Bob Joffe Receives Posthumous Award for Distinguished Public Service

On January 27, 2011, the late Robert D. Joffe, Cravath partner from 1975 until 2010 and the Firm’s Presiding Partner from 1999 until 2006, was honored posthumously with the Distinguished Public Service Award at the Annual Dinner of the New York State Bar Association’s Antitrust Law Section. Bob was recognized for his accomplishments as a preeminent antitrust lawyer who was dedicated to public service and human rights work from the earliest days of his career. This work included serving in the Ministry of Justice of the Government of Malawi for two years and representing black workers in Martin v. Wilks, a pro bono civil rights case that went to the United States Supreme Court. Bob also served as a director of public interest organizations such as Human Rights First, where he was Vice Chair of the Board, and The After-School Corporation. Cravath partner Stephen S. Madsen presented the award, which was accepted by Bob’s brother, Richard Joffe, on behalf of the Joffe family.