Position:
Board Member at La Salle University Alumni Association Board of Directors, Program Head at Marine Corps Disability Counsel Program (MCDCP), Judge Advocate at United States Marine Corps, Judge Advocate at US Marine Corps
Location:
Washington D.C. Metro Area
Work:
La Salle University Alumni Association Board of Directors
- Philadelphia, PA since Jul 2012
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Board Member
Marine Corps Disability Counsel Program (MCDCP)
- Arlington, VA since Jun 2012
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Program Head
United States Marine Corps
since Aug 1992
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Judge Advocate
US Marine Corps
since 1992
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Judge Advocate
JTF-NCR
- Washington, D.C. Jan 2013 - Jan 2013
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Military Assistant, 57th Presidential Inaugural
United States House of Representatives
- The Capitol, Washington, D.C. Feb 2011 - May 2012
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Staff Director and Counsel, HVAC Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs
United States House of Representatives
Jan 2011 - Feb 2011
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Advisor and Military Fellow
United States House of Representatives
Feb 2009 - Jan 2011
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Adviser to the Speaker
USMC
1992 - Sep 2008
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Judge Advocate
2D Marine Logistics Group, Camp Lejeune, NC
Dec 2007 - Jul 2008
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Senior Legal Advisor
II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), Multi National Forces – West, Al Anbar, Iraq
Jun 2007 - Dec 2007
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Chief Investigation Officer
II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), Multi National Forces – West, Al Anbar, Iraq
Feb 2007 - Nov 2007
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Rule of Law Working Group Member
II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), Multi National Forces – West, Al Anbar, Iraq
Oct 2006 - May 2007
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Ministry of the Interior Transition Team Coordinator, G-3 (Operations), ISF Section:
Legal Service Support Section (LSSS), 2D Marine Logistics Group, Camp Lejeune, NC
Mar 2006 - Oct 2006
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Director of Trial Review / Chief Review Officer
Regimental Combat Team – 2, Multi National Forces – West, Al Anbar, Iraq
Aug 2005 - Jan 2006
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Regimental Judge Advocate / Senior Legal Advisor
United States Naval Academy
Jul 2002 - Jun 2005
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Assistant Professor of Law and Deputy Director for Character Education
Navy-Marine Corps Appellate Review Activity, Washington, DC
Aug 1999 - Jul 2002
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Government Appellate Counsel and Principal Assistant to Judge Advocate General for Military Justice
1st Marine Aircraft Wing, Okinawa, Japan
Aug 1998 - Jul 1999
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Deputy Legal Advisor
Legal Service Support Section, 3D FSSG, Okinawa, Japan
Mar 1998 - Aug 1998
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Criminal Defense Counsel
Legal Service Support Section, 3D FSSG, Okinawa, Japan
Aug 1996 - Mar 1998
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Officer-in-Charge, Legal Assistance and Director LSSS Tax Center
United States Marine Corps
May 1996 - Jul 1996
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Student: The Basic Lawyer Course, Naval Justice School, Newport, Rhode Island
United States Marine Corps
Sep 1995 - Apr 1996
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Student The Basic Officers Course (TBS) Quantico, Virginia
Berger & Montague, PC
Sep 1994 - Aug 1995
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Law Clerk
Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission
May 1993 - Aug 1993
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Summer Law Clerk
United States Marine Corps
Jun 1992 - Aug 1992
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Officer Candidate, Marine Corps Officers Candidate School, Quantico, Virginia
Berger & Montague, PC
Sep 1989 - Aug 1991
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Securities Litigation Paralegal
Education:
National Defense University 2012 - 2012
Certificate in National Security Strategy, National Security Policy Studies
Widener University School of Law (PA) 1991 - 1994
JD, Law
La Salle University 1985 - 1989
BA, Political Science / Int'l Studies
Trinity College, Dublin 1987 - 1987
Bishop McDevitt H.S., Wyncote, PA 1981 - 1985
H.S. Diploma, College Prep
Holy Martyrs Parish School 1972 - 1981
Skills:
Criminal Law, Government Relations, Administrative Law, Legislative, Appeals, Legislation, Defense, National Security, Policy, Government, Military, Security Clearance, Litigation, Homeland Security, International Law, Government Liaison, Ethics, Legal Research, International Relations, DoD, Foreign Policy, Team Building, Emergency Management, Analysis, Policy Analysis, Negotiation, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Courts, Writing, Investigations, Compliance, Research, Public Relations, Mediation, Public Policy, Organizational Leadership, Legal Writing, Government Affairs, Lobbying, Private Investigations, Legislative Relations, Operational Planning, Veterans Affairs, Trials, Legal Assistance, Command, Criminal Defense, Politics, Program Management
Interests:
Outdoors activities including: rowing, running, hiking and camping. Reading: current events; history; non-fiction; and classical literature. Spending quality time with my family. Volunteering time as an instructor with Presidential Classroom.
Marine Corps Marathon Finisher - 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2006
Honor & Awards:
MILITARY AWARDS:
Navy-Marine Corps Commendation Medal • Navy-Marine Corps Achievement Medal Navy •Unit Commendation •National Defense Service Medal (bronze star in lieu of second award) • Global War on Terrorism Service Medal • Operation Iraqi Freedom Campaign Medal (bronze star in lieu of second award) • Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (4 bronze stars in lieu of fifth award) • Expert Rifle Badge • Sharpshooter Pistol Badge.
Civilian Recognitions:
Eagle Scout (1984)
Order of the Arrow (1981)
Who's Who Among American Law School Students (1994)
Who's Who Among American High School Students (1985)
Varsity Letter (3 years) - Crew - La Salle University
La Salle University Student Activities Award (1989)
Awards:
2012 Unsung Hero Award
National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
Received the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans 2012 "Unsung Hero Award" for my work on behalf of Homeless veterans while serving on Capitol Hill.