Shortburst: Thanksgiving Edition
Today is the day millions of Americans focus on giving thanks for the good things in their lives. What would they be? According to a new YouGov poll: “The thing that the most Americans...
Category: Leadership
So you want to be a law professor? Some advice for those transitioning from (military) practitioner to legal academic (Part 2)
Recently, the Judge Advocates Association (JAA) hosted a panel discussion designed to help military lawyers (called judge advocates or JAGs) considering making the transition from practicing attorney to legal academic. The webcast participants shared...
So you want to be a law professor? Some advice for those transitioning from (military) practitioner to legal academic (Part 1)
Last week the Judge Advocates Association (JAA) hosted a panel discussion designed to help military lawyers (called judge advocates or JAGs) considering making the transition from practicing attorney to legal academic. The webcast participants...
Podcast: an interview with General (Ret) Frank McKenzie, USMC, about high command and war in the 21st Century
It isn’t often when you get to hear directly from one of America’s foremost military leaders of the 21st century, but today you can listen to my exclusive interview with General (Ret) Frank McKenzie,...
Guest Post: Erin Kenny on “The Importance of Asking the ‘Extra’ Question”
Today’s guest post is by my friend Professor Erin Kenny of Campbell Law who reflects upon how her experience as an Air Force judge advocate (JAG) taught her the critical importance of challenging assumptions...
Podcast: BG David Mendelson on “LOAC in 21st Century Battlespaces”
Each year at our annual conference we have a top speaker present a leadership address, and this year we were honored to have the extraordinarily charismatic BG David E. Mendelson, USA, Assistant Judge Advocate...
Some suggestions to kick off your 2024 reading plan!
Now that we are more or less settled into the new year, permit me to offer some suggestions to kick off your 2024 reading plan. I hope to have full reviews for several of...
Shortburst Special Edition: Congrats to General Brown; saluting General Milley
It is terrific to hear that General CQ Brown was confirmed as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS)! It is great to have such a superb officer (and former LENS conference speaker!)...
Fourth of July Reflections
Today we celebrate America’s independence, and perhaps it is the right time to remind ourselves that despite challenges, the U.S. remains the greatest country in the world. The 4th of July is an opportunity...
Introducing: “Return to Sender?” an analysis of the ‘open letter’ on U.S. civil-military relations
Thank you for visiting Lawfire®! The page has been superseded by the post found here: “Return to Sender? Analyzing the ‘Open Letter’ on U.S. Civil-Military Relations” has been published by Harvard Law’s National Security...
