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Making the Right Moves 2022 Recap: Adapt

  MSJDN hosted its 10th annual Making the Right Moves (MRM) conference October 10-14. The conference this year focused on the theme “Adapt” and provided tangible take-aways for attendees to utilize to adapt their own careers. MSJDN President, Lyndsay...

October 19, 2022 at 5:17 pm Military Spouse JD Network read more

Michigan Legislature Allows Service Members to Submit Electronic Ballots – Declines to Extend Same Procedure to Military Spouses and Eligible Dependents

On September 28, 2022, the Michigan legislature passed Senate Bill 311 attempting to ease voting procedures for Service Members by allowing “eligible members” to submit their ballot electronically. The legislation defines “eligible members” as  “a member of a uniformed...

October 4, 2022 at 9:49 pm President, MSJDN read more

MSJDN Efforts Successful in Louisiana

MSJDN’s efforts advocating for licensing accommodations for military spouse attorneys were successful in Louisiana. The Louisiana Supreme Court ordered military spouse attorneys residing with their active-duty spouse be granted a limited admission to practice law within the state. There...

September 29, 2022 at 7:09 pm President, MSJDN read more

MSJDN Foundation Hosts Diane Boyd Rauber, Executive Director of the National Organization of Veterans’ Advocates

  On August 10, 2022, MSDJNF hosted Diane Boyd Rauber, Executive Director of the National Organization of Veterans’ Advocates (NOVA). Best described as a specialty bar association for attorneys advocating for disabled veterans and their families, NOVA provides educational...

September 7, 2022 at 9:06 pm Military Spouse JD Network read more

Announcing Lifetime Memberships!

  The MSJDN Board is pleased to announce lifetime memberships! Open to all individuals, lifetime memberships are a wonderful way to declare your support for MSJDN and invest in our mission to improve the legal profession for military spouses....

August 3, 2022 at 7:09 pm Military Spouse JD Network read more

Military Spouse J.D. Network Foundation’s Legal Services Program, Justice for Military Families, Launches Partnership with the ABA Military Pro Bono Project

The Military Spouse J.D. Network Foundation (MSJDNF), the charitable arm of MSJDN, announced a partnership with the American Bar Association’s Military Pro Bono Project to expand legal resources for Gold Star families. Justice for Military Families (JMF), provides pro...

July 15, 2022 at 4:26 pm Military Spouse JD Network read more

Military Spouse J.D. Network Foundation Launches Justice for Military Families Grant Program to Assist Eligible Gold Star Families with Court Filing Fees

Military Spouse J.D. Network Foundation (MSJDNF), the charitable arm of the Military Spouse J.D. Network, a national organization of military spouse attorneys, is launching the Justice for Military Families (JMF) Grant Program.  The program will provide grants to eligible...

July 15, 2022 at 4:23 pm Military Spouse JD Network read more

Distinguished Webinar Series – Amazon Recruiting

For years, Amazon has been a big supporter of MSJDN’s mission and has been a changemaker when it comes to hiring and supporting military spouses. Last month, over 30 MSJDNers joined Amazon leadership and legal recruiters for a members-only...

June 9, 2022 at 1:56 pm Military Spouse JD Network read more

MSJDNF and the Military Spouses Representing Veterans Fellows Host the Honorable Cheryl Mason

On April 26, 2022, the Honorable Cheryl Mason, Chairman of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals joined Military Spouse Representing Veterans Fellows Jennifer Healy and Zenobia Lockhart to discuss the importance of veterans’ advocacy in our profession. During this professional...

May 2, 2022 at 7:12 pm Military Spouse JD Network read more

Autism Acceptance Month Part II Resources: A Personal Story of Advocacy and Hope for Inclusion

By: Trang Peltier Disclaimer: Other than the sourced information, this article is based on my personal experiences and impressions in raising my autistic child and should not be treated as generally applicable to the Autism community or construed as...

April 25, 2022 at 9:34 am Military Spouse JD Network read more

Autism Acceptance Month Part I: A Personal Story of Advocacy and Hope for Inclusion

By: Trang Peltier Disclaimer: Other than the sourced information, this article is based on my personal experiences and impressions in raising my autistic child and should not be treated as generally applicable to the Autism community or construed as...

April 25, 2022 at 9:28 am Military Spouse JD Network read more

Army Updates Spouse Licensing Reimbursement Process

  The Department of the Army has updated the filing instructions for spouse state re-licensure and re-certification costs reimbursement.  Military spouses can request reimbursement for licensure and certification costs (up to $1,000) arising from a permanent change of station...

April 5, 2022 at 4:52 pm Military Spouse JD Network read more

Kentucky Leading the Way and Waiving Dues for Military Spouse Attorneys

  On March 11, 2022, the Kentucky Supreme Court amended Kentucky Supreme Court Rule 3.040 to include waiver of annual bar dues for military spouses. This exciting new rule is the result of a years-long campaign by MSJDN volunteer Erin...

March 14, 2022 at 9:50 am Military Spouse JD Network read more

MSJDN Hires Executive Director

  Military Spouse JD Network was founded with the novel idea of modernizing licensing rules to allow military spouses to continue their legal careers while accompanying their service member spouse from state to state. Since then, through the tireless...

March 14, 2022 at 9:33 am Military Spouse JD Network read more

Distinguished Webinar Series – LinkedIn Training

  Last week, we were thrilled to launch MSJDN’s new Distinguished webinar series–in which we’ll hear from industry coaches and recruiters about different ways to distinguish ourselves within the legal profession. To kick off the series, we heard from...

March 10, 2022 at 4:37 pm Military Spouse JD Network read more

Celebrating Principles of Inclusion, Belonging and Cultural Awareness in Public Education

By: Sharon James Ackah Children sometimes recount the benefits of virtual school, citing such pleasures as later bedtimes, increased snack breaks, and creative activities such as lunchtime baseball or pop-up outdoor classrooms.  Yet, many children gleefully returned to school and...

February 25, 2022 at 10:00 am Military Spouse JD Network read more

How Military Families Can Take Action During Black History Month – Celebrating Black History Month 2022

Within our military community, around 43% of the 1.3 million active duty service members are people of color. Conversely, within our legal community, the percentage of African American lawyers is even lower—roughly 4.7%. Every year, we as a community,...

February 1, 2022 at 8:00 am Military Spouse JD Network read more

MSJDN Celebrates Army JAG Corps Honorees

The Military Spouse JD Network’s leadership and members were thrilled to attend the Army’s Military Spouse Attorney Recognition Ceremony this afternoon. In 2014, the Army JAG Corps launched its Military Spouse Attorney Hiring Program, which uses the flexibility in...

January 11, 2022 at 3:30 pm Military Spouse JD Network read more

Virginia Amendment Update

Earlier this week, the state licensing team finally received an update, albeit a bittersweet one, on the long awaited Virginia Rule amendment regarding the removal of the local counsel supervision requirement under Rule 1A:8, Military Spouse Provisional Admission. Despite...

January 3, 2022 at 9:00 am Military Spouse JD Network read more

A Year of Growth and Gratitude

    Happy Holidays from MSJDN!   This holiday season, your board is reflecting on the banner year we had in 2021 and the exciting things in store for 2022! On June 15, 2021, MSJDN celebrated its Tenth Anniversary! It...

December 20, 2021 at 4:58 pm Military Spouse JD Network read more

CALLING ALL KENTUCKY-CONNECTED ATTORNEYS

As you may remember reading in our blog post earlier this year, “Waiver of Annual Bar Dues: Easing the Challenges of Military Spouse Attorneys—A Nationwide Movement Starting in Kentucky,” MSJDN has been working to even the playing field for milspouses...

December 2, 2021 at 2:36 pm Military Spouse JD Network read more

Proudly Announcing MSJDN’s Military Spouses Representing Vets Fellowship

  Fellow MSJDNers, This Veterans Day, I am thrilled to announce a partnership between MSJDN and the Veteran’s Legal Advocacy Group (VetLAG) to create a unique legal fellowship program exclusively available to military spouses stationed abroad – the Military...

November 30, 2021 at 5:39 pm Military Spouse JD Network read more

My Game of Frogger with the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (“PSLF”) Program: Why the PSLF is not an equitable program for Military Spouses to utilize.

By: Jennifer Young I had a moment on Veteran’s Day last week where I realized that the conditions of being a military spouse are hindering me from successfully utilizing the PSLF program. I feel like I am playing a...

November 22, 2021 at 10:54 am Military Spouse JD Network read more

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

Making the Right Moves: Reclaim 2021 Recap

By: Renunda Shea Lee, MSJDN member MSJDN hosted our 9th Annual Making the Right Moves (MRM) 2021. The conference provided prolific speakers, creative thinkers, valuable career guidance and a space to discuss personal and family growth. Kristen Jones, set...

November 2, 2021 at 10:33 am Military Spouse JD Network read more

Beyond the Month—A Celebration of Hispanic Culture

By Katherine Baum Hispanic Heritage month does not start at the beginning of September, as an acknowledgement to the diverse anniversaries of national independence for Latin American Countries—Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua recognize September 15th as...

October 15, 2021 at 12:25 pm Military Spouse JD Network read more

Don’t Worry About a Thing-Navigating Anxiety with PCS Season

By Rachel Phillips Bob Marley, in his infinite wisdom told us all, “don’t worry about a thing, ‘cause every little thing, gonna be all right.” I’m sorry Bob, as much as I try, I do worry. I worry a...

October 8, 2021 at 2:51 pm Military Spouse JD Network read more

Supreme Court of Iowa Adopts Military Spouse Attorney Licensing Policy

The Supreme Court of Iowa has enacted a military spouse attorney licensing policy as of September 2021. The following message appears online: “The Supreme Court of Iowa recognizes the unique mobility requirements of military families who support the defense of...

October 4, 2021 at 8:35 pm Military Spouse JD Network read more

In Memoriam Carolyn Ann Wilson, 1974-2021

MSJDN Member, Carolyn (Cari) Wilson, lost her battle with metastatic breast cancer on August 31, 2021. Carolyn was a criminal defense attorney, military spouse, dog mom, and amazing cook. Her strong passion for criminal defense work was evident and...

October 1, 2021 at 12:00 pm Military Spouse JD Network read more

MSJDN 2021 Survey Results

By: Lyndsay Lujan, President Elect 2021-2022 As MSJDN enters its second decade, the organization is celebrating significant progress for military spouses in the legal profession. MSJDN’s 2021 survey results give a snapshot of just how far we’ve come and...

July 8, 2021 at 6:11 pm Military Spouse JD Network read more

NEW HAMPSHIRE REDUCES LICENSING BARRIERS FOR MILITARY SPOUSE ATTORNEYS

For military spouse attorneys stationed in New Hampshire, it has been a challenge to maintain a legal career during their family’s time in the jurisdiction due to the military lifestyle being incompatible with law licensing requirements.  However, thanks to...

June 16, 2021 at 9:00 am Military Spouse JD Network read more

Reflecting on AAPI Heritage Month: How Can the Legal Profession Foster Inclusivity?

By: Zaina Niles & Trang Peltier  Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (“AAPI”) Heritage Month originated with Congress in 1992. On April 30, 2021, President Joe Biden stated in observance: “My Administration also recognizes the heightened fear felt by many Asian American communities...

June 16, 2021 at 9:00 am Military Spouse JD Network read more

10 years later: Prudential and MSJDN renews commitment to you – military spouses and veterans

Growing together. That’s one way to describe the partnership and shared focus of MSJDN and one of its inaugural Homefront Partners, Prudential Financial, Inc. Since its founding, MSJDN has served as a trusted supporter and advocate for military spouses...

June 15, 2021 at 11:18 am Military Spouse JD Network read more

Justice for Military Families and the Impact on Gold Star Family Members

Justice for Military Families (JMF) is the pro bono legal clinic operated by the Military Spouse JD Network’s Foundation (MSJDNF.) A team of dedicated volunteer MSJDN attorneys and members make the program a success, which to date has provided...

May 31, 2021 at 1:18 pm Micaela Glass read more

Claire Gibson Recognized with 2021 Mary Reding Smith Excellence in Leadership Award

On May 15, 2021, the 2021-22 Board met to begin training ahead of the June 1 start to their term. As part of the event, President-Elect Kristen Jones proudly presented the Mary Reding Smith Excellence in Leadership Award to...

May 18, 2021 at 11:54 am Micaela Glass read more

Happy Military Spouse Appreciation Day!

On May 7, 2021, MSJDN celebrates Military Spouse Appreciation day, a day to celebrate military spouses and all they do for our country. Military Spouse Appreciation Day was first recognized by President Ronald Reagan in 1984 and has routinely...

May 5, 2021 at 2:12 pm Bartlett, Rebecca read more

“This is pretty cool work they’re doing — making it so military spouses can easily waive into other states.”

President’s Message You may have noticed that MSJDN has been busy recently. With our 10th-anniversary approaching, preparations have been underway for a fantastic virtual celebration. In the lead-up to the big event, we unveiled a new logo, and soon,...

May 5, 2021 at 10:30 am Gile, Dawn read more

Military Spouse J.D. Network Highlights Strategic Partners Through New Initiative

May 2021 As it approaches its Tenth Anniversary on June 15, 2021, the Military Spouse J.D. Network (MSJDN) is proud to announce its Homefront Partners Initiative as well as four of its inaugural partners: Amazon, Morrison & Foerster, Prudential,...

May 5, 2021 at 9:30 am Baum, Katherine read more

2021-2022 MSJDN Leadership Announced

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

May 1, 2021 at 9:08 am Bartlett, Rebecca read more

MSJDN Announces New Look in Lead-Up for Its 10th Anniversary Celebration

As we begin our next decade, Military Spouse JD Network is proud to announce the launch of our new logo. After careful consideration, we have chosen a logo with symbolism to represent our organization’s identity in both the military...

April 27, 2021 at 9:45 pm Gile, Dawn read more

LBJ Women’s Campaign School Announces 2021 Cohort with Two MSJDN Members Among this Year’s “Change-Makers”

MSJDN is delighted to announce that two MSJDN members have been selected for the second cohort of the LBJ Women’s Campaign School at the University of Texas at Austin. Please join us in congratulating MSJDN President Dawn Gile and...

April 19, 2021 at 2:35 pm Gile, Dawn read more

Exceptional Family Member Program: Advocating for Exceptional Military Families

 By: Michelle Mance Getting a new special needs diagnosis for your child can be very scary and confusing for any parent.  With a new diagnosis comes a million different questions and feelings.  What does it all mean?  What resources are...

April 16, 2021 at 3:37 pm Baum, Katherine read more

Not All Heroes Wear Capes, Some Wear Scrubs

By: Zaina A. Niles Doctors’ Day, March 30th, has been an annual observance dedicated to honoring and appreciating physicians unofficially since 1933 and officially since 1958. This Doctors’ Day, perhaps more than any time in recent history, physicians should...

April 2, 2021 at 9:27 am Baum, Katherine read more

Waiver of Annual Bar Dues: Easing the Challenges of Military Spouse Attorneys—A Nationwide Movement Starting in Kentucky

I fell in love with a Marine, and that is how it began. We were high school sweethearts. Shortly after 9/11, he joined the Marine Corps. While I was studying law, he was in flight school. On Memorial Day weekend...

March 4, 2021 at 10:00 am Baum, Katherine read more

Interested in Serving on MSJDN’s Board of Directors?

Are you interested in becoming part of the leadership of MSJDN? Consider serving on MSJDN’s Board of Directors. Applications must be submitted no later than February 15, 2021 in order to be considered for a position. Click here to...

February 6, 2021 at 5:35 pm Maier Lujan, Lyndsay read more

CALL TO ACTION IN NEW MEXICO!

Almost four years ago, MSJDN’s New Mexico State Rule Change Team filed proposed rule 15-301.3, “Military Spouse Attorney Limited License,” with the Supreme Court of New Mexico.  Proposed Rule MSJDN NM Almost four years later, the rule has still...

January 29, 2021 at 8:36 pm Baum, Katherine read more

Black History Month 2021: Truths, Focus and Perspective

  As we enter Black History Month 2021, it might be difficult to discern where to focus our attention.  Should we be consumed by reflections on the global challenges ushered in by the year 2020?  Should we be focused...

January 29, 2021 at 8:33 pm Baum, Katherine read more

It’s Time for the Katrina Rule

In ten years, I moved six times for my spouse’s job. Sound familiar? While my husband was training to be a doctor, we moved to five states, plus Washington, D.C. Through all of those moves, I was a practicing...

January 8, 2021 at 6:49 pm Baum, Katherine read more

Military Spouse Attorney Survey

2021 Military Spouse Attorney Survey Aims to Collect Comprehensive Data on Licensure and Employment In 2013, MSJDN began conducting a regular survey of military spouses to gather information on attorney licensure, employment, PCS moves, and other important issues for...

December 31, 2020 at 2:17 pm Baum, Katherine read more

MSJDN 2020 Award Recipients

As military spouses, we have become accustomed to uncertainty, whether it is location, job transition, or unpredictable changes of plans. Military spouses are resilient beings at their core. 2020 has been an extraordinary year filled with endless challenges and...

December 20, 2020 at 12:00 pm Baum, Katherine read more

President’s Message

On behalf of MSJDN, I wish all of our members and supporters a very happy holiday season! I’m sure we are all very relieved to bid farewell to 2020 and to look to 2021 with the kind of hopefulness...

December 20, 2020 at 11:31 am Gile, Dawn read more

Getting an Attorney Job in the Federal Government and Military Spouse Preference

Finding an attorney position in the federal government can be challenging. You may have to submit numerous applications, the hiring process is lengthy, and you may not understand how attorney positions are classified. Below are the federal government attorney...

December 3, 2020 at 7:09 pm Maier Lujan, Lyndsay read more

President’s Message

There can be no doubt that this year has been an extremely challenging year for this country as many, including our nation’s President, have suffered and are continuing to suffer from a widespread pandemic. Nevertheless, even in the darkest...

October 5, 2020 at 3:54 pm Gile, Dawn read more

Utah Proposed Rule Change: Full Application Fee for Military Spouses

By: Nicolle Vasquez Del Favero, MSJDN State Licensing Director THE FACTS: On August 13th, 2020,  MSJDN learned that an amendment was proposed to Rule 14-805(a)(4)(A), requiring military spouses to pay the full application fee for admission to the Utah...

September 1, 2020 at 8:00 am Bartlett, Rebecca read more

The Au Pair Program and Trump’s Immigration Proclamation: An Overview

On June 22, 2020, President Trump issued a new Proclamation that expands his temporary suspension of the entry of individuals to the United States. This Proclamation follows a prior Proclamation of April 22, 2020, which temporarily suspended the entry to the U.S. of...

July 15, 2020 at 10:42 am Bartlett, Rebecca read more

Overview of VA Disability Claims for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

In recent years, both the Veterans Administration (VA) and the Department of Defense (DoD) have emphasized the importance of identifying and treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) amongst the military population. The DoD now requires mandatory PTSD/mental health screenings...

June 26, 2020 at 8:00 am Bartlett, Rebecca read more

The U.S. Air Force Announces its Military Spouse Attorney Hiring Program

The U.S. Air Force announced the creation of its Military Spouse Attorney Hiring Program. The Program allows military spouse attorneys to be noncompetitively hired into civilian attorney positions in the U.S. Air Force TJAG’s hiring authority pursuant to Air...

June 22, 2020 at 9:07 pm Maier Lujan, Lyndsay read more

A Statement from Military Spouse JD Network on Recent Tragic Events and Protests for Justice

Recent domestic events have highlighted that inequities still prevail in our communities and in our justice system. As a military spouse bar association, MSJDN is committed to the principle that all people deserve equal protection under the law. Our...

June 2, 2020 at 10:09 pm Gile, Dawn read more

2020-2021 MSJDN Leadership Announced

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

May 28, 2020 at 10:12 am Gile, Dawn read more

Visiting Student or Transfer Student: An Alternative to Geo-Baching While in Law School

By Samanta Martinez-Villarreal When I first decided to go to law school, I resigned myself to the fact that I would have to live apart from my husband for a minimum of 3 years. It was just the reality...

May 26, 2020 at 10:00 am Maria Campbell read more

President’s Letter

In these days of required social distancing, I am so grateful for the MSJDN virtual community.  Unlike most bar associations, our members, for better or for worse, are pre-programmed to expect the unexpected.  Covid-19 has definitely changed business as...

April 5, 2020 at 11:49 pm Scanlan, Karen read more

Supreme Court of Alabama Adopts a Military Spouse Rule

On January 30, 2020, the Supreme Court of Alabama officially adopted a military spouse exception to the reciprocity rule for admission to the Alabama State Bar. Under the rule, military spouses who will be stationed in Alabama for more...

February 3, 2020 at 12:27 am Scanlan, Karen read more

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 as Pro Bono Director and turn over the position...

June 14, 2019 at 12:07 pm Erin Zarnecki read more

Adrianne Blake Awarded MSJDN Volunteer Service Award

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...

March 1, 2019 at 11:00 am Maria Campbell read more

Get to Know Your Board: Karen Scanlan, President-Elect

Up next in our “Get to Know Your MSJDN Board” series is Karen Scanlan, MSJDN President-Elect: 

February 25, 2019 at 10:00 am Maria Campbell read more

Where to Take the Bar Exam: A Guide

by Jasmine Green McNamara Choosing where to take the bar exam is the easiest part of becoming a lawyer for most law graduates. For military spouse lawyers, it’s one of the most difficult and frequent issues we face in...

March 15, 2018 at 10:00 am McPhillips, Candice read more

Amplify Seattle – Military Spouse Career Intensive.

by Tamar Yellin I had the privilege of attending the latest AMPLIFY Military Spouse Career Intensive this March in Seattle, along with 2 other MSJDN members. The program was put on by the In Gear Career and Hiring our...

April 3, 2017 at 8:00 am Johanna Thibault read more

Embracing the Busy-ness

By Johanna Thibault As attorneys, and especially as military spouses, we are particularly prone to creating a life full of “busy-ness”. It seems we are in a perpetual mode of fighting for our career and/or defining our self worth....

February 13, 2017 at 1:35 pm Johanna Thibault read more

How I am staying hopeful about my job hunt after our second PCS this year

by Maria Campbell I had hoped by the time I started writing this post on finding a job, I would have already secured a permanent attorney position—that way I could write this post with more authority. But, as fate...

December 15, 2016 at 10:30 am Johanna Thibault read more

Finding a Job After You PCS: Networking Strategies

by Camille Edwards Bennehoff So your spouse just got orders, and you are going to make a permanent change of station (PCS) to a new state or country. How do you find a job? Networking may be your key...

October 5, 2016 at 9:00 am Edwards Bennehoff, Camille read more

North Dakota Enacts Military Spouse Attorney Rule

The North Dakota Supreme Court adopted Rule 3.3, effective October 1, 2016, granting temporary licensure to practice law to military spouse attorneys stationed in North Dakota pursuant to Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders. The rule offers military spouse...

September 26, 2016 at 5:39 pm Cassandra Walter read more

Finding My Toolkit: A military spouse preps for building success as a 1L

by Kulia Petzoldt The movers show up, always a little later than I hope, and long before the box emerges that holds my toolkit, we inevitably need it. It happens each time, and no amount of labeling or planning...

August 19, 2016 at 7:47 pm Johanna Thibault read more

Military Spouse Town Hall Highlights Power Of Military Spouse Advocacy

By Anna Blanch Rabe Last week on May 4, the 2016 AFI Military Spouse of the Year Town Hall was held at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, Virginia. This event brings together Military Spouses from all branches...

May 11, 2016 at 9:00 am Johanna Thibault 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

Lessons Learned at the ABA Bar Leadership Institute

Editor’s Note: In preparation for her assumption of the role as President of MSJDN, we sent our President-Elect Eleanor Vuono to participate this year’s American Bar Association Bar Leadership Institute to learn best practices and enjoy some excellent networking and...

April 2, 2015 at 7:45 am Military Spouse JD Network read more

Book Recommendation: Stories Around the Table

Stories Around the Table (“Stories”) is exactly what it intimates: a collection of short stories about life in and around the military. Male and female military spouses, service-members, mothers of service-members, and children of service-members all gather around an...

March 30, 2015 at 7:00 am Anette Radonski read more

Grit & Growth – The New LBD

Perseverance in the face of adversity and the belief that your destiny is not fixed and you can improve your skills through hard work and effort are more than just ideas. They are concepts that define MSJDN members. According...

March 17, 2015 at 7:00 am Stephanie Halford 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

Virginia’s Military Spouse Attorney Licensing Rule in Action

On February 22, 2015, Lisa Villacis was sworn in to the Virginia State Bar under Rule 1A:8, the groundbreaking Military Spouse Provision Admission rule adopted in May 2014. Lisa is the first military spouse to be sworn in by the Supreme...

February 25, 2015 at 7:38 am Jamison, Elizabeth read more

De-Stressing the Lawyerly Way

Isn’t MSJDN all about lawyers? Lawyers create stress, they don’t relieve it! But, attorneys are actually uniquely well-suited to talk about stress relief. At the end of the day, we fix problems for a living and stress is just...

February 9, 2015 at 8:00 am Stephanie Halford read more

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 Judge Patricia Millett and O’Melveny & Myers counsel Meaghan...

December 3, 2014 at 7:00 am 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

Advancing the Interests of Women in the Legal Profession

Raise your hand if you’ve ever been mistaken for the court reporter when you walk into a room to take or defend a deposition. If your hand is in the air, chances are you’re a woman. In 1987, the...

October 27, 2014 at 8:00 am Stephanie Halford read more

MSJDN Pro Bono Week: Spotlight on Volunteer Opportunities in Advocacy for Immigrant Children

Due to the humanitarian crisis at our Southwestern border, various advocacy organizations are seeking assistance for the thousands of children who have crossed our borders seeking protection, safety, and family who already reside in the United States. From October...

October 20, 2014 at 10:09 am Jamison, Elizabeth read more

Donna Huneycutt has One In Gear Career

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...

September 17, 2014 at 9:00 am Anette Radonski read more

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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

Military Spouse Attorneys to Gather in San Diego for Making the Right Moves 2014

On October 17, 2014, the Military Spouse JD Network (MSJDN) will host Making the Right Moves: Leadership and Development for Military Spouse Attorneys. The event, organized by MSJDN with platinum sponsorship from the Center for the Study of Women in the Military...

September 3, 2014 at 8:00 am 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

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

MSJDN nominates Justice Sandee Marion for the Sarah T. Hughes Women Lawyers of Achievement Award

MSJDN is pleased to announce our nomination of Justice Sandee Marion to receive the Sarah T. Hughes Women Lawyers of Achievement Award. Justice Marion is thoughtful, intelligent, a consummate professional, and a military spouse attorney! Not only has she...

June 26, 2014 at 7:51 pm Jamison, Elizabeth read more

MSJDN Announces Founding Member Status

On April 7, 2014, MSJDN asked members to register to pay dues for the first time in the organization’s history. After several years of unprecedented growth and success, MSJDN needed funding to continue to increase our reach, expand programs, and...

June 10, 2014 at 11:32 pm Jamison, Elizabeth read more

MSJDN Visits the Supreme Court of the United States

On May 30, 2014, approximately 20 MSJDN members visited the Supreme Court of the United States for a special “behind the scenes” tour. After assembling by the John Marshall statute on the ground floor, tour guides took the group...

June 6, 2014 at 12:37 pm Jamison, Elizabeth read more

MSJDN 2014-2015 Board Nominations are Open

At the MSJDN Annual Reception on May 7, 2014, President Mary Reding passed the MSJDN torch to incoming President Rachel Winkler, our 2014-2015 MSJDN President. Now, MSJDN is accepting applications for open slots on the Board of Directors that...

May 14, 2014 at 10:14 am Reda Hicks read more

Employer Spotlight: Trenk, DiPasquale, Della Fera & Sodono, P.C.

Editor’s Note: This is the eighth 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...

May 1, 2014 at 9:02 am Reda Hicks read more

Employer Spotlight: Gunster, Yoakley, & Stewart P.A.

Editor’s Note: This is the third 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 23, 2014 at 9:08 pm Jamison, Elizabeth read more

MSJDN Seeks Member Nominations of Employers to Honor for Supporting Military Spouse Attorneys

The Military Spouse JD Network wants to shine a big spotlight on employers that are really making a different for military spouses. We all know the (abysmal) statistics on military spouse employment, and the legal profession is certainly no...

March 26, 2014 at 11:05 am Reda Hicks read more

Longstanding Texas Support of Military Community Extends to Military Spouse Networks

DITH Press Release: Austin, TX ~ For Immediate Release Longstanding Texas Support of Military Community Extends to Military Spouse Networks. Brunch next week at iconic Austin Club honors and thanks Judicial and community members, features Texans who stand behind...

February 19, 2014 at 8:06 am Reda Hicks read more
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