A Day in the Life of an Agency Counsel at the Department of Defense
Andrew's career as a military attorney has been incredibly diverse, ranging from "morning workouts" and "drills" on an aircraft carrier to "corporate, very standard attorney type work" in office settings. This variety, including trial preparation, hearings, and even service in a war zone, is what makes the career "pretty great" and consistently engaging.
Military Experience, Legal Practice, Trial Preparation, Corporate Law, Varied Work Environment
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Andrew Henderson
Agency Counsel
Department of Defense
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Pepperdine University School of Law (JD); University of Redlands School of Business (MA); Army JAG School (LLM)
Political Science, American Studies
Government & Public Sector, Law
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Took Out Loans, Veteran
Video Highlights
1. A day in the life of a military attorney can vary greatly depending on the assignment, ranging from physically demanding duties on an aircraft carrier or in a war zone to more traditional office work.
2. The attorney's work can be very military, with drills and other assignments, or more corporate, such as trial preparation and working with associates on cases.
3. The career offers variety, as the attorney has experienced both military and corporate settings, making it engaging and preventing boredom.
Transcript
What does a day in the life of an attorney look like?
A day in the life of a military attorney can vary greatly. It might be very military-focused, involving morning workouts, drills, and assignments across a ship when stationed on an aircraft carrier.
I've also served in a war zone in Iraq, which was very military. However, some military assignments have been much more office-like.
When I worked in trials and as a judge, I was in office buildings, doing standard attorney work. This involved preparing for hearings and trials, and collaborating with associates on cases.
My current job is also corporate, though I wear a different uniform. It's standard trial preparation work where I review files, attend hearings, and prepare for those assignments. I presented at a hearing this morning.
It's really a broad spectrum, and that's why it's been a great career. I've never been bored.
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