He was a graduate of Phillips Academy and Yale University, where he sang with the Baker’s Dozen, Yale Russian Chorus, and the Whiffenpoofs of 1975.
A Columbia Law School graduate, he was a partner at Webster & Sheffield, Mudge Rose Gutherie Alexander & Ferdon, and Coudert Brothers. From 1998 to 2003, he was the managing partner of Coudert’s Moscow office. From 2006 to 2012, he was the chief legal officer in the liquidation of Coudert's 600-lawyer, multinational practice. At retirement, he was a partner at Bryant Rabbino in New York.
Charlie had many talents and interests: music, history, languages, poetry, crosswords. He was a devoted reader of The New York Times. His family and friends admired his wit, empathy, and mettle.
He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Lila Locksley; his sons, Thomas and James of New York; and his father, Thomas, and father's wife, Susan, of Houston. His mother, Freya, and sister Jenifer predeceased him. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.walterbcooke.net for the Keefe family.
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