Good counsel
Larry Harris ’72 lent expertise to UD’s growing campus.
Former UD trustee Larry D. Harris Sr., a 1972 graduate with a construction law career spanning more than four decades, died May 14. He was 70.
Larry served on the board from 2014, with membership in the finance, athletics, facilities, and mission and identity committees.
Daniel J. Curran, UD president from 2002-16, praised Harris’ contributions to the board of trustees, particularly his acumen in construction law as the University expanded its physical footprint.
“Larry brought a lot of assets to the board being a lawyer and a UD graduate,” Curran said. “He brought legal expertise I thought would assist us since he had a strong background in construction arbitration. As we went through a period of growth and faced many challenges in how we approached our development, he was good counsel for me and for others. He was just a solid individual and so pleasant to be around. He was a great addition to the board.”
Larry was born July 18, 1950, in Tifton, Georgia. As a UD student, Larry was one of the founding members of Black Action Through Unity and was involved in Rho Rho Rho Fraternity, ROTC and the football team. He remained a sports fan throughout his life and was a strong supporter of UD basketball.