Marvin Comisky

Marvin Comisky (1918–2010) was a major figure in the Philadelphia legal community for decades. Chairman emeritus of the law firm Blank Rome and former head of the Philadelphia and state bar associations, he halted discriminatory hiring practices in Philadelphia law firms, and is one of few attorneys to be regarded as a legend in the profession.,[1] [2][3]

Cominsky was a law graduate of the University of Pennsylvania.[4] He served in the United States Army during World War II.[5]

References
  1. Downey, Sally A. (12 November 2010). "Marvin Comisky, 92, ex-chairman at Blank, Rome". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
  2. Needles, Zack (12 November 2010). "Blank Rome Co-Founder Marvin Comisky Dead at 92". The Legal Intelligencer. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
  3. Blumenthal, Jeff (12 November 2010). "Prominent attorney Comisky dies, fought discrimination". Philadelphia Business Journal. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
  4. Blumenthal, Jeff (12 November 2010). "Prominent attorney Comisky dies, fought discrimination". Philadelphia Business Journal. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
  5. Downey, Sally A. (12 November 2010). "Marvin Comisky, 92, ex-chairman at Blank, Rome". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
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