Harry Cherken

Director/Board Member at URBAN OUTFITTERS, INC.

Net worth: 618 M $ as of 2026-06-29

76 year

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Harry S.
Cherken currently works at Urban Outfitters, Inc., as Independent Director from 1989, Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, as Director, Woodmere Art Museum, as Director, Karagheusian Howard Commemorative Corp., as Director, Perpay, Inc., as Director, American Bar Association, as Member-Real Estate Committee, American College of Real Estate Lawyers, as Member, Philadelphia Bar Association, as Member-Real Estate Committee, The Library Co. of Philadelphia, as Trustee from 2011, and Pennsylvania State Bar Association, as Member-Real Estate Committee.
Mr. Cherken also formerly worked at The Real Estate Group LLC, as Chairman, Reading Terminal Market, as Director, Armenian Assembly of America, Inc., as Director, Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, as Partner from 1984 to 2020, Preuss Shanagher Zvoleff & Zimmer, as Partner from 1984 to 2002, and Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, as Senior Counsel from 2020 to 2022.
Mr. Cherken received his graduate degree in 2010 from the University of Pennsylvania, undergraduate degree in 1971 from Lafayette College, and graduate degree in 1976 from Villanova University.

Known holdings in public companies

Company	Date	Number of shares	Valuation	Valuation date
URBAN OUTFITTERS, INC. 10.18%	2026-06-02	8,720,053 ( 10.18% )	618 M $	2026-06-29

Harry Cherken active positions

Companies	Position	Start
URBAN OUTFITTERS, INC.	Director/Board Member	1988-12-31
Perpay, Inc. Perpay, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates a service platform for employees who can shop for items through the service and pay for them through payroll deductions	Director/Board Member	-
The Library Co. of Philadelphia The Library Co. of Philadelphia Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as research libraries on American society and culture	Director/Board Member	2011-01-10
Woodmere Art Museum Woodmere Art Museum Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Woodmere Art Museum is a cultural institution dedicated to inspiring creativity, learning, and self-expression through the art and artists of Philadelphia and the surrounding region. The non-profit company is based in Philadelphia, PA. Housed in two historic 19th-century stone mansions on a ten-acre site, the museum integrates art, nature, and education, featuring over 11,000 objects with a focus on American art and Philadelphia’s artistic heritage. It offers diverse exhibitions, educational programs, art classes, workshops, and community events, including jazz concerts and lectures. The museum emphasizes accessibility and community engagement, providing free and discounted admission, and recognizes the Lenape people as the original land inhabitants.	Director/Board Member	2010-11-07
Karagheusian Howard Commemorative Corp. Karagheusian Howard Commemorative Corp. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Karagheusian Howard Commemorative Corp. is a non-profit company based in New York, NY. The CEO of the company is Irina Lazarian.	Director/Board Member	2010-11-07
Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates society of pennsylvania	Director/Board Member	2010-11-07
American Bar Association American Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services	Corporate Officer/Principal	2010-11-07
Pennsylvania State Bar Association Pennsylvania State Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as association for lawyers and law students	Corporate Officer/Principal	2010-11-07
Philadelphia Bar Association	Corporate Officer/Principal	2010-11-07
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Private companies	19
Urban Outfitters, Inc. Urban Outfitters, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Operates retail clothing stores	Retail Trade
Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services	Commercial Services
University of Pennsylvania University of Pennsylvania Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Preuss Shanagher Zvoleff & Zimmer Preuss Shanagher Zvoleff & Zimmer Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services	Commercial Services
Lafayette College Lafayette College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Villanova University Villanova University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
American Bar Association American Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services	Commercial Services
American College of Real Estate Lawyers American College of Real Estate Lawyers Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates real estate lawyers association	Commercial Services
Reading Terminal Market Reading Terminal Market Food RetailRetail Trade Operates as a public markets	Retail Trade
Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates society of pennsylvania	Commercial Services
Philadelphia Bar Association
The Library Co. of Philadelphia The Library Co. of Philadelphia Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as research libraries on American society and culture	Commercial Services
Armenian Assembly of America, Inc. Armenian Assembly of America, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Promotes public awareness of Armenian Issues	Commercial Services
Pennsylvania State Bar Association Pennsylvania State Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as association for lawyers and law students	Commercial Services
Woodmere Art Museum Woodmere Art Museum Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Woodmere Art Museum is a cultural institution dedicated to inspiring creativity, learning, and self-expression through the art and artists of Philadelphia and the surrounding region. The non-profit company is based in Philadelphia, PA. Housed in two historic 19th-century stone mansions on a ten-acre site, the museum integrates art, nature, and education, featuring over 11,000 objects with a focus on American art and Philadelphia’s artistic heritage. It offers diverse exhibitions, educational programs, art classes, workshops, and community events, including jazz concerts and lectures. The museum emphasizes accessibility and community engagement, providing free and discounted admission, and recognizes the Lenape people as the original land inhabitants.	Consumer Services
Karagheusian Howard Commemorative Corp. Karagheusian Howard Commemorative Corp. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Karagheusian Howard Commemorative Corp. is a non-profit company based in New York, NY. The CEO of the company is Irina Lazarian.	Consumer Services
Perpay, Inc. Perpay, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates a service platform for employees who can shop for items through the service and pay for them through payroll deductions	Commercial Services
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a law firm	Commercial Services
The Real Estate Group LLC The Real Estate Group LLC Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides real estate services	Finance