Background
Robbins, Edwin was born on December 30, 1931 in New York City. Son of Abraham and Lena (Cohen) Robbins.
Robbins, Edwin was born on December 30, 1931 in New York City. Son of Abraham and Lena (Cohen) Robbins.
AB, Columbia University, 1953. Juris Doctor, Columbia University, 1955.
Associate, Winthrop, Stimson, Putnam & Roberts, New York City, 1957-1961; vice president, Arcady Corporation, New York City, 1963-1968; general partner, Gaymark Associations, 1964-1993; counsel, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, New York City, since 1968; president, chief Executive officer, Sterling Capital Corporation, New York City, 1980-1993; general partner, Hopewell Partners, 1985-1993. President, chief Executive officer Marathon Securities Corporation, New York City, 1968-1978, Highland Capital Corporation, New York City, 1972-1984.
Member board visitors Columbia Law School, since 1984. Board directors Hopewell Foundation, Incorporated, New York York City, 1958-1993, Four Oaks Foundation, Incorporated, New York York City, 1984-1993, Blue Ridge Foundation, Incorporated, New York York City, 1985-1993. Trustee Columbia University, since 1988, Columbia University Press, Inc., 1990-1993.
Member American Bar Association, Association of Bar of City of New York, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Beverly C. Leonard, July 29, 1956. Children: Clifton Scott, Alison Robbins Gould, Brian Devin.