J. Landis "Lanny," Martin, an attorney, businessman and well-known benefactor of the arts in Denver, has died. He was 77 when he died Friday after an illness.
J. Landis "Lanny," Martin, an attorney, businessman and well-known benefactor of the arts in Denver, has died. He was 77 when he died Friday after an illness.
Landis “Lanny” Martin ’68, ’73 JD (’02, ’07, ’08 P), Northwestern alumnus, life trustee, former chair of the Board of Trustees and one of the University’s most generous benefactors, died Sept. 1. He was 77 years old.
Four distinguished individuals, including commencement speaker Isabel Wilkerson, will receive honorary degrees from Northwestern University. An acclaimed author and gifted storyteller, Wilkerson will receive her honor and deliver her address June 13 during Northwestern’s 164th commencement ceremony at Ryan Field.