Background
Lietzau, William Kendall was born on November 9, 1960 in Annapolis, Maryland, United States. Son of Karl Ernest and Janice Mae Lietzau.
Career officer lawyer policy adviser
Lietzau, William Kendall was born on November 9, 1960 in Annapolis, Maryland, United States. Son of Karl Ernest and Janice Mae Lietzau.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1983. Juris Doctor, Yale University, 1989. Master of Laws, United States Army Judge Advocate General School, 1995.
Master of Science, National War College, 2004.
With United States Navy, 1979—1983, United States Marine Corps, 1983—2010. Rifle company Commander United States Marine Corps, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, 1984-1987, special assistant United States attorney Jacksonville, North Carolina, 1989-1991, lieutenant colonel, 1995. Chief prosecutor Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, 1991-1992.
Chief defense counsel Iwakuni, Japan, 1992-1993. Deputy station judge advisory Japan, 1993-1995. Head law armed conflict branch Navy Judge Advocate General, Washington, 1996-1997.
Deputy legal counsel to chairman Joint Chiefs Staff, 1997-1999. Chief military judge Atlantic circuit, 1999-2000. Commanding officer 1st Reality Therapy Battalion, San Diego, 2000—2002, Marine Corps Installation, Henderson Hall, 2007—2009.
Special assistant Department Defense General Counsel, 2002. Staff judge advisory United States European Command, 2005—2007. Deputy legal adviser National Security Council White House Counsel' General’ s Office, 2009—2010.
Deputy assistant secretary Defense Detainee Policy, since 2010. Adjunct professor Georgetown University, Washington, 1998-2000. Speaker in field.
United States delegate Ottawa Convention Banning Landmines, Terrorist Bombing Convention, Nuclear Terrorism Convention, Rome Treaty International Criminal Court, Hague Cultural Property Protocol, Universal Periodic Review of Human Rights Record.
Married Diane Michelle, May 19, 1984. Children: Rachel Anne, Zachary Thomas.