King & Spalding Chairman Robert D. Hays, Jr. Issues Statement in Response to Passing of Judge Griffin B. Bell

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ATLANTA, GA--(Marketwire - January 5, 2009) - In response to the passing of Judge Griffin B. Bell, King & Spalding's chairman, Robert D. Hays, Jr., issued the following statement:

"We are deeply saddened by the death of Judge Bell and send our sincere condolences to his family. His intellect, integrity and devotion to public service made him an exemplar of the legal profession. Judge Bell's career at King & Spalding spanned forty years, and his guiding hand helped the firm grow and prosper while maintaining the highest probity. Those of us who knew him, admired him greatly. Those of us who worked with him, revered him. All of us will miss the humor, charm and civility of our dear, dear friend Griffin Bell." 

-- Robert D. Hays, Jr.
   Chairman
   King & Spalding

Link to Judge Bell's biography: http://www.kslaw.com/bio/Griffin_Bell.

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