Ed Genson

Edward Marvin Genson (June 30, 1941 – April 14, 2020) was an American attorney who represented high-profile defendants such as former Republic Windows CEO Richard Gillman, musician R. Kelly, newspaper owner Conrad Black, and Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich.[1]

Ed Genson
Born
Edward Marvin Genson

(1941-06-30)June 30, 1941
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedApril 14, 2020(2020-04-14) (aged 78)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Alma materNorthwestern University (BA, JD)

Early life

Genson was born June 30, 1941.[2] He was raised on the West Side of Chicago along with his younger sister, Myrna. He received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1962 in political science, and a J.D. from Northwestern University School of Law in 1965.[1]

Career

Blagojevich Case

Genson was hired by Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich after the Governor's arrest on corruption charges on December 9, 2008[3] and represented him at the impeachment hearings in the Illinois House of Representatives.

On January 23, 2009, after only a month on the case, Genson announced that he would step down as Blagojevich's lead defense attorney, stating that "I never require a client to do what I say but I do require them to at least listen to what I say."[4]

Republic Windows & Doors

Genson was hired by former Republic Windows CEO Richard Gillman to represent him against the charges brought against him. In a surprise move, the judge set Gillman's bail at $10 million; a significantly higher amount than the Prosecution requested.[5]

On Saturday September 25, Genson was able to get Gillman's bail cut in half and he was able to post bail.[6]

Personal life

Genson and his wife, Susan, had three children. Genson died April 15, 2020 at 78 from bile duct cancer.[7]

Genson was affected by dystonia, a neuromuscular disorder that makes muscles contract involuntarily.[7]

Bibliography
  • "Prosecutorial Courtroom Misconduct in Illinois", Loyola University of Chicago Law Journal, Fall 1987
  • "A Guide to Handling Federal Narcotics Forfeiture Cases", Illinois Bar Journal, April 1991
  • "Taped Evidence in Criminal Cases: Confronting the Tape Recorder", Litigation Magazine (American Bar Association), Winter 1994

References
  1. "Edward M. Genson". Leading Lawyers Network. Archived from the original on January 16, 2009. Retrieved December 15, 2008.
  2. "The Players". Toronto Star. March 10, 2007. Archived from the original on February 10, 2008. Retrieved December 30, 2008.
  3. Keen, Judy (December 15, 2008). "Illinois House forms impeachment panel". USA Today. Retrieved December 16, 2008.
  4. "Blagojevich's Lead Defense Lawyer to Resign". CNN. January 26, 2009. Retrieved April 18, 2020.
  5. "Republic Window CEO released on bond". Chicago Tribune. September 25, 2009. Archived from the original on September 29, 2009.
  6. Lutz, BJ (September 26, 2009). "Republic's Former CEO Bonds Out of Jail". NBC Chicago. Archived from the original on September 29, 2009. Retrieved April 18, 2020.
  7. Steinberg, Neil (April 15, 2020). "Legendary criminal defense attorney Ed Genson, who represented the famous and the infamous, has died". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved April 16, 2020.


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