Bennett S. Aisenberg ’52

Bennett S. Aisenberg ’52, of Denver, Colo.; Jan. 10. After graduating Harvard Law School and being stationed in Colorado Springs in the Army, he joined the Denver law firm Gorsuch Kirgis in 1958 as the first Jewish lawyer hired by a major Denver law firm, and practiced there as a partner until 1980, when he formed his own law firm and practiced until 2020. He served as the president of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, the Denver Bar Association, and the Colorado Bar Association. He was on the Denver Judicial Nominating Committee for six years, served as an expert witness, authored articles, and taught courses at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law and the National Institute for Trial Advocacy. In addition, he served on the Colorado Bar’s Ethics Committee for 35 years. He was a founding member of the Denver Bar Association Conciliation Panel and the recipient of many awards and honors, including the Warrior For Justice award from the Sam Cary Bar Association for promoting human rights, civil liberties, and equality. Both an Aisenberg Society and an Aisenberg Award were created in his honor.  He enjoyed playing bridge and became a Life Master at age 30. He also was an avid sports fan. Phi Beta Kappa. He is survived by two nieces and a nephew.