Feb. 21, 2020
AFJAGS Podcast, Episode 10
Part 1, of an interview with Brig Gen Mark Maldonado, the current Commander for the D.C. Air National Guard, who also holds the remarkable achievement of attaining 3 AF Specialty Codes (AFSCs) through his career as a pilot, personnelist, and a judge advocate.
AFJAGS Podcast, Episode 9
In today’s episode we interview retired Major Eric McGreevy on "Effective Listening,” a topic rarely trained upon, generally misunderstood, but likely one of the most important skill sets in a leader’s toolbox.
AFJAGS Podcast, Episode 8
Part 2 of a two-part interview with Captain Thomas Govan. In Part 2, we dive into Captain Govan's experience in oral argument before the U.S. Supreme Court and some of his main takeaways.
AFJAGS Podcast, Episode 7
Part 1 of an interview with Capt Thomas Govan on his experience in successfully arguing before the U.S. Supreme Court. In this part, we discuss an overview of the case, how he was selected to present oral argument, and the preparation he took.
Feb. 18, 2020
Gone Fishin’
Opposing counsel routinely ask for personnel documents… In this article, we’ll walk through what we do at the LLFSC, how we typically interact with the office that receives a request and help to alleviate cumbersome “fishin’ expeditions”....
Feb. 6, 2020
The JAG in the Arena
Many military lawyers might believe they are only in the arena when they are in the courtroom. Nothing can be further from the truth—especially for the operational lawyer.
Jan. 22, 2020
Perilous Times: Free Speech in Wartime
During times of war, both government and citizens take actions that exceed necessity and threaten individual liberties. Stone’s offers timeless lessons for legal professionals about the intersection of free expression and national security.
Jan. 10, 2020
“More than a Dependent”
Professional military spouses are more than dependents. Many have more education, higher earning potential, and job satisfaction than their military spouse. Yet, most are often forced to quit their job and start over in the new PCS location.
Jan. 7, 2020
AFJAGS Podcast, Episode 6
Interview with Col Jeremy Weber on “Law as an Instrument of National Power” where we tackle the connection between the strategic and tactical levels on this topic. We also discuss the 2020 National Security Law writing competition.