Victoria Reggie Kennedy

Victoria Reggie Kennedy has transitioned from a distinguished career in law and advocacy to representing the United States on the global stage, currently serving as the U.S. Ambassador to Austria. After earning her J.D. summa cum laude from Tulane University Law School in 1979, Victoria Reggie Kennedy established a distinguished career in law, building on her B.A.

magna cum laude from Newcomb College. She began her legal journey clerking for Judge Robert Arthur Sprecher at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit before becoming a corporate attorney specializing in banking and financial law. Kennedy served as a partner at Keck, Mahin & Cate, where she was highly regarded for her expertise in resolving complex business problems and providing strategic advice to clients.

Transitioning from her legal profession, Kennedy dedicated herself to significant non-profit and advocacy endeavors. She co-founded and served as President Emerita of the Board of Directors of the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate, an organization committed to civic education and inspiring future leaders. Demonstrating her commitment to public health, she actively promoted the passage of the Affordable Care Act of 2010.

Ambassador to the Republic of Austria. Her nomination received unanimous confirmation by the U.S. Senate that same year, highlighting bipartisan support for her appointment. Ambassador Kennedy formally presented her credentials on January 12, 2022, officially commencing her tenure in Vienna.

As U.S. Ambassador to Austria, Kennedy has actively worked to promote critical U.S. bilateral interests and strengthen transatlantic relationships, emphasizing key areas of public engagement. Her initiatives in this role reflect her long-standing commitment to public service, focusing on engaging young people, embracing diverse backgrounds, and empowering women and girls across diplomatic platforms.