National Security Law Brief Editorial Board

Justin is a third-year law student at the American University Washington College of Law. Originally from Prescott, Arizona, Justin graduated from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. Prior to law school, Justin was a project coordinator and research assistant at the Brookings Institution’s Engelberg Center for Health Care Reform and had also worked on several successful political campaigns. While in law school, Justin has interned at the War Crimes Research Office, the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, and is currently interning within the DOJ’s National Security Division, Counterterrorism Section. In addition to his work on the National Security Law Brief, Justin has been an editorial board member of the Human Rights Brief, President of the Health Law & Justice Initiative, and was a founding member of WCL’s Project LEAD.

Benjamin Glerum is a third-year student at the American University Washington College of Law.  Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, Ben graduated from Trinity College (CT) in 2006, and worked on the House Armed Services Committee staff from 2007-2009.  As a law student, Ben has worked at the Office of the General Counsel, Department of Commerce, as well as the Counterterrorism Section, Department of Justice.  In addition to serving as the Executive Editor of the National Security Law Brief, Ben is a staff member on the American University Law Review.

Vince is a third-year law student at the American University Washington College of Law.  He is originally from Latrobe, PA.  Vince graduated from Hobart College in 2008 with degrees in Public Policy and in Political Science with honors for his senior thesis titled Never Safe.  Vince has interned with the Department of Homeland Security in Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s National Security Division, the U.S. Coast Guard JAG in the office of Operations Law Group, and the U.S. Air Force JAG on base legal office at Joint Base Andrews.  He is currently the President of the Law and Government Society.

Erin is a third-year law student at the American University Washington College of Law. Originally from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Erin graduated from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service with a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service (BSFS), majoring in International Politics with a concentration in Security Studies and Arab Studies. Prior to law school, Erin interned at the Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security and the United States Department of State’s Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism. While in law school, Erin spent time in The Hague, Netherlands, studying international criminal law and international legal approaches to terrorism. She also worked at WilmerHale LLP and interned at the Department of Justice’s National Security Division, Emergency and Response Section.  In addition to her work on the National Security Law Brief, Erin is a member of the Administrative Law Review and a Legal Rhetoric Dean’s Fellow.

Andrew is a third year law student at American University Washington College of Law.  Interested in energy law, he has interned for XTO Energy and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s Office of Administrative Litigation.  He received his B.A. in political science from Texas Christian University.  While an undergrad, he researched the security agreement between Japan and the United States, and studied abroad at Kansai Gaidai in Hirakatashi.

Sally Gnat is a third-year law student at the American University Washington College of Law, pursuing a career in National Security, Intelligence, and Military Law. She has undergraduate degrees in both Political Science and Philosophy from Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. When not researching and writing about issues in cyber-security, she enjoys learning new languages (including Spanish, French, and Arabic), reading, and baking.

Joanne is a second-year law student at American University Washington College of Law.  She was raised in Dallas, Texas and graduated from the University of Texas with a Bachelors of Business Administration, with a concentration in both Marketing and International Business.  Prior to attending law school, she worked at Governor Rick Perry’s office, taught English at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and worked at an oil and gas company.  At the Washington College of Law, Joanne is a General Practice Clinic Dean’s Fellow, Publicity Chair for the Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (APALSA), and Communications Editor for the National Security Law Brief.  This school year, Joanne will have an externship with the FBI and participate in the Ambassadors of Hope program at the Washington Hospital Center.

Mike is a second-year student at the American University Washington College of Law participating in the joint J.D./M.A. degree program with the School of International Service.  Originally from Westchester County just north of New York City, Mike graduated from the University at Buffalo in 2010, where he triple-majored in Business Administration, Political Science, and Economics.  He has studied abroad in Valencia, Spain and most recently in Istanbul, Turkey, where he also interned at a small aviation / corporate law firm.  He has interned with the Office of Strategic Planning in Buffalo and will be working with the Bureau of Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs at the Department of State during the fall of 2011.  In addition to his work at the National Security Law Brief, Mike is a member of the Moot Court Honor Society and Business Law Review and currently serves as a 2L Senator with the WCL Student Bar Association.

Chris is a second-year student at the American University Washington College of Law. Originally from Brooklyn, New York, Chris graduated from Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA, where he received his BBA in Finance and received a Certification of Hospitality Administration with a focus in Hospitality Operations. Before coming to law school, he worked for W Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc. This summer, Chris lived in Port of Spain, Trinidad while working as an extern for the Trinidad & Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission.

Zsofia is a third-year law student at the American University Washington College of Law. Originally from Budapest, Hungary, Zsofia graduated from Middlebury College in Vermont with a BA in Latin American Studies. Prior to law school, Zsofia worked as a paralegal in the Global Migration group of Baker & McKenzie LLP in Washington, DC. While in law school, Zsofia was a dean’s fellow at the War Crimes Research Office and is currently interning with the Office of the Prosecutor at the International Criminal Court in The Hague.

Melissa is a third-year law student at American University Washington College of Law pursuing a joint JD/MBA degree with American’s Kogod School of Business. She is past President of the Federalist Society at WCL, Vice-President of the JD/MBA Club and a Dean’s Fellow. Previously Melissa has held internships at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, The Heritage Foundation, and The White House. Melissa obtained her Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service (BSFS) from Georgetown University Walsh School of Foreign Service where she majored in International Politics and International Law, with a certificate in Muslim-Christian Understanding. Melissa originally is from the West Coast, having lived in both California and Nevada.

Adam Oehmke is a third-year law student at American University Washington College of Law.  Although originally from Minnesota, he graduated in 2008 from the University of Iowa with a B.S. in Political Science with an emphasis in International Relations.  He is a member of the Senior Staff of the American University Law Review and, also, a member of the Moot Court Honor Society.

Josh is a third-year student at WCL. Originally from Texas, Josh graduated from Baylor University with a degree in History. Prior to law school, Josh volunteered as an English teacher with Catholic Charities. This past summer Josh worked as a legal intern with the United States Department of Justice- Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.