Marina M. Basile
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record in advocacy and negotiation at federal and state levels, successfully prosecuting hundreds of felony cases. Expertise in factual analysis and legal interpretation, resulting in compelling arguments that secure favorable verdicts. Committed to justice and the implementation of effective legal strategies.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Assistant State's Attorney
Third Circuit State Attorney's Office
Live Oak, FL
03.2025 - Current
- Oversees felony cases from initial charges to final convictions.
- Successfully prosecuted hundreds of cases, resulting in positive outcomes.
- Participated in at least 30 trials, where evidence was presented in a simple, clear, and compelling manner to win credibility with juries.
- Facilitated judicial economy by efficiently negotiating hundreds of plea agreements and resolving cases.
- Collaborated with law enforcement in a wide-range of investigations, including complex fraud cases.
- Gathered critical evidence through interviews with victims and witnesses.
- Delivered compelling arguments in felony trials, leading to favorable verdicts.
Trial Attorney
U.S. Department of Justice
05.2023 - 02.2025
- Manages all aspects of a complex and large case load of incoming Mutual Legal Assistance requests in foreign criminal matters
- Reviews and adjudicates foreign requests for evidence regarding a broad range of cases, everything from money laundering to drug trafficking and homicides
Director for Middle East Policy
Department of Defense
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Advised Army leaders on foreign policy and political-military issues regarding the Middle East and arms transfers
- Ensured that policies and actions were consistent with U.S
- Law and national security interests
- Reviewed and adjudicated dozens of cases as a member of the Army Board for the Correction of Military Records, the highest level of administrative review within the Department of the Army
Special Assistant and Foreign Policy Advisor
U.S. Department of State
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Company Overview: (detail assignment)
- Worked directly with the PM Assistant Secretary and other senior leaders to develop policies and strategies to build enduring security partnerships throughout the globe
- Advised the Assistant Secretary on sensitive foreign policy and defense matters and the oversight of the transfer of an annual $170 billion in arms transfers, $7 billion in Title 22 security assistance, and $9 billion in Title 10 DoD assistance to ensure that our decisions are in line with U.S., interests, values, and in adherence to the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), Foreign Assistance Act (FAA), and other applicable laws
- Managed the Bureau's Front Office staff to ensure the quality and punctuality of the Bureau's work
- Advised the PM Assistant Secretary on public affairs and media strategy, engagement with foreign partners, rights groups, congress, and defense industry
Foreign Affairs Officer
Bureau of Political-Military Affairs
05.2019 - 09.2021
- Advised senior State Department officials on security assistance to countries in the Middle East and North Africa and on development and maintenance of bilateral and regional security relationships
- Ensured Foreign Military Financing funds were used in furtherance of U.S
- National security and foreign policy interests as well as in compliance with AECA, FAA, and other applicable laws
- Represented PM and the State Department at meetings with foreign partners, congressional briefings, and interagency meetings
- Directly managed over $1.4 billion in security assistance
Foreign Affairs Officer
Global Public Affairs
01.2017 - 05.2019
- Directed the work of one of the largest Bureaus in the State Department, responsible for public messaging to domestic and foreign audiences
- Pitched content ideas to the Assistant Secretary and other senior leaders, drafted and reviewed talking points for the State Department spokesperson
Foreign Affairs Officer (detail)
Bureau of Political Military Affairs
11.2017 - 02.2018
- Advised State Department leaders on legal and policy implications of regional arms transfers to countries in the Middle East and North Africa
- Drafted legal and policy memos for interagency decisions regarding new legislation, including the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA)
- Advised the Secretary of State and the Under Secretary for Arms Control on major defense trade issues and sanctions
Adviser
Office of the Special Envoy for Guantanamo Closure
05.2016 - 01.2017
- Advised on detainee transfer policies and legal matters regarding the preventative detention of combatants, and closure of GTMO detention facility
- Drafted policy memos, talking points, and action memos for the Secretary of State regarding detainee transfer decisions
- Advised on issues related to diplomatic engagements with other countries who received detainees
Field Researcher
11.2015 - 05.2016
- Traveled to Rwanda to conduct field research on the process of justice and reconciliation following the genocide, produced a written report regarding the genocide and the impact of colonialism in the pre-genocide period and neo-colonialism as Rwandans continue to seek justice
Attorney
Vernikov & Mansour PLLC
02.2015 - 05.2016
- Independently handled a broad range of complex immigration cases, including asylum applications, VAWA petitions, waivers, marriage petitions, naturalization, etc
Conflict Researcher
World Vision International
09.2015 - 12.2015
- Conducted a conflict assessment regarding South Sudan to identify conflict drivers as well as peace capacities in liaison and in conjunction with those working in the field in South Sudan (including the UN, NGOs and other IGOs), and produced a written report with recommendations on how to implement an effective conflict assessment in South Sudan
Associate Attorney
The Law Offices of Daniel C. Consuegra
05.2014 - 01.2015
- Managed a complex case load at a large creditor's rights firm
- Drafted pleadings and motions
- Presented and defended dispositive and non-dispositive motions
- Conducted bench trials
Law Intern
United States Attorney's Office
08.2013 - 12.2013
- Conducted legal research and drafted the Government’s responses to motions to dismiss, motions to suppress, motions for change of venue, etc.
- Observed trials
Teaching Assistant and Researcher
Florida Coastal School of Law
08.2013 - 12.2013
- Created lessons for students, reviewed and graded assignments, and taught classes to over 70 law students on Due Process, Equal Protection, the Dormant Commerce Clause, and other constitutional issues.
- Assisted Christopher Roederer in researching and editing 'Mastering Constitutional Law.
Student Clinician
Immigration and Human Rights Clinic
05.2013 - 09.2013
- Handled all aspects of various types of immigration cases including: VAWA Petitions, Asylum Applications, Applications of Waiver from Grounds of Inadmissibility, Marriage Petitions, and Naturalization applications
- Appeared in court under supervision of Immigration Clinic Professor
Research Assistant
Florida Coastal School of Law
05.2013 - 08.2013
- Researched and edited several chapters of Christopher Roederer's book 'Mastering International Law'
Education
Master of Science - Global Affairs with a focus on Middle East Policy, and Global Futures
New York University
New York, New York01.2017
Juris Doctor -
Florida Coastal School of Law
Jacksonville, Florida12.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Minor in International Studies
Stetson University
Deland, Florida05.2011
Skills
- Advocacy
- Criminal investigations and strategy
- Evidence analysis and research
- Relationship management and case handling
- Legal writing and analysis
- Problem solving and negotiation
- Trial preparation
Certification
Florida, 2014
Publications
- Lessons From Guantanamo and the Future of U.S. Detention Policy, Journal, 06/01/17
- Ukraine War offers some clarity on transactional nature of U.S.-Arab Relations, Op-Ed, 04/01/22
- Negotiating the Middle East: Prospects for Peace, Academic Journal, 11/01/15
Timeline
Assistant State's Attorney
Third Circuit State Attorney's Office
03.2025 - Current
Trial Attorney
U.S. Department of Justice
05.2023 - 02.2025
Director for Middle East Policy
Department of Defense
02.2022 - 05.2023
Special Assistant and Foreign Policy Advisor
U.S. Department of State
09.2021 - 02.2022
Foreign Affairs Officer
Bureau of Political-Military Affairs
05.2019 - 09.2021
Foreign Affairs Officer (detail)
Bureau of Political Military Affairs
11.2017 - 02.2018
Foreign Affairs Officer
Global Public Affairs
01.2017 - 05.2019
Adviser
Office of the Special Envoy for Guantanamo Closure
05.2016 - 01.2017
Field Researcher
11.2015 - 05.2016
Conflict Researcher
World Vision International
09.2015 - 12.2015
Attorney
Vernikov & Mansour PLLC
02.2015 - 05.2016
Associate Attorney
The Law Offices of Daniel C. Consuegra
05.2014 - 01.2015
Law Intern
United States Attorney's Office
08.2013 - 12.2013
Teaching Assistant and Researcher
Florida Coastal School of Law
08.2013 - 12.2013
Student Clinician
Immigration and Human Rights Clinic
05.2013 - 09.2013
Research Assistant
Florida Coastal School of Law
05.2013 - 08.2013
Master of Science - Global Affairs with a focus on Middle East Policy, and Global Futures
New York University
Juris Doctor -
Florida Coastal School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Minor in International Studies
Stetson University