Education

New York University School of Law

LL.M (International Law & Taxation), 1997
Alumnus of the Month, May 2005

University of Connecticut School of Law

J.D. with High Honors, 1992
Class Rank: 3rd out of 158
Associate Editor, Connecticut Law Review; American Jurisprudence Award for Commercial Law

University of Cambridge, UK

M.A. (International and English Law), 1990

United States Military Academy

B.S. (National Security), 1983

Admitted: Connecticut, United States Tax Court

Honors and Awards

  • Bronze Star Medal
  • Legion of Merit
  • Secretary of Defense Meritorious Civilian Award
  • Office of Secretary of Defense Medal for Exceptional Civilian Service (2 awards)
  • Office of the Secretary of Defense Award for Excellence (2 awards)
  • Department of State Superior Honor Award
  • Combat Action Badge

Speeches and Interviews

He has been a consultant to, or been interviewed by, numerous media outlets, including:

  • The New York Times
  • CBS
  • PBS
  • Voice of America
  • USA Today

He has guest lectured at numerous institutions of higher learning including:

  • Yale Law School
  • New York University School of Law
  • The George Washington University Law School
  • University of Connecticut School of Law
  • US Naval War College
  • US Army Legal Center and School

He has made presentations to numerous professional and industry associations including:

  • American Bar Association (ABA)
  • American Society of International Law (ASIL)
  • Aerospace Industries Association (AIA)
  • National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA)
  • Defense Industry Offset Association (DIOA)
  • Global Offset and Countertrade Association (GOCA)