Robert Hamilton Death, Obituary – The sudden passing away of Robert J. Hamilton, Fredrikson’s chief operational officer, occurred on January 15, 2023, and the company is heartbroken to announce this news. It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our friend and colleague, Bob Hamilton,” stated Kevin P. Goodno, chair of the board of directors for the company. Bob came on board with our company in 1992 and has since held a number of leadership positions here, including first that of chief financial officer and later that of the chief operating officer. He was instrumental in guiding the company through a period of exceptional expansion.
Today, Fredrikson is acknowledged as one of the most powerful regional law companies in the United States, and it has the title of being the largest law firm in the Twin Cities. Because of Bob’s extraordinary leadership, we owe him a debt of appreciation. We would like to express our deepest condolences to Bob’s wife, as well as his family and friends, on behalf of the whole company. John M. Koneck, the president of Fredrikson, was quoted as saying that one of the hallmarks of Bob’s servant leadership was his commitment to building talented and diverse teams that work together to support the firm and to provide the best possible advice and advocacy to the company’s clients.
“One of the hallmarks of Bob’s servant leadership was his commitment to building talented and diverse teams,” “Bob took same enthusiasm and approach to his many years of devotion to the non-profit organization Global Rights for Women. Global Rights for Women is an organization that advocates for freedom from violence for women all around the world. Bob’s contributions to our company and the community will be felt for a long time. “More importantly, Bob created an indelible impact on many of us personally by his calm and steady presence, his loyalty, his integrity, and his kindness. This is a mark that will never be erased.” As we move forward, we commit to doing everything in our power to ensure that his legacy of cooperation, service, and stewardship lives on, both within the company and throughout the community. Bob will unquestionably be missed by many.