HANS SMIT

Beverly I don't know if you would remember but I worked as Hans administrative assistant in the 80's . I feel this as I worked closely with him and he was amazing. I am sad, and my heart goes out to you and your family. Jennifer S. Eyges

I am Jennifer Eyges and was Hans Smit's Administrative Assistant in the 80's. When I a gave birth to my son Eric Hans came to the hospital to see me with presents. After I returned to work to show him the baby my son he picked him up in the air and said "what a beautiful baby" . 13 years later Hans met my son and said is this the baby.

Hans Smit was an amazing man great to work for. He loved to tell stories about growing up in The Netherlands during WWII. I used to look...

Just stumbled across the news that Hans Smit had passed, memories of happy holidays with the family especially tennis and volley-ball with Hans and Robert.
Love to Beverly Robert and Marion All my love, Howard,

Professor Smit's legacy survives him, in the memories of his admiring students, who will not forget his intellect or influence.
Andrea Lee Negroni '82L

To Aunt Bev, Robert and Marion - I am so saddened at the loss of (my beloved Uncle) Hans. He lived life to the fullest...and was both respected professionally and loved and admired personally. He was so generous to all of us in the family...never hesitating to share of himself...never hesitating to open his homes to us for wonderful family celebrations. I will, and I know my girls Sierra and Jordyn will, cherish wonderful memories of our times with him. We love and miss you all and send...

Beverly and family,
Our heartfelt condolences to you at this sad time. Be assured of our love and prayers as you grieve, remember and give thanks for the life of Hans and the precious relationships you shared individually and collectively.
Blessings and hugs,
Michelle (Shelly)Robbie
Stephanie Gershgol
Daniel Gershgol

If you attended the Columbia Law School during the past fifty years and did not encounter Hans Smit, then you did not go to Columbia. Hans Smit can well serve as an emblem for the law school and all that it represents. An outstanding teacher, Hans Smit was the most imposing and impressive instructor that I have ever known.

His greatest lesson as far as I am concerned was perhaps his first. He related to the class the Latin motto inscribed over the entrance to the law school's...

If you attended the Columbia Law School during the past fifty years and did not encounter Hans Smit, then you did not go to Columbia. Hans Smit can well serve as an emblem for the law school and all that it represents. An outstanding teacher, Hans Smit was the most imposing and impressive instructor that I have ever known.

His greatest lesson as far as I am concerned was perhaps his first. He related to the class the Latin motto inscribed over the entrance to the law school's...

As a student at Columbia Law School i was at first intimidated by his dutch accent, his imperious teaching style. As i got to know him better he turned out to be an excellent professor who loved to spar intellectually with his students. He also had a softer side as well. After my last class with him before graduating (the course was Advanced Civil Procedure - an intimate seminar-type course that i chose solely based on the professor, as i had no interest in litigation) I found a note in...