Holland & Knight says associate, 60, died whereas swimming

Holland & Knight operations and finance associate Douglas Wright died late Sunday of a suspected cardiac arrest whereas swimming, the regulation agency’s managing associate stated in an announcement on Monday. He was 60 years previous.

Wright was recognized earlier Monday after he was discovered floating within the water off of Clearwater, Florida, close to Tampa. A consultant for the Clearwater police stated a report on the loss of life wasn’t but obtainable however foul play was not suspected.

He spent his complete authorized profession at Miami-based Holland & Knight, having joined the agency in 1987. His apply included company and tax planning and enterprise and tax litigation.

For the previous 20 years he helped handle the agency’s authorized practices. He was additionally liable for overseeing its operations, together with accounting and finance, human assets, IT, advertising and services capabilities, and he labored carefully with its authorized division.

“Mr. Wright’s financial acumen, management skills, and tireless dedication to the firm were critically important to Holland & Knight’s success over the past two decades. Even more important, he was widely admired for his kindness and generosity,” managing associate Steven Sonberg stated in an announcement.

“He had an engaging personality, an extraordinary intellect, and a big heart. He was a much loved friend, partner, and mentor to many throughout the firm and the Tampa Bay community,” Sonberg stated.

Wright served on the Council of Advisors for the Bob Graham Middle for Public Service and was a former board member of United Cerebral Palsy Tampa Bay, the Salvation Military, and a number of other native outreach packages. He graduated from the College of Florida Levin Faculty of Legislation.

He additionally “was a loving son and brother, the father of three children and grandfather of one,” Sonberg stated. “His children and granddaughter were a tremendous source of pride to him. He will be greatly missed.”

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