"Alfred Youngwood, 87, joined the firm in 1964 following a clerkship in the Southern District of New York. While at Paul Weiss, he rose to prominence as a tax attorney, and became a partner in 1970. Later, in 1999, Youngwood became the firm's first democratically elected chair. After serving for about a decade as chair, he retired to a counsel position in 2009, following a 40-year stint at the firm."
"Karp said that Youngwood was a "role model for me personally, guiding and supporting me throughout my career at the firm." "In my May 2008 remarks upon being elected to succeed Alfred, I told my partners that I was following in the footsteps of towering giants who loved our firm and that Alfred Youngwood was at the top of that list," Karp added."
"Karp also lauded Youngwood's tenure as chair of the firm. "Not only did Paul, Weiss become one of the most profitable law firms in the country during Alfred's decade as chairman, but our culture and dedication to pro bono work, diversity, and associate development all flourished as well," he wrote."
Alfred Youngwood died at age 87 after a long legal career. He joined Paul Weiss in 1964 after a clerkship in the Southern District of New York, became a partner in 1970, and was elected the firm's first democratically chosen chair in 1999. Youngwood served about a decade as chair and retired to counsel in 2009 after a 40-year tenure. Current chair Brad Karp praised Youngwood as a role model, credited him with boosting profitability and firm culture, and called him a distinguished, creative, and determined tax attorney and advisor.
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