"Celebration of Life" Held for Sonnenschein Partner Michael W. Ring

March 24, 2005

With sorrow, we note the passing of Sonnenschein Partner Michael W. Ring on February 23, 2005.  The firm extends condolences and its deepest sympathies to Mike’s family and loved ones.  Mike joined Sonnenschein in 1992 as a Partner in the Real Estate Practice. 

He was resident in the firm's Los Angeles office and a prominent and highly esteemed lawyer who practiced in Southern California for more than 35 years.  As a member of the prestigious American College of Real Estate lawyers, Mike was a well regarded expert in the fields of real estate and finance.  He was a superb colleague and a close friend, and he will be missed.

The family held a celebration of Mike's life on April 20, 2005, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at:

The Petersen Automotive Museum
6060 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA  90036

This occasion offered the opportunity to toast and commemorate Michael's life with many who cared for him.  To reflect on Mike's life you may visit the family's Web site at www.mwrx.com/002.html.


Contributions honoring Mike may be sent to the:

Michael Ring Research Foundation Fund
USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center
1441 Eastlake Avenue, Room 8302
Los Angeles, CA 90033-1048

Checks should be made payable to the USC/Norris Cancer Center.  Please make reference to the "Michael W. Ring Research Foundation Fund" in the memo line.

or

Northern California Melanoma Center
Honoring Mike Ring
Attn: Winnie De Guzman
900 Hyde Street, 4th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94109

Checks should be made payable to the "Melanoma Research Institute."  Please make reference to "Honoring: Michael Ring" in the memo line.