Overview

• Roy Black died at his Coral Gables home on July 21 following an illness, his wife Lea Black confirmed on July 22.
• He rose to national prominence after helping defend William Kennedy Smith in a high-profile 1991 rape trial.
• Across five decades he represented figures such as Rush Limbaugh, Girls Gone Wild founder Joe Francis, Justin Bieber and artist Peter Max.
• Alongside his wife he hosted the annual Blacks’ Gala, raising millions for at-risk youth in Miami through star-studded charity events.
• Colleagues at Black Srebnick and family members are planning a celebration of life to honor his landmark cases and philanthropic legacy.