To say that the MSJDN’s 8th Annual “Making the Right Moves” (“MRM”) Conference was a success would be an understatement. Based on our overwhelmingly positive feedback, this latest edition may have been our best yet! In the words of...
By Rachael Archambault MSJDN’s 2018 Exceptional Service Award was awarded to member Zaira Solano at the Making the Right Moves Conference on October 19th-20th, 2018 in San Diego. Originally raised in a Dominican family of immigrants in New Jersey,...
By Gina Hannah “Blessed are the flexible for they shall never be bent out of shape” is the mantra of MSJDN’s 2018 Making the Right Moves Volunteer Service Awardee, Adrianne Blake. Adrianne is an activist and avid volunteer for...
Last week, MSJDNers from both coasts and many points in between met in sunny San Diego for another great Making the Right Moves conference. We spent two days breathing in some much-needed inspiration (and ocean breezes) and stepped away from...
Why should you attend Making the Right Moves? And what is Making the Right Moves anyway? All your questions are answered here! Making the Right Moves (MRM) is MSJDN’s annual professional development conference created specifically for the needs of military spouse attorneys and law...
by Maria Campbell MSJDN’s 2017 Exceptional Service Award was presented to member Angela Allen at the Making the Right Moves Conference on September 29, 2017. Angela Allen is a Partner at Jenner & Block, a mom, and the wife...
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 second day providing plenty of time for building connections....
Making the Right Moves (MRM) is right around the corner and it’s bigger and better than ever! MSJDN’s annual conference is the only one of its kind, designed specifically to support professional development for military spouse attorneys. Whether you...
Military Spouse JD Network is now accepting nominations for the 2017 Exceptional Service and Volunteer Service Awards through Friday, August 18th. The Exceptional Service Award recognizes a MSJDN member who exemplifies service to others in the workplace or community....
by Sarah Cable Earlier this year, the Military Spouse JD Network put out a call for nominations for the 2016 MSJDN Exceptional Service Award to recognize a member for demonstrating an unwavering commitment to the legal profession and going...
On October 21, 2016, the Military Spouse JD Network held their fourth annual Making the Right Moves professional development conference. This year’s host sponsor was Vinson & Elkins (V&E), and the event took place in their Washington, D.C. offices....
MSJDN Receives Newman’s Own Award at Pentagon Ceremony When I set out to become president of the Military Spouse JD Network, I did it because I wanted 2012 Josie to know being a military spouse and lawyer are not incompatible...
By Mariya Volzhskaya Looking forward to spending a weekend in Washington DC while attending Making the Right Moves 2016? There is so much going on in the city that with a day or two to spare you can sample...
Why should you attend Making the Right Moves? And what is Making the Right Moves anyway? All your questions are answered here! Making the Right Moves (MRM) is the annual professional development conference from MSJDN created specifically for the needs of military spouse attorneys....
Thanking Our Fantastic Sponsors & 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 appreciate so very much the support for this event...
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 of military spouse attorneys. This year’s conference will be...
Military Spouse JD Network is now accepting nominations for the 2016 Exceptional Service Award through Friday, September 23, 2016. The Exceptional Service Award is designated to recognize an MSJDN member who exemplifies service to others in the workplace or...
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 Spouse Attorney Network (MSJDN.) The event was graciously hosted by Bracewell...
MSJDN’s annual career conference is scheduled for October 23, 2015 in Seattle, WA. Hosted at the offices of Bracewell and Giuliani LLP, Making the Right Moves will be a full day of education and networking opportunities for military spouses...
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 country gathered in San Diego for the first national MSJDN...
MSJDN’s San Diego members are getting together the evening before Making the Right Moves, and they would love for all attendees to join them! The event will be a happy hour on Thursday, October 16, at 5:30pm, and will...
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...
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 year’s full day event features some incredibly impressive leaders...
Editor’s Note: As we were going to print on this issue of Bars & Stripes, MSJDN received confirmation of another terrific keynote speaker. Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez of the 80th Assembly District for the California Assembly will also be addressing attendees at...
Making the Right Moves (MRM) is a conference dedicated to the professional development of military spouse attorneys. This year, the second annual MRM conference will focus on creating and following a successful career path tailored to the unique needs...
MSJDN would like to take a moment to extend our heartfelt thanks to this year’s Making the Right Moves sponsors. We appreciate so very much the support for our organization and its events. If you are interested in sponsoring MRM,...
MSJDN member Donna Huneycutt is an inspirational reminder of how incredible and supportive military spouses are. She has steered her career in a way that allows her to enjoy every workday, and still maintain the energy and drive to...