I have practiced law for nearly seven years. During this time I have tried over 50 cases to verdict and authored more than 30 appellate briefs. I have experienced much individual success, including favorable judgments and appellate opinions that bear my name. But I do not consider any of these individual accomplishments the highlight of my career.
Rather, my proudest memories are the ones where I was able to help the other lawyers in my firm achieve victory. For instance, a junior lawyer I supervise was recently preparing for his first trial. Outside of a moot court, he had never cross-examined a witness or introduced evidence. So I worked with him on trial techniques, explained to him how to make legal arguments from the facts in evidence, and answered any questions he had. And when I watched …show more content…
I enjoy working in a team environment and I thrive when doing so. Indeed, it is my firm belief that by helping others become a better version of themselves, I become a better version of myself. And I also believe that this conviction is what makes me a good leader. Leaders do not create more followers; they create more leaders.
And I am specifically motivated to join the Air Force because of my personal experience with a true leader that I have had the privilege to work with, John Odom. In addition to being one of the country’s foremost military law litigators, John is a former Air Force JAG retiring with the rank of Lt. Colonel. Listening to John’s stories about his time in the Air Force inspired me to pursue this calling.
Just as importantly, I am motivated to serve by deep commitment to the United States. Our core values of honor, integrity, and fairness are what makes us great and what separates us from every other country on Earth. It would be my honor to serve, protect, and advance those values. I can think of no better to do this than by utilizing my legal expertise as a JAG
Rather, my proudest memories are the ones where I was able to help the other lawyers in my firm achieve victory. For instance, a junior lawyer I supervise was recently preparing for his first trial. Outside of a moot court, he had never cross-examined a witness or introduced evidence. So I worked with him on trial techniques, explained to him how to make legal arguments from the facts in evidence, and answered any questions he had. And when I watched …show more content…
I enjoy working in a team environment and I thrive when doing so. Indeed, it is my firm belief that by helping others become a better version of themselves, I become a better version of myself. And I also believe that this conviction is what makes me a good leader. Leaders do not create more followers; they create more leaders.
And I am specifically motivated to join the Air Force because of my personal experience with a true leader that I have had the privilege to work with, John Odom. In addition to being one of the country’s foremost military law litigators, John is a former Air Force JAG retiring with the rank of Lt. Colonel. Listening to John’s stories about his time in the Air Force inspired me to pursue this calling.
Just as importantly, I am motivated to serve by deep commitment to the United States. Our core values of honor, integrity, and fairness are what makes us great and what separates us from every other country on Earth. It would be my honor to serve, protect, and advance those values. I can think of no better to do this than by utilizing my legal expertise as a JAG