GEORGE O'SULLIVAN ESQ

1941 - 2021

O'SULLIVAN GEORGE PRESTON O'SULLIVAN, ESQ. Revered legal pioneer, father and grandfather, and native New Yorker dies at 79 Born in 1941 in New York City to Frances and Preston O'Sullivan, George was raised in Brooklyn Heights along with his younger brother Jeremiah O'Sullivan. George is survived by his wife, Nancy Howar O'Sullivan of New York and Washington, DC; his four beloved children Brad P. O'Sullivan (Jacquelyn), Ryan M. O'Sullivan (Palmer), Elizabeth Higgins (Mitchell) and Christina Addison (Durk); and eight adoring grandchildren Jack Ryan, Hunter Preston, Ryan Finn, George Ford, Lachlan Hayes, Palmer Plum, Anabelle, and Carolina. George was a graduate of Brooklyn Prep, Georgetown University, and the New York University School of Law in 1966. He joined the venerable law firm of Willkie Farr & Gallagher after graduating from law school, only to leave shortly thereafter in a pursuit of his own. George selected three fellow brilliant and like-minded entrepreneurial attorneys to co-found and lead what became the highly respected corporate boutique law firm, O'Sullivan Graev & Karabell, later O'Sullivan, LLP, at 30 Rockefeller Plaza; ultimately acquired by O'Melveny & Myers LLP. As an early pioneer in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, bankruptcies, private equity and venture capital, George and his partners acted as principal advisors on many of the largest, innovative, and more complex transactions of the era, including inventing the Prepackage Bankruptcy. Known for his straightforward approach, deep understanding of business issues, wise counsel and exceptional problem-solving skills, George led the firm as the founding partner and managing partner during a remarkable career in Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions, and Bankruptcy Law. While George was involved in many New York centric philanthropic endeavors, he was a fervent admirer and supporter of Jesuit Institutions and causes. He received Georgetown University's Outstanding Alumni Leadership and Outstanding Service to Athletics awards for his many years of volunteer service, which included four terms as a member of the Georgetown's Board of Regents, Chair of the Regents Athletic committee, Chair of the Main Campus committee and founding member of the Board of Advisors for Georgetown's Wall Street Alliance. George never touted his accomplishments even upon receiving the John Carroll Award, Georgetown University's highest honor given to a graduate. George's dedication and many contributions have left a lasting legacy for Georgetown University. George passed away on November 14, 2021. Memorial service planned for early spring. Memoriam gifts may be sent to: Georgetown University Athletic Director's Priority Fund, In Memory of George P. O'Sullivan at Georgetown University, Gift Processing Department, 0734, Washington, DC 20007.Memoriam gifts may be sent to: Georgetown University Athletic Director's Priority Fund, In Memory of George P. O'Sullivan at Georgetown University, Gift Processing Department, 0734, Washington, DC 20007.