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MSJDN Board Nominations

Interested in exercising your leadership skills? Have you always wanted to work for a non-profit? Please consider serving on MSJDN’s Board so you can help shape the future of our organization. Applications for open positions are due March 10....

February 1, 2017 at 8:00 am Maryann Menanno read more

Justice for Military Families Update

The Justice for Military Families team has had a busy month! We have officially begun work on our online library. This library will be a compilation of information sheets, ranging from 1-4 pages each, organized by subject matter and...

February 1, 2017 at 8:00 am Maryann Menanno read more

Committee Updates

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December 1, 2016 at 8:00 am Maryann Menanno read more

MSJDN August & September Webinar

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August 1, 2016 at 8:00 am Maryann Menanno read more

MSJDN to Co-host Event Bringing Military Spouse-Led Nonprofits Together

On August 26, 2016, Military Spouse JD Network (MSJDN) and the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) will convene a day-long event to educate, encourage collaboration and provide tools to make military spouse-led organizations more effective. Learning &...

July 26, 2016 at 8:00 am Maryann Menanno read more

A Leap into the Virtual World

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June 1, 2016 at 8:00 am Maryann Menanno read more

How to Outsource Legal Work To a Freelance Attorney

How to Outsource Legal Work to a Freelance Attorney By: Meghan Dohoney, MSJDN Member and Freelance Attorney As military spouse attorneys, we balance long hours, difficult clients, combative opposing counsel, frequent moves, countless evenings alone, and the ever-changing schedules...

April 1, 2016 at 7:00 am Maryann Menanno read more

Career Transitions As a Military Spouse Attorney

By Kelly Wilson On my first day as a practicing attorney, my then-boss suggested I read Daring Greatly by Brene Brown, a very on trend book at the moment. What’s funny is that I actually already had the book...

April 1, 2016 at 7:00 am Maryann Menanno read more

From the President’s Desk

Five years ago, on April 1, 2011, I knew only two other military spouse attorneys like me:  lawyers who moved every two to three years to a new state, with a new set of licensing requirements, and no professional...

April 1, 2016 at 7:00 am Maryann Menanno read more

Justice for Military Families: Open Cases

Justice for Military Families is seeking help with the cases listed below. Any assistance that either an MSJDN member can provide, or any referrals to other attorneys that may be able to handle this case on a pro bono...

April 1, 2016 at 7:00 am Maryann Menanno read more

VOLUNTEER! Calling for JMF Committee Members

The Justice for Military Families Pro Bono Program provides attorney military spouses the opportunity to do meaningful legal work as volunteers. JMF works to support TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors), while they support the families of fallen services...

February 1, 2016 at 8:00 am Maryann Menanno read more

MSJDN Board Nominations

Interested in exercising your leadership skills? Have you always wanted to work with a non-profit? Please consider applying to serve on MSJDN’s Board and help shape the future of our organization. Nominations are open through March 10. Board leaders are responsible for...

February 1, 2016 at 8:00 am Maryann Menanno read more

From the President’s Desk

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“To be or not to be”

By Rachel Hsiao “To be or not to be? That is the question. Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, Or to take arms against a sea of troubles, And, by...

February 1, 2016 at 8:00 am Maryann Menanno read more

Justice for Military Families Pro Bono Program

Catch up with the Justice for Military Families Pro Bono Program! Director – Gabriela Nostro  Pro Bono Coordinator – Sarah Ford Committee Secretary – Amy Rose Intake Coordinators – Jenna Bouchard, Kirsten Gough, Rachel Hsiao, and Tricia Petek    The...

December 1, 2015 at 7:00 am Maryann Menanno read more

From The President’s Desk: Holiday Edition

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State Licensing Update

Kentucky joins growing list of states supporting military spouse attorneys. In November, Kentucky’s Supreme Court amended its admission rules to include a licensing accommodation for military spouse attorneys. Effective January 1, 2016, Kentucky Supreme Court Rule 2.113 will allow...

December 1, 2015 at 7:00 am Maryann Menanno read more

The Real Men of MSJDN

By Maureen Lavery The U.S. military is still overwhelmingly male – about 85% of the active duty force, according to the most recent Defense Manpower Data Center demographics report – so it comes as little surprise that the membership...

December 1, 2015 at 7:00 am Maryann Menanno read more

Big news from Maryland and more to come!

States racing to support military spouse attorneys Maryland is officially on the map! Well, the MSJDN State Licensing Map, that is. On Sept. 17, the Maryland Court of Appeals approved a rule that will allow military spouse attorneys to practice on a...

October 1, 2015 at 7:00 am Maryann Menanno read more

From The President’s Desk

From the President’s Desk:  Summer greetings to all! Your MSJDN Board of Directors and committee chairs have been hard at work this summer. We are excited about the upcoming year and the many fantastic MSJDN projects underway. Whenever you...

August 3, 2015 at 5:00 am Maryann Menanno read more

Introducing the Writer’s Corps

The MSJDN Communications team is excited to introduce our Writer’s Corps team. Please help us in welcoming our new team!   Maryann Menanno is our new editor of the Bars and Stripes Newsletter. Currently she lives in Maryland and...

August 3, 2015 at 5:00 am Maryann Menanno read more

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