Randy Evans

Randy Evans
United States Ambassador to Luxembourg
In office
June 19, 2018 – January 20, 2021
PresidentDonald Trump
Preceded byDavid McKean
Succeeded byTom Barrett
Personal details
Born
James Randolph Evans

(1958-09-24) September 24, 1958 (age 66)
Dublin, Georgia, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseLinda Evans
Children1
EducationWest Georgia College (BA)
University of Georgia School of Law (JD)

James Randolph Evans (born September 24, 1958) is an American lawyer and diplomat who served as the United States Ambassador to Luxembourg from 2018 to 2021. He presented his credentials on June 19, 2018, to the Grand Duke of Luxembourg. A member of the Republican Party from Georgia, he specializes in litigation, as well as professional, legal and government ethics.[1] Evans is a partner at the global law firm Squire Patton Boggs.[2]

On September 21, 2017, he was selected by President Donald Trump to become the next United States Ambassador to Luxembourg.[3] The nomination, which was submitted to the Senate on September 28, 2017,[4] was confirmed on May 24, 2018.[5]

On January 20, 2021, Evans resigned as United States Ambassador to Luxembourg with the end of President Trump's term in office. Pending appointment of his successor by incoming President Biden, his responsibilities were assumed in an acting capacity by Casey Mace, Chargé d'Affaires.[6]

  1. ^ Robert Luke (November 2, 2003). "INSIDE METRO BUSINESS: UPCLOSE: JAMES RANDOLPH EVANS Lawyer keeps politics on high road of ethics". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. p. D.2.
  2. ^ "J. Randolph Evans | E | Professionals | Squire Patton Boggs". www.squirepattonboggs.com. Retrieved July 18, 2021.
  3. ^ Williams, Dave (September 21, 2017). "President Trump taps Randy Evans as ambassador to Luxembourg". Atlanta Business Chronicle. Retrieved September 28, 2017.
  4. ^ "PN1041 — James Randolph Evans — Department of State". U.S. Congress. September 28, 2017. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
  5. ^ "U.S. Senate: U.S. Senate Roll Call Votes 115th Congress - 2nd Session".
  6. ^ U.S. Mission Luxembourg (2021-01-21). Chargé d'Affaires Casey Mace. Retrieved from https://lu.usembassy.gov/charge-daffaires-casey-mace/.