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Military Veterans In Law PodcastBobby Don Gifford: 2025 Clarence Darrow Award RecipientBobby Don is a retired US Army Reserve JAG Colonel, a former federal prosecutor, a Tribal Court Judge, and now serves as a Criminal Defense and Civil Rights Attorney in Oklahoma City. This past year, he was named the 2025 Clarence Darrow Award winner and one of The Journal-Record’s 50 most influential Oklahomans.
2026-01-151h 01
Military Veterans In Law PodcastJoel Collins: Pillar of the Trial BarJoel Collins’ reputation as one of the country’s most esteemed trial attorneys has been earned through decades of litigation and accomplishments. Vietnam veteran. West Point Professor. Assistant U.S. Attorney. Founder of Collins & Lacy. President of the American Board of Trial Advocates. Professor of the Constitution. South Carolina Lawyers Hall of Fame. Joel has earned his accolades and continues to give back to the profession and the community.
2025-12-291h 10
Military Veterans In Law PodcastAnthony Dyer: Air Force Combat Special Missions AviatorAnthony Dyer is the author of Moon Child: The Roots and Wings of a USAF Combat Special Missions Aviator. Over the course of a 20-year career, Anthony served as an Air Force weapons handler, fireman, and gunner and deployed over a dozen times to Afghanistan, Iraq, and Eastern Africa. In his book, Anthony recounts how his service eventually took a physical and emotional toll on him that led to alcohol abuse. This conversation is a reminder to all to check in on their battle buddies during this holiday season.
2025-12-1844 min
Military Veterans In Law PodcastAshton Kirsch: Military Veterans in Law and the Subrogation Support Network Join ForcesIn this special crossover episode, Jerrod discusses with Subrogation Support Network host Ashton Kirsch about how military service prepares veterans for careers in litigation, insurance defense, and subrogation.
2025-12-1137 min
The Subrogation Support Network PodcastLeadership, Litigation & Life After Service: A Conversation with Jerrod FussneckerIn this special crossover episode, Subrogation Support Network host Ashton Kirsch sits down with Jerrod Fussnecker, Army veteran, former JAG officer, military judge, and host of the Military Veterans in Law podcast, for a powerful conversation about service, career transitions, and the surprising ways military experience aligns with insurance and subrogation work.Ashton and Jerrod dive into Jerrod’s path from West Point to Afghanistan to the courtroom, and how the discipline, leadership, accountability, and investigative skills honed in the military translate directly into claims handling, litigation strategy, and recovery work. To...
2025-12-0936 min
Military Veterans In Law PodcastStephanie Crosse: Recruiter for In-House Counsel and Military SpouseStephanie is an Executive Legal Search Consultant and Managing Director with Major, Lindsey & Africa, where she recruits In-House Counsel for corporations, non-profit organizations, higher education institutions, and government agencies. Her career spans over two decades in private practice, in-house counsel roles, and government service, including positions with the Department of Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Army Medical Command. Stephanie has also provided leadership in organizations such as the Military Family Advisory Network, the Military Spouse JD Network, and the Georgia State Bar’s Military and Veterans Law Section.
2025-11-2540 min
Military Veterans In Law PodcastColonel Michael Graham: Author of The United Traits of AmericaMichael Graham has served nearly four decades in uniform, both as an enlisted soldier and as an officer, rising in rank from E1 Private to O6 Colonel. Michael has served both on active-duty and in the Army Reserve, with assignments around the world, including deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. In civilian life, he is a Partner at Smith, Robinson, Holler, Dubose & Morgan in Columbia, South Carolina, where he advises clients on commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and business strategy. Michael’s book, The United Traits of America, explores the enduring values that define American leadership and character.
2025-11-101h 05
Military Veterans In Law PodcastBrigadier General Ron SullivanGeneral Sullivan has served as an Army JAG Corps Officer since 1996, serving nine years on active duty before transitioning to the reserves in 2005. In his civilian practice, General Sullivan has been a Department of Justice prosecutor, worked in procurement law positions for the Veterans Administration and Army Futures Command, and, earlier this year, transitioned to private practice at Clark Hill in Austin, Texas, where he focuses on government contracts law.
2025-11-051h 10
Military Veterans In Law PodcastBrad Huestis: Red Leg, JAG, Award-Winning AuthorWhile deployed to Iraq in 2006 as the V Corps Chief of Justice, Brad Huestis prosecuted soldiers for war crimes violations involving the murders of Iraqi detainees. His newly released book, The Big Bad, is a fictionalized account of his experiences confronting issues concerning the rules of engagement, wartime ethics, and the role of JAG attorneys that continue to resonate today.
2025-10-2952 min
Military Veterans In Law PodcastJohn Saran: Holland & Knight Partner sets sail in the Coast GuardAfter twelve years in private practice and volunteering with the Coast Guard Auxiliary for several years, John attended Reserve Officer Candidate Indoctrination earlier this year and earned his commission as a Coast Guard Reserve Officer. Listen in to hear how John balances his reserve responsibilities with his practice at Holland & Knight, where he focuses on health care transactional and regulatory issues.
2025-10-2252 min
Military Veterans In Law PodcastBryan Hernandez: Retired Army Infantry Colonel turned Commercial Litigation AttorneyBryan served for over 30 years in the Infantry with multiple deployments to Afghanistan, Iraq, and Bosnia. He also served as a Foreign Area Officer and met his wife while attending Command and General Staff College in Brazil. During his last assignment, Bryan attended law school at night and now focuses on commercial litigation and business law at Dinsmore and Shohl in Tampa, Florida.
2025-10-161h 20
Military Veterans In Law PodcastPat Regan: Special Forces Battalion Judge Advocate turned FinTech AttorneyPat Regan served eight years as an active-duty JAG, including deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. Pat’s work as a trial counsel and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney enabled him to initially transition to a litigation role with Progressive Insurance. His experience advising military commanders later assisted him as he moved to in-house regulatory roles, including his current position with Mercury, a financial tech company.
2025-09-251h 16
Military Veterans In Law PodcastRaj Kankaria: Bridge Builder to Investment Banker to Legal Services EntrepreneurRaj, an Army Engineer, spent five years on active-duty building bridges. After obtaining an MBA from Rice University, Raj became an investment banker, working 80 to 100 hours a week. The demanding pace caught up with Raj and contributed to his divorce. When Raj was served with the divorce paperwork, though, it sparked an idea that led to him becoming the owner of Lonestar Attorney Service.
2025-09-1954 min
After the JAG Corps: Navigating Your Career Progression157. A Conversation with my Podcaster in Arms: Jerrod FussneckerJerrod Fussnecker is a judge advocate in the Army Reserve and a civil litigation attorney with Collins and Lacy, and the host of the Military Veterans in Law podcast.
2025-09-1351 min
Military Veterans In Law PodcastSteven Arango: Marine Corps JAG to Big LawAfter playing college baseball at Newberry College in South Carolina and graduating from the University of Alabama School of Law, Steven served in the Marine Corps, including a deployment as part of Security Assistance Group—Ukraine. Last fall, Steven transitioned to Jenner and Block in Washington, D.C., where he is a member of the firm’s Investigations, Compliance, and Defense Practice. His experience motivated him to start the Vets to Big Law LinkedIn group.
2025-09-121h 01
Military Veterans In Law PodcastKenny Dojaquez: Armor Officer turned Veterans Disability AttorneyAfter ten years of active-duty service, including two deployments to Iraq and two tours in Korea, Kenny decided to go to law school. The Veterans Legal Clinic ignited a passion in Kenny, launched his career, and ultimately led to his current role as Shareholder and Director of Litigation at Carpenter Chartered.
2025-09-0536 min
Military Veterans In Law PodcastJohn Tamasitis: Air Force Office of Special Investigations to Complex Commercial LitigationJohn, the President of the Air Force Academy Class of 2005, served as an Air Force Officer and Special Agent, focusing on counterintelligence investigations with deployments to the Middle East and Afghanistan. After his active-duty service, John followed his bride Anna to South Carolina, where he graduated magna cum laude from the University of South Carolina School of Law. John is now a Partner at Williams Mullen, an Am Law 200 firm, where he specializes in complex commercial litigation.
2025-08-2757 min
Military Veterans In Law PodcastMike Keefe: Subs, Frigates, Aircraft Carriers, and Banking LawMike, a Naval Academy grad, served aboard the USS Ingraham and USS Enterprise during OEF and OIF. After his active-duty service, Mike returned home to attend the University of Cincinnati College of Law as a Corporate Law Fellow. Mike now works as an Associate General Counsel at Fifth Third Bank. Mike is willing to help those looking for opportunities in banking law.
2025-08-2141 min
Military Veterans In Law PodcastAmy Luyster and Janell Gregory: Attorneys Helping AnimalsAmy served as a Military Intelligence Officer in Bosnia and later deployed to Afghanistan as a JAG. Since retiring from the JAG Corps, she has worked as a civilian legal advisor in the Department of the Army’s Office of the General Counsel. Amy is now transitioning from federal service and pursuing a position at a non-profit organization that helps animals. Janell Gregory, the South Carolina State Director for Humane World for Animals and a Navy wife, joined us on the show to provide insight into her career and provide advice to those like Amy seeking a legal career that...
2025-08-1355 min
Military Veterans In Law PodcastGoldwyn Harper: From Iraq to the Sports BizListen in to hear how, after a deployment to Iraq as a Field Artillery officer responsible for training Iraqi soldiers, Goldwyn completed a joint JD/MBA, which launched his sports business career. Goldwyn has worked for the NFL, the Orange Bowl, and now the Boston Red Sox and Boston Bruins.
2025-08-0152 min
Military Veterans In Law PodcastMichael Marchman: From College Basketball Player to USAA Cybersecurity AttorneyMike and I prosecuted together in the Army at Fort Gordon. Mike’s next assignment took him to West Point where he served as an Assistant Professor teaching Constitutional Law and Cyber Law while also serving as a faculty advisor to the men’s basketball team. Mike has transitioned to the Army Reserve and has built upon his knowledge of cyber law to launch his career at USAA.
2025-07-2454 min
Military Veterans In Law PodcastWill Obringer: From Waiting Tables to Advising on Nuclear IssuesWill is transitioning from a 20-year career in the Army JAG Corps that included deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan and culminated in his service as the Staff Judge Advocate of Fort Meade, the home of the NSA and U.S. Cyber Command. Listen in to learn how Will is leveraging opportunities available to veterans as they retire, including the Military Corporate Assistance Program, in which a NASCAR Deputy General Counsel is advising Will on his upcoming move to private practice. Will is looking for roles in privacy and cybersecurity in the D.C. area, so please reach out to hi...
2025-07-181h 03
Military Veterans In Law PodcastTricia LeRoux Birdsell: Iraq and Afghanistan Vet In the HouseCatching up with my West Point classmate Tricia LeRoux Birdsell this week, who has successfully transitioned from Army retirement to her role as in-house counsel at T-Mobile. Trish, a former Army D1 swimmer, is tough as nails and pleasant as can be. She also has a heart for service and is willing to help those looking to make a transition in their career. Trish is also looking to connect with those in the national security compliance area of CFIUS (Senate Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.).
2025-07-101h 00
Military Veterans In Law PodcastRob Meek: From Hickory, NC to the U.S. Supreme CourtU.S. Supreme Court Emergency Applications Attorney Rob Meek shares his journey from Hickory, North Carolina, to Korea, Germany, and Afghanistan, culminating in his current role at the nation's highest court, where he manages emergency applications, including those in late-stage capital cases. Proud to know this great guy and attorney!
2025-07-0253 min
Military Veterans In Law PodcastColonel John Kiel: Living on Orange Fanta and Goat MeatListen in to hear about John’s experience as one of the first JAGs in Afghanistan after 9/11 where, for a time, he survived on Orange Fanta and goat meat. John had a fascinating career, then during COVID, his daughter faced a health issue that made him and his family decide it was time to transition back to Florida. John’s career trajectory in the past five years has continued to be fascinating- from selling Corvettes on the Florida coast to returning to the court room to his new role in business development and governmental affairs for a veteran focused law f...
2025-06-271h 19
Military Veterans In Law PodcastLife in the Fast Lane with Matt FreemanListen in this week to hear about car enthusiast Matt Freeman’s career that has taken him around the world from Chicago to Germany to Afghanistan to D.C. to back home in Chicago. Since transitioning from active-duty, Matt has put his government contracting expertise to work at Big Law, as General Counsel at the Army Marketing Office, and now as Senior Corporate Counsel for a global aerospace and defense contractor.
2025-06-2035 min
Military Veterans In Law PodcastJosh Zell’s Journey to Practicing Artificial Intelligence Law in IrelandJosh and Jerrod served together as Army JAG prosecutors in Germany. Listen in to hear about Josh’s winding road after the JAG Corps that led him to his current role working in-house at an Artificial Intelligence company, including earning an LLM in International Law at Cambridge and sitting for the bar in both England and Ireland. Contact Josh if you need assistance with legal issues related to European Law or require help establishing contacts with counsel in Europe. If you’re working in the Artificial Intelligence space, Josh is looking to connect with you to trade insight...
2025-06-1337 min
Military Veterans In Law PodcastWelcome To The Military Veterans In Law PodcastWelcome to the inaugural episode of the Military Veterans in Law podcast. I’m your host Jerrod Fussnecker. The motivation for this podcast and the accompanying LinkedIn Group is to harness the power of our massive network of 36,000 veteran attorneys who are serving at all levels across industry, the government, and academia. Collectively, we have the power to solve problems, big and small. Let's bring all 36,000 veteran attorneys into the fold. I'm excited to see the impact we can make as Military Veterans in Law where we continue to serve together!
2025-06-1107 min
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