Howard Trienens, 97, a longtime communications attorney, died July 26 of natural causes, said Sidley Austin, where he worked for decades. Trienens first joined the firm in 1949 as an associate, becoming a partner in 1956 after a stint as…
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law clerk to then-U.S. Chief Justice Fred Vinson. Trienens was AT&T general counsel 1980-86 while working at Sidley and helped to resolve antitrust litigation involving the company. The lawyer was chair of the firm’s executive committee 1977-1993 and remained a partner until his death. He's survived by son Kip, daughter Nan Kaehler, nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Information on funeral and other arrangements wasn't available.