Douglas Michael Mancino

May 8, 1949 - September 10, 2025 Douglas Michael Mancino, 76 passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his wife, Carol, and family after a brief illness on September 10, 2025. One of eight children, he was born in Cleveland, Ohio on May 8, 1949 to Paul and Adele Mancino.
Doug graduated in 1971 cum laude from Kent State University and served as president of his fraternity, Delta Tau Delta.
He went on to graduate from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, summa cum laude and Order of the Coif.
While at Ohio State, he was the Associate Editor of The Ohio State Law Journal.
He joined Baker Hostetler law firm in Cleveland, Ohio in 1974. In 1980 Doug joined Memel, Jacobs and Ellsworth in Los Angeles as a partner, later joining McDermott Will and Emery, and joined the Los Angeles office of Seyfarth Shaw in 2014. He was the Chair Emeritus of the firm's Health Practice Group.
He became the cornerstone of both the Tax Exempt Organizations and Health Law groups practices, bringing to bear his preeminent reputation and unmatched expertise and leadership. He was widely recognized as one of the country's leading authorities on health care and tax-exempt law.
Doug authored and co-authored five books and treatises, and more than ninety articles concerning tax-exempt organizations and healthcare issues.
His leadership and professional affiliations include among others: American Bar Association (Tax Section: past chair, Exempt Organization Committee: past council director; past vice chair-publications and editor-in-chief of The Tax Lawyer), National Center on Philanthropy and the Law, Advisory Board/Chair, Western Conference on Tax-Exempt Organizations, founding co-chair, American Health Lawyers Association (past president, Board of Directors, member).
Listed in the Best Lawyers in America for Tax Law, Healthcare Law, Non-Profit/Charities Law, Corporate Law and Corporate Governance Law. Recognized as a Senior States person in Healthcare (California by Chambers USA). Recognized as a Leading Lawyer for Not-For-Profit (Nonprofit and Tax Exempt Organizations) by The Legal 500.
Doug's contributions to the profession were matched only by his generosity of spirit and unwavering commitment to civic life. Outside of his legal work, he was deeply involved in charitable and philanthropic efforts. His dedication to service reflected his character: thoughtful, principled, and deeply compassionate.
He reorganized Children's Burn Foundation in 1995, serving as Chairman of the Board for 20 years. He continued to guide the organization as Chair Emeritus. He was a dedicated member of the Board of Directors, Irvine Health Foundation, Kent State University Foundation Inc. and served as Commissioner, El Pueblo de Los Angeles Monument Authority.
Doug was a man of many interests including his passion for golf. He was a longtime member of Bel Air Country Club where he served as its General Counsel. He loved playing with his Saturday morning "golf buddies". He enjoyed being on the water on his boat, the OpusTwo, riding his Harley, The Rolling Stones, opera, loved his dogs and good times with good friends.
Most of all, he loved his family and friends. He adored his wife Carol, of 52 years, and was "Uncle Spice" to his many nieces and nephews.
He will be remembered for always being a gentleman, his brilliant mind, wit, humor and integrity.
He is survived by his wife Carol, brother Richard, sisters Fran, Denise, Diane, sister-in-law Katie, and numerous nieces, nephews, grand nieces, and grand nephews.
If you so desire, a donation in his honor may be made to Children's Burn Foundation or to City of Hope.
Rest well, my sweet angel.