Michael E. Kavoukjian

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Michael E. Kavoukjian is an American attorney and diplomat. In 2025 he was nominated to be U.S. Ambassador to Norway.

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Early life and education

Kavoukjian was born and raised in Minnesota. [1] He earned his bachelor's degree from Stanford University in 1990. [2] He received his J.D. from Harvard Law School. [3]

Career

Kavoukjian worked as a CIA operations officer. [4]

Kavoukjian spent his entire legal career at White and Case. [5] He is a major Republican donor, including significant support for Donald Trump's campaigns. [4]

President Donald Trump officially nominated Kavoukjian to be U.S. Ambassador to Norway in March 2025. [6]

References

  1. ↑ "Kavoukjian, Michael - Kingdom of Norway - October 2025". United States Department of State. Retrieved November 23, 2025.
  2. ↑ "45th Reunion Committee". alumni.stanford.edu. Retrieved November 23, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Find a Florida Bar Lawyer". The Florida Bar. Retrieved November 23, 2025.
  4. 1 2 "Former CIA Officer Becomes Ambassador to Norway | High North News". www.highnorthnews.com. Retrieved November 23, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Michael Kavoukjian | Partner | White & Case LLP". www.whitecase.com. October 21, 2021. Retrieved November 23, 2025.
  6. ↑ "PN55-24 - Nomination of Michael Kavoukjian for Department of State, 119th Congress (2025-2026)". www.congress.gov. March 24, 2025. Retrieved November 23, 2025.
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