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Bill Neukom, Giants Executive and Microsoft General Counsel, Dies at 83

His July 17 death was confirmed by K&L Gates following an initial report by the Puget Sound Business Journal, accompanied by a tribute from the American Bar Association.

San Francisco Giants managing general partner Bill Neukom, seen at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Friday, Feb. 4, 2011, has died.
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FILE: Tim Lincecum of the San Francisco Giants receives his World Series ring from managing partner Bill Neukom before his game against the St. Louis Cardinals at AT&T Park on April 9, 2011, in San Francisco.
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Overview

  • Neukom’s death at age 83 was first reported by the Puget Sound Business Journal and confirmed by his former law firm, K&L Gates.
  • He led the San Francisco Giants as managing general partner and CEO from 2008 to 2011 and oversaw the franchise’s first World Series title in San Francisco in 2010.
  • Over two decades as Microsoft’s general counsel, he grew the legal department from five to more than 600 staff.
  • He successfully argued key legal battles for Microsoft, including cases against Apple and a U.S. government antitrust suit.
  • His commitment to rule-of-law initiatives included serving as American Bar Association president in 2007–2008 and founding the World Justice Project.