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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 Hicks, Reda read more

Deep in the Heart of Texas: About the Austin Club

On February 23, Military Spouse JD Network (MSJDN) will be having a brunch at the iconic Austin Club in Austin, Texas.   The event, called Deep in the Heart of Texas, is being held to celebrate a year of Texas...

February 18, 2014 at 9:00 am Christine Ellis read more

Military Spouse Group Pushes the Political Envelope

On the heels of widespread pension cut debate, military spouses are rallying on the Hill next week to learn about what it takes to run for office, from both sides of the aisle. Congressional decisions affect every aspect of...

February 7, 2014 at 6:44 pm Military Spouse JD Network read more

Two MSJDN Board Members Named Base Spouses of the Year, One Advances to Branch Level Voting

Two members of MSJDN’s Board of Directors were named Spouse of the Year for their respective Army bases, and one of them was selected to compete for the title of Army Spouse of the Year in Tuesday’s vote. Rachel...

February 3, 2014 at 9:00 am Jamison, Elizabeth read more

Join MSJDN in Austin on February 23 for Deep in the Heart

One year ago, in February 2013, Texas became the first state to initiate a licensing accommodation policy for military spouse attorneys without a formal rule change so that it could begin consideration of military spouse applications immediately. The License...

January 27, 2014 at 9:00 am Pitzen, Thea read more

MSJDN Urges Legislators to Keep Faith with Military Families, Reject the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013

Update: Congress passed the Bipartisan Budget Act today, by a vote of 226-195. The Act now moves to the Senate for consideration and voting. MSJDN will continue working on this issue in the coming week and asks members to...

December 12, 2013 at 12:19 pm Hicks, Reda read more

Patricia Millett’s Importance to Military Spouses

MSJDN has been very open about their strong support for Patricia Ann Millett‘s nomination for U.S. Appeals Court for the Washington, D.C., Circuit. On October 31, 2013, Pattie’s nomination was blocked by Senate Republicans because of unrelated party politics....

November 11, 2013 at 7:00 am Christine Ellis read more

Military Spouses Rise to Change the Political Conversation

          Military Spouse JD Network (MSJDN) and In Gear Career announce that they will be co-hosting Homefront Rising, an innovative exercise in political training for military spouse attorneys and other military family advocates. This ground-breaking,...

October 21, 2013 at 10:53 am Hicks, Reda 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

We’ve Been Making a Media Summer Splash

Summer can be a relatively quiet time for military organizations: spouses deploy and return, families PCS or vacation, and Board Members take a little break. And for legal families it’s a double-whammy as bar exams are administered and firm social...

July 30, 2013 at 8:38 am VOLKMAN, LORI read more

Honoring General Suter and his 22-year SCOTUS career

This year’s Supreme Court term wrapped up in exciting fashion, delivering breaking news decisions on voting rights and same-sex marriage. But the more newsworthy event for those in the know is the upcoming retirement of Gen. William K. Suter...

July 12, 2013 at 1:41 pm Beets, Josie read more

California Bill Will Heighten Military Spouse Employment Barriers

Update available HERE. Last week MSJDN achieved another state victory with the passage in Illinois of a licensing accommodation for military spouse attorneys, making it the fifth state to do so. That’s why we were so shocked to hear that California Assemblymember Don Wagner...

June 24, 2013 at 5:45 am Hicks, Reda read more

Totenberg Sisters Talk Media, Law, & Life

Last Monday in New York there was an event called Media & the Law: The 3 Totenbergs, featuring what might be the most powerhouse group of sisters you’ve ever come across: Judge Amy Totenberg of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District...

May 16, 2013 at 9:43 am Hicks, Reda read more

MOAA and Stella & Dot Sent You Something!

We would like to make an admission against interest: we like pretty things. And though this space is usually reserved for member spotlights and breaking legal news and updates on state rule changes that affect military spouse attorneys, today we’re...

May 14, 2013 at 8:41 am VOLKMAN, LORI read more

MSJDN Member Featured for Innovative Web-Based Law Practice

At MSJDN we’re always looking for ways to make law careers more portable for military spouses. Our legislative and governmental affairs teams work hard to work for you on the advocacy side of that coin. But sometimes real-world practical...

May 13, 2013 at 5:54 pm VOLKMAN, LORI read more

MSJDN President Chosen by Inc. Magazine, Featured on “Successful Military Wife” Blog

MSJDN’s President, Mary Reding Smith, was recently selected to attend Inc. Magazine’s annual entrepreneurial event, GROWCO, as a military family delegate. This gave her the opportunity to meet with a nationally recognized corporate mentor, discuss her business model for corporate success, and...

May 6, 2013 at 3:00 am VOLKMAN, LORI read more

Military Family Readiness Council Not Quite Ready

with additional contribution from Steven G. Fisher The DoD Military Family Readiness Council has been under fire in recent months, and some of the reviews have been downright scathing. With a mandate from Congress to consider the efficacy of military family...

May 3, 2013 at 3:00 am VOLKMAN, LORI read more

MSJDN Supports Masters for DC Bar President

From time to time MSJDN recieves requests for support, and we are pleased to announce our support of a forward-looking candidate for president of the DC Bar. Lorelie S. Masters, a partner at Jenner & Block, served on the ABA Commission...

April 29, 2013 at 9:13 pm VOLKMAN, LORI read more

Could MilSpouse Attorneys lead the way on work-life balance, re-entry? You bet.

When ABA President Laurel Bellows speaks about work-life balance, she does so from experience. She has practiced law for over 30 years, has four children and four grandchildren and has been a leader in her local and national bars....

April 11, 2013 at 7:18 pm Beets, Josie read more

Military spouse attorneys gather to educate and celebrate service

On May 22, 2013, the Military Spouse JD Network (MSJDN) will host Making the Right Moves: Celebration and Education for Military Spouse Attorneys. The event, organized by MSJDN and sponsored by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, will feature activities...

March 26, 2013 at 3:36 pm Beets, Josie read more

Attorney spouses lead the way through MOAA events

In addition to serving their country alongside their servicemember, attorney milspouses are also leaders and advocates for our military way of life. Five of the 12 members of MOAA’s Spouse Advisory Council are MSJDN members and attorney-spouses; Stephanie Cross, Mary...

February 18, 2013 at 6:00 am Beets, Josie read more

Pentagon plans to extend some benefits to same-sex milspouses

The news catching our attention over the past week has been the Pentagon’s plan to extend some benefits to same-sex military spouses. Word broke last week that the changes were to come: Panetta must walk a fine, legal line. While...

February 12, 2013 at 11:00 am Beets, Josie read more

Three more hours! Get your Military Spouse of the Year votes in now!

MSJDN members Lori Volkman and Marcelina Chambers are both competing in the Military Spouse of the Year contest from Military Spouse Magazine. Lori is competing for Navy Spouse of the Year representing NB San Diego, and Marcelina is competing for Air Force Spouse of the Year representing Davis-Monthan...

February 5, 2013 at 7:53 pm Beets, Josie read more

MSJDN tools: NCBE and ABA Comprehensive Guide to Bar Admission Requirements

As part of the launch of our new website, we’ve gathered some great tools for MSJDN members in the Sidebar to our blog. Our greatest resource, of course, is each other, so if you know of a great tool...

January 22, 2013 at 7:00 am Beets, Josie read more

MSJDN launches organization Facebook page

MSJDN has grown in amazing ways over the past eighteen months. We now have over 650 members scattered across the globe, we’ve received the support of numerous organizations, including the ABA and the Conference of Chief Justices. Our private,...

January 14, 2013 at 10:36 am Beets, Josie read more

MSJDN PARTICIPATES IN DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CONFERENCE

On September 27, 2012, Military Spouse JD Network (MSJDN) participated in the Department of Defense State Liaison Office (DSLO) Annual Conference. Through their USA 4 Military Families Initiative, DSLO seeks to engage and educate state policymakers, not-for-profit associations, concerned...

October 1, 2012 at 6:46 pm Military Spouse JD Network read more

THE WORK CONTINUES

The excitement surrounding the support of the ABA and the Conference of Chief Justices has turned into action on the ground. Rule changes are taking form across the country. MSJDN members are leading the efforts to educate state and...

September 9, 2012 at 6:45 pm Military Spouse JD Network read more

DELAWARE CONSIDERING RULE CHANGE FOR MILITARY SPOUSE ATTORNEYS

With the support of Chief Justice Myron T. Steele of the Delaware Supreme Court and the guidance of Judge William L. Witham Jr. of the Delaware Veterans Court, the Military Spouse JD Network has initiated the rule-change process in...

September 9, 2012 at 6:43 pm Military Spouse JD Network read more

YOU ARE INVITED! HAPPY HOUR SPONSORED BY MONTAGE LEGAL GROUP

Military Spouse JD Network Happy Hour Sponsored by Montage Legal Group Thursday, July 5, 2012 5:00– 8:00 PM Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar 8970 University Center Lane San Diego, CA 92122 Please RSVP to Marianne.Gatti@gmail.com

June 26, 2012 at 6:29 pm Military Spouse JD Network read more

LICENSE TRANSFERABILITY HIGHLIGHTED AT GEORGIA CONGRESSIONAL MILITARY FAMILY CAUCUS

A guest Blog by MSJDN member Ashton Montgomery, Esq. In June the Congressional Military Family Caucus (CMFC) held their annual Summit at the National Infantry Museum at Ft. Benning, Georgia.  The purpose of the event was to provide an...

June 18, 2012 at 6:31 pm Military Spouse JD Network read more

MOAA SUPPORTS MILITARY SPOUSES

Licensing and employment for military spouses is important to the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA).  MOAA has provided MSJDN with wonderful support since we began working to reduce licensing barriers for military spouse attorneys.  They provided us with...

February 10, 2012 at 2:41 am Military Spouse JD Network read more
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