Melvin Steen Explained

Melvin C. Steen (1907  - 1992) was an American attorney and founding partner of the New York law firm Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton.[1] Steen graduated from the University of Minnesota Law School, where the Melvin C. Steen Professorship, currently held by Gregory Shaffer, is named in his honor.[2] His survivors included his son Gordon of Owings Mills, Maryland.[3]

Over the years, Steen's law partnerships have included Henry Friendly and George W. Ball.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: WOLFGANG SAXONPublished: June 30, 1992 . Melvin C. Steen, 85, a Founder Of the Cleary, Gottlieb Law Firm - New York Times . . 1992-06-30 . 2012-06-07.
  2. Web site: Gregory Shaffer - U of MN Law School . Law.umn.edu . 2012-06-07.
  3. Web site: Melvin C. Steen, 85, a corporate and securities lawyer in... - Baltimore Sun . Articles.baltimoresun.com . 1992-07-01 . 2012-06-07.
  4. Web site: Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton - Company History . Fundinguniverse.com . 2012-06-07.