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After the JAG Corps: Navigating Your Career Progression

Tom Welsh
Military To Civilian Career Transition
JAG Corps
Air Force
Coast Guard
United States Attorney
Privacy
Navy JAG Corps
Estate Planning
Civil Litigation
NSA
Navy
Transportation Security Administration
Military Transition
Judicial Appointment / County Judge
San Diego, United States
Air Force JAG Corps
Maritime Administration
Greenberg Traurig
Gitmo
Singapore

A podcast to assist judge advocates separating or retiring from the military by providing information on post-service opportunities, job search strategies, and other resources as they navigate the transition to civilian employment.

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Latest Episodes

Andy Decker originally served as a Surface Warfare Officer before becoming a JAG via the Legal Education Program. After an early retirement, Andy is now charting a new course in private practice in Houston, Texas.

This week, Pavan Parikh talks about his career in public service at the state and federal level.

This week, Marcus Duffy shares his journey from Ireland to the U.S. Air Force to a civilian practice in Flagler Beach, FL.

In this episode, retired Navy Captain Jeff Luster shares his journey as an active duty Navy judge advocate to the Navy and now Air Force's Office of General Counsel as an environmental law attorney where he now supports the missions of both the Air F... more

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Pawan Parikh
Former United States Army Reserve judge advocate and Hamilton County Clerk of Courts
Hamilton County, Ohio
Episode: 184. Pavan Parikh: Former USAR Judge Advocate and Hamilton County (OH) Clerk of Courts
Marcus Duffy
Attorney; former Air Force JAG; State Defense Counsel, Florida Air National Guard
Douglas Law Firm; Florida Air National Guard
Episode: 183. Marcus Duffy: Unique Air Force Practice Leads to Thriving Civilian Law Practice
Jeff Luster
Retired Navy captain, environmental lawyer, Deputy General Counsel for Installations, Energy and Environment for the Department of the Air Force
Department of the Air Force
Episode: 182. Jeff Luster: An Environmental Lawyer's Career Arc from Sea to Space
John Saran
Health care transactions partner at Holland & Knight; Coast Guard Reserve JAG
Holland & Knight
Episode: 181. John Saran: Perservance
Ebenezer Gyasi
Former Navy JAG Corps member and public servant
Former Navy JAG Corps, OpenAI (National Security Division)
Episode: 180. Ebenezer Gyasi: Be Humble, Be Happy
Jonathan Odom
Retired Navy commander, distinguished military professor of leadership and law at the United States Naval Academy
United States Naval Academy
Episode: 179. Odom Brings Perspective to Career Change
Cory Chipman
Former Army Judge Advocate, now at Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP
Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP
Episode: 178. Cory Chipman: Good Things Come To Those Who Pray . . . and Network!
Greg Saybolt
Former Navy judge advocate, retired 2025; now corporate counsel at Fiserv
Fiserv
Episode: 177. Greg Saybolt: The Cornhusker Career Shift
Allen Linken
Reserve Navy judge advocate, professor of political science and law
University of Alabama
Episode: 176. Roll Tide: Allen Linken, Professor, University of Alabama

Host

Tom Welsh
Host of After the JAG Corps: Navigating Your Career Progression

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 48 ratings
  • Sue Stewart

    Enjoyed the interview with Sue Stewart and the insight she offered regarding transitioning from the JAG Corps to the private sector. Glad to hear she is doing so well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HesFSU
    United States3 years ago
  • After the JAG Corps is Required Listening!

    Tom Welsh hosts and outstanding podcast to assist judge advocates transitioning from military service to the next chapter of their lives. From the importance of networking to discussing compensation to the value of our military experience, the show is essential for any judge advocate nearing the end of a military career (not just retirement). His guests are not only willing to chat about their experiences on the show, but are also willing to touch base one-on-one. I still have three years to go ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rubyroundhouse Alice
    United States3 years ago
  • Great for transitioning JAGs!

    Great podcast! Appreciate the increased length of the most recent release—allowed a more contextualized understanding of what the transition involved.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    L&E listener
    United States4 years ago

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Longer episodes give context to the transition process; very helpful for JAGs planning retirement.
Guests are willing to mentor and follow up; great resource for planning a post-military career.
Thoughtful interviews with actionable transition tactics.

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184. Pavan Parikh: Former USAR Judge Advocate and Hamilton County (OH) Clerk of Courts
Q: How did you balance reserve obligations with family life before deciding to leave the reserve?
It was extremely challenging due to travel, training, and weekend duties; after evaluating the competing factors, I concluded that more time with family and civilian life was necessary, even though I valued the service and leadership experience.
184. Pavan Parikh: Former USAR Judge Advocate and Hamilton County (OH) Clerk of Courts
Q: What motivated you to join the Army JAG Corps to begin with?
I always believed military service was important, shaped by 9/11 during college, and saw the JAG Corps as a way to gain a unique skill set while serving; it offered opportunities to influence policy and the law in both civilian and military contexts.
181. John Saran: Perservance
Q: What is your advice for JAGs or military lawyers transitioning to private practice?
Match your direct experience to the firm's practice areas, be willing to start a bit lower than ideal, and leverage both formal channels and informal networks to seize opportunities quickly.
181. John Saran: Perservance
Q: What did attract you to the Coast Guard, and how did your background inform that choice?
I valued the chance to be out on the water and participate in missions like search and rescue, which balanced the typical big-law focus on transactions and billing hours, while also expanding my ability to engage with the public.
178. Cory Chipman: Good Things Come To Those Who Pray . . . and Network!
Q: What is a typical day like in a firm and how big is the firm you joined?
He describes a 500-attorney firm structure, billable hour requirements around 1900 hours, and juggling three practice areas (commercial litigation, cybersecurity/data privacy, and coverage), with mentoring and structured trial roundtables supporting ramp-up.

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The show concentrates on how judge advocates transition from military service to civilian careers, particularly in law, government, academia, and private practice. Episodes emphasize practical steps for translating military experience, navigating licensing and relocation, networking strategically, and managing work-life balance during transitions. A notable strength is spotlighting diverse pathways—from big-law to public service, to entrepreneurship—through guest stories that blend tactical career moves with personal resilience, mentorship, and long-term planning. This mix makes it useful for anyone evaluating post-service opportunities, with a strong tilt toward legal and public-sector trajectories for veterans.

A standout aspect is the c... more

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2. Marcus Duffy
3. Jeff Luster
4. John Saran
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7. Cory Chipman
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