Remembering Brady Williamson

Brady Williamson, a remarkable person, has died at the age of 79. Brady's engagement with the field of bankruptcy law is diverse and of long standing, from arguing before the United States Supreme Court to chairing the National Bankruptcy Review Commission, where I first met and worked for him as a staff attorney. More recently, Brady had a range of professional roles in big bankruptcies, such as those involving the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Purdue Pharma, and in cases that implicated air and water quality.  

Brady also had tremendous expertise in foundational constitutional law matters and a commitment to democracy, the rule of law, and fair elections at home and around the world. He recently worked with students on such matters from coast to coast, after teaching with some regularity over the years at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The challenges and joys of university teaching was a topic of what turned out to be our last telephone conversation.

Brady's impact during his lifetime was broad and deep; it will be enduring. Deepest condolences to his loved ones.