Edward (Ted) S. Reid of Davis Polk passed away on July 17 at the age of 90.
A 1951 graduate of Yale University, Mr. Reid went on to serve in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves on active duty before receiving his LL.B. from Harvard Law School in 1956. He joined Davis Polk in 1957, became a partner in 1964, and later served on the firm's Management Committee.
An ALI member for over twenty years, Mr. Reid also served on the board of directors of General Mills for 15 years and was a member of the New York City Board of Higher Education.
He is remembered for his lifelong commitment to the law, his work, and his family.