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John A. Rizzo

Acting General Counsel

OGC's current Acting General Counsel, John Rizzo, has over 30 years of service to the CIA, making numerous contributions to the Agency mission throughout his career, especially while in his posts as Acting General Counsel and Senior Deputy General Counsel of the CIA. Previously, Mr. Rizzo served in other CIA leadership positions, including Deputy General Counsel for Operations and Deputy Director of the Office of Congressional Affairs. 

Mr. Rizzo earned his undergraduate degree in political science from Brown University and graduated cum laude from George Washington Law School, where he was a member of the Law Review. Prior to joining the CIA, he practiced law for the U.S. Department of Treasury's Office of General Counsel specializing in enforcement, customs and narcotics issues.  He is a member of the District of Columbia Bar.


Posted: May 11, 2007 12:24 AM
Last Updated: Nov 02, 2007 11:07 AM
Last Reviewed: May 11, 2007 12:24 AM