CPT Robert McKendry
El Paso
Summary
Multilingual Judge Advocate with international upbringing overseas with a strong desire to use my skillsets in international environments. Experienced in a wide range of billets within the JAG Corps with a particular interest in Operational law as well as desire to assist service members on common legal issues so they can remain focused on their warfighting functions.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Victims Counsel
1st Armored Division
El Paso, TX
11.2025 - Current
Represent victims of both Domestic Violence and Sexual assault throughout the military justice process. Draft and argue motions on clients behalf. Represent numerous Spanish Speaking only clients.
National Security Law Chief RAF Division
1st Armored Division
Poland
06.2025 - 11.2025
Was head of National security legal issues for 1st Armored Division while forward in Poland. Helped advise on and implement ROE for forward division exercises, integrated with Division Staff and worked closely with fires and intel in numerous TWGs TDBs, reviewed international agreements, briefed the Division command group on the legal nuances of our operations in the EUCOM AO, and attended a multinational conference on mines.
Administrative Law Attorney
1st Armored Division
El Paso, TX
07.2024 - 11.2025
Worked with Administrative law shop reviewing and providing legal advice on 15-6 investigations, LODs, commercial sponsorship agreements, Garrison and MWR events, CODEL visits, among many other duties. Additionally participated in CPX and WFX in preparation for Poland deployment serving in an Operational legal capacity.
Legal Assistance Attorney
1st Armored Division
El Paso, TX
03.2024 - 07.2024
Assisted Clients in Family law, GOMOR rebuttals, award appeals, divorces, among other services. Assisted clients in Both French and Spanish language.
Judge Advocate Basic Course Student
TJAGLCS
Charlottesville, VA
12.2023 - 03.2024
Education
J.D. -
Emory University School of Law
Atlanta, GA05-2023
No Degree - Military Science
Georgia Tech
Atlanta 05-2023
Master of Science - International Conflict And Cooperation
University of Stirling
Stirling Scotland08-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Lewis And Clark College
Portland, OR05-2018
Military Courses
1. Special Victims Counsel Course (Both Navy and Army)
2. Air Force Alternative Dispute and Resolution Course.
3. Judge Advocate Tactical Staff Officer Course.
Languages
French
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Special Victims Counsel
1st Armored Division
11.2025 - Current
National Security Law Chief RAF Division
1st Armored Division
06.2025 - 11.2025
Administrative Law Attorney
1st Armored Division
07.2024 - 11.2025
Legal Assistance Attorney
1st Armored Division
03.2024 - 07.2024
Judge Advocate Basic Course Student
TJAGLCS
12.2023 - 03.2024
J.D. -
Emory University School of Law
No Degree - Military Science
Georgia Tech
Master of Science - International Conflict And Cooperation
University of Stirling
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Lewis And Clark College