Ken Henderson
76
New York, New York
Henderson graduated from Auburn in 1976 with a bachelor’s degree in political science and economics and received a J.D., cum laude, from New York University Law School in 1979.
He was a partner at the international law firm Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, or one of its predecessors, in New York beginning in 1987. During his tenure at the firm, Henderson served multiple terms on the executive committee, led strategic planning processes and shepherded multiple law firm mergers before retiring.
While at Auburn, Henderson served as President of Omicron Delta Kappa, was a member of Phi Kappa Phi and Spades honoraries, received the President’s Award as outstanding graduate of the School of Arts & Sciences, and held various positions in the Student Government Association. He has served on the College of Liberal Arts Deans Advisory Council and is a life member of the Auburn Alumni Association. He is a member of Auburn’s 1856 Society, Petrie Society, Foy Society (25 Years), and the Liberal Arts Deans Club. He is married to Auburn graduate Kathy Graves Henderson (1976) and is the father of two grown children.
He was a partner at the international law firm Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, or one of its predecessors, in New York beginning in 1987. During his tenure at the firm, Henderson served multiple terms on the executive committee, led strategic planning processes and shepherded multiple law firm mergers before retiring.
While at Auburn, Henderson served as President of Omicron Delta Kappa, was a member of Phi Kappa Phi and Spades honoraries, received the President’s Award as outstanding graduate of the School of Arts & Sciences, and held various positions in the Student Government Association. He has served on the College of Liberal Arts Deans Advisory Council and is a life member of the Auburn Alumni Association. He is a member of Auburn’s 1856 Society, Petrie Society, Foy Society (25 Years), and the Liberal Arts Deans Club. He is married to Auburn graduate Kathy Graves Henderson (1976) and is the father of two grown children.
