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'''Manuel Klausner''' | '''Manuel S. "Manny" Klausner''' (August 14, 1939 – March 17, 2025) was a distinguished libertarian lawyer, writer, and co-founder of the [[Reason Foundation]]. A longtime advocate for liberty and free markets, Klausner was deeply involved in the libertarian movement from the 1970s and played an instrumental role in shaping its legal and intellectual landscape. | ||
== | ==Biography== | ||
== | ===Early Life and Education=== | ||
Manny Klausner was born on August 14, 1939. He earned his undergraduate degree from UCLA and completed his legal education at the New York University School of Law, where he was a Root-Tilden Scholar and Associate Managing Editor of the ''N.Y.U. Law Review''. He went on to earn an LL.M. as a Ford Foundation Fellow in Comparative Law, studying under Ludwig von Mises. He also studied at the University of Copenhagen from 1963 to 1964 through the Ford Foundation and Fulbright Program. | |||
===Career=== | |||
Klausner began his legal career at Kindel & Anderson, LLP, before founding the Law Offices of Manuel S. Klausner in 1996. He specialized in constitutional, election, and media law, and served as General Counsel to the Individual Rights Foundation. He played a leading role in defending California's Proposition 209 and received several honors, including the Lawyer-of-the-Year Award from the Constitutional Rights Foundation and the Los Angeles County Bar Association. | |||
Klausner spent a year on the faculty of the University of Chicago Law School from 1964 to 1965. | |||
===Libertarian Involvement=== | |||
A passionate libertarian, Klausner co-founded Reason Enterprises in 1971 and the Reason Foundation in 1978 alongside Tibor Machan and [[Robert Poole]]. He served as editor of ''Reason'' magazine and remained a trustee, publishing writings in ''Reason'', ''The Los Angeles Times'', and the ''N.Y.U. Law Review''. He was involved with the [[Libertarian Party]] during its formative years and was a candidate for the Vice-Presidential nomination in 1975. | |||
===Personal Life=== | |||
Manny was married to Willette Klausner for 56 years. Together, they collaborated on acclaimed theatrical and film productions and co-founded the American Institute of Wine and Food alongside Julia Child and others. Known as "super foodies," they traveled extensively and invested in over 40 restaurants. | |||
He was predeceased by his parents, Isadore and Helen Klausner; his brother, Howard Klausner; and his sister, Geraldine Senft. He is survived by his wife Willette, his twin brother Dr. Sheldon Klausner and wife Barbro, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family. | |||
==Death and Legacy== | |||
Manny Klausner passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. A private funeral service was held on April 6 at Mt. Sinai Memorial Cemetery. He is remembered for his intellect, advocacy, and lifelong dedication to liberty. | |||
==Political Campaigns== | |||
*Vice-President, {{Event3 |year=1975 |event=Candidate |summary=Vice President ([[David Bergland]] got the nomination) |display=[[1975]]}} | |||
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==Organizational Positions== | |||
;[[Reason Foundation]] | |||
* Co-Founder | |||
* Trustee | |||
* Editor, ''Reason'' magazine | |||
==References== | |||
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==External Links== | |||
*[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/latimes/name/manuel-klausner-obituary?id=57993466 Obituary] | |||
[[Category:National Party Founders]] | |||
[[Category:1975 Candidates]] | |||
[[Category:1976 Candidates for Vice-Presidential Nomination]] | |||
[[Category:Party Activists from the 1970s]] | |||
[[Category:Lawyers]] | |||
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| Birth: | August 14, 1939 |
| Death: | March 17, 2025 (aged 85) Los Angeles, California |
| Education: | B.A. (UCLA) J.D., LL.M. (New York University School of Law) University of Copenhagen (1963–1964) |
| Occupation: | Attorney, Writer |
| Residence: | California |
| Party: | Libertarian Party |
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Manuel S. "Manny" Klausner (August 14, 1939 – March 17, 2025) was a distinguished libertarian lawyer, writer, and co-founder of the Reason Foundation. A longtime advocate for liberty and free markets, Klausner was deeply involved in the libertarian movement from the 1970s and played an instrumental role in shaping its legal and intellectual landscape.
Biography
Early Life and Education
Manny Klausner was born on August 14, 1939. He earned his undergraduate degree from UCLA and completed his legal education at the New York University School of Law, where he was a Root-Tilden Scholar and Associate Managing Editor of the N.Y.U. Law Review. He went on to earn an LL.M. as a Ford Foundation Fellow in Comparative Law, studying under Ludwig von Mises. He also studied at the University of Copenhagen from 1963 to 1964 through the Ford Foundation and Fulbright Program.
Career
Klausner began his legal career at Kindel & Anderson, LLP, before founding the Law Offices of Manuel S. Klausner in 1996. He specialized in constitutional, election, and media law, and served as General Counsel to the Individual Rights Foundation. He played a leading role in defending California's Proposition 209 and received several honors, including the Lawyer-of-the-Year Award from the Constitutional Rights Foundation and the Los Angeles County Bar Association.
Klausner spent a year on the faculty of the University of Chicago Law School from 1964 to 1965.
Libertarian Involvement
A passionate libertarian, Klausner co-founded Reason Enterprises in 1971 and the Reason Foundation in 1978 alongside Tibor Machan and Robert Poole. He served as editor of Reason magazine and remained a trustee, publishing writings in Reason, The Los Angeles Times, and the N.Y.U. Law Review. He was involved with the Libertarian Party during its formative years and was a candidate for the Vice-Presidential nomination in 1975.
Personal Life
Manny was married to Willette Klausner for 56 years. Together, they collaborated on acclaimed theatrical and film productions and co-founded the American Institute of Wine and Food alongside Julia Child and others. Known as "super foodies," they traveled extensively and invested in over 40 restaurants.
He was predeceased by his parents, Isadore and Helen Klausner; his brother, Howard Klausner; and his sister, Geraldine Senft. He is survived by his wife Willette, his twin brother Dr. Sheldon Klausner and wife Barbro, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family.
Death and Legacy
Manny Klausner passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. A private funeral service was held on April 6 at Mt. Sinai Memorial Cemetery. He is remembered for his intellect, advocacy, and lifelong dedication to liberty.
Political Campaigns
- Vice-President, 1975
Organizational Positions
- Co-Founder
- Trustee
- Editor, Reason magazine
References