William C. Conner

1920–2009 (age 89)

U.S. District Court judge

Biography

William C. Conner brought a steady hand and sure judgment to the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, presiding over complex commercial, maritime, and constitutional cases with fairness. Whether handling antitrust suits or securities disputes, he sought clarity from both the law and the human stories at its center.

After decades on the bench, he was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery, remembered by colleagues and litigants alike for a calm temperament, integrity, and a commitment to justice.

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