Covey Thomas Oliver (April 21, 1913 – February 22, 2007) was a United States diplomat and law professor.
Upon graduating, Oliver began teaching at the University of Texas School of Law, but his job was interrupted in 1939, because of World War II.
[3] In July 1968, Oliver said that "to speak of fair prices is a medieval concept, for we are in the era of free trade".
Throughout his career, he advocated U.S. adherence to international law, the United Nations Charter, and the World Court.
He was a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, the American Law Institute, Phi Beta Kappa and the Order of the Coif.