Charles Rubenstein ’55, Longtime Friend and Supporter of Law School, Passes Away at 99

Charles Rubenstein ’55, a longtime friend and supporter of the Law School, passed away on July 9 at the age of 99. At the time of his death, he was one of the Law School's oldest living alumni.

Born into a poor family of Russian Jewish immigrants, Rubenstein served in the U.S. Army during World War II. His route to Law School was through hard work and dedication.

After graduating from Minnesota Law, Rubenstein practiced as a sole practitioner and worked in many different areas of the law.

Through his estate, Rubenstein has created a lecture series to highlight the impact of Jewish contributions to the U.S. legal system. His estate also makes provision for supporting the Judge Harry H. MacLaughlin Memorial Scholarship Fund and the C. Blaine Harstad Scholarship Fund. (Rubenstein became friends with both individuals during his time at the Law School and remained in close contact afterward).