William Schachte

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William L. "Bill" Schachte is a retired rear admiral of the United States Navy.

Schachte's career culminated with his appointment as acting judge advocate general of the Navy from 1992 until his 1993 retirement.

As a young Naval lieutenant, Schachte served a combat tour in the Vietnam War with Coastal Division 14 in 1968.

Admiral Schachte's personal decorations include the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit with Gold Star (in lieu of second award), the Bronze Star with "V", the Meritorious Service Medal with Gold Star (in lieu of second award) and the Combat Action Ribbon.

After leaving the Navy, he entered private law practice, joining the Washington, D.C., office of the firm Blank Rome LLP as "of counsel". He specializes in maritime and admiralty law.