Legal Adviser of the Department of State

Legal Adviser of the
United States Department of State
Seal of the United States Department of State
Incumbent
Richard C. Visek[1]
Acting
 since January 20, 2021
Reports toUnited States Secretary of State
Inaugural holderGreen Hackworth
Formation1931
WebsiteOfficial Website

The Legal Adviser of the Department of State is a position within the United States Department of State. The legal adviser provides legal advice on all issues (domestic and international) arising in the course of the department's activities. The legal adviser heads the State Department's Office of the Legal Adviser. As such, the legal adviser has the rank of Assistant Secretary.[2][3]

  1. ^ "Richard C. Visek". state.gov. January 2021. Retrieved April 25, 2021.
  2. ^ "Assistant Secretaries and Equivalent Rank". state.gov. January 20, 2009. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
  3. ^ "Department Organization Chart". state.gov. March 2014. Retrieved November 15, 2015.

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