LOS ANGELES, Calif. — The legal and entertainment communities are mourning the sudden passing of Michele Mulrooney, a highly respected partner at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, who tragically died in a bicycle accident in Aspen, Colorado.
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Mulrooney, a distinguished legal professional, served as Co-Chair of Willkie’s National Private Wealth Group. Based in Los Angeles, she was widely recognized for her expertise in estate planning for high-net-worth individuals, families, and family offices. Her clientele included leading figures in the entertainment industry—actors, directors, writers, and producers—as well as business owners and real estate investors.
With decades of experience, Mulrooney provided guidance on all aspects of wealth preservation, including private foundations, estate administration, and cross-border planning for multinational clients. She was especially noted for her strategic counsel on complex matters such as buy-sell agreements, intra-family transfers, and succession planning for both private and public company owners.
Beyond her technical skill, Mulrooney was admired for her compassion and the deep, trusted relationships she built with her clients. She often served as trustee and executor of estates, offering holistic advice that extended to personal and family matters, including working with family law counsel on complex divorce cases.
Her dedication and contributions to the field earned her widespread recognition, including her most recent acknowledgment in Chambers High Net Worth 2024.
The loss of Michele Mulrooney leaves a profound void in the legal, entertainment, and business communities. Colleagues and clients alike remember her not only as a brilliant attorney but also as a mentor, confidante, and friend whose legacy will endure.