Harold Winston

In chess, each player wants to win and wants his or her opponent to lose. Although Harold was an excellent chess player, away from the chess board he helped everyone win. He was encouraging, energetic, and kind. He created new tournaments, such as the Midwest Women's Opens in the 1980s in Chicago, which I played in and which helped me develop friendships and chess skills.

Harold was a special person at SSA office of GLPSC. I was very fortunate to work with him for several years, I think it was, and was happy to see him leave for his amazing next career as a defense attorney. His later visits to "say hi" were always welcome.

You were one of the most dedicated lawyers I ever met. In cases you were underrated, and you turned that into a tactic and a plus! I have never seen anyone as devoted to their clients and the law as you. I will miss talking to you not only for the legal education but also for the Chess discussions and games. You made this legal profession, this office and this world a lesser place by leaving it.

I met Harold over 20 years ago. He was assigned to represent me in my Post Conviction petition. I immediately liked him and the truth he spoked. He never gave me or any one a false sense of reality. He was always honest and sincere. Over the next 20 years, Harold and I would become good friends. I had to make what really was a tough decision many years ago. A Federal Judge had ordered a large powerful Chicago law firm to represent me. This meant that I had a choice to either continue to let a...

Harold was a warm, kind, smart, and extraordinarily decent man, and a great colleague. He will be missed by me and by so many others.

You really did so much. Still remember your Ground Hog chess tournaments at U. of Chicago. You will be missed. Fred [email protected]

A terrible loss to the Chicago legal community. A wonderful lawyer, teacher, and human being. He will be sorely missed.

Harold will be remembered by his neighbors as a sweet guy.

Our thoughts and prayers are with your wonderful family. Harold was an amazing and accomplished man who opened his heart and home to me when I lived in Naperville. I will truly miss his smile and laughter.