Albert N. Kennedy ’73

Albert N. Kennedy ’73, of Portland, Ore.; Dec. 19, of pancreatic cancer. He pursued a law degree at Vanderbilt Law School and practiced law in Grand Rapids before moving to Portland in 1981, where he was vice president, assistant general counsel, and supervisor of the litigation division of Orbanco Financial Services Corporation’s legal department. He joined the law firm of Tonkon, Torp, Galen, Marmaduke & Booth in 1984 and became a partner in 1986. His law practice focused on complex corporate reorganizations and restructuring, allowing companies to continue to survive and saving employees’ jobs. He has been recognized by the Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers. He was recently honored for his professional achievements by being only the third practicing Oregon attorney inducted as a fellow to the American College of Bankruptcy. He enjoyed exploring the national forests surrounding his vacation home in Central Oregon, as well as bicycling, hiking, skiing, history, politics, music, and watching sports, especially college football. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; a daughter; a son; a stepdaughter; two grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and two brother