Abelardo L. Valdez

Abelardo L. Valdez
21st Chief of Protocol of the United States
In office
October 19, 1979 – January 21, 1981
Preceded byEdith H. J. Dobelle
Succeeded byLeonore Annenberg
Personal details
BornTexas
EducationTexas 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.

  1. ^ "Council of American Ambassadors".
  2. ^ Martin, Gary (August 5, 2011). "S.A. Lawyer to Head Diplomacy Council". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved August 5, 2011.