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MARGARET SHAW Obituary

SHAW -- Margaret.

Margaret Shaw, a lawyer and pioneer in alternative dispute resolution, died unexpectedly Thursday. She was 71. As a successful civil litigator, Ms. Shaw recognized the need to resolve legal disputes apart from costly, lengthy trials. That led her and colleagues to found ADR Associates. In 2004, it merged with JAMS where she became a senior figure. She was repeatedly recognized as the Best Lawyer in America, Mediation category and as a Super Lawyer by Law & Politics Magazine, 2006-2012. In 1966, she graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Smith College and was president of her class She is survived by a daughter, Kate Kripke, a psychotherapist in Boulder, Colo. and grandchildren, Kinley, and Bridget; and a son, Samuel Shaw, a screenwriter in Los Angeles, and grandsons, Philo, and Winslow, and me, her husband. A memorial service will be announced. Herbert J. Sturz

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Published by New York Times on Feb. 4, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for MARGARET SHAW

Sponsored by Kate Shaw Kripke and Sam Shaw.

76 Entries

MCD

March 28, 2024

Kate, I first met your mother almost 40 years ago, when she was the director of the Institute of Judicial Administration at NYU and ran the Appellate Judges Seminars there for several summers. I was a member of the faculty for many years. I was also a state and then a federal judge for just short of 50 years. I´m now retired and going through files so that my papers can go to Vanderbilt Law School, where I both studied and taught before going on the bench in 1975. Wondering what Margaret was up to these days, I came across the obituary and felt the need to let you know of my great admiration and fondness for her. I would see her from time to time at NYU. She was terrific, and I can only imagine how much you must miss her.

Cissy Daughtrey (a/k/a Judge Martha Craig Daughtrey, U. S. Court of Appeals), Nashville, Tennessee

Kate Shaw Kripke

February 1, 2024

7 years since I hugged my mom. That's wild.
Perhaps it feels the most unreal because the truth is that I have felt closer to my mom since she died than I did in the few years before her death. That's hard to say out loud. But it's true.
As many of you may know, our mom had early symptoms of Alzheimers when she died. Though "early" is a relative term. We had been noticing for years, while some of you may have had no idea. She was so good at covering it all up. One smile, one short conversation, and you felt like her best person. She could hold anything together with that charisma. But for me and Sam, things weren't quite so sparkly at the end. We missed her depth. We missed her real capacity to remember the important things about you. We missed her authenticity... all which gradually dissipated with her brain. If any of you out there have experience with Alzheimers, you will know what I mean. Our Mom didn't want people to know about the decline of her mind. But I am reflecting on that now, 7 years after her passing, because what she DID want was to leave a legacy. And, when she was well, she stood for honesty and truth. And so she would want us all to learn from her mistakes. Show up authentically in this world. Be willing to be exactly who you are without apology. Tend to your own wellbeing in service of the people who you care most about. Don't hide behind false pretenses because it will make things harder for those who love you most. And remember, even when you are gone, people will hold you close. With love and respect, Katie

Timothy L. Hogen

January 29, 2023

We had many wonderful advenues together. She will always be in my memory.

Marcie Keck

January 23, 2023

In 1991, I attended the AFM conference in Seattle. It was there the I first met Margaret. I was a timid, baby mediator. Margaret was warm and welcoming then and whenever our paths would cross at other conferences.

I now teach a course in Conflict and Mediation and I use the AFM promotional video in which she "starred." I love seeing it and enjoy my students learning from her even now.

Thank you for keeping this open. Her legacy does live on - as does her smile.

Marcie Keck

Rusty True Browder

January 30, 2022

Thank you, Kaye, for sharing your lovely memories of a woman who touched many lives so positively. RTB Smith `66

Kate Kripke

January 29, 2022

How time flies.

She´s as here and present in the dimming light of sunset, the bitter taste of my black coffee, the generous laughter of my daughters, the deep colors of the flowers on my coffee table, the song of the morning doves as I hike up Sanitas as ever. She is just always here. And I´m grateful.

Just yesterday my mom came up in a conversation with a client who is a lawyer and who took a moment to dabble in the thought of moving towards mediation. I was reminded of how many incredible women my mom mentored in her field. She would be so jazzed by the reality of her legacy.

Thank you for reading. For thinking of her. And for continuing to make space for mom/beebles/Beeba/ Margaret in your lives.

Xo. Kate

Tim Hogen

January 29, 2021

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Rick Reilly

January 29, 2021

A leader in ADR field.

Lisa Brauner

August 14, 2018

I was shocked and saddened to learn of Margaret's passing. In fact, I was just recommending her to a colleague when I learned that she had died. Margaret was a mentor who always made time for me, an inspiration, and as some have said, a lion of the ADR field. She is the first person who comes to mind for me when I think of mediators. She was smart and creative, an outstanding mediator, always with a warm smile, a twinkle in her eye, and exuding kindness. The world has lost a true light and leader. I know she has touched so many lives and left a legacy in doing so. She will be greatly missed.

Kate Kripke

January 31, 2018

Dear Friends of Margaret/Beebles,

It has been almost a year. Which is very, very hard for me to believe. This morning I sat quietly in the dark, in my little nook where I meditate each morning at my home in Boulder, co, with pictures on mom surrounding me, and I was reminded that I sat in that very spot, shocked and tearful, in the early morning of February 3rd, 2017- after a restless night of half sleep in the new world that exists without a physical mom in my life. It feels like yesterday to me. And, truthfully, she continues to feel very, very here. In many ways I feel her more now than I did when she was alive, which I love. She, simply put, is everywhere.

And, as we go into the first few days of February, I don't feel sad. I feel grateful. I feel supported. I feel very, very much in love with my life and especially the things that fill my life because of her. I am ready to celebrate her on Saturday. I will be in Mexico for a short weekend away with my husband and I will toast her with a cup of black coffee, and then a glass of wine, while I stand barefoot in the sand and look out at the ocean. I have no doubt that she will be there toasting with me.

I want to share something with all of you, which I hope is okay. As my mom got older, she spoke often about wanting to leave a legacy. This was so important to her and she would often spend hours thinking and writing in her journal about her ideas around this. I am a licensed clinical social worker (MSW from her alma mater, smith college!) and have always had a drive to be bigger than myself in the work that I do (and I'm sure you know where I got that from). I opened the Postpartum Wellness Center of Boulder a number of years ago and recently did a remodel and have expanded the business. At the PWCB I treat and support mothers with postpartum mood disorders. I work with them to find the health that they need to mother the kiddos the way that they hope to. And they get better. And I am reminded each day that, in many ways, I am hoping that all of the children of these mothers get a mom like I had- one who was fiercely independent and passionate about many things in her life but, still, alert and empathetic and loyal and full of the kind of love that every kiddo needs.

If you are moved to do so, please visit www.pwcboulder.com. You will see a dedication to her at the bottom of the home page.

Thanks for continuing to love her.

xo Kate

December 5, 2017

thank you Kate Shaw Kripke and Sam Shaw for keeping this Guest Book online permanently. What a delight to wake up this morning to read another constructive positive good memory of this constructive positive good Margaret. John A. Fiske, a mediator who was trained with Margaret and about 20 others by John Haynes and Steve Erickson in July 1982 when she was living in Brooklyn and who then came back to Massachusetts in 1985 to train members of the Mass Bar Association in mediation. She taught us that anything we do has an advantage and a disadvantage, and I quote her to this day. With gratitude to you for keeping her alive in us.

Jennifer Manocherian

December 4, 2017

I was just about to reach out to Margaret After several years of not being in contact when I read the absolutely shocking news of her death. I am so sorry for all her family. I didn't even know that she had remarried. Margaret and I worked together as mediators in the early years of mediation. We created a training program together as a family instead of Westchester, and worked Together and became friends. We attended a couple of conferences in different parts of the country which helps to cement the friendship. My heart goes out to all her family For her untimely death. She was a truly amazing woman. At the top of her profession as well as just a good down-to-earth friend.

Sandy Brown Hoppel

March 19, 2017

I am one of Beebles many cousins (17 of us). She was terrific about letting me hang around her in Duxbury even though I was younger by three years. She could easily beat me in tennis. I remember her line-up of wishbones in size order at the top of the stairway window. I think of this as her positive and hopeful outlook on life. To this day I keep wishbones on the windowsill over my kitchen sink. I think I always wanted to emulate Beebles. It was a great pleasure to meet and greet folks at her memorial service, and I admire her kids and grandkids who spoke so eloquently.

Lee Balter

March 8, 2017

Dear Kate and Sam,

My kids and their older kids and I were all privileged to have Margaret in out lives most of the nineties. Margaret's humor and sense of both fun and fairness were a boon to three generations of Balters. With her creative energy Beebles brought joy and laughter to the ordinary and turned celebrations into life long memories. Margaret has lived and will continue on in all our lives.

andrew upton

March 4, 2017

Spent many mediation hours and days with Margaret Shaw; called on her for helpful guidance after I lost my law job. Margaret exuded positive energy, serious but with a mischievous spirit, a "conservative" quiet approach, yet willing to think "outside the box" to resolve a matter (that tiny butterfly tattoo on her ankle was a signal of the free spirit with which she embraced the world). A beautiful soul; she will be greatly missed. Sincere condolences to her family.

Kate Kripke

March 4, 2017

We continue to be warmed by these messages. Details on the celebration of her life are:

Saturday, March 18th at 2pm: Memorial service at Marble Collegiate Church in NYC (1 West 29th Street) followed by a reception at JAMS (620 8th ave 34th floor). Please join us. All are welcome.

With love, Kate, Sam, and Herb

Bennette Kramer

March 1, 2017

We have been members of the Smith Class of 1966 New York City Book Group for over five years. One of our devoted and well-loved members was Margaret (Beebles Lawson) Shaw. She brought sparkle and insight to the group. We all shared in her delight when she met Herb Sturz and married him. We heard about her children, Sam and Katie, and what they were doing and rejoiced with her when things went well for her, for her children and in her life. We shared anxieties about growing older. We are more than a book group, we have all gotten to know each other well and provide support to each other. We won't forget her intelligence, warmth and wonderful open smile. We will miss her terribly.
Barbara Chasen Jaslow, Bennette Deacy Kramer, Nealie Mendenhall Small, Mimi Spiller Kolko and Candy Drake Wainwright.

Francoise Girard

February 28, 2017

Dear Herb, I am so very sorry and sad to hear of your wife's sudden passing. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.

bob feingold

February 25, 2017

Margaret was one of my favorite classmates at NYU Law. I always recall her warm smile, bright kind eyes and her easy, non-aggressive, but confident way of relating. I am not surprised to see how many people she touched with her beautiful soul.

Barbara Campbell

February 18, 2017

I met Margaret nearly 49 years ago working at the NYC Board of Education in the office of the President, John Doar. It was a challenging time but working with Margaret was a delightful experience. Over the years, whenever we saw each other, we reconnected as if no time had passed. She so adored Kate and Sam and the grandchildren. Herb, she introduced me to you at the memorial in 2012 for Anne Doar. I last saw the two of you in January 2015 in Princeton at the memorial for John Doar. I'll miss Margaret but will cherish my memories of her.

Tom Watson

February 16, 2017

Dear Herb,

Words cannot express how sorry we all were to learn of Margaret's sudden passing. She was a great light to all who were fortunate to meet her, and we cherish the memory of her charm and grace. Our hearts are with you in this trying hour, and our thoughts will be with her always.

Your friends,
Laura Silber and Tom Watson

February 15, 2017

Reading all these remarkable messages about Margaret Shaw makes me think of this quote from Antonia's Line, a movie recently seen:
"Nothing dies forever. Something always remains, from which something new grows. So life begins, without knowing where it came from or why it exists. Because life wants to live."
John A. Fiske, returning to these remarkable tributes to all remaining Margaret Shaw.

Ellen Piccerelli

February 15, 2017

Dear Peter, Katie and Sam,
Bill and I were so sorry to hear of Margaret's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Ellen Piccerelli

Michael Delikat

February 14, 2017

We have lost one of the brightest lights of the mediation bar and one of the nicest colleagues I had a chance to work with over my career. I always looked forward to mediation with Margaret, her pleasant attitude and her effectiveness in bridging often huge gaps between the parties. She had a unique ability to connect with my clients as well as the adversaries we faced. She will be sorely missed. My deepest condolences to her family and friends.

Kate Kripke

February 13, 2017

Dear All-
I just want to make sure that all know the memorial is march 18, and not feb 18. 2pm- Hope to see many of you there.
Warmly,
Kate

Don Sapir

February 13, 2017

Feb. 14, 2016

Margaret was a giant amongst her professional peers. She had the mediation magic and knew how to use it. I was looking forward to running into her fortuitously one day on Pearl Street in Boulder, while each of us was visiting our respective children and grandchildren, who live there. I am sad that I shall not see her again and that I will be unable to attend the memorial service being held for her. She will be missed by many.

Bill Balter

February 11, 2017

Dear Kate and Sam,

Your mom was truly one of a kind. I have such fond memories of when Margaret was so much a part of our lives: her curiosity; her smile, her laugh, her joy playing with baby Lizzy (now 23), her pride about both of you and her empathy. What an immense loss, I'm so sorry.

Amy Juviler

February 10, 2017

Dear Kate,
I am so sorry that you lost that extraordinary woman, your mother. We have been out of touch for so long; but just this week, you all came back to me in memory with pangs for lost friendship. Now, I know why. Your mother was perfect -- brilliant, beautiful,kind, fair and disciiplined. I appreciated her as a lawyer, friend and mother. You , too were, as you may remember, one of my favorite of the Willow Street kids. I hope your life is nearly perfect. Love to you and to Sam.
Amy Juviler

Lesley Harris

February 10, 2017

I am so grateful that my path crossed with Margaret's in the way and when it did. She was my first boss (at The Children's Aid Society, PINS Mediation Program) and my example of a woman executive, lawyer and leader. She defined for me what it means to be a woman in the legal, business world. She taught me that it is just fine to be feminine. To be gracious. To be confident. To take risks. To treat people kindly. To have balance.
She was generous with responsibility as well as praise. In that way, she strengthened my wings.
I always wanted to be like Margaret. I hope in some ways I am.

Herb Eisenberg

February 10, 2017

Margaret will be missed by so many. She touched all who were lucky enough to be in her presence. She was an excellent mediator and in doing so taught me to be a better advocate. Her empathy, intelligence, authority and sweetness made all who worked with her marvel. I will be forever grateful and thankful. Deepest sympathy to her family.

Ruth Raisfeld

February 10, 2017

I am so saddened by the sudden loss of my dear mentor in the world of mediation, Margaret Shaw. I met Margaret about 20 years ago as she served as a mediator in a number of tricky cases and I came to marvel at her quiet but firm demeanor, skill and subject matter expertise. She had a way of answering a question with a smile and well-chosen words so as to make herself very clear without ever being caustic or critical. She also had a great sense of humor (as shown in the titles of some of her articles, like "Style Schmyle.") As I know her family is reading these messages, I was scheduled to mediate with Margaret on 9/11 and for someone who had no problem staying until the bitter end into the wee hours of the night to settle a case, on 9/11 when news of the planes hitting the towers downtown came, Margaret promptly left our midtown office because one of her kids was downtown and she was anxious to connect with her children. I also know what a devoted daughter she was to her own mother and how much delight she took in being a grandmother. Those of us who were treated so graciously and generously in our professional relationship with Margaret can only imagine what a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and friend she must have been and how sorely she is missed now and will be forever. But what a wonderful person she was and hopefully the memories of her will carry you through the days and years ahead.

February 10, 2017

I am so sorry to hear Margaret's passing. Her mediation style and demeanor, as reflected in numerous videos will continue to inspire me and those I teach. May your memories give you strength during these difficult times.
Ellen Kandell, Silver Spring MD

February 9, 2017

Known as Beebles among her college classmates, this dear person was indeed a bright light and warm friend. I had the great good fortune of spending some wonderful conversational times with her at our recent 50th Smith reunion. Blessed time. She will be missed. My thoughts are with her family.
Rusty True Browder

Vivian Berger

February 9, 2017

I am one of Margaret's many friends, mentees and admirers. I am so sorry I will be out of town and unable to attend her memorial service. But I will be thinking of her, then and often!

Brooke Sharretts Kaufman

February 9, 2017

I remember "Beebles" well as a particularly kind girl when we were classmates at Mary Wheeler in the 60's. Sadly, we lost track soon after leaving school. It sounds as though she became the wonderful, bright, caring and successful person I would have imagined and I am very sorry to hear of her death. Brooke Kaufman

John Fiske

February 9, 2017

The Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation paid tribute to Margaret Shaw yesterday with a moment of silence at our bi-monthly Professional Development Program. That was a first for us, and we did it because she exemplified the total system and extent of family mediation. We are not just us, we are part of a large and growing recognition of what Margaret Shaw was all about: peaceful resolution of conflict. One of my claims to fame was I was in the same class with Margaret in July, 1982 in Worcester when John Haynes and Steve Erickson came for the first Academy of Family Mediators 5 day training in Mass. She was a class star, of course. Then Margaret came back to Massachusetts two years later as a trainer for our very first joint Mass Bar Association and Mass Council mediation training. She taught us that every action we take as mediators has an advantage and a disadvantage. We all live by those words every moment of our practice, especially when we have the brains to say nothing and just listen to our clients. She was also beautiful, in a very human way, and that didm't hurt either. Thank You, Margaret Shaw. for your ongoing gifts.

Kate Kripke

February 8, 2017

Dear Margaret Fans,
We will be having a memorial to celebrate my extraordinary mom on march 18 at 2pm at Marble Collegiate church in NYC. All are welcome.
Thanks again for all of your wonderful notes. They are part of our healing.
Kate Shaw Kripke

John Barkat

February 9, 2017

I am deeply saddened at the loss of Margaret. We had a lovely lunch just a few days ago catching up and discussed family, friends, politics, the arts, and the city we shared a love for. But, mostly we laughed non stop. Margaret was a bright light in a sometimes gray world. Whether connecting with other mediators, or when she would consult for us at the UN, or just meeting for a bite, she always brought her sense of optimism, warmth, genuine caring, and curiosity to bear on any issue at hand. Ever with the warm smile and twinkle in her eye, she always made people feel like they were fully appreciated, attended to, and loved. I feel suddenly a bit lonelier in this world and will miss her deeply.

larry fong

February 7, 2017

A respected and talented lawyer and mediator

February 7, 2017

Margaret is an icon and a giant in mediation. She was a role model, a tribute to her field and a solver of the most human and intractable disputes. Her beacon will shine for her colleagues and the mediators she inspired and taught. Judith Meyer, Haverford, PA

Josh Javits

February 7, 2017

So sorry and surprised. A great mediator. The Go-To professional for difficult problems. A lovely person above all.

Rob Levy

February 7, 2017

Margaret Shaw was a giant in the field of mediation. We at the US District Court in Brooklyn and Central Islip will long remember her for her contributions to our ADR programs when we needed them most. She was a generous and inspired friend.

Renee and Wyatt Stewart

February 7, 2017

What a shock to hear this sad news. Margaret and I always had a great bond in our love of family and our Love of Lake Waramaug. Politically we were on different sides, but that never mattered. Wish more people felt that way presently

Leonard Riskin

February 7, 2017

I feel a terrible sense of loss. Margaret was one of the finest people I have known. An astonishingly bright and gracious leader and inspiration in the dispute resolution field, and a wonderful friend and colleague to me, and so many others, for many years. Also, I've never known anyone to work harder or more effectively, and with such humanity.
My deep condolences to Margaret's family.

Len Riskin

Wendy Balter

February 7, 2017

I am shocked and so saddened by this loss. My heart is with you Kate and Sam. With love, Wendy Balter

rick reilly

February 7, 2017

Shocked and saddened--knew her well thru Mediation ,Arbitration and SPIDR. A leading light in bringing women to prominence in ADR field

James Hicks

February 7, 2017

I'm so thankful for Margaret, her love, encouragement, and example. She was the great listener and the master conciliator with her Waramaug tribe, too.

David Adler

February 6, 2017

Gloria and I were saddened to hear the bad news. Please accept our sincere condolences.

Molly Byock

February 6, 2017

I knew Margaret as a loving mother and grandmother. The family will miss her dearly. I appreciated learning what an accomplished professional she was! What a loss for all of us.

Kate Shaw Kripke

February 6, 2017

I can not thank you all enough for these posts. Every one of them fills my heart up. She was so extraordinary: a professional inspiration for a daughter (she rocked it!), committed, empathetic, loving, fun, creative, confident, trustworthy. My brother Sam and I were so lucky.
Thank you for loving her.
Kate Shaw Kripke

Bernie Mayer

February 6, 2017

Margaret was a wonderful friend and colleague for over 30 years. We mediated together, trained together, ran together, and hung out in each other's homes. Most of all she was a wonderful friend and an terrific human being. I join so many who will miss her greatly. My love and best wishes to her family.

Virginia Drew

February 6, 2017

I am so very sorry to hear about your loss and I express my sincere sympathy to Margaret's family. She is a shining star!

G Daniel Bowling

February 6, 2017

So very, very sad to hear of Margaret's death. What an incredible person on all levels. We went through a fire together regarding the Hewlett-required merger of SPIDR, NIDR, AFM, and CREnet into ACR. She was always a wonderful, joyful, and inspiring friend and colleague. I will miss her. My condolences to all of you, for your immense loss.

February 6, 2017

Condolences on your loss and the loss experienced by the ADR community.

Stan Futterman

February 6, 2017

I knew Margaret Shaw as a litigant, and her performance as the Mediator became a model for me to follow in my own later efforts as a mediator. She was truly extraordinary. My sincerest condolences to all who will miss her.

RF.

February 6, 2017

I wish to express my condolence for the Shaw family for the sudden loss of Margaret. "May mercy,peace and love be increased to you" Jude 2:1

February 6, 2017

Our whole family will miss Margaret's wit and smile and wise presence. She was a colleague of Frank's and friend to all of us. Margaret's light cast an amazing glow on this planet. with love the Frank Sanders (Tom, Alison & Ern included)

Arnie Pedowitz

February 5, 2017

How lovely Margaret was to all of us lucky enough to have her as a mediator and friend. I am richer for my memories of her and share your sense of loss.

Don Greenstein

February 5, 2017

A light has gone out for "Peacemakers" inspired by Margaret Shaw. A mentor to me.

She left indelible change in the federal and private ADR sectors. Her firm patience and compassion helped others understand how change comes from a willingness to sit with and facilitate difficult conversations.

I worked with Margaret in the '90s. We collaborated in training US attorneys throughout the country and civil litigators at USDOJ on the appropriate use of ADR. We spent time collaborating on educating senior agency leaders, skeptical of ADR. Margaret's approach encouraged many "nay" sayers to consider trying mediation and other ADR processes.

Margaret's heart was always in the right place as she helped people work through differences, in very difficult matters.

Margaret will live on forever through the memory of the goodness she brought to all who crossed her path.

My life is forever changed. Every time I need ADR counsel to discuss those difficult dilemmas I'll be recalling Margaret. Always ready to listen and share deeply.

My sympathies to her entire family and Herb. Sending love and tears your way...

Simeon Baum

February 5, 2017

Margaret was a mentor to so many. She was the embodiment of grace, intelligence, compassion, warm wit, and tact. No one had her capacity to say something difficult with equivalent elegance and charm. She taught many of us as baby mediators in the federal district courts 25 years ago; and, with realistic encouragement, led us through the thickets of mediation enabling practices to develop where there had been no field at all. She was a guide, a teacher, and a pathfinder. Our sympathies to Herb and her family. Margaret will be sorely missed.

Susan Ritz

February 5, 2017

This is terribly sad news. Margaret was a leading light in the mediation world. There are thousands of people whose lives were improved because of Margaret's warm, skilled manner in helping people resolve their disputes and move on with their lives. She was also an excellent teacher and ably trained countless others (myself, gratefully included) to carry on the work of mediation. May her children and grandchildren be comforted by knowing that Margaret's work will live on.

February 5, 2017

Dear Herb, I mediated many cases with Margaret who was fair, smart and knew how to get the job done. My condolences to you and your family. Respect, Dan Alterman NYC

Rebecca Price

February 5, 2017

Herb, Margaret was and will always be a shining light - bright and warm and honest and radiant. She was so smart and forward thinking and the most generous of souls. I'm grateful to have known her and to have met you through her. Our thoughts are with you. Rebecca Price

Susan Coleman

February 5, 2017

I am so shocked by this news. I loved Margaret -- I guess many of us did. The world will be much worse off without her. Sadly, I was just about to reach out to her to interview her for my podcast on peacebuilding. Reminds me to seize the day. Life is short. Safe passage Margaret.

February 5, 2017

May your beloved Margaret R.I.P and may memories, prayers and the hope held out at Hos:13:14 comfort and console aching hearts at this difficult time of grief and sorrow.

Zena Zumeta

February 4, 2017

Margaret was always a beacon of light in the ADR field and personally. I was delighted to be a colleague in ADR and a classmate at Smith. I'm so glad we got to see each other and talk at the Smith 50th Reunion last year. Memories are wonderful, but they are indicators of the size of the loss. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.

David Alpine

February 4, 2017

Margaret was an incredibly kind and compassionate person. We will miss her terribly. My condolences to Herb and Margaret's family. Love you Margaret!

February 4, 2017

What a sad shock to learn of Margaret's passing. She was a law school classmate and helpful ADR colleague over the years -- - lovely and intelligent. Amy Rothstein

David Hoffman

February 4, 2017

Every year, in the law school Mediation course that I teach, I show my students -- on the first day of the course -- a video of Margaret mediating an employment termination case. The video was created by the Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School, and it shows her clarity, compassion, authenticity, and sheer brilliance. She was, and will remain, the gold standard in the world of dispute resolution. Margaret opened many doors for me in this field, for which I will always be very grateful. And she was a dear friend, as well as my late wife Beth's first cousin. The world has lost a shining star. My heart goes out to her kids, grandkids, and Herb. May her memory be a blessing for the entire family and all of her many, many friends.

Carrie Menkel-Meadow

February 4, 2017

Dear dear Margaret--how I will miss my friend and nickname "spousie" from our weekends at Senior Mediator retreats. You were ahead of your time in practice, a great friend and wonderful mediator and colleague. I will so miss you and offer condolences and heartfelt sympathy to your children, grandchildren and loved husband...

Margaret & Terry Lenzner

February 4, 2017

Margie was unique -- warm, generous, smart, and so classy. Terry and I met Margie in the Civil Rights Division of DOJ and introduced her to Mike in NYC shortly after. When we were delighted to see Margie on occasion over the decades, she always shined with sparkling grace. I can only begin to imagine how much she will be missed by all who loved her.

Small Kelley

February 4, 2017

Beetles was my classmate at Wheeler and my roommate my freshman year at Smith. She was a wonder! I remember that she gave the valedictory speech at Wheeler and that she was a favorite with everyone. Her smile and laugh were infectious. It was moving at our fiftieth Smith reunion this past spring to hear her talk about how joyful she was in her new marriage. We send our love to her family.

Sarah Mills

February 4, 2017

I'm deeply saddened by the news of Margaret's death, as are all of her Smith 1966 classmates. It was wonderful to reconnect with her at our 50th reunion last year. She was a warm, energetic, fun friend to many. My deep sympathies to all of her family.

February 4, 2017

I forgot to sign my earlier note, the one in which I described how I first met Margaret at Cravath, bothered her incessantly, snuck out at lunch to play tennis in Brooklyn Heights, etc, etc, Still can't believe it --she was so strong and solid. Her Cravath announcement said that she "was invited ,but did not join, the Law Review" , which became a constant joke between us for no good reason. I sure hope her kids and family are doing ok--she was so proud of them.
Jay Gerber

Faith Andrews Bedford

February 4, 2017

Dear Herb, I am so sorry about Margaret's death. As cousins, we were less than a year apart. I have fond memories of our times together in Duxbury when we were children. The family has always been so proud of her work in the world of ADR.

February 4, 2017

There was no one better, nicer, smarter,kinder. I met her in 1968 when we shared an office at cravats ,where she was one of the first female associates in litigation and formed a friendship that I will always cherish ..she was there for me during some rough times,even came to my est graduation. Our lunches and drinks after work and marital discussions, and political fights, and comforting hugs, and singing ,and laughs and silly jokes, but most of all just having her as a friend have left indelible memories. To say we all will miss her is a gross understatement. Katie, Sam , ,mike, herb, you have my sincere sympathies.. it's a cliche to talk about thoughts and prayers and how much she wil be missed, but those words are especially true my god ,what a woman, what a loss.

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