JACK NUSBAUM

NUSBAUM--Jack H. Jack Henry Nusbaum of New York, East Hampton, and Palm Beach died at his home in Palm Beach at the age of 80 on January 11, 2021 from natural causes. Jack was born in Casablanca on July 22, 1940 to which his Belgian parents Simon Nusbaum and Regine Kleefeld had fled from the Nazis before immigrating to the United States. He changed his name from Jacques Henri when he became a citizen in 1950. He learned to speak English at the Lycee Francais de New York, and later attended PS 6, and The Horace Mann School. He was a graduate of Mamaroneck High School. Jack earned a B.S. from The Wharton School of The University of Pennsylvania in 1962 and a J.D. from Columbia Law School in 1965. After graduating, Jack joined Willkie Farr & Gallagher in New York, where he worked until his death. He became a partner of the firm in 1971 and the firm's Chairman from 1987-2009. Jack was dedicated to his firm and to his practice and many of his clients became cherished personal friends. He served on the boards of many of his clients' companies, including Cowen, Inc. and W. R. Berkley Corporation. Additionally, he was an advisor to the board of Citigroup. Jack was a leader in several charitable organizations, including being a board member of Prep for Prep and The Joseph Collins Foundation. He was also supportive of many other charities including the Brooklyn Academy of Music and Vassar College. He was a member of the United States Tennis Association/Eastern Hall of Fame. Through his work, Jack bettered the lives of many, including employees of his clients' companies. He served as a mentor to countless young lawyers as they established and grew their careers. He had notable achievements throughout his career, becoming a partner at 31; named to the 40 under 40 at American Lawyer; Chairman of Willkie at 47; and ranked as a Senior Statesperson for Corporate/M&A in USA at 79 - Chambers Global(2020). Jack enjoyed spending time with his family and friends at his homes in East Hampton and Palm Beach. In his later years he played golf at the East Hampton and Palm Beach Country Clubs. With his wife Nora Ann, Jack cherished good food, wine, and conversation around the world. He is survived by his beloved wife of 21 years Nora Ann Wallace; his daughter Lisa Nusbaum; his son Gary Nusbaum (Jennifer Jackson); and his grandchildren: Andrew and Allison Dickerman, and Andrew and Michael Martins; several sisters: Evelyn Beazley (Alan) and their children Max, Sara and Stefan; Marilyn Poole (Charles) and their children Andrew and Anna; Ethel Sluzak (Wolf) and their daughter Ilanit; Helen Nusbaum and her daughter Becky Thomas; a brother Robert Nusbaum; and by many beloved family members including his niece and nephew: Claire and Andrew Wallace. Donations in his memory may be sent to the Brooklyn Academy of Music at 30 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11217 or bam.org