 | A major contributor to this article appears to have a close connection with its subject. (August 2011) |
Abelardo L. Valdez | |
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| 21st Chief of Protocol of the United States | |
| In office October 19, 1979 – January 21, 1981 | |
| Preceded by | Edith H. J. Dobelle |
| Succeeded by | Leonore Annenberg |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Texas |
| Education | Texas A&M University (BS) Baylor University (JD) Harvard University (LLM) The Hague Academy of International Law |
Abelardo L. Valdez is an American lawyer and diplomat. He is currently the President and Vice Chair of the Council of American Ambassadors.[1][2] He is also a founder of the Council of American Ambassadors' Fellowship Program, which trains undergraduates for careers in diplomacy and international affairs. He practices international law in Washington, DC and San Antonio, TX.
- ^ "Council of American Ambassadors".
- ^ Martin, Gary (August 5, 2011). "S.A. Lawyer to Head Diplomacy Council". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved August 5, 2011.