Legal Advisor Counsel
Resume:
Erin M. Haynes
Zapata,TX *****
847-***-**** ************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: Experienced legal professional with a distinguished career as a Navy Judge Advocate General (JAG) officer, seeking rewarding post-retirement role that leverages my extensive legal expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to justice. Dedicated to delivering meticulous legal counsel, fostering collaboration, and contributing to the success of a dynamic organization.
EXPERIENCE:
Judge Advocate General’s Corps June 2003 – August 2023
United States Navy
Naval Medical Forces Support Command November 2021 – August 2023
Force Judge Advocate (legal advisor) San Antonio, TX
* Served as a designated Ethics Counselor, reviewing OGE-450 and SF-278 forms, providing post-government employment advice, ensuring legal analysis for gifts and travel, and conduction annual ethics training
* Advised Navy Medicine Commanders on issues regarding sexual assault, EEO, discrimination, and investigations
* Analyzed EEO and other civilian personnel complaints and prepared draft responses
* Ensured the consistent and fair administration of punitive and administrative actions across area of responsibility
* Tracked / processed cases from initial report through completion of prosecution and/or administrative action
* Supervised and managed operations and personnel for four legal offices
* Drafted and reviewed Memorandums of Agreement and Understanding, as well as Training Affiliate Agreements
Commander, Navy Reserve Forces Command July 2019 – November 2021
Force Judge Advocate (legal advisor) Norfolk, VA
* Taught monthly re-occurring legal issues classes to senior leadership: new Commanding Officers, Executive Officers, and Senior Enlisted Leaders, both virtually and in-person
* Aided in the development of new policies and regulations for Navy Reserve personnel amidst the ever-changing COVID-19 working environment
* Served key role on working group to develop requirements for servicemembers regarding COVID-19 vaccines
* Selected for Inspector General’s team to conduct compliance inspections throughout the Navy Reserve
* Liaised with senior military leadership to establish various policies affecting over 45,000 reserve personnel
* Managed the processing of military justice actions from 6 regional legal offices and 118 Navy Reserve Centers
* Developed a reserve specific case tracking program that was actualized throughout the Navy Reserve force
Special Operations Command June 2017 – July 2019
Sensitive Activities Principal JAG (legal advisor) Tampa, FL
* Planned and executed a training conference to increase professional expertise and promote career development
* Managed 10 legal teams in providing command level support to sensitive, classified operations
* Provided direct support to 5 operational and intelligence teams conducting sensitive activities domestically and abroad
* Served as command expert on Law of Armed Conflict, providing pre-mission briefings / time sensitive mission guidance
* Coordinated with governmental agencies to secure country clearances and access for remotely deployed servicemembers
* Drafted interagency and international agreements, and provided counsel on all agreements
Navy Special Warfare Group TEN June 2015 – June 2017
Senior Command Judge Advocate (legal advisor) Little Creek, VA
* Selected to conduct a sensitive death investigation in an area of conflict that challenged the application of interagency coordination in times of Troops in Contact
* Appointed as investigating officer for high visibility misconduct case in a conflict area
* Developed novel policy for military intelligence officials’ use of Publicly Available Information (PAI)
* Managed military justice cases, including administrative separations, non-judicial punishments, and courts martial
* Served as primary ethics counselor for Commander and staff regarding issues ranging from foreign gift acceptance to post-government employment
Navy War College July 2014 – June 2015
Student Newport, RI
* Masters of Arts Degree
USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65) June 2012 – July 2014
Command Judge (legal advisor) Norfolk, VA (homeport)
* Managed military justice cases, to include administrative and punitive actions
* Served as ethics advisor on high visibility events surrounding the decommissioning of a nuclear aircraft carrier
* Participated as an integral member of the bridge watch, ensuring compliance with the laws of the sea, laws of war, international agreements, treaties, and sovereignty issues
* Led the advanced party teams, prior to ship’s port call, to liaise with foreign security and police officials, as well as government officials, to ensure ship’s company compliance with local laws and customs
Region Legal Service Office Midwest June 2011 – June 2012
Region Judge Advocate (legal advisor) Great Lakes, IL
* Taught regularly scheduled courses to victim advocates, security forces, and management personnel
* Oversaw case management for all regional legal offices and compiled / assessed data for annual and quarterly reports
* Provided legal advice and counsel to the Region Commander on military justice cases, investigations, ethical concerns, and new confinement facilities
Region Legal Service Office Southeast June 2009 – June 2011
Installation Judge Advocate (legal advisor) Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
* Served as installation representative in communications with DHS, DoS, and NCIS regarding interdicted migrants and the nuances of a Migrant Operation Center onboard a Navy installation on leased land in a communist country
* Provided legal advice and guidance on military justice issues
* Served on team to establish policies to best balance the management of migrant operations, including rules violations, with the necessity to maintain good order and discipline on a Navy installation
* Interpreted and implemented Navy and JAG Corps policies / instructions, often developing local policies to address Migrant Operations and Foreign Nationals, when necessary
* Aided in the development of the inaugural assisted living facility on Guantanamo Bay to address the concern of aging Cuban Nationals who lived and worked onboard the installation for over 50 years
* Liaised with DoS officials to facilitate US country clearance for foreign nationals without home country birth documentation, as needed for essential medical and behavioral health care needs in the United States
Joint Interagency Task Force West (JIATF-W) July 2006 – June 2009
Command Judge Advocate (legal advisor) Camp H.M. Smith, HI
* Provided legal advice to Task Force Commander on command issues, including real-world security incidents, ethics, environmental concerns, fiscal law, and contract law
* Negotiated and gained approval for international law enforcement liaison agreements between DoD’s JIATF-W and New Zealand’s and Australia’s national police forces
* Participated in curriculum development for the training of foreign counter drug forces, to include prosecutorial development for partner nations
* Served as a training team member, coordinating with foreign government and legal professional officials, to coach them on management of drug related offenses
* Reviewed Memorandums of Agreement and Understanding for fiscal and operational constraints
Navy Legal Service Office Southeast October 2003 – July 2006
Branch Head / Defense Counsel / Legal Assistance Kings Bay, GA
* Litigated courts martial cases, including charges of drug distribution, fraud, murder, and rape
* Represented hundreds of clients in retrial confinement hearings
* Presented ethics and other training topics throughout the organization
* Managed personnel and spaces for a remote branch legal office
Navy Justice School June 2003 – October 2003
Student Newport, RI
* New accession and Basic Lawyer courses
State Attorney’s Office – 7th Judicial Circuit July 2002 – June 2003
Prosecutor Daytona Beach, FL
* Prosecuted misdemeanor and felony offenses
Navy Reserves, U.S. Pacific Fleet September 2001 – July 2002
Legal Assistant (mobilized reservist) Camp H.M. Smith, HI
* Mobilized in support of 9/11 response
City and County of Honolulu April 2001 – September 2001
Assistant District Attorney Honolulu, HI
* Prosecuted traffic and misdemeanor offenses
Navy Reserves June 2000 – June 2003
Legalman (paralegal) Honolulu, HI
Orlando, FL
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Natural leader with over two decades of documented leadership experience
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
Extensive liaison experience with government and external agencies, to include international partners
Keen ability to effectively synthesize data from various sources and manage multiple projects
Strategically assess problem sets and develop resolutions in both team and individual settings
Possess Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance
EDUCATION:
United States Navy War College, M.A. in Defense and Strategic Studies Newport, RI June 2015
University of Tula College of Law, Juris Doctor Tulsa, OK December 2000
University of South Florida, B.S.in Business Management Tampa, FL May 1995
BAR ADMISSIONS:
•Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii, admitted May 2001
•Supreme Court of the State of Florida, admitted October 2003
•United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, admitted May 2007
•Supreme Court of the United States of America, admitted May 2009
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