Lee Kovarsky
Endowed chair professor at the University of Texas School of Law and scholar of constitutional law, discussing his research on 'patronage pardons' and presidential clemency practices.
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Feb 27, 2026 • 42min
Lawfare Daily: Patronage Pardons: A Conversation with Prof. Lee Kovarsky about a Novel Feature of the Trump Administration
Lee Kovarsky, an endowed chair professor at UT Law and constitutional scholar, discusses his research on 'patronage pardons.' He defines pardons that reward or induce supporters' criminality. He contrasts traditional clemency with transactional, public pardons, explores real-world examples, and considers legal and prosecutorial responses without offering policy prescriptions.
Jun 23, 2024 • 1h 30min
Lawfare Daily: Trump Trials and Tribulations Weekly Round-up (June 21, 2024)
Legal experts Anna Bower, Lee Kovarsky, and Martin Lederman discuss the legality of Special Counsel Jack Smith's appointment, appellate issues in Trump's NYC case, filings in Fulton County, and more. They tackle Supreme Court challenges, historical context of special counsel appointments, Judge Cannon's decision, recent court opinions, updates on cases in DC and Fulton County, delay in Supreme Court ruling, and legal ramifications for Trump-related cases.
