MICHAEL-COOPER-Obituary

MICHAEL COOPER

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COOPER--Michael A. Michael A. Cooper On the evening of Monday, November 16, 2020 the world lost a remarkable man as Michael A. Cooper succumbed to COVID-19 at the age of 84. A partner at Sullivan and Cromwell for more than 35 years, during his long career Michael (Mike) also served as President...

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I knew Mike from the American College of Trial Lawyers. Many years ago at a meeting of the Social Justice Committee of that organization I suggested that they ACTL get involved in representing Guantanamo detainees. This was not a popular cause politically and for many of S&C's clients. Nevertheless, Mike was one of more than 30 of the leading lawyers in this country who subsequently volunteered. He persevered in his representation over 8-9 years and was a tireless advocate. When we met at...

The words about Mike Cooper's life make me feel as if I knew him. My sympathies to Nan and the family on this tragic loss. Pat Fry, a Spanish language fellow student of Nan's.

Please except my deepest sympathies to you and your family at this time of grieving. May God be with you and your family in this time of sorrow.