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)