Former Baker McKenzie Chair Paul Rawlinson Dies

Baker McKenzie’s former global chair Paul Rawlinson died April 12, several months after taking a temporary leave of absence due to exhaustion.

“For all of us Paul was a visionary, a true leader and a good friend. He will be greatly missed,” said a statement posted on the firm’s website confirming Rawlinson’s passing.

A firm spokesperson said the statement is all the firm will be sharing on Rawlinson’s death at this time.

Bogota, Colombia-based partner Jaime Trujillo Caicedo was appointed acting global chair of the firm in Rawlinson’s absence and will continue in this role while the firm identifies a ...