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Alexander Forger

1923 – 2025

American lawyer

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Lived 1923 – 2025 (aged 102). Alexander Forger was a military personnel and lawyer.

Alexander Darrow Forger (February 19, 1923 – March 9, 2025) was an American lawyer from New York City.

Life and career After infantry service with the United States Army in the European theatre of World War II, he received degrees from Princeton University and Yale Law School, and, after graduating, he was hired by Milbank, Tweed, Hope & Webb. Becoming a partner at Milbank in 1958, he was a prominent trust and estate lawyer for several decades, notably representing Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Rachel Lambert Mellon, and he chaired the firm's executive committee from 1984 to 1992.

From 1980 to 1981, Forger was president of the New York State Bar Association as well as a member of the American Bar Association (ABA)'s House of Delegates. He was The Legal Aid Society's president from 1977 to 1979 and was chair of its board of directors from 1984 to 1993.

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Alexander Darrow Forger, Alexander D. Forger, Alex D. Forger, Άλεξ Φόργκερ

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Alexander Forger?

American lawyer ( 1923-2025)

When was Alexander Forger born?

Alexander Forger was born on 19 February 1923.

When did Alexander Forger die?

Alexander Forger died on 9 March 2025.

What was Alexander Forger's occupation?

Alexander Forger was a military personnel and lawyer.

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· Wikipedia: Alexander Forger

· Wikidata: Q123218361

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