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PETER D. EHRENHAFT
Peter D. Ehrenhaft of Washington DC, passed away on July 25, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Charlotte Ehrenhaft; his children, James and Daniel Ehrenhaft, and Elizabeth Rankin; his brother George Ehrenhaft; his grandchildren Kirk V, Henry, and Georgia Rankin, Ethan and Caleb Ehrenhaft, and Nathaniel Ehrenhaft; his son-in-law Kirk Rankin IV and his daughters-in-law Alexandra Ashbrook and Jessica Wollman. A service will be held in September on a date to be announced. Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent to the Appleseed Foundation and Compassion & Choices.
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Elaine Schirmer
August 9, 2013
I am so sorry to learn of the passing of Peter, who was a dear and treasured friend. Upon reading his obituary I am reminded of how very much he enjoyed his life with his dear wife Charlotte, James, Daniel and Elizabeth children and their spouses and the grandchildren, and his extraordinary career. We maintained contact via letters and pictures. I have always been so proud of his many accomplishments. Since learning of his passing, I found several of his letters and pictures of his treasured family. He enriched my life, and seeing the obituary brought back many pleasant memories.
Rick Medalie
September 19, 2012
Susan and I were deeply saddened by Peter's death. Our thoughts go out to Charlotte and the Ehrenhaft family. Peter and I had known each other for close to 50 years and were both members of the American Law Institute, the Cosmos Club and the Appleseed organization. As a fellow commercial arbitrator, I valued and will sorely miss his wise counsel and advice.
September 12, 2012
After some forty years of friendship our world wll be much emptier without him. We will keep a loving memory of his friendship and talents forever.
Riccardo and Biancamaria
Richard Hinds
September 9, 2012
I just learned of Peter's passing from the ALI Reporter newsletter. I have knwn Peter since Treasury Department days in the 70's and have always found him to be a charming amusing person with a very sharp mind. I am stunned and sad he is no longer with us.
Edison Dick
August 27, 2012
Peter was a great friend and mentor in the ABA Section of International Law. He was the most deserving recipient of the Section's Lifetime Achievement Award
Rona Mendelsohn
August 20, 2012
Peter was a wonderful friend, a brilliant lawyer, and a person who loved art, music, and dancing. It was a joy to be with him, and I'll miss him very much. I think of him often and can't believe he's no longer with us.
My love and sympathy are with Charlotte and the family.
Rona Mendelsohn
Robert Herzstein
August 16, 2012
Peter was a lawyer/scholar who was very highly respected by his colleagues. He loved his adopted country and was proud to be part of its legal and military establishments. He was so sharp and vital I always assumed he would long outlive me; what a shock to hear of his passing.
jonathan stone
August 10, 2012
It is a great tribute to Peter that, nothwithstanding knowing me for 43 years, he always remained cordial and bonhomous.
He had a considerable brain (as testified by his Clerkships at the Supreme court, and, unsurprisingly, attracted friends and admirers throughout the world.
Luis Lagarto
August 9, 2012
We are truly saddened by Peter's death. He was more than just a colleague he was a smart and kind Friend.
His passing will not only leave a void in our lives, but in the hearts of everyone who knew him. Peter's memory will always remain deep within our heart.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Charlotte and Family through this heartbreaking time.
With deepest sympathy,
Cristina & Luis
Ruth Bell
August 7, 2012
Joe and I send our sympathy and love to the Ehrenhaft family.
Lance Liebman
August 6, 2012
Peter Ehrenhaft was a committed member of the American Law Institute for forty years. His knowledge and experience concerning transnational law was valuable as we sought to understand difficult issues and then recommend steps toward law reform. Peter also helped me when I was dean of Columbia Law School, his alma mater. Columbia University and the ALI send our appreciation and our condolences to Peter's family. Lance Liebman, Professor at Columbia and Director, ALI.
richard gardner
August 6, 2012
peter was one of my most distinguished former students and a great friend. I will miss him very much.
Cyndee Todgham Cherniak
August 5, 2012
Peter was a great mentor who encouraged me to reach for the legal stars (where Peter took his rightful place) and take photos along the way. I have lost a role model and will miss Peter dearly.
Carl Schwarz
August 5, 2012
Peter was an inspiration to all around him. I had the privilege of working with him on what was surely his second-favorite case: Electric Golf Carts from Poland. He will be missed.
Betsy Cavendish
August 3, 2012
The Appleseed Foundation sends our condolences to the Ehrenhaft family and all Peter's colleagues and friends. He made remarkable contributions in many areas, and was committed to improving systems and structures to ensure fairness for all. Peter left a very positive mark on the world.
Bill Hoffman
August 1, 2012
Peter was a lawyer's lawyer, and his insight into legal topics was razor sharp. But his sense of humor was equally prodigious. I recall Peter, wrapped in a 15-foot-long telex, dancing in his office to celebrate the good news the telex conveyed. A favorite trade case was "Panty Hose Knitting Machines from Italy" (which we won). As a mentor, there was no one finer. Peter's passing is a loss to his friends and family, and to the adopted country he served so well. RIP, Peter. Sincere condolences, Charlotte.
August 1, 2012
A great lawyer, a great partner a great citizen and a great friend
Joel Davidow
Peter Koenig
August 1, 2012
Very sad. Good man with strong clear views. Also enjoyed meeting his son at cross country meets when my daughter ran in high school. Small world.
richard Self
August 1, 2012
I was very saddened to read of Peter Ehrenhaft's passing. As his former colleage, I knew of his standards, character, and his love of family. Peter will be missed by all of us.
George Spencer
July 31, 2012
I am saddened to learn of the passing of my fellow Austrian and Cosmos Club member whom I recall as having served with distinction as Chair of the Club's Legal Affairs Committee. I offer my condolences to his family.
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