Eric Hapner
Attorney | Military Officer
Washington DC,DC
Summary
Proven small-teams leader with legal and military experience spanning in-depth legislative and policy analysis to implementation of strategic objectives for senior executives, elected officials, and industry stakeholders. Nearly two decades leading teams through dynamic and high optempo environments, where duties include legal analysis, policy development, strategic assessment, program evaluation and improvement, and employee mentoring and development.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Army Congressional Fellow
U.S. House Of Representatives
Washington, DC
01.2022 - Current
- Oversee congressional appropriations and legislative portfolio specializing in National Defense, Defense Production Act, and Critical Minerals legislation and regulations
- Conduct legal analysis to recommend policy strategies congruent with Congressman's overarching political and strategic vision
Blackhawk Helicopter Pilot, Major (Officer)
Army National Guard
Denver, CO
02.2004 - Current
- Lead aviation operations, from planning to execution, to combat wild fires and floods, perform search and rescues, and train flight crews
- Lead, mentor, and evaluate small- and mid-sized teams on all aspects of military operations according to guiding core principles of Character, Competence, and Commitment
Deputy Chief of Staff
Director Of The Air National Guard
Pentagon, DC
08.2019 - 01.2022
- Assisted in achieving legislative, executive agency, and strategic priorities for 108,100 Airmen and 89 Wings of the Air National Guard (ANG), while serving as primary advisor to the 3-Star Director of the ANG during domestic and international senior leader engagements
Chief of Staff
Colorado State Senate
Denver, CO
12.2015 - 06.2018
- Performed extensive legal and policy research to draft hallmark legislation, while quarterbacking policy objectives with legislators, political staff, lobbyists, and diverse stakeholders
Assistant Associate Attorney
Judge Advocate General (JAG)
Denver, CO
02.2017 - 12.2017
- Provided legal advice to small and mid-sized military units involved in multiple types of legal and administrative actions.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
Judicial Intern
Colorado Supreme Court
Denver, CO
05.2016 - 11.2016
- Conducted complex legal research and certiorari recommendations on trial, appellate, and constitutional procedure, law, and theory.
Education
J.D. -
University of Colorado Law School
Boulder, CO 12.2017 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Business, Political Science
Miami University
Oxford, OH 05.2008 - 05.2008
Skills
Written and Interpersonal Communication
undefinedBar Admission
- Colorado, Active
- District of Columbia, Active
Certifications
- Top Secret / SCI
- FAA Commercial Rotorcraft Pilot
Timeline
Army Congressional Fellow
U.S. House Of Representatives
01.2022 - Current
Deputy Chief of Staff
Director Of The Air National Guard
08.2019 - 01.2022
J.D. -
University of Colorado Law School
12.2017 - 12.2017
Assistant Associate Attorney
Judge Advocate General (JAG)
02.2017 - 12.2017
Judicial Intern
Colorado Supreme Court
05.2016 - 11.2016
Chief of Staff
Colorado State Senate
12.2015 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business, Political Science
Miami University
05.2008 - 05.2008
Blackhawk Helicopter Pilot, Major (Officer)
Army National Guard
02.2004 - Current
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