Claudia A. McMurray
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Claudia A. McMurray was United States
Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs
from 2006 to 2009.
, receiving an A.B.
in government
in 1980. She then attended Georgetown University Law Center
, receiving a J.D.
While a law student, she worked in the Office of the White House Counsel
.
After law school, McMurray worked at Patton Boggs
and then Kirkland & Ellis
. From 1989 to 1991, she was legislative counsel for Sen.
John Warner
(R
—VA). From 1991 to 1995, she was Republican Counsel to the United States Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
. She was then general counsel
to Sen. Fred Thompson (R—TN) from 1995 to 1996. In 1998, she joined Van Scoyoc Associates and worked there until 2000.
From August 2001 to 2003, she was Associate Deputy Administrator and Chief of Staff to the Deputy Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency
. She was then Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Environment from 2003 to 2006.
In early 2006, President of the United States
George W. Bush
nominated McMurray to be Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs
and, after Senate confirmation, she held this office from February 2006 until January 2009.
She is currently Senior Counsellor with The Prince of Wales' International Sustainability Unit.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs
Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs
The Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs is the head of the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs in the United States Department of State...
from 2006 to 2009.
Biography
Claudia A. McMurray was educated at Smith CollegeSmith College
Smith College is a private, independent women's liberal arts college located in Northampton, Massachusetts. It is the largest member of the Seven Sisters...
, receiving an A.B.
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
in government
Government
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in 1980. She then attended Georgetown University Law Center
Georgetown University Law Center
Georgetown University Law Center is the law school of Georgetown University, located in Washington, D.C.. Established in 1870, the Law Center offers J.D., LL.M., and S.J.D. degrees in law...
, receiving a J.D.
Juris Doctor
Juris Doctor is a professional doctorate and first professional graduate degree in law.The degree was first awarded by Harvard University in the United States in the late 19th century and was created as a modern version of the old European doctor of law degree Juris Doctor (see etymology and...
While a law student, she worked in the Office of the White House Counsel
White House Counsel
The White House Counsel is a staff appointee of the President of the United States.-Role:The Counsel's role is to advise the President on all legal issues concerning the President and the White House...
.
After law school, McMurray worked at Patton Boggs
Patton Boggs
Patton Boggs is a full service law firm and lobbyist headquartered in Washington, D.C. It has more than 600 lawyers and professionals in nine locations in the United States and the Middle East. Patton Boggs specializes in , , , , international and trade law with over 200 international clients from...
and then Kirkland & Ellis
Kirkland & Ellis
Kirkland & Ellis LLP is an international law firm with headquarters in Chicago, known for its profitability and its litigation, bankruptcy, intellectual property and private equity departments. Kirkland & Ellis is currently ranked as the ninth most prestigious law firm in the United States by...
. From 1989 to 1991, she was legislative counsel for Sen.
United States Senate
The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each...
John Warner
John Warner
John William Warner, KBE is an American Republican politician who served as Secretary of the Navy from 1972 to 1974 and as a five-term United States Senator from Virginia from January 2, 1979, to January 3, 2009...
(R
Republican Party (United States)
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—VA). From 1991 to 1995, she was Republican Counsel to the United States Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
United States Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
The United States Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works is responsible for dealing with matters related to the environment and infrastructure.-Members, 112th Congress:...
. She was then general counsel
General Counsel
A general counsel is the chief lawyer of a legal department, usually in a corporation or government department. The term is most used in the United States...
to Sen. Fred Thompson (R—TN) from 1995 to 1996. In 1998, she joined Van Scoyoc Associates and worked there until 2000.
From August 2001 to 2003, she was Associate Deputy Administrator and Chief of Staff to the Deputy Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency
United States Environmental Protection Agency
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is an agency of the federal government of the United States charged with protecting human health and the environment, by writing and enforcing regulations based on laws passed by Congress...
. She was then Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Environment from 2003 to 2006.
In early 2006, President of the United States
President of the United States
The President of the United States of America is the head of state and head of government of the United States. The president leads the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces....
George W. Bush
George W. Bush
George Walker Bush is an American politician who served as the 43rd President of the United States, from 2001 to 2009. Before that, he was the 46th Governor of Texas, having served from 1995 to 2000....
nominated McMurray to be Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs
Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs
The Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs is the head of the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs in the United States Department of State...
and, after Senate confirmation, she held this office from February 2006 until January 2009.
She is currently Senior Counsellor with The Prince of Wales' International Sustainability Unit.