James H. Thessin

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James Thessin US diplomat

James H. Thessin (Born April 19, 1948, Milwaukee, Wisconsin [1] ) is an attorney and was a career American diplomat Ambassador to the Republic of Paraguay from 2011 until 2014. [2]

Paraguay Republic in South America

Paraguay, officially the Republic of Paraguay, is a country in South America. It is bordered by Argentina to the south and southwest, Brazil to the east and northeast, and Bolivia to the northwest. Although it is one of only two landlocked countries in South America, the country has coasts, beaches and ports on the Paraguay and Paraná rivers that give exit to the Atlantic Ocean through the Paraná-Paraguay Waterway. Due to its central location in South America, it is sometimes referred to as Corazón de Sudamérica.

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Education

Thessin is a cum laude from the Harvard Law School and graduated with a bachelor's degree summa cum laude from the Catholic University of America. [2]

Harvard Law School law school in Cambridge

Harvard Law School is the law school of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 1817, it is the oldest continuously operating law school in the United States and one of the most prestigious in the world. It is ranked first in the world by the QS World University Rankings and the ARWU Shanghai Ranking.

Catholic University of America Private Catholic university in Washington, D.C.

The Catholic University of America (CUA) is a private Catholic university in Washington, D.C. It is a pontifical university of the Catholic Church in the United States and the only institution of higher education founded by the U.S. Catholic bishops. Established in 1887 as a graduate and research center following approval by Pope Leo XIII on Easter Sunday, the university began offering undergraduate education in 1904. The university's campus lies within the Brookland neighborhood, known as "Little Rome", which contains 60 Catholic institutions, including Trinity Washington University and the Dominican House of Studies, as well as the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.

Career

Thessin began working at the US Department of State in 1982 when he was an Attorney-Adviser for Political-Military Affairs. His career continued as he served as Assistant Legal Adviser for Human Rights and Refugee Affairs, Assistant Legal Adviser for Management, and Deputy Legal Adviser. Prior to his tenure at the State Department, he was a Senior Litigation Attorney for the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission from 1981-1982 Counsel on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee from 1978-1981 and as an antitrust attorney with the Federal Trade Commission from 1974-1978. [1]

Nuclear Regulatory Commission government agency of the United States

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is an independent agency of the United States government tasked with protecting public health and safety related to nuclear energy. Established by the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, the NRC began operations on January 19, 1975 as one of two successor agencies to the United States Atomic Energy Commission. Its functions include overseeing reactor safety and security, administering reactor licensing and renewal, licensing radioactive materials, radionuclide safety, and managing the storage, security, recycling, and disposal of spent fuel.

United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Standing committee of the United States Senate

The United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations is a standing committee of the United States Senate. It is charged with leading foreign-policy legislation and debate in the Senate. The Foreign Relations Committee is generally responsible for overseeing and funding foreign aid programs as well as funding arms sales and training for national allies. The committee is also responsible for holding confirmation hearings for high-level positions in the Department of State. The committee has considered, debated, and reported important treaties and legislation, ranging from the Alaska purchase in 1867 to the establishment of the United Nations in 1945. It also holds jurisdiction over all diplomatic nominations. Along with the Finance and Judiciary Committees, the Foreign Relations Committee is one of the oldest in the Senate, going back to the initial creation of committees in 1816. Its sister committee in the House of Representatives is the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Federal Trade Commission Government agency

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References

  1. 1 2 "James H. Thessin Acting Legal Adviser". Department of State Archive. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
  2. 1 2 "James H. Thessin, Esq". CAIR. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
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Preceded by
Liliana Ayalde 		United States Ambassador to Paraguay
2011–2014		Succeeded by
Leslie A. Bassett
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