PERRY GOLKIN W’74, WG’74, L’78 has continued his tradition of support to the Law School with a new gift to Penn Law’s merit-based scholarship program. The money will support a second Golkin Scholar.

Golkin is a member at Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co., the famed investment firm in New York. He is also a Director of Willis Group Holdings, Walter Industries, and PRIMEDIA Inc., among others. Prior to joining Kohlberg, Kravis, Golkin was with New York law firm Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, where he practiced corporate law.

A member of the Board of Overseers, Golkin has also taught a number of undergraduate courses at Wharton. He excelled as a student at Penn, serving as President of the debate team and a member of the Honor Court. He graduated summa cum laude.