Alumnus/Alumna of the Month

Herbert H. Hirschhorn (’32, J.S.D. ’34)

Read an Interview with Herbert H. Hirschhorn.

Herbert H. Hirschhorn has been with Gair, Gair, Conason, Steigman & Mackauf and predecessor firms for the past seventy years. During his career, he has been the recipient of numerous awards in recognition of his achievements and philanthropy. Mr. Hirschhorn serves on the Board of Directors of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association where he has been a charter member for fifty years and remains an active participant in several bar associations.

He earned four degrees from three different New York University Schools, including an A.B. in 1930 and A.M. in 1937 (both degrees encompassed studies in European history). He earned his J.D. and J.S.D. in 1932 and 1934, respectively.

Mr. Hirschhorn and his late wife, Rose, funded a long-standing NYU School of Law Scholarship, which provided educational opportunities to dozens of students over the years.