In the wake of many of our nations most challenging disasters and tragedies of the 21 st century, attorney kenneth r. Feinberg will design and be administrator of a new fund established to help. Dave burke was the source of the information, but it was clear that kennedy was interested. Kenneth feinberg born october 23, 1945, brockton, massachusetts is an american attorney, specializing in mediation and alternative dispute resolution. Kenneth roy feinberg born october 23, 1945 is an american attorney, specializing in mediation and alternative dispute resolution. The new compensation commissar is as powerful as a mid. Effort to compensate the victims of 911 by kenneth r. In 2010, feinberg recounted his experiences in his second book, who gets what. Its effort to compensate the victims of september 11th feinberg, kenneth r. Kenneth feinberg is founder and managing partner of feinberg rozen, a firm in new york city and washington, d. Kenneth feinberg ken feinberg is among the bestknown figures in the field of dispute resolution. Following tragedies and disaster like 911, the 2010 gulf oil spill and boston marathon bombing he decides how to administer victims compensation funds and fields questions about who gets what.
Legal precedent offered little help because, as the books subtitle suggests. Kenneth feinberg system administrator desktop support. Agent orange, asbestos, the closing of the shoreham nuclear plant, and now, 911. Why jewish mediator kenneth feinberg wants to save the united. Our guest is kenneth feinberg, his new book who gets what. Feinberg 19091995, american biblical scholar, first dean of talbot. The fawning new york times coverage of feinberg is so selective, its an indictment of the bankrupt, dying genre of printbased establishment journalism. Newsweek daily beastwhen bad things happen and damages are due, it has frequently fallen on washington lawyer kenneth feinberg to decide how much cash goes to whomthus his unlikely career as americas king solomon. Judith feinberg passed away on august 11, 2018 at the age of 82 in new york, new york. Join facebook to connect with kenneth jordan feinberg iii and others you may know. Dec 16, 20 in 1983after feinberg had worked as an assistant u. Kenneth feinberg generally travels from and can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Jun 26, 2012 newsweek daily beastwhen bad things happen and damages are due, it has frequently fallen on washington lawyer kenneth feinberg to decide how much cash goes to whomthus his unlikely career as americas king solomon. What is life worth the inside story of the 911 fund.
Additionally, feinberg served as the governmentappointed administrator of the bp. Other articles where kenneth feinberg is discussed. Robert benjamin recently interviewed kenneth feinberg for about his career over the last 30 years. Known for his mediation in mass tort actions and disasters, feinberg has served as. Kenneth feinberg talks about compensation for sept. The true story of the man put in charge of the 911 victim compensation fund, and a testament to the enduring power of family, grief, love, fear, frustration, and courage. A simple internet search on kenneth feinberg puts the lie to the flattery in administering fund, a master mediator by sheryl gay stolberg, 61610. Washington posta clearly written and emotionally contained new book. In addition to covering economic losses sustained in the wake of the spill, the. Washington attorney kenneth feinberg specializes in alternative dispute resolution. Kenneth feinberg didnt know any of the victims of the 911 terrorist attacks, but they changed his life.
After working with the families of 911 and virginia tech victims, kenneth feinberg spends less time practicing lawand doesnt plan too far into the future. Andrew feinberg geneticist andrew feinberg journalist avshalom feinberg 18891917, a leader of nili. Feinberg march 25, 2015 in the last 30 years, presidents, governors, mayors and others have delegated to me the unenviable task of putting a value to the lives of people who are. But first, kenneth feinberg joins us here onstage at the hotel jerome. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open. Ken feinberg is among the bestknown figures in the field of dispute resolution. Available on kindle ebook and can be read on any device with the free. Jun 27, 2012 our guest is kenneth feinberg, his new book who gets what. Funeral home services for judith are being provided by weinstein memorial chapels.
The inspiration for the major motion picture worth, starring michael keaton, stanley tucci, and amy ryan. In setting compensation for victims of the 911 attacks, attorney kenneth feinberg felt awkward paying survivors of a banker who was killed more than survivors of a janitor. A former prosecutor and member of two presidential commissions, he is also adjunct professor of law at. Ba history, university of massachusetts at amherst 1967 law school. Kenneth feinberg interview kenneth feinberg profile. Biography of kenneth feinberg, compensation czar time. Washington posta clearly written and emotionally contained new book washington post. When bad things happen and damages are due, it has frequently fallen on washington lawyer kenneth feinberg to decide how much cash goes to whomthus his unlikely career as americas king solomon. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover kenneths. Why jewish mediator kenneth feinberg wants to save the. Feinberg is a solid contributor to the democratic party, and while he worked pro bono on the governmentestablished compensation fund for 911. Just days after september 11, 2001, kenneth feinberg was appointed.
Follow to get new release updates and improved recommendations. Feinberg, an advocate best known as special master of the federal september 11th victim compensation fund of 2001. Feinberg, one of the nations leading lawyers, has been front and center in some of the most complex legal disputes of the past three decades. One of the nations leading experts in mediation and alternative dispute resolution, feinberg has administered compensation funds for victims of the sept. The experience left him believing that all lives should be valued equally. The new economics of matchmaking and market design. Presidential library foundation with 39 videos in the cspan video library. Fair compensation after tragedy and financial upheaval. Kenneth feinberg has spent his professional career helping bring resolution to victims of some of the most horrific accidents, attacks, and scandals in american history. Feinberg will design and be administrator of a new. He puts forward a short biography so the reader can understand where he comes from in terms of background, education and values. Just days after september 11, 2001, kenneth feinberg was appointed to administer the federal 911 victim compensation fund, a unique, unprecedented fund established by congress to compensate families who lost a loved one on 911 and survivors who were physically injured in the attacks. Mar 01, 2008 after working with the families of 911 and virginia tech victims, kenneth feinberg spends less time practicing lawand doesnt plan too far into the future. A glance at recent headlines may indicate a long shelf life for feinbergs book who will compensate the victims of jerry sandusky.
Kenneth feinbergs phone number, email, address spokeo. Kenneth feinberg speakers bureau and booking agent info. In his new book, kenneth feinberg details the decade he has spent as the person who decides how to compensate the victims of events such as the sept. Previously managed by lawyer kenneth feinbergwho had also overseen the compensation fund for victims of the september 11 attacksthe fund was transferred to court control as part of the accord. Kenneth feinberg season 2012 episode 33 dialogue pbs. Season 2012 episode 33 28m 46s marcia franklin talks with attorney kenneth feinberg, the administrator of the september 11 victim compensation fund, the bp deepwater. Friday was the last day for companies on the government dole to submit their pay plans to kenneth feinberg, our nations new pay czar. Agent orange, the 911 victim compensation fund, the virginia tech massacre, the 2008 financial crisis, and the deep horizon gulf oil spill. View kenneth feinbergs profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. He has managed the settlement of complex and difficult claims in the wake of some of the largest catastrophic events we have faced as a society and has pioneered an approach that has altered, not only the legal landscape, but also our culture. Help us improve our author pages by updating your bibliography and submitting a new or current image and biography.
Feinberg, one of the nations leading lawyers, has been front and center in some of the most complex public legal disputes of the past three decades. Feinberg earned his undergraduate degree from the university of massachusetts in 1967 and his law degree from new york university in 1970. When massive tragedy strikes in the united states, when half a dozen or a score or thousands of people are killed in a single incident, when disaster hits a region, kenneth feinberg often gets a call. I got it third hand, from peter fishbein, a lawyer in new york who had been a key aide to robert kennedy and who was a friend of mine. This is written by kenneth feinberg who was charged with the difficult task of managing the victim compensation funds for 911 victims as well as other disasters, including shooting episodes. The inside story of the 911 fund and its effort to compensate the victims of september 11th by kenneth r. Oct 23, 2009 some of the biggest jobs that kenneth r. What is life worth the inside story of the 911 fund and. Attorney kenneth feinberg, who recently helped mediate a proposal to split the global united methodist church denomination, speaks during a news conference monday, oct.
Just days after september 11, 2001, kenneth feinberg was appointed to administer. Find kenneth feinbergs phone number, address, and email on spokeo, the leading online directory for contact information. Mar 10, 2016 friday was the last day for companies on the government dole to submit their pay plans to kenneth feinberg, our nations new pay czar. He is best known for serving as the special master of the federal september 11th victim compensation fund of 2001, in which he reached out to all who qualified to file a claim, evaluated applications, determined appropriate compensation, and disseminated awards. He managed the compensation funds for the 911 attacks and virginia tech shootings, and has worked with victims of human radiation experiments and holocaust slave labor. Jun, 2005 attorney kenneth feinberg, what is life worth. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Hes written about his experiences as the special master overseeing victim compensation funds in a new book, who gets what. Additionally, feinberg served as the governmentappointed administrator of the bp deepwater. Lawyer and mediator kenneth feinberg has earned a reputation as the goto guy in the wake of national crises. Ken feinberg to head boston bombings charitable fund.
The place of an old fashioned deal broker in the future of. Kenneth feinberg is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. Feinberg to disclose salary, acknowledges perception of. In each instance, an objective third party had to step.
The inside story of the 911 fund and its effort to compensate the victims of september 11th kindle edition by kenneth r. Calculating the incalculable in the aftermath of sept. Jul 01, 2005 in 2005, attorney kenneth feinberg discussed his work administering the fund created by congress for victims of the september 11th terrorist attacks and his book, what is life worth the. In who gets what, lawyer and master of disaster kenneth r. He is the former administrator of the gulf coast claims facility, established by the obama administration to process claims for compensation arising out of the gulf of mexico oil spill in 2010. It is just one chapter in his thoughtful new book, who gets what. A former prosecutor and member of two presidential commissions, he is also adjunct professor of law at georgetown university, the. What they had in common was their aftermatheach required compensation for lives lost, bodies maimed, livelihoods wrecked, economies and ecosystems upended. What is life worth the inside story of the 911 fund and its effort to compensate the victims of september 11th by kenneth r. Baruch feinberg born 1933, israeli olympic javelin thrower.
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