Luis J. Lauredo

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]

Luis J. Lauredo
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 Noriega
Personal details
Born	1949 (age 75–76)
Nationality	American
Alma mater	Columbia College Complutense University of Madrid Georgetown University Law Center
Website	http://luislauredo.com/

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]