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DAVID C. LAI

DAVID C. LAI

Judicial Extern, Federal Judge John M. Manos (N.D. Ohio)

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Staff Judge Advocate (General Counsel), DLIFLC & Presidio of Monterey Garrison

  • Education

    • U.S. Naval War College

      2018 - 2019
      Master of National Security & Strategic Studies

      Activities and Societies: w/ Honors Mahan Scholars Program

    • The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center & School

      2014 - 2015
      Master of Laws (L.L.M.)

    • Case Western Reserve University

      1999 - 2023
      Doctor of Law (JD) law

      Activities and Societies: Scholarship Recipient; The Journal of International Law, Associate Editor; University Men’s Crew Team, Varsity Lightweight

    • Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University

      2003 - 2005
      Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

      Activities and Societies: Scholarship Recipient

    • Arcadia High School

      1994 -
      High School Diploma

    • University of Michigan

      1994 - 1999
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

      Activities and Societies: The Michigan Daily Newspaper, Editorial Writer; University Men’s Crew Team; & University Symphony Orchestra

    • Tulane University Law School

      2000 - 2000
      Certified Mediator International Mediation

  • Experience

    • U.S. District Court

      Jan 2000 - Jan 2000
      Judicial Extern, Federal Judge John M. Manos (N.D. Ohio)

    • ICTY

      Jan 2004 - Jan 2004
      Law Clerk, United Nations (UN), Int'l Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY)

    • District Attorney’s Office

      Jan 2005 - Jan 2006
      Assistant District Attorney

    • US Army

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

      • Director (Chief), Legal Assistance Office, 1st Cavalry Division (1CD)

        Jan 2008 - Jan 2008

      • Prosecutor (Trial Counsel), Air Cavalry Brigade & 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Div (1CD)

        Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

    • US Army

      Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

      • Military Magistrate & Administrative Law Attorney, 1st Cavalry Division (1CD)

        Jan 2010 - Jan 2010

      • Senior Prosecutor (Sr. Trial Counsel), Multi-National Division–Baghdad (MND-B)

        Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

    • United States Military Academy at West Point

      Jan 2010 - Jan 2013
      Assistant Law Professor & Executive Officer (XO), United States Military Academy @ West Point (USMA)

    • U.S. District Court

      Jan 2012 - Jan 2012
      Judicial Externship, Chief Federal Judge Loretta Preska (S.D.N.Y.)

    • USSOCOM

      Jan 2015 - Jan 2016
      Senior Legal Advisor, Special Operations Joint Task Force - Iraq (SOJTF-I)

    • Army Special Forces (Airborne)

      Jan 2015 - Jan 2017
      Deputy Staff Judge Advocate (Deputy General Counsel), 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne)

    • Naval War College

      Jan 2017 - Jan 2018
      Professor, Stockton Center for International Law, US Naval War College

    • US Special Operations Command Korea

      Jan 2019 - Jan 2020
      Senior Legal Advisor, Special Operations Command Korea (SOCKOR)

    • US Army

      Jan 2020 - Jan 2021
      Executive Officer (XO) to the US Army's Assist Judge Advocate General for Military Law & Operations

    • U.S. European Command

      Jan 2021 - Jan 2023
      Chief of National Security & Fiscal Law Divisions, V Corps

    • Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center

      Jul 2023 - now
      Staff Judge Advocate (General Counsel), DLIFLC & Presidio of Monterey

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Security Clearance

      United States Army

    • U.S. Supreme Court Bar

      United States Supreme Court
      Jan 2009

    • Certified Mediator

      Tulane University, School of Law & Humboldt Universität zu Berlin
      Jan 2000

    • EMS Certification

      National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
      Jan 2017

    • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces Bar

      U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
      Jan 2015

    • Ohio State Bar

      Supreme Court of Ohio
      Jan 2002

    • Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician (WEMT) Certification

      NOLS Wilderness Medicine
      Jan 2017

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to DAVID C. LAI
      Joint Service Commendation Medal US Department of Defense Jun 2020
    • Awarded to DAVID C. LAI
      The Korea Defense Service Medal - 2020
    • Awarded to DAVID C. LAI
      Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal United States Navy Jul 2018
    • Awarded to DAVID C. LAI
      Bronze Star United States Army Feb 2017
    • Awarded to DAVID C. LAI
      Operation Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal - 2017
    • Awarded to DAVID C. LAI
      Coach Mike Krzyzewski Award Coach Mike Krzyzewski (Head Coach, Duke Basketball) 2013
    • Awarded to DAVID C. LAI
      Bronze Star United States Army 2009
    • Awarded to DAVID C. LAI
      Operation Iraqi Freedom Campaign Medal United States Army 2009
    • Awarded to DAVID C. LAI
      Airborne (Paratrooper Badge) United States Army 2006

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Men’s Crew Team, Assistant Coach

      Issued by New York Athletic Club on Jan 2011
      New York Athletic ClubAssociated with DAVID C. LAI

    • Varsity Men’s Crew Team, Head Coach

      Issued by United States Military Academy at West Point on Jan 2010
      United States Military Academy at West PointAssociated with DAVID C. LAI