CARL BANDY OBERDORFER

CAROL BANDY OBERDORFER (Age 78)
Carol passed away peacefully on August 27, 2024, at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center in Oakland, California, following complications from COVID-19. Born on December 24, 1945, in Bethesda, Maryland, Carol led a life marked by academic achievement and professional excellence, Over the years she quietly and lovingly provided support, encouragement and appreciation to others. Not one to seek attention, she generously attended to the needs of family and friends. She pursued her undergraduate education at the University of Wisconsin, where she earned a B.A. in Russian and Slavic Languages. Her passion for the field led her to further studies at Harvard University. She later transitioned into the legal profession, obtaining her law degree from the University of Houston. She dedicated over 30 years of her career to the Bureau of National Affairs, where she served on the staff and many years as Editor of the Patent, Trademark, and Copyright Journal. Her leadership and expertise significantly impacted the field of intellectual property law. She was also active in the Newspaper Guild, where she served as an officer mediating disputes between employees and managers with strength and sound advice. Upon her retirement, peers praised her skill at recognizing disparate points of view and distilling them into an objective balanced report. Journalism at its finest! Carol is survived by her loving husband, Michael Oberdorfer, her son, Peter Oberdorfer, and his wife, Melanie Oberdorfer, and her cherished grandchildren, Jack, and Marcus. She is also survived by her sisters, Jane McWilliams, Cindy O'Brien, and Helen Spiegelman. Carol's life was a testament to dedication, both in her professional endeavors and her family. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Funeral Services are scheduled for a later date.