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Jaworski, Leon
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Jaworski, Leon (1905–82) lawyer; born in Waco, Texas. Child of Polish and Austrian immigrants, he became the youngest person ever admitted to the Texas bar (1925). In 1931 he joined the Houston firm that became Fulbright & Jaworski. During and after World War II, as chief of the war crimes trial section of the Judge Advocate General's Corps, he prosecuted Nazi war criminals. He headed many organizations, including the American Bar Association (1971–72). He directed the Watergate Special Prosecution Force (1973–74) that led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon, then returned to private practice.


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This year, the Leon Jaworski Public Program Series presented "The Jury and American Democracy," highlighting citizen engagement, at the U.
In what he called a ``professorial'' address, Starr went to lengths to describe historical precedents on the executive privilege issue, including President Nixon's losing fight with special prosecutor Leon Jaworski.
Jim Sales has worked alongside countless other Fulbright attorneys to keep the legacy of Leon Jaworski alive through a commitment to pro bono work and serving those who are less fortunate," said Mike Conlon, who is the head of Fulbright's Houston office.
 
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