MSJDN Committee Updates
Events Committee: The Events Committee has been busy planning and preparing for Making the Right Moves, our 7th annual professional development conference, which will be held on Thursday, October 24
MSJDN Committee Updates
Communications Committee: The Communications Committee is looking for a Social Media Manager! Do you have an interest in public relations or social media marketing? Do you love to write? Or
MSJDN Committee Updates
Justice for Military Families: Pro Bono for Military Families by Military Families The Justice for Military Families (JMF) team has been busy in recent weeks. As I finish my tenure
MSJDN Founders’ Day Celebrations
Each year, MSJDN celebrates Founders’ Day to acknowledge the beginning of our organization and the advancements achieved for military spouse attorneys since our founding in 2011. Below, we have collected
MSJDN Releases 5th Annual Report on Military Spouse Attorneys
Summary of 2017 MSJDN Annual Survey Results by Sanya Sarich Kerksiek The Military Spouse JD Network has released the results of its fifth annual survey on military spouse attorney demographics
President’s Letter: A Fond Farewell
The past few months have been full of farewells in my household. After six years on the East Coast, the Navy decided it was time for us to return to
President’s Letter: The Power of Military Spouse Attorneys
Over the last year, I’ve used my space in the newsletter to talk about some of the characteristics of military spouse attorneys that I’ve observed during my involvement with MSJDN:
President’s Letter: The Courage of Military Spouse Attorneys
“So I can just marry someone in the military and I don’t have to take the bar?” “I took the bar here, so should everyone else.” “Just do pro bono.”
Military Legal Networking Event Recap
On November 15, 2017, the military and legal communities came together for a night of networking and connections. Sponsored by Mayer Brown and White & Case, MSJDN was thrilled to work
President’s Letter: The Camaraderie of Military Spouse Attorneys
I’m happy to report that the hard work of MSJDN’s volunteers continues as we move toward the end of 2017. Applications are open for the 2018 MSJDN mentoring program and
The Military Caregiver Journey: An Opportunity to Lend Support
By Devon Bozard The heart contracts upon hearing the moving stories of spouses and families who find themselves in the position of caregiver to a loved one who has been
Making the Right Moves 2017 Recap: Milspouse Attorneys Go to Washington
By Sanya Sarich Kersiek Making the Right Moves (MRM), MSJDN’s annual professional development conference, took place this past Friday and Saturday. New this year was a members’ retreat on a
President’s Letter: The Service of Military Spouse Attorneys
With apologies to our awesome MSJDN Communications team, I’m writing this month’s letter the day before the newsletter goes out because I knew I wouldn’t want to write anything until
President’s Letter – Making MSJDN Work for You
It is my great honor to serve as the President of the Military Spouse JD Network for the 2017-2018 year. Since joining MSJDN in 2012, I’ve been fortunate to meet
Tis the Season for the Annual Military Spouse Attorney Survey!
As the Military Spouse JD Network continues to advocate across the country for reduced licensing barriers and increased employment opportunities, we are often asked to provide details about military spouses in the legal profession. Although
MSJDN Member Profile: Adrianne Goins
By Maureen Lavery On October 21, 2016, the Military Spouse J.D. Network will kick off Making the Right Moves 2016, MSJDN’s annual career development conference created for the specific needs
MSJDN Committees Recap a Year of Growth
Communications: There’s never a dull day on the Communications Committee! From updating our social media sites (check us out on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) to pitching stories to the press
Homefront Rising Returns to Prepare Military Spouses for Public Service
MSJDN is excited to announce the return of Homefront Rising this month! In partnership with Veterans Campaign and the Atlantic Council, Homefront Rising will co-host the Women’s Symposium, two days of
MSJDN Celebrates Fives Years of Support for Military Spouse Attorneys
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Connected in Seattle: Making the Right Moves 2015 Recap
By Melissa Guggisberg Last month, military spouse attorneys traveled from around the country to gather in Seattle, WA for the 3rd annual “Making the Right Moves” Conference for the Military
Have You Ever Considered a Fellowship?
By Rachel Hsiao As a military spouse, having a career is not easy. As a military spouse who is also an attorney? I am sure you are all aware of
Eight Ways to Ease the Stress of Finding Childcare After a PCS
By Kate Stapleton By now, lessons from Sheryl Sandberg’s 2013 book Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead have become part of the common vernacular of working women.
A Big THANK YOU to our MRM Sponsors
Thanking Our Fantastic Sponsors and Supporters of Military Spouse Attorneys MSJDN would like to take a moment to extend our heartfelt thanks to this year’s Making the Right Moves sponsors. We
ISIS, OPM, and Security – Oh My!
By Tara Gaston “In this day, successful attorneys must have websites, a social media presence, and really put themselves out there!” “In this day, servicemembers and their families must be careful
Military Spouse Admission Under Consideration in Kentucky
by Kaiti Smith Dean At this year’s Kentucky Bar Association Annual Convention in June, I had the pleasure of speaking before the Kentucky Supreme Court alongside MSJDN President Elect Josie Beets.
Celebrate the MSJDN anniversary and tell us #WhyIMSJDN
Each year, the Military Spouse JD Network celebrates our anniversary on June 14 with Founders’ Day. Leading up to this year’s celebration of our founding, we are taking to social media
From the President’s Desk
Dear MSJDN Members, It has been an honor to serve as the President of the Military Spouse JD Network over the past year. MSJDN’s job is to serve our members,
Support Grows for Milspouse Attorney Licensing in Tennessee
By Sarah Ford On March 17, I attended a luncheon and panel discussion in Nashville, TN hosted by the Lawyers’ Association for Women-Marion Griffin Chapter (LAW). The presentation was conducted
Homefront Rising: Political Career Opportunities for Military Spouses
Homefront Rising returns to D.C.! MSJDN and In Gear Career will co-host a full day of inspiration and education on May 6, 2015 at the historic Army Navy Club in Washington, D.C. This
MSJDN in the News
MSJDN’s efforts and successes continue to gather attention across the country. Catch up on the stories being told about military spouse attorneys and the removal of barriers for employment in the
MSJDN Licensing Efforts Gain Momentum in Tennessee and California
by Kari-lynn Wenciker MSJDN proudly reports that our licensing efforts are continuing to find success across the country. After recent rule changes in Oklahoma and New York (making it 12 states with military spouse
Work-Life Balance?
by Brooke Goldberg In December, the National Military Family Association (NFMA) held its annual Leadership Luncheon. This year, they examined the question, “Does a Work-Life Balance Exist for Women in
MSJDN Explores Opportunities with the Association of Corporate Counsel
by Lillian Yob On January 15, MSJDN’s President-Elect Eleanor Magers Vuono and I met with the Association of Corporate Counsel’s Amar Sarwal, Vice-President and Chief Legal Strategist, to talk about
MSJDN’s Inaugural Webinar A Virtual Success
MSJDN broadcast its first-ever webinar on January 26th to rave reviews. Almost 30 attendees from across the country tuned in for an hour-long session discussing small business formation. Presenter and military spouse attorney
Transition and the Unconventional Career Path
by Eleanor Magers Vuono Volumes have been written about the stresses of new parenthood, including the exhaustion, the shock of sleep deprivation, and the anxiety about basic life functions (is
From the President: 2014 Year in Review
We’ve come a long way since our organization was founded by two military spouses in 2011. With members at duty stations around the globe, much of MSJDN’s growth has come
Letter from the President
Dear MSJDN, Winter is finally here, and with it come lots of opportunities from the Military Spouse JD Network. MSJDN is working to improve and update our governance documents –
Serving Guard and Reserve Families
By Rachel Hsiao It was a hot, humid, and muggy summer day when I joined my fiancé Patrick, an active Army Guard Reservist, for my first Family Organization Day (or
Update from the Membership Committee
Happy Holidays from Lindsey Savage, Membership Chair, and the entire membership committee. We have been hard at work to identify and secure valuable membership benefits for you and are excited
Military Spouse Attorneys Sworn in to Supreme Court of the United States
On October 8, 2014, 12 members of the Military Spouse JD Network were admitted to the bar of the Supreme Court of the United States. Sponsored by D.C. Circuit Court
Recap: Making the Right Moves 2014
On October 17th, the Military Spouse JD Network (MSJDN) held its 2nd annual “Making the Right Moves” Conference at Thomas Jefferson School of Law (TJSL). Military spouses from across the
Letter from the President
Dear MSJDN Members, Making the Right Moves is right around the corner….do you have your ticket? I’m looking forward to this year’s day of development in sunny San Diego. This
Military Spouse Hiring Preference: An Overview
Note: This is the first in a series of articles to address federal hiring preferences. Stay tuned for more information on the Military Spouse Preference for excepted service, including attorney
A Note from the President
Dear MSJDN Members, From rolling out our first annual dues payment to Homefront Rising Tampa to leadership strategic planning and MSJDN Founder celebrations all across the country – MSJDN has
Introducing the 2014-2015 Military Spouse JD Foundation Board
The Military Spouse JD Foundation was formed as a 501(c)(3) non-profit entity to house MSJDN’s pro bono and education programs. This year, 2014-2015, MSJDN is pleased to announce the Foundation’s
Introducing the 2014-2015 Military Spouse JD Network Board
The Military Spouse JD Network is an all-volunteer organization, and we have many programs and initiatives that we are working on across the country. All of MSJDN’s great works are
Climbing Capitol Hill
By April Carson On a daily basis, Capitol Hill staffers in both houses of Congress are hard at work on matters of national importance. Their work directly affects not only
Message from the President
Dear MSJDN Members, It is my great honor to serve as the President of the Military Spouse JD Network for 2014-2015. Since joining MSJDN in 2011, my work on behalf
June 2014 State Rule Change Update
By Megan Evans There are many exciting things happening right now for MSJDN on the state rule change front! Since the last update, one state has passed a rule change,
Positions Open on MSJDN’s Communications Team
The Communications Team is a critical part of MSJDN, keeping members informed and interacting with the public, the press, and other entities, while also managing the technical side of our