Jack R. Newman

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Jack R. Newman

Jack R. Newman passed away peacefully in Montgomery, OH on May 5, 2023 at the age of 89.



Jack was an attorney in Washington, DC and served as senior legal counsel and adviser to the utility and nuclear industries in the U.S. and abroad for more than 50 years. He was born in Brooklyn, NY and was a graduate of Cornell University and Columbia University Law School. Jack met Karen, his wife of 63 years, while both were serving in the Air Force at Selfridge Air Force Base.



After graduating from law school, Jack joined the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission in Washington, DC. He was appointed as legal counsel to the Joint Congressional Committee on Atomic Energy, where he advised members of Congress on issues involving military and civilian uses of nuclear energy.



Jack was a founding partner of the private law firm of Lowenstein, Newman, Reis, and Axelrad in Washington, DC to focus on the specialty practice of energy law and utility regulation. The firm significantly expanded and was renamed Newman and Holtzinger, where Jack served as lead counsel representing numerous electric utility and nuclear energy clients. He completed his legal career as a senior partner in the law firm of Morgan Lewis & Bockius where he was recognized as one of the leading lawyers in the United States in his legal field. After 30 years in private law practice, he started a private consulting practice to advise law firms and others in the utility industry on regulatory and environmental issues.



In addition to his long and remarkable career, Jack was an exceptional mentor who inspired and guided many individuals. Known for his intelligence and generosity, Jack always had a kind word and valuable advice for those seeking guidance. He helped many young attorneys and professionals launch their own successful careers through his unwavering support and belief in their potential.



Jack was a lifelong avid reader and his personal library over the years included thousands of books, including a curated collection of books on U.S. Presidents. He travelled the world with his wife Karen, and together they visited many wonderful destinations throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. Jack was a lifelong baseball fan as well. Growing up in Brooklyn, he enjoyed going to see the Dodgers play at Ebbets Field. He also enjoyed attending spring training sessions of the Washington Nationals baseball team in his later years.



He is preceded in death by his wife Karen and is survived by his son James and daughter-in-law Mary Beth of Loveland, OH, grandsons Matthew (Hannah) of Amelia, OH and Jacob Newman of New York City, and beloved nieces Bobbie Trauner and Carol Felix and their families.



In keeping with Jack's wishes, there will be no formal funeral services. A celebration of life with loved ones will be planned at a future time. To honor Jack, donations may be made in his memory to Doctors Without Borders or Operation Smile, two charities he was a passionate advocate for.