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Category Archives: News

MSJDN Joins with IVMF to Help “Vetpreneurs” with $260k Grant

The Military Spouse JD Network Foundation is proud to announce that it was selected by Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families to support their Community Navigator Pilot Program, funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The competitive grant...

November 4, 2021 at 4:57 pm Military Spouse JD Network read more

MSJDN Joins ABA Day Digital in Support of Legal Services for Veterans

MSJDN supports military families during service and through the transition into life as a veteran family. One of MSJDN’s core missions is to educate the public about the challenges faced by career-minded military spouses and their families, including the...

April 20, 2020 at 6:00 am Jamison, Elizabeth read more

Arkansas Adopts Rule for Military Spouse Attorney Licensing

On March 7, 2019, the Arkansas Supreme Court published and adopted Rule XVII of the Rules Governing Admission to the Bar of Arkansas, “Military Spouse Temporary Admission,” effective immediately. Rule XVII creates a mechanism for the admission of military...

March 7, 2019 at 9:47 pm Karl Gerner read more

Utah Adopts Military Spouse Law Licensing Accommodation

On March 7, 2019, the Utah Supreme Court adopted Rule 14-805, “Admission for spouse of active military stationed in Utah”. Rule 14-805 creates a mechanism for the admission of military spouse attorneys, including the issuance of a temporary certificate...

March 7, 2019 at 1:41 pm Katherine Goyette read more

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Adopts Military Spouse Licensing Rule

Pennsylvania is now the 33rd state to adopt a military spouse licensing accommodation rule. On January 29, 2019, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s Board of Law Examiners adopted a new rule that allows military spouse attorneys who accompany their servicemembers...

February 1, 2019 at 8:05 pm Maria Campbell read more

Wyoming Enacts New Military Spouse Law Licensing Accommodation

By Kristen Jones, 2018-2019 MSJDN Treasurer-Elect This month we celebrate Wyoming as the 32nd state (and 33rd jurisdiction) to pass a military spouse licensing rule. Effective October 1, 2018, military spouses and domestic partners may apply for admission without...

October 12, 2018 at 9:34 am Jones, Kristen read more

Florida Admissions Rule Supports Military Spouse Attorneys

Effective September 17, 2018, military spouse attorneys on orders to Florida will now be able to apply for temporary admission without examination to the Florida Bar pursuant to the newly enacted  Chapter 21 of the Rules Regulating the Florida...

July 19, 2018 at 9:04 pm Scanlan, Karen read more

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 and careers. MSJDN developed the survey to help assess...

June 4, 2018 at 7:00 am Jamison, Elizabeth read more

Suzie Scanlon to be Recognized with 2018 Homefront to Hired Award

Military spouse attorneys often have to place their own careers on hold as they move around the globe to accompany their service member on their military assignments. Too often, dreams of a career in the legal profession are sacrificed...

April 9, 2018 at 10:00 am Jamison, Elizabeth read more

Nevada Becomes 30th Jurisdiction to Adopt Military Spouse Attorney Licensing Accommodation

By Cristina Olson On March 21, 2018, the Supreme Court of Nevada issued an Order amending Supreme Court Rule 49 to provide temporary certification to practice law for attorney spouses of active duty military personnel. The new rule will...

March 23, 2018 at 2:41 pm Jamison, Elizabeth read more

Nebraska Amends Licensing Rules In Support of Military Spouse Attorneys

Today, the Supreme Court of the State of Nebraska approved an amendment to Neb. Ct. R. 3-119, with an effective date of March 14, 2018. This amendment to Neb. Ct. R. 3-119 of the Rules of the Supreme Court...

March 14, 2018 at 6:30 pm Jamison, Elizabeth read more

Vote for a MSJDN Member as Military Spouse of the Year!

Five of our incredible MSJDN members are among the newly announced nominees for the 2018 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year. Join us in congratulating Stefany Buckley, Bobbie Collins, Kaiti Smith Dean, Tricia Petek, and Anna Blanch...

February 6, 2018 at 9:51 am Jamison, Elizabeth read more

MSJDN Committee Updates

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February 5, 2018 at 8:00 am Jenny Boyles read more

Army Policy Change Lets Military Spouse Attorneys Volunteer Pro Bono

Back in 2012, when my Army family moved to Fort Campbell, KY, I tried to volunteer at the post legal office — I was interested in using my legal skills to serve my military community. I had also just...

December 21, 2017 at 6:53 pm Beets, Josie read more

Nebraska Call to Action: Comment by December 1st!

Nebraska is home to Offutt Air Force Base, headquarters of the U.S. Strategic Command, the Air Force Weather Agency, and the 55th Wing of the Air Combat Command, as well as several National Guard and recruiting posts. The legal community in the state has long...

November 26, 2017 at 10:27 am Jamison, Elizabeth read more

HURRICANE HARVEY: Resources for Survivors, Texas Attorneys & Out-of-State Attorneys

by Katherine Lee Goyette Hurricane Harvey became a Category 4 hurricane on August 25, 2017, hitting land hours later near Rockport, Texas at peak intensity. The same day, President Trump issued a Major Disaster Declaration for the state of...

September 14, 2017 at 10:26 am Katherine Goyette read more

Nominations open for 2017 MSJDN Service and Volunteerism Awards

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....

August 14, 2017 at 8:56 am Jamison, Elizabeth read more

New MSJDN Leadership Announced for 2017-2018

The Military Spouse JD Network is a volunteer-run organization dedicated to supporting military families in the legal profession. An active Board of Directors oversees all of MSJDN’s programs and engagements that are then put into action by our committee leadership. Our...

May 1, 2017 at 8:51 am Jamison, Elizabeth read more

Committee Updates

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

Military Spouse JD Network Recognized with Newman’s Own® Award

Newman’s Own® Awards Totaling $200,000 Presented to Five Military Non-Profit Organizations General Joseph Dunford, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Recognizes Winners in Pentagon Ceremony Today, the Military Spouse JD Network (MSJDN) was honored as one of five non-profit organizations...

September 29, 2016 at 4:54 pm Jamison, Elizabeth read more

Learning and Leaning In: MSJDN and AUSA host collaborative conference for military spouse non-profits

There is nothing that a roomful of military spouses cannot accomplish when given a day to learn, share, and collaborate with each other. I was so proud to be a member of MSJDN last week, when our amazing MSJDN...

August 30, 2016 at 9:00 am Vuono, Eleanor read more

MSJDN Board Members Stay Busy at ABA Annual Meeting

Earlier this month, four members of the Military Spouse JD Network Board of Directors traveled to San Francisco to take part in the American Bar Association’s Annual Meeting. Over the course of a few short but busy days, they spread the...

August 25, 2016 at 9:00 am Jamison, Elizabeth read more

MSJDN Strategically Planning Its Future

MSJDN’s 2016-2017 leadership team – including the Board of Directors for both MSJDN and the Military Spouse JD Foundation, as well as MSJDN Committee Chairs – met on June 11th and 12th at the historic Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, Virginia...

August 1, 2016 at 8:00 am Johanna Thibault read more

Call for Comments: Proposed Kansas Rule Would Impose Supervision on Military Spouse Attorneys

The Kansas Supreme Court recently published Proposed Rule 712A relating to the admission of military spouse attorneys seeking to practice while residing in the state due to their active duty servicemember’s orders. This proposal stems from a filing by the Military...

June 30, 2016 at 8:36 am Katherine Goyette read more

MSJDN Celebrates Fifth Annual Founders’ Day

Each year, the Military Spouse JD Network marks our anniversary on June 14 with Founders’ Day. Members around the country started celebrating last week with gatherings in Washington, California, and Virginia – and the festivities will continue for the coming month as we recognize five...

June 13, 2016 at 4:35 pm Jamison, Elizabeth read more

2016 MSJDN Members’ Choice Award Announced: Vinson & Elkins LLP to be honored

Editor’s Note: MSJDN asked its members to nominate employers going above and beyond for military spouse attorneys. During past month, we have put the Employer Spotlight on each of the nominees to tell the stories of those supporting military spouses in...

May 9, 2016 at 8:00 am Jamison, Elizabeth read more

NCIS Highlights Challenges Faced by Military Spouse Attorneys in Episode Featuring First Lady Michelle Obama

by Thea Pitzen Like my Navy family, many of you reading this may be fans of NCIS, CBS’s long-running and extremely popular action drama series that focuses on the “sometimes complex and always amusing dynamics of a team forced...

May 5, 2016 at 7:00 am Pitzen, Thea read more

Employer Spotlight: Columbus School of Law, the Catholic University of America

By Rachel Hsiao Military spouses have to be flexible. It’s a requirement of the military lifestyle. That requirement of flexibility crosses over to all aspects of life- particularly the professional life. It can be difficult to find an employer who is...

May 4, 2016 at 5:00 pm Jamison, Elizabeth read more

Introducing the 2016-2017 MSJDN Leadership

The Military Spouse JD Network is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to supporting military families in the legal profession. An active Board of Directors oversees all of MSJDN’s programs and engagements that are then put into action by our committee leadership. Our...

May 3, 2016 at 9:35 am Johanna Thibault read more

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

MSJDN Efforts Succeed as South Carolina becomes 19th Jurisdiction with Military Spouse Attorney Licensing Accommodation

The South Carolina Supreme Court has adopted a rule reducing licensing barriers for attorneys moving to the state with their servicemember spouse on military orders. Effective on May 16, 2016, Rule 430 as adopted will allow military spouse attorneys to obtain a...

April 21, 2016 at 10:13 am Johanna Thibault read more

You Are Invited To Celebrate MSJDN’s 5th Anniversary!

Join us for our Annual Reception on Thursday, May 12, 2016, as we celebrate five incredible years of change and progress for military spouses in the legal profession. This year’s reception will be held at the headquarters of the Association...

April 1, 2016 at 7:52 am Jamison, Elizabeth read more

Military Spouse Attorney Licensing Rule Goes in to Effect in Oregon

Military spouses who accompany their servicemembers to Oregon can now obtain a temporary license to practice law in the state under Rule for Admission of Attorneys 18.05. The new rule, which went in to effect on March 1, 2016, was initiated in 2013, when U.S....

March 17, 2016 at 2:21 pm Jamison, Elizabeth read more

MSJDN Releases 3rd Annual Report on Military Spouse Attorneys

by Maureen Lavery The Military Spouse JD Network has released the results of its third annual survey on military spouse attorney demographics. The survey was open to all military spouse attorneys regardless of MSJDN membership status and collected demographic...

March 14, 2016 at 9:28 am Johanna Thibault read more

Judge Patricia Millett sponsors SCOTUS bar admission for military spouse attorneys

This morning twelve members of the Military Spouse JD Network were admitted to the bar of the Supreme Court of the United States. These military spouse attorneys were honored to be presented to the Court by one of our...

March 1, 2016 at 9:25 am Beets, Josie read more

MSJDN to be recognized with prestigious Grassroots Advocacy Award from the ABA

MSJDN was founded in 2011 and will celebrate its 5th anniversary this June. In those 5 years, remarkable change has occurred for military spouse attorneys seeking to continue their careers while accompanying their servicemembers on assignments across the states...

February 10, 2016 at 8:20 am Jamison, Elizabeth read more

Victory in Tennessee, and More to Come in Spring

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February 1, 2016 at 8:00 am Beets, Josie read more

Vote TODAY for a MSJDNer as Military Spouse of the Year

Seven talented MSJDN members are among the newly announced nominees for the 2016 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year. Join us in congratulating Katherine Goyette, Emily Macey, Ashley Ludovicy-Donahue, Michelle Mance, Anna Rabe, Leigh Searl, and Natalie...

January 21, 2016 at 8:45 am Jamison, Elizabeth read more

MSJDN’s Year in Review: 2015

2015 was an incredibly busy and productive year for MSJDN and military spouse attorneys around the globe! January 2015 started with the good news that six military spouse attorneys were nominated for the 2015 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse...

December 31, 2015 at 8:00 am Jamison, Elizabeth read more

MSJDN Member Lizanne Carlson Recognized with 2015 Exceptional Service Award

Earlier this year, the Military Spouse JD Network put out a call for nominations for the 2015 MSJDN Exceptional Service Award to recognize a member for going above and beyond the call of duty to serve others. Many deserving military...

December 8, 2015 at 8:03 am Jamison, Elizabeth read more

Military Spouse Attorney Survey Seeks Information to Advance Licensing and Employment Opportunities

As the Military Spouse JD Network continues to push for licensing changes and increased employment opportunities, we are often asked to provide details about military spouses in the legal profession. Although we can extrapolate some data about military families from the Department of...

December 3, 2015 at 9:15 am Jamison, Elizabeth read more

Kentucky Thanks Military Families with New Rule Easing Licensing Burden

The Military Spouse JD Network (MSJDN) is proud to announce that Kentucky has taken a significant step in removing licensing barriers for military spouses residing within its borders. This month, the Kentucky Supreme Court amended its admission rules to include...

November 23, 2015 at 2:33 pm Jamison, Elizabeth read more

New MSJDN Website Connects Military Spouse Attorneys Around the Globe

Earlier this year, MSJDN launched a redesigned website, featuring a refreshed look and feel. We are excited to announce that the continuing work on the functionality and features of the site has been completed, resulting in an upgraded online experience...

October 29, 2015 at 11:33 am Jamison, Elizabeth read more

Supreme Court Bar Admits 12 Military Spouse Attorneys on First Day of 2015 Term

By Tara Said October 5, 2015 – a day that will live forever in the memories of a group of MSJDN attorneys and their spouses! Twelve MSJDN attorneys were sworn into the United States Supreme Court, sponsored by Judge Patricia Millett...

October 8, 2015 at 9:45 am Jamison, Elizabeth read more

MSJDN Goes Digital at USAA Conference

#USAADIGIMIL Last week, I had the privilege to represent MSJDN at the two day DigitalMilEx conference hosted by USAA in San Antonio, Texas. The USAA team put together an incredible two days of speakers and education for digital influencers in...

September 30, 2015 at 8:09 am Jamison, Elizabeth read more

Maryland Joins Growing Number of Jurisdictions to Adopt Military Spouse Attorney Licensing Rule

On Thursday, September 17, 2015, the Maryland Court of Appeals issued an order adopting a new rule aimed at reducing licensing barriers for military spouse attorneys seeking to practice law while relocating alongside a service member due to a change in duty...

September 24, 2015 at 8:31 am Jamison, Elizabeth 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

John Oliver – Legal Quotable for $1000, Alex.

For many of us, John Oliver is just a very funny man. His acerbic sense of humor and British accent keep us rolling in front of our TVs as he pokes fun at the crazy things people say and...

September 2, 2015 at 2:54 pm Stephanie Halford read more

New Military Spouse Attorney Licensing Rule Adopted in Indiana

Indiana has become the latest of a growing number of jurisdictions to support military spouses in the legal professional through a licensing accommodation. On August 17, 2015, the Indiana Supreme Court authorized the state’s Board of Law Examiners to waive the minimum...

August 20, 2015 at 9:37 am Jamison, Elizabeth read more

Recap: MSJDN 2015-2016 Strategic Planning

MSJDN’s 2015-2016 leadership team – including the Board of Directors for both MSJDN and the Military Spouse JD Foundation, as well as MSJDN Committee Chairs – met on July 11th and 12th at the historic Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, Virginia...

August 3, 2015 at 11:21 am Jamison, Elizabeth read more

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.  The Commonwealth of Kentucky included a Proposed Amendment to...

August 3, 2015 at 5:00 am Jamison, Elizabeth read more

Libby Jamison Awarded MSJDN’s Inaugural Mary Reding Smith Excellence in Leadership Award

On Sunday, July 12, 2015, during MSJDN’s annual Strategic Planning weekend at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, Virginia, MSJDN President Eleanor Vuono presented Communications Director and Board Member Libby Jamison with the inaugural Mary Reding Smith Excellence...

July 27, 2015 at 7:33 am Pitzen, Thea read more

Dreaming Big & Remote: Military Spouse Attorney Connected with Prudential through Homefront to Hired

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July 20, 2015 at 12:41 pm Stephanie Halford read more

These People Are Your Neighbors: MSJDN’s Provisional Admission Proposal Debated in Georgia

The Board of Governors of the State Bar of Georgia recently met to discuss a proposal advanced by the Military Spouse JD Network that would allow military spouse attorneys to gain provisional admission to the state bar. The proposal,...

June 29, 2015 at 10:49 am Lavery, Maureen read more

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 to share the stories at the core of our organization...

June 2, 2015 at 7:00 am Jamison, Elizabeth read more

Farewell, MSJDNers!

Dear MSJDNers, This is a bittersweet issue for me to be sending you. For nearly three years now, I’ve served as your trusty Newsletter Editor. Since before there was a Bars and Stripes, before there was a Writer’s Corps or even...

June 2, 2015 at 7:00 am Reda Hicks read more

Recap: Military Spouses Prepare to Run for Office at Homefront Rising 2015

“You can and you must!” This was the opening message delivered to the attendees at Homefront Rising, a political boot camp for military spouses interested in running for office co-hosted by MSJDN and In Gear Career. Jocelyn Benson, a...

June 2, 2015 at 7:00 am Jamison, Elizabeth read more

Introducing the 2015-2016 MSJDN Leadership

The Military Spouse JD Network is an all-volunteer organization focused on supporting military spouses in the legal profession. All of MSJDN’s works are overseen by an active Board of Directors and put in to action by our committee leadership. Our...

May 18, 2015 at 3:10 pm Jamison, Elizabeth read more

Renewing Your MSJDN Dues For Another Year of Growth and Gains

Since 2011, MSJDN has experienced unprecedented growth and success. In just a few short years, we’ve expanded from two members to connect with over 1,000 military spouse attorneys and supporters around the globe. Our licensing accommodation efforts have resulted in...

May 16, 2015 at 9:06 am Jamison, Elizabeth read more

Arizona Welcomes First Military Spouse Under Rule 38(i)

In December 2012, Arizona State Rule 38(i) was issued, allowing qualified attorneys married to servicemembers stationed in the state to apply for admission to Arizona bar without examination. This support from the Arizona legal community acknowledges that military spouses should...

May 11, 2015 at 9:00 am Jamison, Elizabeth read more

MSJDN Launches Redesigned Website

MSJDN proudly announces the launch of a redesigned version of its website, www.msjdn.org. Key features of the new site include public and private directories, an upgraded member section featuring a jobs board and member-only forums, and streamlined access to resources...

May 6, 2015 at 9:00 am Jamison, Elizabeth read more

Prudential Partners with MSJDN to Support Military Families

The Military Spouse JD Network (MSJDN) is thrilled to announce that Prudential Financial, Inc. is our newest Homefront to Hired partner. Prudential, headquartered in Newark, NJ, is one of the world’s largest financial institutions with about 47,000 employees in...

May 5, 2015 at 8:03 am Jamison, Elizabeth read more

2015 MSJDN Members’ Choice Award Recipient Announced

Editor’s Note: MSJDN asked its members to nominate employers who are going above and beyond for military spouse attorneys. During the month of April, we put the Employer Spotlight on each of the nominees to tell the stories of those supporting military...

May 4, 2015 at 8:00 am Reda Hicks read more

U.S. Virgin Islands Adopts Military Spouse Attorney Licensing Rule

As if life in the Virgin Islands wasn’t already appealing enough, the Supreme Court of the United States Virgin Islands has adopted a new rule to ease licensing barriers for military spouse attorneys in their jurisdiction. Today, the Court...

April 29, 2015 at 1:24 pm Jamison, Elizabeth read more

MSJDN Releases Annual Report on Military Spouse Attorneys

By Katherine Goyette MSJDN presents the 2015 MSJDN Survey Report, revealing the results of the military spouse attorney survey that ran from late December 2014 to mid-January 2015. 225 military spouse attorneys participated in the survey, allowing MSJDN to understand information about the organization’s...

April 27, 2015 at 8:00 am Military Spouse JD Network read more

Orrick Partner Christina Sarchio to receive MSJDN Professional Excellence Award

MSJDN is excited to announce that the 2015 Professional Excellence Award will be presented to Christina Guerola Sarchio at the Annual Reception on May 6th in D.C. Currently a partner in Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP’s Washington, DC office,...

April 20, 2015 at 8:15 am Jamison, Elizabeth read more

Army’s Office of The Judge Advocate General To Receive 2015 MSJDN Homefront to Hired Award

At the MSJDN Annual Reception on May 6th, Lieutenant General Flora Darpino will accept the 2015 MSJDN Homefront to Hired Award on behalf of the Army’s Office of The Judge Advocate General (OTJAG). This award recognizes law firms and...

April 13, 2015 at 8:40 am Jamison, Elizabeth read more

Join Us for MSJDN’s Annual Reception!

It’s that time of year again! Military Spouse JD Network’s Annual Reception will take place Wednesday, May 6, 2015, in Washington, D.C. The Annual Reception will be held at the historic Army Navy Club, 901 17th Street Northwest, from...

April 2, 2015 at 7:45 am Reda Hicks read more

Homefront Rising Early Bird Ticket Sale Ends Today

Today is your last chance to save a seat at Homefront Rising at a reduced rate! Ticket prices will increase to $95 on April 1st. It’s a worthwhile expense at any price, but don’t be an April fool –...

March 31, 2015 at 9:40 am Jamison, Elizabeth read more

MSJDN Member to Facilitate “Helping Our Heroes Heal” Conference

Courage Beyond Hosts “Helping Our Heroes Heal” Conference in Clarksville on March 27 Courage Beyond, a national non-profit serving military service members and families, is proud to host the Helping Our Heroes Heal conference in Clarksville, Tennessee on March...

March 18, 2015 at 7:00 pm Jamison, Elizabeth 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

LTG Flora Darpino Honored by the American Bar Association with Prestigious Award

MSJDN is proud to announce that Lieutenant General Flora Darpino has been named as a recipient of the ABA’s Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Award. LTG Darpino, the senior military legal advisor in the U.S. Army and a...

March 3, 2015 at 7:20 am Jamison, Elizabeth read more

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 the Military Community?” The question was asked of four...

February 3, 2015 at 8:00 am Military Spouse JD Network read more

MSJDN Annual Reception and Member’s Choice Awards

SAVE THE DATE! MSJDN will host its Third Annual Reception in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, May 6. Mark your calendars, and watch your email for more information as the details crystallize. If you are interested in helping plan the...

February 3, 2015 at 8:00 am Reda Hicks read more

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 Donna Huneycutt provided a thorough review of options for business forms,...

February 3, 2015 at 8:00 am Jamison, Elizabeth read more

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 through the use of social media. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn...

February 3, 2015 at 8:00 am Rachel Winkler read more

Six MSJDN Members Nominated for Military Spouse of the Year – First Round Voting is Today Only!

Six, yes, SIX of our talented MSJDN members are among the newly announced nominees for the 2015 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year. Join us in congratulating Maria Chavez-Black, Tara Gaston, Elizabeth Jamison, Tatiana Matta, Natalie Wilson,...

January 21, 2015 at 5:43 am Jamison, Elizabeth read more

Justice for Military Families Nominated for ABA Award, But Needs Your Vote

Lawyers sometimes get a bad rap. But for most lawyers, and especially military spouse lawyers, service to community is an important part of their personal and professional lives. Pro bono legal service is the hallmark of the legal profession....

January 2, 2015 at 5:37 pm Beets, Josie read more

Oklahoma Becomes 12th State to Adopt Military Spouse Attorney Licensing Policy

On December 15, 2014, the Supreme Court of the State of Oklahoma approved a licensing accommodation for military spouse attorneys moving to the state due to their active duty servicemember’s orders. This new rule makes Oklahoma the twelfth state...

December 16, 2014 at 11:59 am Jamison, Elizabeth read more

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 – including our by-laws, policies and procedures, and committee policies...

December 3, 2014 at 7:00 am Rachel Winkler read more

Upcoming MSJDN Events

There are a number of events coming up that MSJDN is hosting and/or participating in around the country. Check out the details below, and join us! We would love to see you! December 9, 2014–National Military Family Association 2014...

December 3, 2014 at 7:00 am Reda Hicks 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

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 to share what’s coming in 2015: ABA Discount: Be...

December 3, 2014 at 7:00 am Lindsey Savage read more

What exactly is #GivingTuesday and what does MSJDF have to do with it?

We have a day for giving thanks. We have two for getting deals. Now, we have #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving back. Today, December 2, 2014, charities, families, businesses, community centers, and students around the world are coming...

December 2, 2014 at 4:31 pm Jamison, Elizabeth 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

MSJDN Supports Servicemembers and their Families through Virtual Legal Clinic

The Military Spouse JD Network (MSJDN) is a group of military spouse attorneys, founded in 2011 by two military spouses frustrated with the challenges of maintaining a legal career that seemed incompatible with the military lifestyle. They formed MSJDN...

November 10, 2014 at 4:04 pm Jamison, Elizabeth read more

MSJDN Welcomes New State Licensing Chair

Military Spouse J.D. Network is pleased to announce that Kari-Lynn Wenciker has accepted the role as State Licensing Chair. MSJDN’s state licensing initiative is run by a committee of state directors working with teams of volunteers to implement strategic state licensing...

November 3, 2014 at 6:32 pm Jamison, Elizabeth read more

Come to MRM Early, Enjoy Some Extra Networking!

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...

October 3, 2014 at 2:30 pm Reda Hicks 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

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 year’s full day event features some incredibly impressive leaders...

October 3, 2014 at 2:30 pm Rachel Winkler read more

MRM Attracts Line-Up of Distinguished Keynote Speakers

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...

October 3, 2014 at 2:30 pm Pitzen, Thea read more

Overview: What is Making the Right Moves?

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...

October 3, 2014 at 2:30 pm Anette Radonski read more

Thanking Our MRM Sponsors

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,...

October 3, 2014 at 2:30 pm Reda Hicks read more

MSJDN Board Member receives prestigious Belva Lockwood Outstanding Young Lawyer Award

The Military Spouse JD Network congratulates board member Natalie Wilson on receiving the Belva Lockwood Outstanding Young Lawyer Award from the Bexar County Women’s Bar Association. This award is presented annually to recipients chosen based on overall contributions to...

September 8, 2014 at 2:57 pm Jamison, Elizabeth read more

MSJDN Members Honored by North Carolina Defense Business Association

MSJDN members Hayne Beatrous Caliva and Lauren Roland attended the North Carolina Defense Business Association (NCDBA) Chairman’s Annual Luncheon in Raleigh on July 23rd. DBANC is comprised of a wide variety of businesses, organizations, and individuals with several things in common, including: prior military...

August 27, 2014 at 11:11 am Jamison, Elizabeth read more

MSJDN Past President Mary Reding Smith Honored by Women’s Bar Association of DC

As part of its annual Stars of the Bar recognition, the Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia (WBA) has named Mary Reding Smith, Immediate Past President of the Military Spouse JD Network, a 2014 Star of the...

August 19, 2014 at 8:00 am Beets, Josie read more

Recap: MSJDN 2014-2015 Strategic Planning

MSJDN’s 2014-2015 leadership team – including the Board of Directors for both MSJDN and the Military Spouse JD Foundation, as well as Committee Chairs – met on July 26 and 27 at the historic Army Navy Country Club in...

August 18, 2014 at 12:43 am Pitzen, Thea read more

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 had a busy summer. As you know, we have...

August 18, 2014 at 12:40 am Rachel Winkler read more

New York State of Mind: 11th State Adopts Military Spouse Attorney Licensing Policy

Military spouse attorneys are in a New York state of mind after learning that the New York State Board of Law Examiners (BOLE) has recently published a military spouse attorney licensing policy. The following message appears online: NOTICE TO MILITARY SPOUSES SEEKING...

August 4, 2014 at 4:40 pm Jamison, Elizabeth read more

New Military Spouse Rule Adopted in New Jersey

Today, the New Jersey Supreme Court announced the adoption of Rule 1:27-4, “Temporary Admission of a Military Spouse During Military Assignment in New Jersey.” With this rule, New Jersey becomes the tenth state to show their support for military...

July 25, 2014 at 10:28 am Beets, Josie read more
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