Tribute: Stanley Efron ’53: Founding Member of Henson Efron 

Stanley Efron ’53, a founding member of the venerable Minneapolis law firm Henson Efron and a dedicated benefactor of the Law School, passed away Sept. 27 at the age of 86.

Efron established his first firm, the three-person Efron & Kittler, in 1958, shortly after completing his military service. That firm merged with another in 1976 to form Henson Efron; by 2002, the once-modest enterprise had grown to occupy two floors of the U.S. Bank Plaza Building in Minneapolis.

An amiable and loyal man, dedicated to his clients and his firm, Efron was a savvy lawyer with the unique ability to provide advice on a broad range of business issues and lead a litigation team when necessary. Those who worked with him describe him as a supportive but exacting mentor and a visionary leader with a wry sense of humor and a big heart.

Efron took up flying early in his career and occasionally piloted his legal team to a client meeting or trial—even when it might have been just as fast (but not nearly as much fun) to drive. A passionate model train hobbyist, he was an active member of the Hennepin Overland Railway Historical Society; he was also an art lover and an avid golfer.

Efron was a steady and magnanimous supporter of the Law School; over the years his gifts were crucial to helping Minnesota Law fulfill its mission and sustain its commitment to excellence. In 2005, he was awarded a Minnesota Law Review Distinguished Alumni Award in recognition of his great success and generosity.

Join family, friends and colleagues for a celebration of Efron’s life on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Minneapolis Radisson Blu, 35 South 7th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402. The event will take place in the Norway Room located on the third floor with a short program and time of sharing at 4:30 p.m.