Remembering Michael I. Rudell, NYLJ Entertainment Law Columnist
Michael I. Rudell, whose by-line graced the Entertainment Law Column at the New York Law Journal for more than four decades, passed away on Jan. 25, 2021 in New York City.
January 26, 2021 at 09:41 AM
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Michael I. Rudell, whose by-line graced the Entertainment Law Column at the New York Law Journal for more than four decades, passed away on Jan. 25, 2021 in New York City. Mike was born on March 6, 1943 in Passaic, N.J. He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Alice, their daughter Liza and her husband Nyero, his grandchildren, Sienna and Savannah, his sister Rena Ballen, and his sister and brother-in-law Jane and Peter Haft. Mike was a graduate of Bucknell University (1964) and NYU School of Law (1967). He joined Steve Weinrib, Leonard Franklin and John Vassallo to form Franklin, Weinrib, Rudell & Vassallo over 55 years ago, and he became managing partner. Attorneys and staff at FWRV are devastated by the loss and will miss Mike deeply, both as a friend and as a colleague. His wicked wit, empathic personality, frustrating punning and extraordinary brilliance made him a star of the entertainment bar as well as the workplace. Among many accomplishments, he was Chairman of the Entertainment Committee of the American Bar Association and recipient of its Edward Rubin Service Award. Mike lectured extensively, relished his time at the Chautauqua Institute and became a friend, mentor and guide to his clients, whom he cherished, including authors, actors, directors, non-profit foundations and arts organizations, and producers of television and motion pictures. Mike will be greatly missed by all who knew him. If desired, please check https://www.fwrv.com/ or contact any of the attorneys for information regarding memorial donations.
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