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Employer Spotlight: Troutman Sanders

Editor’s Note: MSJDN asked its members to help us spotlight employers going above and beyond for military spouse attorneys. Each employer in this series was nominated for the 2016 MSJDN Members’ Choice Award by members who told us in their...

April 28, 2016 at 9:19 am Wilson, Natalie read more

Employer Spotlight: Vinson & Elkins, LLP

Editor’s Note: MSJDN asked its members to help us spotlight employers going above and beyond for military spouse attorneys. Each employer in this series was nominated for the 2016 MSJDN Members’ Choice Award by members who told us in their...

April 6, 2016 at 11:11 am Wilson, Natalie read more

Member Spotlight: Arden Levy, Veteran, Attorney, Milspouse, Powerhouse

by Natalie Wilson As military spouse attorneys, we wear many hats: military family member, attorney, wife, home front manager, and more. With the title  “military spouse attorney”, we are automatically giving two of those roles a primary position in...

February 7, 2016 at 8:00 am Wilson, Natalie read more

Shine a Light on Military Spouse Attorneys

“There are two ways to spread light:  to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.”  – Edith Wharton Of all the things I do in MSJDN, my absolute favorite is to nominate our deserving members and programs...

February 1, 2016 at 8:00 am Wilson, Natalie read more

First MSJDN Member Sworn In Under Oklahoma’s Military Spouse Accommodation Rule

Military spouse attorney Jessica Ortiz, who worked diligently in support of licensing accommodation in Oklahoma, was the first MSJDN member to be sworn in under the rule. Like many military spouses, Jessica found herself in a state far from home thanks...

September 8, 2015 at 9:57 am Wilson, Natalie read more

Employer Spotlight: Army’s Office of The Judge Advocate General

Editor’s Note: MSJDN asked its members to help us spotlight employers that are going above and beyond for military spouse attorneys. Each employer in this series was nominated for MSJDN’s Members’ Choice Award for doing just that, by members...

April 7, 2015 at 2:37 pm Wilson, Natalie read more

Blazing Trails: Military Spouse Attorneys Forge Non-Traditional Careers

For many military spouse attorneys, pursuing traditional legal careers while their partner is on active duty can be like trying to shove a square peg into a round hole.  In response to the challenges of balancing a legal career...

March 23, 2015 at 7:00 am Wilson, Natalie read more

MSJDN Member Honored At Ms. JD Conference

On March 5, 2015, MSJDN Member Angelica Kang received the prestigious “Woman of Inspiration” Award from Ms. JD at its “Ms. JD: Stronger Together” conference in San Francisco, California. Angelica is a law student in Fordham University’s evening division...

March 16, 2015 at 7:00 am Wilson, Natalie read more

Profiling Success: Christina Sarchio

MSJDN Member Christina Guerola Sarchio has had a varied, exciting career that would be the envy of any lawyer. It is also the product of a surprising journey. Currently a partner in Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP’s Washington, DC...

December 29, 2014 at 9:11 am Wilson, Natalie read more

MSJDN Introduces New Awards Nomination Policy

For several months, the MSJDN Board has been reviewing, revising, and updating its policies and procedures.  As part of that effort, the Board recently approved a new policy under which MSJDN will consider nominating MSJDN members, partners, and community...

December 3, 2014 at 7:00 am Wilson, Natalie read more

MSJDN Member Named ABA Immigration Justice Project Attorney of the Year

On October 24, 2014, MSJDN Member Maria Chavez-Black received the Attorney of the Year award from the American Bar Association’s Immigration Justice Project (“IJP”) in San Diego, California.  The IJP’s mission “is to promote due process and access to justice at...

November 17, 2014 at 8:00 am Wilson, Natalie read more

Spotlight: MRM Host Thomas Jefferson School of Law

On October 17, 2014, MSJDN will host Making the Right Moves at the Thomas Jefferson School of Law (TJSL) in San Diego, California.  While many law schools have recently expanded their programs to include part-time students, TJSL took the...

October 3, 2014 at 2:30 pm Wilson, Natalie read more

Houston Hearts Heroes: Celebration and Advocacy in Action

July 8, 2014 was proclaimed Reda Hicks Day by Houston Mayor Annise Parker.  The official proclamation read: WHEREAS, the Military Spouse Appreciation Day held in Spring 2014 celebrated the force behind the force by honoring spouses who exemplified dedication to...

July 24, 2014 at 11:32 am Wilson, Natalie read more

Employer Spotlight: The Paynter Law Firm, LLC

Editor’s Note: This is the seventh installment in MSJDN’s series highlighting the employers MSJDN members say are going above and beyond for military spouse attorneys. Each employer in this series was nominated for MSJDN’s Member’s Choice Award by members who told us...

April 30, 2014 at 11:46 am Wilson, Natalie read more

Employer Spotlight: Wittenberg Weiner Consulting LLC

Editor’s Note: This is the fifth installment in MSJDN’s series highlighting the employers MSJDN members say are going above and beyond for military spouse attorneys. Each employer in this series was nominated for MSJDN’s Member’s Choice Award by members who told...

April 28, 2014 at 9:00 am Wilson, Natalie read more

Meet Our Keynote Speaker for “Deep In The Heart”: Texas Supreme Court Justice Phil Johnson

MSJDN is honored to welcome Justice Phil Johnson, an Air Force veteran and current member of the Texas Supreme Court, as our keynote speaker at Deep In The Heart on February 23, 2014. Tickets and tables are available here....

February 17, 2014 at 8:57 am Wilson, Natalie read more

MSJDN Inducted Into Military Spouse Employment Partnership

On November 5, 2013, MSJDN was officially inducted as a Partner to the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (“MSEP”) in a ceremony at the Pentagon.  MSEP’s mission includes helping milspouses become competitive “job-ready” applicants and to connect them with employers...

November 8, 2013 at 2:46 am Wilson, Natalie read more

Faith & Family at the Core of Military Spouse DC Circuit Nominee Patricia Millett

From the beginning of her career, Patricia Millett had the markings of a legal rock star. From Harvard Law School to the head of Akin Gump’s Supreme Court practice, and now a nomination to the DC Circuit Court of Appeals....

October 22, 2013 at 11:36 am Wilson, Natalie read more

Be The Helpers

In the last week, our military communities have been stricken by natural disasters and man-made tragedies:  the flooding in Colorado and the shooting at the Navy Yard.  Although US military personnel are stationed in every corner of the globe,...

September 23, 2013 at 10:41 am Wilson, Natalie read more

Busting Archetypes For Effective Advocacy

Note: MSJDN is pleased to introduce another member of its new Writer’s Corps, Natalie Wilson. We hope you enjoy her debut installment. Last week, as part of the “Everyone Serves” blog series from Blue Star Families, the BSF network...

September 3, 2013 at 2:09 pm Wilson, Natalie read more

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