William A. Zeck

William Allen Zeck (1915 - October 26, 2002) was a New York State judge and prosecutor at the Nuremberg war-crimes trials.

Biography Born and raised in Manhattan, young William graduated from what became Townsend Harris High School before going on to New York University for both his bachelor's degree and law degrees. He practiced law in Rockland County for many years and was the upstate campaign manager for Robert F. Kennedy's campaigns for the Senate and the presidency. Mr. Zeck was also chairman of the 1965 Democratic Campaign Committee in New York State. In 1981, Zeck was elevated to the State Supreme Court in White Plains. After retirement, Judge Zeck was a judicial hearing officer. One of their synthetic rubber factories was at Auschwitz, where inmates did the work.

While working, he met fellow attorney and future wife Belle Mayer.

In 1981, Zeck became a judge at the State Supreme Court in White Plains.