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By Natalie Posgate
(May 15) – Esteemed bankruptcy lawyer Stephen Youngman, who worked on the historic American Airlines Chapter 11 restructuring, died Monday “after a courageous battle with cancer,” firm officials said.
Survived by his wife Denise, Youngman spent nearly his entire career at Weil. A member of the firm’s business finance & restructuring practice, Youngman practiced in the firm’s Dallas office for almost 30 years.
“He was a caring colleague, a distinguished lawyer and a beloved friend to many,” a statement on Weil’s website says. “He will be remembered for his free, easy and quiet demeanor, his clever sense of humor and for always making time to advise and support others. He will be greatly missed by his many friends and colleagues at Weil and beyond.”
Former American Airlines General Counsel Gary Kennedy, who hired Youngman to handle American’s wildly successful reorganization, called the news of Youngman “very sad.
“Steve always got the job done quickly and efficiently,” Kennedy said in an email. “He was a real team player. Most importantly, Steve was a kind man and a genuinely caring person. He will be greatly missed.”
Other clients of Youngman’s included Endeavour International Corp., Pilgrim’s Pride, Pioneer Companies, Zale Corporation, Greyhound Lines, General Electric and PennCorp Financial Group.
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