012
My sincere condolence to the Family, may family and friends bring back loving memories as you seek the God of all comfort the hearer of prayer. Psalms 65:2
Robin
February 13, 2012
I knew Roger as a summer associate at Skadden in 1987 and later as an associate for 3 years, and had a wonderful dinner with him and his wife several years ago in Bangkok. What a great guy. The young lawyers looked up to him but he was a humble and low-key presence. Will be sorely missed.
Andy Delaney
February 13, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the Aaron family. Can't wait for Almighty God to swallow up death forever, just have faith and take care.
February 12, 2012
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