The Harkness Foundation for Dance mourns the passing of our longtime Chairman and dear friend Bill Perlmuth, whose dedication to supporting the dance field over many decades made a significant impact on countless dance organizations. Mr. Perlmuth was of counsel to the law firm Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP since 1997, a partner from 1962-1996, and a member of the firm’s Executive Committee from 1976 to 1994. He was previously with Cravath, Swaine & Moore and was a member of New York State and City Bar Associations. Mr. Perlmuth received his LL.B from Columbia University Law School where he was a Stone Scholar, Columbia Law Review Editor, and a member of Kent Court and Phi Delta Phi. He received his A.B. from Wilkes College. In addition to the Harkness Foundation, Mr. Perlmuth was a Trustee of the NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases (Chairman of the Board 1996-2007); NYU Langone Medical Center; Wilkes University; School of American Ballet; Brooklyn Academy of Music; New York City Center; The Aeroflex Foundation; and The Weininger Foundation. Our deepest condolences to his wife Patty and his daughters Lyn and Diane and their families. He will be profoundly missed.