White House: Dino Lafergita... Candidate for US Ambassador to Kuwait

Mays Al-Sukari – The White House has nominated Virginia-based attorney Dino LaVergne as the United States Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Kuwait, pending confirmation by the U.S. Senate. His nomination was formally referred to the Senate on September 28, 2026, as part of a package of nominations for senior diplomatic and government positions. Upon confirmation, LaVergne would lead the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait, overseeing files related to security and defense cooperation, regional stability, trade, and investment.

LaVergne possesses extensive legal and government experience, having held positions in the White House Counsel’s Office during the first and second administrations of President Donald Trump. He served as Senior Counsel to the President and Special Assistant, participating in matters concerning the selection, nomination, and appointment of Supreme Court justices, federal judges, Cabinet members, and senior government officials. He also handled security investigation files and Senate confirmation processes for nominees, alongside issues related to security clearances and investigations linked to government appointees.

Currently, LaVergne is a partner at Sidley Austin in Washington, where his expertise focuses on government strategies, regulatory litigation, and government investigations, working across sectors including artificial intelligence, robotics, drones, energy, finance, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals. LaVergne graduated Summa Cum Laude from Boston University in 2003 and earned his Juris Doctor Cum Laude from New York University School of Law in 2006. He is licensed to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court and several federal courts. The nomination will not take effect until approved by the U.S. Senate, which will review his file before deciding on his confirmation as U.S. Ambassador to Kuwait.