Minnesota Law Mourns the Passing of Edward Borkon ‘58, Trial Lawyer and Friend to the Law School

Edward H. Borkon ’58, a longtime private practitioner and friend and supporter of the Law School,  passed away on Dec. 3 at the age of 92.

Originally from Turtle Lake, Wisconsin, Borkon came to the Twin Cities in 1948 to attend Macalester College. After graduation, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps and 11th Armored Calvary Division of the U.S. Army.  He subsequently enrolled at Minnesota Law, graduating in 1958.

Borkon started his legal career working with the Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis. In 1961, he joined the firm of Schermer and Gensler, where he later became a named partner. During his more than half century of practice, he was a mentor and friend to many. He was also a highly skilled trial lawyer and advocate who argued before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Borkon was also a longtime friend to and generous financial supporter of the Law School throughout his life.

Related:

• Obituary: Edward H. Borkon (Star Tribune)