Edward Charles Schmults (born February 6, 1931) is an American lawyer who served as the Deputy Attorney General of the United States from 1981 to February 3, 1984. He attended Yale University and Harvard Law School. He was an officer in the United States Marine Corps. He was a partner with the law firm of White & Case before being named Deputy Attorney General.[2][3] He resigned in 1984 to serve as general counsel and senior vice president of GTE.[4]
Edward C. Schmults | |
|---|---|
| 19th United States Deputy Attorney General | |
| In office 1981 – February 3, 1984[1] | |
| President | Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | Charles Byron Renfrew |
| Succeeded by | Carol E. Dinkins |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Edward Charles Schmults February 6, 1931 Paterson, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Spouse | Diane Beers |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Yale University Harvard University |
| Profession | lawyer |
References edit
- ^ https://www.reaganlibrary.gov/archives/speech/letter-accepting-resignation-edward-c-schmults-deputy-attorney-general
- ^ Nominations of Jack F. Bennett, Edward C. Schmults, and Mrs. Catherine ... - United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Finance. 1974-06-04. Retrieved 2016-11-07.
- ^ "Ronald Reagan: Nomination of Edward C. Schmults To Be Deputy Attorney General". Presidency.ucsb.edu. 1981-01-23. Archived from the original on 2016-11-08. Retrieved 2016-11-07.
- ^ "Deputy Attorney General Edward Schmults, the No. 2 official..." UPI. January 24, 1984. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
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