Leaders Council: In Memoriam
In remembrance of those that selflessly shared their leadership, experience, and insights through their service on the Legal Services Corporation’s Leaders Council.
William Rockwell "Rocky" Wirtz
October 5, 1952 – July 25, 2023
Former Principal Owner & Chairman, Chicago Blackhawks | Joined Leaders Council in 2018
Hank Aaron
February 5, 1934 – January 22, 2021
Professional Baseball Player & Hall of Fame Member, 1954 - 1967| Joined Leaders Council in 2016
Christian L. Campbell
Former Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary and Chief Franchise Policy Officer, Yum! Brands, Inc. | Joined Leaders Council in 2015
James "Jim" Crown
June 25, 1953 – June 25, 2023
Director, JPMorgan Chase & Co. President, Henry Crown & Co. Managing Partner, Aspen Skiing Company | Joined Leaders Council in 2018
Bob Dole
July 22, 1923 – December 5, 2021
Former U.S. Senator & Senate Majority Leader, 1969 - 1996 | Joined Leaders Council in 2017
Herbert Garten
1929 – January 28, 2025
Former Chairman, Fedder and Garten; Former Board Member, Legal Services Corporation | Joined Leaders Council in 2018
Newton N. Minow
January 17, 1926 – May 6, 2023
Former Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, 1961 - 1963 Honorary Consul General of Singapore | Joined Leaders Council in 2022
Arne Sorenson
October 13, 1958 – February 15, 2021
President & CEO, Marriott International, 2012 - 2021 | Joined Leaders Council in 2016
Richard “Dick” Thornburg
July 16, 1932 – December 31, 2020
United States Attorney General, 1988-1991 Governor of Pennsylvania, 1979-1987 | Joined Leaders Council in 2015
H. Thomas Wells, Jr.
1950 - July 31, 2024
President, American Bar Association, 2008-2009 Shareholder, Maynard Cooper & Gale | Joined Leaders Council in 2017