Luis J. Lauredo | |
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| 15th United States Ambassador to the Organization of American States | |
| In office January 7, 2000 – June 28, 2001 | |
| President | Bill Clinton |
| Preceded by | Victor Marrero |
| Succeeded by | Roger Francisco Noriega |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1949 (age 74–75) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater |
Columbia College Complutense University of Madrid Georgetown University Law Center |
| Website | http://luislauredo.com/ |
Luis J. Lauredo (born 1949) is an American diplomat who served as the 15th United States Ambassador to the Organization of American States from 2000 to 2001 and National Coordinator for the 3rd Summit of the Americas held in Quebec City, Canada. [1]
Biography
Lauredo received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Columbia College, graduating in 1972. [2] He attended the University of Madrid, Spain for graduate studies and Georgetown University Law Center. [3]
Lauredo had an extensive career in public service. He was Senior Vice President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States, Commissioner of the Florida Public Service Commission, City Councilman for the Village of Key Biscayne, Florida, and as the President's Representative to the Southern States Energy Board. [4] He served as the executive director of the 1994 Summit of the Americas in Miami. [5]
Lauredo was appointed on December 22, 1999, for the post of ambassador. [6] At the time of his appointment, he was the President of Greenberg Traurig Consulting Inc., an affiliate of the international law firm Greenberg Traurig, where he specialized in international relations, energy, telecommunications, aviation, and banking issues. [7]
He is a member of the Council of American Ambassadors. [8]
References
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^ Clinton), United States President (1993-2001 (1994).
Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States, William J. Clinton. Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration.
{{ cite book}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list ( link) - ^ "Columbia College Today". www.college.columbia.edu. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
- ^ "PRESIDENT CLINTON NAMES LUIS LAUREDO AS THE U.S. PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES". The White House. Nov 1999. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
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"11/2000 Biography: Luis J. Lauredo". 1997-2001.state.gov. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the
public domain.
- ^ Bureau, NANCY SAN MARTIN Miami (28 November 1994). "SUMMIT CHIEF HOPES TO BE HOST WITH MOST". Sun-Sentinel.com. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
- ^ "Luis S. Lauredo - People - Department History - Office of the Historian". history.state.gov. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
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"Lauredo, Luis J." 2001-2009.state.gov. US Department Of State. Retrieved 19 May 2020. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the
public domain.
- ^ "Council of American Ambassadors". Council of American Ambassadors. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
Luis J. Lauredo | |
|---|---|
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| |
| 15th United States Ambassador to the Organization of American States | |
| In office January 7, 2000 – June 28, 2001 | |
| President | Bill Clinton |
| Preceded by | Victor Marrero |
| Succeeded by | Roger Francisco Noriega |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1949 (age 74–75) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater |
Columbia College Complutense University of Madrid Georgetown University Law Center |
| Website | http://luislauredo.com/ |
Luis J. Lauredo (born 1949) is an American diplomat who served as the 15th United States Ambassador to the Organization of American States from 2000 to 2001 and National Coordinator for the 3rd Summit of the Americas held in Quebec City, Canada. [1]
Biography
Lauredo received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Columbia College, graduating in 1972. [2] He attended the University of Madrid, Spain for graduate studies and Georgetown University Law Center. [3]
Lauredo had an extensive career in public service. He was Senior Vice President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States, Commissioner of the Florida Public Service Commission, City Councilman for the Village of Key Biscayne, Florida, and as the President's Representative to the Southern States Energy Board. [4] He served as the executive director of the 1994 Summit of the Americas in Miami. [5]
Lauredo was appointed on December 22, 1999, for the post of ambassador. [6] At the time of his appointment, he was the President of Greenberg Traurig Consulting Inc., an affiliate of the international law firm Greenberg Traurig, where he specialized in international relations, energy, telecommunications, aviation, and banking issues. [7]
He is a member of the Council of American Ambassadors. [8]
References
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^ Clinton), United States President (1993-2001 (1994).
Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States, William J. Clinton. Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration.
{{ cite book}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list ( link) - ^ "Columbia College Today". www.college.columbia.edu. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
- ^ "PRESIDENT CLINTON NAMES LUIS LAUREDO AS THE U.S. PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES". The White House. Nov 1999. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
-
^
"11/2000 Biography: Luis J. Lauredo". 1997-2001.state.gov. Retrieved 2020-05-19. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the
public domain.
- ^ Bureau, NANCY SAN MARTIN Miami (28 November 1994). "SUMMIT CHIEF HOPES TO BE HOST WITH MOST". Sun-Sentinel.com. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
- ^ "Luis S. Lauredo - People - Department History - Office of the Historian". history.state.gov. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
-
^
"Lauredo, Luis J." 2001-2009.state.gov. US Department Of State. Retrieved 19 May 2020. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the
public domain.
- ^ "Council of American Ambassadors". Council of American Ambassadors. Retrieved 2020-05-19.