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We now have some tragic information to report from China, the place an achieved Biglaw associate is suspected to have died by suicide.
In response to Legislation.com Worldwide, Brian Schwarzwalder, 54, a company associate in Gibson Dunn’s Hong Kong workplace, reportedly took his personal life earlier this week. As famous by the South China Morning Submit, police have labeled because the loss of life as “particular person fallen from a top.” Legislation.com has further info on his premature loss of life:
Schwarzwalder’s physique was reportedly discovered within the early hours of August 5, 2025, throughout a extreme rainstorm on Kennedy Highway within the Mid-Ranges—an prosperous residential space within the metropolis. He was licensed useless by paramedics on the scene, the reviews stated.
His physique was recognized by his home helper, following which a suicide word was additionally discovered, native reviews stated.
A memoriam passage on Schwarzwalder’s agency bio now reads as follows: “Brian was a beloved member of the Gibson Dunn group. At this tough time, our ideas are along with his household, in addition to with the numerous colleagues who labored with Brian through the years. He can be significantly missed.”
When you or somebody you already know is depressed and in need assistance, please name the Nationwide Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255) or a lawyer help program in your state (don’t be fooled by the identify; these applications additionally present providers to legislation college students). Keep in mind that you’re beloved, so please attain out in case you want help.
We right here at Above the Legislation lengthen our condolences to Brian Schwarzwalder’s household, associates, and colleagues throughout this extraordinarily difficult time.
Gibson Dunn Hong Kong Company Associate Dies in Suspected Suicide [Law.com International]
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