We
have
some
sad
news
to
report
out
of
the
Los
Angeles
legal
community,
where
an
accomplished
partner
who
co-chaired
one
of
the
national
practice
groups
at
her
Biglaw
firm
recently
passed
away.
Michele
Mulrooney,
64,
who
co-chaired
Willkie
Farr
&
Gallagher’s
private
wealth
group,
was
killed
in
a
Labor
Day
e-biking
accident
just
outside
of
Aspen,
Colorado.
As
noted
by
the
Aspen
Times,
a
local
sheriff
referred
to
the
circumstances
surrounding
her
death
as
“tragic.”
She
was
a
founding
member
of
the
firm’s
Los
Angeles
office,
and
prior
to
her
death,
had
practiced
law
for
40
years.
The
firm
offered
the
following
statement
in
the
wake
of
her
passing:
“A
visionary
leader
and
a
founding
member
of
Willkie’s
Los
Angeles
office,
Michele’s
passion,
dedication
and
unwavering
commitment
to
excellence
were
instrumental
in
driving
Willkie’s
growth,
culture
and
success
in
Los
Angeles
and
beyond.
…
We
will
remember
Michele
not
only
for
her
many
professional
achievements,
but
as
a
compassionate
leader,
committed
mentor
and
dedicated
advocate
who
touched
so
many
lives
at
Willkie,
in
the
legal
community,
in
Los
Angeles,
and
beyond.
Her
legacy
will
continue
to
inspire
us
for
many
years
to
come.”
Willkie
poignantly
notes
in
its
memoriam
that
“[w]hile
Michele
was
a
brilliant
and
highly
accomplished
lawyer,
she
took
immense
pride
in
her
role
as
a
mother.” According
to
The
Recorder,
she
is
survived
by
two
daughters,
two
stepsons,
and
two
grandchildren.
We
here
at
Above
the
Law
extend
our
condolences
to
Michele
Mulrooney’s
family,
friends,
and
colleagues
during
this
difficult
time.
Willkie
Private
Wealth
Co-Chair
Dies
in
E-Bike
Accident
[The
Recorder]
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Zaretsky is
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Law,
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worked
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