Edward Marvin Genson (June 30, 1941 – April 14, 2020) was an American attorney who represented high-profile defendants such as former Republic Windows CEO Richard Gillman, musician R. Kelly, newspaper owner Conrad Black, and Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich.
[1] Genson was hired by Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich after the Governor's arrest on corruption charges on December 9, 2008[3] and represented him at the impeachment hearings in the Illinois House of Representatives.
"[4] Genson was hired by former Republic Windows CEO Richard Gillman to represent him against the charges brought against him.
In a surprise move, the judge set Gillman's bail at $10 million; a significantly higher amount than the Prosecution requested.
[7] Genson was affected by dystonia, a neuromuscular disorder that makes muscles contract involuntarily.