Bob Alexander, Esq., Lieutenant Colonel (Ret)
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National Security & Cybersecurity Law
The George Washington University Law School
2021 : 2022
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Law
Drexel University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Ceramic Sciences and Engineering
Penn State University
Master of Science (M.S.)
Technology Management
University of Maryland University College
Exelon
Assistant General Counsel - Cybersecurity
• Evaluates compliance with transportation security regulations for air carriers, cargo handlers, contractors, and passengers; advises enforcement actions where appropriate.
• Analyzes international data privacy laws to determine compatibility with TSA operations.
2022 : 2022
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Compliance and Information Privacy Counsel
Advanced legal training in the law & policy of cybersecurity, intelligence, counterintelligence,
algorithms/AI, computer/network crimes, foreign access to U.S. technology, domestic terrorism,
homeland/critical-infrastructure security, data privacy, FISA, CIPA, classification & sec clearance
2021 : 2022
The George Washington University Law School
LL.M. Candidate - National Security & Cybersecurity Law
• Provided full representation for 50+ veterans and legal advice to 100+ additional for claims and appeals before the Veterans Administration (VA), Board of Veterans Appeals (BVA), military discharge review boards (DRB), and boards for the correction of military records (BMCR).
• Developed partnerships with local VA Vet Centers and medical community, enabling veteran access to medical and mental health services to facilitate successful applications for VA benefits, and discharge upgrades.
• Provided substantive inputs for regulatory Notice & Comment process for VA eligibility regulations and prepared talking points for related Congressional hearings.
2018 : 2021
Swords to Plowshares
Equal Justice Works Fellow / Attorney / Veteran Service Officer
• Reviewed a wide variety of legal documents and materials, performed first and second level reviews, redactions, and QC for complex pharmaceutical litigation cases utilizing advanced e-discovery software.
2018 : 2018
Special Counsel
Document Review / eDiscovery Attorney
Skills
Affordable Housing, Air Force, Collaborative Problem Solving, Command, Command & Control, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Defense, Document Review, DoD, Electronic Warfare, Force Protection, Freedom of Information Act, Intelligence, Intelligence Analysis, Land Use Law, Law, Leadership, Legal Research, Management, Mediation , Microsoft Office, Military, Military Aviation, Military Discharge Corrections , Military Experience, Military Operations, National Security, Nonprofit Organizations, Operational Planning, Project Management, Public Speaking, Relativity, Research, Security Clearance, Team Leadership, Top Secret, Training, U.S. Department of Defense, Veterans Administration, Veterans Benefits, Veterans Law
About
Attorney with administrative law, appellate litigation, and regulatory compliance experience; an engineering background; and advanced national security & cybersecurity law training – A retired Air Force lieutenant colonel, an operations and intelligence officer with extensive contingency planning and crisis response experience – Skilled in leading and serving in strong cohesive teams, managing complex projects, and fostering diverse environments – Superior communication skills which include presentations, public speaking, senior stakeholder relations, and education & training.
Recent graduate of the National Security and Cybersecurity Law LL.M. program at The George Washington University Law School, Washington, DC.
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
• Advanced legal training in the law & policy of cybersecurity, intelligence/counterintelligence, algorithms/artificial intelligence, computer/network crimes, foreign access to U.S. technology, homeland & critical infrastructure security, FISA, CIPA, and classification & security clearance.
• Thrives in dynamic, demanding environments; from directing military air operations during wartime to managing an extreme caseload of homeless clients during worldwide pandemic.
• One of only 8% of applicants chosen nationwide for legal fellowship; won over $1.4M in retroactive, and over $720K in annual VA disability compensation for homeless and at-risk vets.
• Spearheaded first of its kind U.S. Air Force experimental, distributed wargame series – conceived, developed, and executed entire event with $500K budget and over 200 participants and stakeholders at numerous sites.
• Directed the rapid delivery of 1,475 Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles to Iraq and Afghanistan operations – reduced theater-wide casualty rates by 73% for military caravans.
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