Obituaries
Nov. 9, 2026
Stanley W. Levy 1941 - 2026
The attorney and rabbi helped build Public Counsel, Bet Tzedek and the Western Center on Law and Poverty, and inspired generations of lawyers to serve people in need.
Stanley W. Levy, an attorney and rabbi who helped build Public Counsel and other public interest law organizations, has died. He was 85.
Levy, who once chaired the national pro bono practice at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, helped elevate legal services for the poor into a civil rights cause and inspired generations of lawyers to serve people in need, colleagues recalled.
In a statement, Manatt paid tribute to Levy's long tenure at the firm.
"Durin...
For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
Receive unlimited article access and full access to our archives,
Daily Appellate Report, award winning columns, and our
Verdicts and Settlements.
Or
$895, but save $100 when you subscribe today… Just $795 for the first year!
Or access this article for $45
(Purchase provides 7-day access to this article. Printing, posting or downloading is not allowed.)
Already a subscriber?
Sign In