Robert Feder, Feder & CuddyNew York, NY Robert Feder, founding partner of Cuddy & Feder LLP, has passed away. He founded Cuddy & Feder in 1971 with his friend, William Cuddy, and in these 45 years, has seen the firm grow to over 30 attorneys in four offices.
Feder was a genuine legal icon. We all personally witnessed his brilliant legal mind, insightful business acumen and tireless devotion to his many clients, all of whom were fortunate to have received his unmatched wisdom. Each one of us (and even his adversaries across the negotiating table) learned so very much from merely watching and listening to him, as he showed us the art of practicing law. It is no wonder that he was the recipient of countless honors and awards and was recognized on many occasions as a true legal visionary.
Of course, what Feder taught us goes far beyond merely the law. Through his actions, he showed us a deep devotion to his community and to innumerable charitable causes. Among his many institutional contributions were his chairmanship of the White Plains Hospital board, his presidency of the Legal Aid Society of Westchester, and his service as a commissioner of the White Plains Housing Authority. He was also an adjunct professor at Pace Law School and Columbia University Graduate School of Business. Volunteering his time were things that he just did, somehow finding the time to do so despite running the firm and maintaining a busy international practice of law. Many people may talk about giving back to the community, but he lived it each and every day, and his commitment in that regard will no doubt continue at the firm that bears his name.
What may have set him apart though, perhaps more than anything else, was his kindness, compassion, generosity and humility. He was a beautiful person, and remarkably modest for a man of his stature. We all can look back fondly on a particular heartfelt talk or interaction that we had with him, during which we experienced his profound warmth and bigheartedness. He was simply an incredibly special person.
“We will greatly miss Bob, but for all of us at Cuddy & Feder, I know it is our hope that we can continue to carry forward his and Bill Cuddy’s legacy of a firm that recognizes that practicing law requires more than exemplary professional abilities, but also kindness and a genuine commitment to others,” said Josh Kimerling.
A funeral service was held on Tuesday, January 17th at Bet Am Shalom 295 Soundview Ave., White Plains.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Robert Feder Nursing Education Fund at White Plains Hospital Foundation, 41 East Post Rd., White Plains.
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