Background
Waris, Michael was born on July 3, 1921 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Michael and Esther (March) Waris.
Waris, Michael was born on July 3, 1921 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Michael and Esther (March) Waris.
Bachelor of Science in Economics, University of Pennsylvania, 1942; Juris Doctor cum laude, University of Pennsylvania, 1944.
Law clerk to judge, United States Tax Court, Washington, 1946-1948; trial counsel, Internal Revenue Service, Washington, 1948-1952; legislation attorney Legislation and Regulations division, Internal Revenue Service Washington, 1952-1955; associate tax legislation counsel, United States Treasury Department, Washington, 1955-1962; partner, Baker & McKenzie, Washington, 1962-1988; of counsel, Baker & McKenzie, Washington, since 1988. Adjunct Professor Georgetown University Law School, Washington, 1963-1973.
Board of directors United Service Organisation National Capital Area, 1978-1979. Member of advisory group to the United States Commissioner of Internal Revenue Service, Washington, 1979-1980. Fellow American Bar Association.
Member Federal Bar Association, Bar Association District of Columbia, Ukrainian-American Bar Association (past Chairman of the Board Governors), Cosmos Club, Metropolitan Club, Beta Gamma Sigma.
Married Mary Luschyk, June 2, 1956.