For most Americans, the law provides a straightforward path when things go wrong. If you are discriminated against, denied pay, or wrongfully fired, you can take your case to court. In one proceeding, a judge or jury can hear the facts, weigh the law, and grant remedies that restore what was lost. It is rarely...Read More

One of the most common questions I hear from servicemembers living with HIV is: “Do I have to tell my new commander?” The short answer is no. You are under no obligation to walk into a new unit and disclose your status to your commander. That is the military’s job. If they want to know...Read More

Who I Can Help — and Why It Matters Let me be clear from the start: I do not accept payment for military defense work, and I do not represent clients in military proceedings for personal profit. As a Judge Advocate (JAG) officer in the District of Columbia National Guard, I represent only members of...Read More

We’ve come a long way from the days when LGBTQ+ Americans were banned from military service outright. The repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell was historic, and open service for transgender troops was a major milestone. But beneath the surface of policy change, a quieter, more stubborn resistance remains — one that continues to shape...Read More

Military service comes with immense sacrifices, but financial hardship shouldn’t be one of them. Servicemembers often face challenges that civilians don’t—deployments, relocations, and long periods away from home. Unfortunately, some businesses, landlords, and lenders take advantage of that, assuming that troops won’t have the time or resources to fight back when their rights are violated....Read More

I hate injustice. It infuriates me when powerful institutions wield their influence to crush individuals who lack the money, connections, or political clout to fight back. I have made it my life’s work to stand up for the overlooked, the underestimated, and the dismissed—to fight for those who have no one else in their corner....Read More