After the JAG Corps: Navigating Your Career Progression

By Tom WelshBusiness Careers

After the JAG Corps: Navigating Your Career Progression episodes

September 16, 2023 89. Let's Chow: A Veteran-Centric Non-Profit Founded by LCDR Jordan Foley
Today, we hear from LCDR Jordan Foley, an active-duty judge advocate and founder and CEO of Let's Chow, a 501(c)(3) that gives veterans thinking about going into the food truck or brick-and-mortar restaurant business the resources and space to discern whether the food service industry is for them and if so, gives them the funding to launch their business. This podcast is geared toward anyone thinking about starting or entering the non-profit world. Jordan's LinkedIn profile is located at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-j-foley-6b980818b/. To learn about Let's Chow, visit https://www.letschow.org/.
33 min
September 13, 2023 41. Overcoming Adversity: A Conversation with LTC Jay Morse, U.S. Army (Retired).
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN 2022. #1 played episode. For many, retiring from the military and leaving the only career one has had since graduating from college or law school is tough, but even tougher for those whose career comes to an abrupt end due to adversity. In this episode, I talk to Jay Morse whose career came to such an end. Accused of misconduct Jay's fall from grace was humiliating as it was frustrating given the nature of the allegations, the publicity surrounding them, and the lack of any viable way to clear his name, restore his reputation or continue his military career given that he has consistently maintained his innocence. After a year or so of being subject to the military investigatory and administrative processes with which we are all familiar, he quietly left the Army in 2015. In the intervening seven years, Jay shares how he has dealt with this adversity. His LinkedIn profile can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymorse1/.
27 min
September 09, 2023 88. "Be a Benefactor of Luck" with Ritesh Srivastava
In this episode, we hear from Ritesh Srivastava who served in the Navy JAG Corps for six years before moving onto private practice before serving as a trial attorney and now serving as a corporate attorney. Hat tip to my former shipmate, Gopi Nadella, for recommending me to sit down with Ritesh. Ritesh's LinkedIn profile is at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritesh-sri/
34 min
September 02, 2023 87. Back to School with Alex Whitaker, Retired JAG and University President
In this episode, retired Navy Captain Alex Whitaker tells us how he ended up back at his alma mater in an administration role before eventually becoming the President of King University in Tennessee where he has been for the past 7 years. He also talks about the state of higher education today, its challenges and rewards. A great primer for any JAG (or non-JAG) who may be interested in pursuing a career in higher education when they leave the service. Alex's LinkedIn profile can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexanderwhitaker4/.
38 min
August 26, 2023 86. Dan D'Alesio: The Dean of the Jacksonville (Retired) JAGs
Last week, I had the opportunity to chat with retired Captain Dan D’Alesio, who made Jacksonville, FL, his home after retiring from the Navy in 1998. In this episode, Dan talks about his journey into and out of uniform, the things he has done and thought about doing in his second career, taking the Florida bar exam, and the retired Jax JAG community. Dan’s LI profile can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-j-d-alesio-jr-esq-2b702b21.
48 min
August 19, 2023 85. Joanne Neighbors: Soldier, Civil Servant, and VP/In-House Counsel
In 17 years as a lawyer, Joanne Neighbors has done a lot. After serving in the Army JAG Corps for approximately seven and a half years, she then moved onto civil service for about 10 years before breaking into banking world. Join us as Joanne talks about her incredible journey and what she did to get here.
29 min
August 12, 2023 84. The Honorable J. Lee Marsh: From the Silent Service to the Florida Bench
This week, J. Lee Marsh recounts his journey from the United States Naval Academy, where he became enamored with the law, to submarines to the Navy JAG Corps and finally to becoming a judge in Florida. Judge Marsh's profile is at https://www.linkedin.com/in/j-lee-marsh-2991424/.
35 min
August 05, 2023 83. A Sit-Down with Hank Molinengo
This week, I sit down with Hank "Mongo" Molinengo, a Navy JAG Corps legend, who, as you will hear, did a lot scut work while on active duty. A true force of personality, Mongo served as the Navy JAGC's 06, which is a tombstone position, meaning that upon retirement, he was promoted to flag rank. Nonetheless, as you will hear, that did not help much when it came time to looking for post-service employment. (A lot of us generalists can probably identify with this.) Now retired and serving as a full-time grandfather, Mongo gives a candid assessment of his career progression.
36 min
July 29, 2023 82. Matt Dursa, From the Navy to Chief Legal Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer
This week, I catch up with Matt Dursa, Chief Legal Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer with Darley, a Midwest company that provides training and material support to the Department of Defense and first responders. Matt takes us through his career progression from the Navy JAG Corps to working with Customs and Border Protection to Darley. Matt's LinkedIn profile can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-dursa/.
33 min
July 22, 2023 81. Jennifer Green: The Accidental, but Very Contented, Litigator
Jennifer Green had plans to become an in-house counsel somewhere until she accidentally sent her resume to a recruiter and what played out is an incredible account of career progression being like the proverbial box of chocolates. Listen closely as Jennifer talks about the clients she gets to represent as a plaintiff's attorney. You can hear the passion she has for her clients in her voice. Jennifer never envisioned herself here, but this is an example of what can happen when you surrender yourself to the process and interview for a job just to get your recruiter off your back. A must listen. Jennifer's LinkedIn profile can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-green-63b124214/.
44 min

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A podcast to assist judge advocates separating or retiring from the military by providing information on post-service opportunities, job search strategies, and other resources as they navigate the…