Kenyon & Kenyon Elects Stephen Colbert’s Brother as Managing Partner

Kenyon & Kenyon said on Tuesday that it had elected Edward Colbert as its manager partner — the brother of the new Late Show host Stephen Colbert.

A press release from the intellectual property-focused law firm doesn’t mention the relation between Edward and his brother, but noted that Edward Colbert had been with the law firm for more than 25 years practicing IP litigation, licensing and other matters.

Colbert, 68, succeeds Michael Loughnane, who served in the managing partner role for five years. Colbert was previously managing partner of the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. He will serve a three-year term in ...