Richard Ben-Veniste
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Richard Ben-Veniste (born January 3, 1943) is an American lawyer. He first rose to prominence as a special prosecutor during the Watergate scandal. He has also been a member of the 9/11 Commission. He is known for his pointed questions and criticisms of members of both the Clinton[citation needed] and George W. Bush administrations. In 2017, he became a CNN Legal Analyst.[4]
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Born | (1943-01-03) January 3, 1943 (age 81) |
Education | A.B. (1964), LL.B. (1967), LL.M. (1968) |
Alma mater | Muhlenberg College, Columbia Law School, Northwestern University School of Law |
Occupation | Attorney |
Employer | Mayer Brown LLP |
Known for | Watergate prosecutor; Senate Whitewater Committee Chief Counsel (Minority); member, 9/11 Commission |
Title | Partner |
Political party | Democratic |
Awards | The Best Lawyers in America, 1983-2010. Washingtonian Magazine's Top Lawyers in Washington, DC, 1992-2010. LL.D. (honorary), Muhlenberg College, 1975. |
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