Philip C. Sorensen
# Philip C. Sorensen

Philip Chaikin Sorensen (August 31, 1933 – February 12, 2017) was an American politician and law professor. He was the 27th lieutenant governor of Nebraska from 1965 to 1967.

## Early life and education

Sorensen was born in Lincoln, Nebraska. He is the son of Christian A. Sorensen, a Danish American who was Nebraska Attorney General (1929–33), and Annis (Chaikin) Sorensen, who was of Russian Jewish descent. He earned both his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Nebraska. Sorensen was admitted to the bar in Nebraska, Indiana, and Washington.

## Political career

Sorensen was elected lieutenant governor in the 1964 election, defeating Republican Charles Thone (who later served in the US Congress and as governor). He then ran for governor in 1966, but was defeated by Republican Norbert Tiemann.

## Later career

Sorensen became a law professor at the Ohio State University. Courses he taught included: Torts, Business Organizations, Federal Income Tax, Legislation, and Nonprofit Organizations.

## Personal life

In 1958, Sorensen married Janice Lichtenberger in Lincoln, Nebraska. They have four children and five grandchildren.

Sorensen, a sculptor for many years, displays his work at somesculpture.com

Sorensen died on February 12, 2017, at home in Columbus, Ohio.

