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Tag Archives: military spouse attorney

6th Annual Military Spouse Attorney Survey Seeks Data to Advance Advocacy Efforts

In 2013, the Military Spouse JD Network began an annual survey of military spouses to gather information on licensing, employment, PCSing, and other important issues for military spouse attorneys. This year’s Annual Military Spouse Attorney Survey marks the sixth round of collection of this...

December 16, 2018 at 9:22 am Jamison, Elizabeth read more

Military Spouse Attorney Rule Change Success Story: Evelyn Guevara and the Colorado Bar

By Sarah Cable MSJDN members are well aware of the challenges associated with continuing their legal careers while accompanying their service-member spouses from state to state and across the world.  One of the biggest hurdles they face is the...

June 19, 2018 at 10:00 am McPhillips, Candice 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

Employer Spotlight: Aiken Schenk

Editor’s Note: MSJDN asked its members to help us spotlight employers that are going above and beyond for military spouse attorneys. Each employer in this series was nominated for MSJDN’s Members’ Choice Award for doing just that, by members...

May 16, 2018 at 10:00 am McPhillips, Candice read more

Employer Spotlight: Littler Mendelson P.C.

Editor’s Note: MSJDN asked its members to help us spotlight employers that are going above and beyond for military spouse attorneys. Each employer in this series was nominated for MSJDN’s Members’ Choice Award for doing just that, by members...

May 14, 2018 at 10:00 am McPhillips, Candice read more

Employer Spotlight: Hadley Law, PLC

Editor’s Note: MSJDN asked its members to help us spotlight employers that are going above and beyond for military spouse attorneys. Each employer in this series was nominated for MSJDN’s Members’ Choice Award for doing just that, by members...

May 9, 2018 at 10:00 am McPhillips, Candice read more

New MSJDN Leadership Announced for 2018-2019

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 8, 2018 at 10:00 am Katherine Goyette read more

Employer Spotlight: Fort Belvoir Office of the Staff Judge Advocate

Editor’s Note: MSJDN asked its members to help us spotlight employers that are going above and beyond for military spouse attorneys. Each employer in this series was nominated for MSJDN’s Members’ Choice Award for doing just that, by members...

April 19, 2018 at 10:00 am Johanna Thibault 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

Transferring Law Schools as a Military Spouse

by Dawn M. Hite Being married to a member of the military comes with certain challenges and considerations. When you start law school, you know you are signing up for at least a three-year commitment. Given that most military...

April 6, 2018 at 8:00 am McPhillips, Candice read more

MSJDN Submits Amici Brief in Support of Military Spouse Attorney Denied Admission in Georgia

Yesterday, the Military Spouse JD Network (MSJDN) joined with attorney Patricia Elrod Hill, the Georgia Association of Women Lawyers, and the National Association of Women Lawyers to file an amici brief in support of a military spouse attorney and...

April 4, 2018 at 7:06 am Beets, Josie read more

PCS-ing with Law License(s): A Checklist

by Katherine Lee Goyette I recently applied for my fourth law license (a military spouse law license at that!) and realized the experience would have gone a lot smoother had I kept a few things in mind. Of course,...

April 2, 2018 at 10:11 pm Katherine Goyette 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

Hawai’i Adopts New Military Spouse Attorney Licensing Rule

by State Licensing Director, MSJDN On February 9, 2018, the Supreme Court of the State of Hawai’i adopted Rule 1.17 Limited admission of United States Uniformed Services spouse-attorneys, with an effective date of July 1, 2018. This amendment to...

March 7, 2018 at 5:45 pm Scanlan, Karen read more

Anna Blanch Rabe: Air Combat Command Nominee for the 2018 U.S. Air Force Joan Orr Award

by Katherine Lee Goyette One of our very own MSJDN members was recently nominated by the Air Combat Command for the 2018 United States Air Force Joan Orr Spouse of the Year Award. It’s a highly prestigious award that...

March 7, 2018 at 10:00 am Katherine Goyette read more

Taking the Plunge: A Nonlegal Career Attempt

by Rachel Smith Whether to remain a practicing attorney is an issue and theme that runs through the career of many MSJDN members.  My husband likes to remind me that I will always be an attorney.  I may not...

February 26, 2018 at 10:00 am Military Spouse JD Network read more

PCS Purgatory

by Erin Noble It is PCS season in my house, again (sigh).  We move every 2 years, which puts us in an almost constant cycle of either planning for or recovering from a PCS.  Right now I am in...

February 9, 2018 at 10:00 am Noble, Erin read more

How to Pick a Law School When You Are Married to the Military

by Liesel K. Stanhope A week after I married my husband, I moved out of our sunny apartment into a tiny basement apartment about three hours away from him. This was not the result of any drama; this is...

January 25, 2018 at 10:00 am McPhillips, Candice read more

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 annual military spouse attorney survey has just gone...

December 4, 2017 at 8:00 am Jamison, Elizabeth read more

Member Profile: Laura King and Brittany Dowd (co-founders, Ad Hoc Legal Group)

by Sanya Sarich Kerksiek MSJDN members and entrepreneurs Laura King and Brittany Dowd co-founded a virtual and remote company, Ad Hoc Legal Group, shortly after graduating from law school. Ad Hoc Legal offers research and writing services to other...

November 9, 2017 at 10:00 am McPhillips, Candice read more

RECAP: Creating a Flexible Workforce Symposium

by Sanya Kerksiek Hiring Our Heroes and Aon sponsored a “Creating a Flexible Workforce” symposium in Chicago, Illinois, on October 13, 2017. The speakers were Carol Sladek (Partner, Aon, Work-Life and Communication), and Cassandra Sullivan (Senior Consultant, Founder &...

October 30, 2017 at 10:00 am McPhillips, Candice read more

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 after the Making the Right Moves conference was over....

October 2, 2017 at 7:00 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

MSJDN Board Gathers to Set Vision for 2017-2018 Year

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August 7, 2017 at 8:00 am Beets, Josie read more

MSJDN Profile of Success: Amy Waller Apostol

By Amanda Downs Frizzelle                       Amy Waller Apostol is a military spouse attorney who has successfully navigated the demands of military life while still maintaining a meaningful legal career.  A mother of three and a wife to a Navy JAG...

June 5, 2017 at 8:00 am McPhillips, Candice read more

Rebecca Bresnik: Space Lawyer, Mom, and Military Spouse

by Maria Campbell MSJDN is thrilled to announce that the 2017 Professional Excellence Award will be presented to member Rebecca Bresnik at the Annual Reception on May 10th. Rebecca Bresnik is Assistant Chief Counsel for International Matters at NASA,...

May 9, 2017 at 10:24 am Jamison, Elizabeth read more

Employer Spotlight: MultiCare Health System

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 2017 MSJDN Members’ Choice Award by members who told us in...

April 26, 2017 at 10:00 am McPhillips, Candice read more

MSJDN Releases 4th Annual Report on Military Spouse Attorneys

by Sanya Sarich Kerksiek The Military Spouse JD Network (MSJDN) has released the results of its fourth annual survey on military spouse attorney demographics and careers. MSJDN developed the survey to help assess organizational impact and to inform the planning of...

April 23, 2017 at 11:00 am Johanna Thibault read more

Employer Spotlight: The Ernest Law Group, PLC

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 2017 MSJDN Members’ Choice Award by members who told us in...

April 19, 2017 at 10:00 am McPhillips, Candice read more

Employer Spotlight: Department of Veterans Affairs, Board of Veterans’ Appeals

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 2017 MSJDN Members’ Choice Award by members who told us in...

April 13, 2017 at 10:00 am McPhillips, Candice read more

Employer Spotlight: Dykema Gossett PLLC

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 2017 MSJDN Members’ Choice Award by members who told us in...

April 5, 2017 at 10:00 am Jamison, Elizabeth read more

Reporting from Michigan: Experience at Milspouse Attorney Licensing Law Signing

By Katherine Lee Goyette On March 14, 2017, MSJDN Board member Katherine Lee Goyette attended Governor Rick Snyder’s signing of HB 5288 & HB 5289 (Public Acts 423-424), allowing military spouse attorneys stationed in Michigan with their active duty...

April 3, 2017 at 8:00 am Katherine Goyette read more

Alaska Approves New Military Spouse Attorney Rule

By Emily Macey On March 20, 2017, the Alaska Supreme Court approved a new rule allowing for a waiver to practice law for attorney spouses of active duty military personnel stationed within the State. The new rule, Bar Rule...

March 30, 2017 at 9:00 am McPhillips, Candice read more

Military Spouse Attorney Licensing Becomes Michigan Law

On March 14th, MSJDN Treasurer Katherine Goyette was witness to a historic bill signing in Lansing, Michigan. Governor Snyder conducted a ceremonial signing of HB 5288 and HB 5289, assigned Public Act 423-424 (2016), granting military spouse attorneys a temporary...

March 24, 2017 at 2:00 pm Jamison, Elizabeth read more

Vote for a MSJDNer as Military Spouse of the Year!

Six of our awesome MSJDN members are among the newly announced nominees for the 2017 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year. Join us in congratulating Patricia Bredlau, JinYoung Englund, Katherine Goyette, Alexia Palacios Peters, Laura Russoniello, and Lindsey Savage...

February 2, 2017 at 1:08 pm Jamison, Elizabeth read more

MSJDN Board Nominations

Interested in exercising your leadership skills? Have you always wanted to work for a non-profit? Please consider serving on MSJDN’s Board so you can help shape the future of our organization. Applications for open positions are due March 10....

February 1, 2017 at 8:00 am Maryann Menanno read more

Introducing the Writer’s Corps for 2016-2017

The Communications team is proud to announce the new members of the MSJDN Writer Corps for 2016-2017. Please help us in welcoming our new team of writers. Sarah Cable. Sarah Cable is an Air Force spouse and soon-to-be mother...

February 1, 2017 at 8:00 am Johanna Thibault read more

President’s Letter: Well then Goshdarnit, Lawyers, Lead the Way!

Do you remember why you went to law school? I’ve been trying to remember that far back — back before four PCSs and the constant military spouse job hustle. Back before two kids, car payments, and student loan payments....

February 1, 2017 at 8:00 am Beets, Josie read more

My Story: Navigating the Noncompetitive Program and Switching Practice Areas on the Regular

By Sarah Ford In a household that functions under a norm of constant change, it has been the ultimate obstacle to become a strong attorney. The successful practice of law appears to demand the status quo and an unbreakable...

January 25, 2017 at 9:30 am Ford, Sarah read more

Making the Right Moves in 2016: A Recap

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....

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

President’s Letter: 16 GIFs and One Leadership Lesson

I have a confession. An addiction, even. And it’s time to come clean. I love animated GIFs. I know. You’re shocked. I have it so together, how could I buckle to such a vile internet addiction? Well, it’s simple....

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

Georgia Reduces Licensing Barriers for Military Spouse Attorneys

Georgia is home to many military installations, including Fort Benning, Fort Stewart, Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Robins Air Force Base, and Coast Guard Air Station Savannah. For many military spouse attorneys stationed in the state, it’s been a struggle...

October 12, 2016 at 9:00 am Jamison, Elizabeth read more

Exploring the Right Moves in Washington, D.C.

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...

October 3, 2016 at 8:00 am Johanna Thibault read more

Top 5 Reasons Every Military Spouse Attorney Should Attend Making the Right Moves!

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....

October 3, 2016 at 8:00 am Jamison, Elizabeth read more

Making the Right Moves Sponsors Show Support for Military Families

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...

October 3, 2016 at 8:00 am Jamison, Elizabeth read more

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 of military spouse attorneys. This year’s conference will be...

October 3, 2016 at 8:00 am Military Spouse JD Network 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

Homefront Rising Returns to Prepare Military Spouses for Public Service

Homefront Rising returned to Washington, D.C. on June 17-18th, to co-host the Women’s Council in partnership with Veterans Campaign and the Atlantic Council. Homefront Rising is a non-partisan initiative founded by Mary Reding Smith, Lauren Wittenberg Weiner, and Donna...

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

Stronger Together

Stronger by Working Together — Building Connection Between Each Other and Organizations I don’t know about you, but military life has brought me many, many learning opportunities, some more poignant than others. The first I learned was never go...

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

MSJDN to Co-host Event Bringing Military Spouse-Led Nonprofits Together

On August 26, 2016, Military Spouse JD Network (MSJDN) and the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) will convene a day-long event to educate, encourage collaboration and provide tools to make military spouse-led organizations more effective. Learning &...

July 26, 2016 at 8:00 am Maryann Menanno read more

Taking the Bar Exam… Again

By Thea Pitzen MSJDN members are no strangers to the bar exam. The vast majority of MSJDN members have taken and passed at least one, and over a third have taken multiple bar exams. Some have even taken the...

June 14, 2016 at 9:00 am Pitzen, Thea read more

A Time for Reflection

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June 1, 2016 at 8:00 am Vuono, Eleanor read more

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 to making sure members are kept up to date via...

June 1, 2016 at 8:00 am Jamison, Elizabeth read more

A Leap into the Virtual World

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A Military Spouse’s Guide on Becoming a Tax Lawyer

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June 1, 2016 at 8:00 am Edwards Bennehoff, Camille read more

A Year of Incredible Potential Ahead

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Flexible, Remote, and PCS Proof: How I Started My Own Freelance Legal Practice

By: Meghan Dohoney, Freelance Attorney and MSJDN Member Between the frequent deployments, having to move every three years, and the stress that comes with military life, it wasn’t long into my marriage that I knew that a traditional legal...

May 18, 2016 at 10:08 pm Johanna Thibault 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

Prudential to be Recognized with 2016 MSJDN Homefront to Hired Award

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

April 25, 2016 at 8:22 am Jamison, Elizabeth read more

Employer Spotlight: Metro Truck & Tractor Leasing, Inc.

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 20, 2016 at 9:26 am Pitzen, Thea read more

Employer Spotlight: Tenth Judicial District Attorney’s Office

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 13, 2016 at 9:29 am Pitzen, Thea read more

Employer Spotlight: Vinson & Elkins, LLP

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 6, 2016 at 11:11 am Wilson, Natalie read more

How to Outsource Legal Work To a Freelance Attorney

How to Outsource Legal Work to a Freelance Attorney By: Meghan Dohoney, MSJDN Member and Freelance Attorney As military spouse attorneys, we balance long hours, difficult clients, combative opposing counsel, frequent moves, countless evenings alone, and the ever-changing schedules...

April 1, 2016 at 7:00 am Maryann Menanno read more

Career Transitions As a Military Spouse Attorney

By Kelly Wilson On my first day as a practicing attorney, my then-boss suggested I read Daring Greatly by Brene Brown, a very on trend book at the moment. What’s funny is that I actually already had the book...

April 1, 2016 at 7:00 am Maryann Menanno read more

From the President’s Desk

Five years ago, on April 1, 2011, I knew only two other military spouse attorneys like me:  lawyers who moved every two to three years to a new state, with a new set of licensing requirements, and no professional...

April 1, 2016 at 7:00 am Maryann Menanno read more

Justice for Military Families: Open Cases

Justice for Military Families is seeking help with the cases listed below. Any assistance that either an MSJDN member can provide, or any referrals to other attorneys that may be able to handle this case on a pro bono...

April 1, 2016 at 7:00 am Maryann Menanno 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

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

MSJDN member in the running for Navy Spouse of the Year – vote today!

On January 21st, we introduced you to seven amazing military spouse attorneys nominated during the initial round of the 2016 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year (MSOY) program. Thanks to your support and votes during that round,...

February 4, 2016 at 8:49 am Jamison, Elizabeth read more

VOLUNTEER! Calling for JMF Committee Members

The Justice for Military Families Pro Bono Program provides attorney military spouses the opportunity to do meaningful legal work as volunteers. JMF works to support TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors), while they support the families of fallen services...

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

MSJDN Board Nominations

Interested in exercising your leadership skills? Have you always wanted to work with a non-profit? Please consider applying to serve on MSJDN’s Board and help shape the future of our organization. Nominations are open through March 10. Board leaders are responsible for...

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

From the President’s Desk

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Victory in Tennessee, and More to Come in Spring

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

Shine a Light on Military Spouse Attorneys

“There are two ways to spread light:  to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.”  – Edith Wharton Of all the things I do in MSJDN, my absolute favorite is to nominate our deserving members and programs...

February 1, 2016 at 8:00 am Wilson, Natalie read more

“To be or not to be”

By Rachel Hsiao “To be or not to be? That is the question. Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, Or to take arms against a sea of troubles, And, by...

February 1, 2016 at 8:00 am Maryann Menanno 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

TN Supreme Court Approves Military Spouse Law Licensing

Military spouses who accompany their servicemembers to Tennessee or Fort Campbell, Kentucky, can acquire a temporary license to practice law in Tennessee under a new provision ordered this week by that state’s Supreme Court. The new rule, which goes into...

December 22, 2015 at 7:00 am Beets, Josie 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

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

The Great Debate – Your Career or Mine?

By Rachel Hsiao We have all been there – our career or the military? We face a decision between which side of our relationship will supersede the other. Our spouse’s (the service member’s) military career or our professional career as an...

August 19, 2015 at 10:40 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

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

So, What Brings You to the Area? and Other Loaded Interview Questions for Military Spouses

When I graduated from law school, I had a résumé that basically screamed, “Atlanta!” Or, if not Atlanta, perhaps New York. I had attended college in New York, and, a few years later, law school in Atlanta. As a...

June 26, 2015 at 8:56 am Pitzen, Thea 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

Employer Spotlight: South Walton Law, PA

Editor’s Note: MSJDN asked its members to help us spotlight employers that are going above and beyond for military spouse attorneys. Each employer in this series was nominated for MSJDN’s Members’ Choice Award for doing just that, by members...

April 30, 2015 at 10:55 am Pitzen, Thea read more

Sarah Gardner-Cox Becomes First MSJDN Member Sworn In Under New York’s Military Spouse Attorney Licensing Policy

Last year, MSJDN celebrated as the New York State Board of Law Examiners published a military spouse attorney licensing policy. Now, we celebrate again, as Sarah Gardner-Cox has become the first MSJDN member to be sworn in after utilizing...

April 29, 2015 at 7:00 am Pitzen, Thea read more

Employer Spotlight: Bryan Cave LLP

Editor’s Note: MSJDN asked its members to help us spotlight employers that are going above and beyond for military spouse attorneys. Each employer in this series was nominated for MSJDN’s Members’ Choice Award for doing just that, by members...

April 23, 2015 at 9:13 am Anette Radonski read more

Employer Spotlight: W. Timothy Harvey

Editor’s Note: MSJDN asked its members to help us spotlight employers that are going above and beyond for military spouse attorneys. Each employer in this series was nominated for MSJDN’s Members’ Choice Award for doing just that, by members...

April 21, 2015 at 9:09 am Pitzen, Thea 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

Employer Spotlight: Law Offices of Paul Ryan

Editor’s Note: MSJDN asked its members to help us spotlight employers that are going above and beyond for military spouse attorneys. Each employer in this series was nominated for MSJDN’s Members’ Choice Award for doing just that, by members...

April 16, 2015 at 9:22 am Jillian Foerster read more

Employer Spotlight: Squire Patton Boggs

Editor’s Note: MSJDN asked its members to help us spotlight employers that are going above and beyond for military spouse attorneys. Each employer in this series was nominated for MSJDN’s Members’ Choice Award for doing just that, by members...

April 14, 2015 at 9:45 am Reda Hicks 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

Employer Spotlight: Army’s Office of The Judge Advocate General

Editor’s Note: MSJDN asked its members to help us spotlight employers that are going above and beyond for military spouse attorneys. Each employer in this series was nominated for MSJDN’s Members’ Choice Award for doing just that, by members...

April 7, 2015 at 2:37 pm Wilson, Natalie read more

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 by our own Josie Beets, who was joined by...

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

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 legal profession. In February, the Colorado Supreme Court website...

April 2, 2015 at 7:45 am Jamison, Elizabeth 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
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