Steven S. Honigman

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Steve Honigman
General Counsel of the Navy
In office
June 1, 1993 – March 15, 1998
PresidentBill Clinton
Preceded byCraig S. King
Succeeded byStephen W. Preston
Personal details
Born
Steven Sanford Honigman[1]

May 14, 1948
Brooklyn, New York
DiedJuly 26, 2022 (age 74)
New York, New York
SpouseIrene Finel-Honigman
Alma materNew York University (BA)
Yale University (JD)

Steven S. Honigman (14 May 1948 – 26 July 2022)[1] was an American lawyer who served as General Counsel of the Navy from 1993 to 1998.

Early life and education

Honigman was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York City, graduating from Midwood High School in 1965. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from New York University in 1969 and his Juris Doctor from Yale Law School in 1972.[1] Honigman was admitted to the New York State bar in 1973.

Career

From 1972 to 1973, Honigman was a law clerk for District Judge Jacob Mishler. He then served on active duty in the Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps until 1977.[1]

From 1977 to 1982, Honigman was an associate at the law firm of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison specializing in civil litigation.[1] From 1982 to 1993, he was a partner at the law firm of Miller, Singer, Raives & Brandes.

In 1993,

Navy Distinguished Public Service Medal for his service to the Navy.[2]

Upon leaving the United States Department of the Navy in 1998, Honigman joined Thelen LLP as a partner. Honigman was also a member of the EastWest Institute.

Personal

Honigman married Irene Elizabeth Finel. They have a daughter.[1]

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