Melvin Douglas Newman
Mobile,Alabama
Summary
With a distinguished 26-year career as a Navy Judge Advocate, and a second career as an Administrative Law Judge for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, I have developed a robust skill set in legal analysis, superb oral and written communication, and leadership/teamwork attributes. Moreover, I have developed a broad fund of knowledge and expertise in a myriad of subject matter including Medico-legal issues, military and veterans issues, administrative and criminal law, as well as general law precepts.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Federal Administrative Law Judge
U.S. Department of Agriculture
11.2009 - 06.2016
- Participated in continuing education programs to remain current on developments in administrative law, resulting in more informed decision making.
- Collaborated with fellow Administrative Law Judges to share best practices and develop strategies for overcoming common challenges faced during hearings.
- Drafted well-reasoned decisions that were upheld on appeal, reflecting a high level of legal knowledge and analytical ability.
Assistant Attorney General
State Of Missouri
09.2008 - 11.2009
- Delivered impactful oral arguments to influence judicial and administrative commission decisions and achieve positive results for the State of Missouri.
- Ensured compliance with state statutes and regulations by providing legal guidance to health care providers and government officials alike.
- Enhanced communication between legal teams by creating clear, concise written reports and memos.
- Prepared and filed pleadings, motions, briefs and other legal documents in judicial and administrative proceedings.
- Negotiated fair and equitable settlements with opposing counsel.
Judge Advocate Generals Corps
United States Navy
02.1980 - 03.2006
- Circuit Military Judge, Southeast Trial Judiciary, Jacksonville,FL. Tried hundreds of Courts-Martial criminal cases ranging from purely military offenses to murder; none of my cases have been reversed on appeal; as the Circuit Judge, I supervised two other judges in my circuit.
- Force Judge Advocate/General Counsel/Force Inspector General, Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, San Diego, CA. Provided legal counsel to the Admiral Type Commander who was in charge of every surface ship in the Navy.
- Assistant Deputy General Counsel for Personnel and Health Policy, DoD Office of General Counsel to Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen, the Pentagon. As the only military attorney on Secretary Cohen's staff of approximately 50 attorneys in a position created specifically for me, I provided Medico-legal and other subject matter counsel to the Secretary and other senior DoD staff.
- Executive Officer, Naval Legal Service Office, Great Lakes, IL, Chicago, IL. As the principle deputy to the Commanding Officer, I was responsible for the day to day operation of the Navy's premier midwest legal office, its mission of legal support to Navy commands and activities, and the supervision of nearly 20 lawyers and support staff.
- Battle Group Judge Advocate to the USS NIMITZ Battle Group during the Persian Gulf War (Operations Desert Storm and Southern Watch). Deployed onboard USS NIMITZ in the Persian Gulf. I provided Law of War and International legal counsel to the Admiral in charge of all Naval assets during the Gulf War and Operation Southern Watch, the No-Fly Zone over Iraq.
- Staff Judge Advocate/General Counsel, Naval Hospital, San Diego. Provided legal counsel to the Admiral in charge of one of the largest and most advanced hospitals in the United States on a myriad of legal issues including Medico-legal, environmental, administrative and personnel law, military justice, coordination with U.S. Attorneys on claims matters, risk management issues, and federal and state law compliance. I also sat on a number of committees and boards including the Executive Committee of the Medical Staff, the Bioethics Committee, and the Graduate Medical Education Committee.
- Defense Counsel and Command Services counsel, Naval Legal Service Office, Naples, Italy. Provided Courts-Martial trial services and command legal counsel to Navy ships and commands in Europe, the Middle East, and deployed to the Mediterranean Sea.
Education
LL.M. - Health Care Law And International Law
George Washington University
Washington, DC08-1988
J.D. -
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL06-1979
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL05-1975
Skills
- Legal Analysis
- Legal Research
- Legal writing
- Oral communication
- Ethics and integrity
- Administrative Law Knowledge
- Critical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
Certification
Member of the Alabama and Missouri State Bars.
Timeline
Federal Administrative Law Judge
U.S. Department of Agriculture
11.2009 - 06.2016
Assistant Attorney General
State Of Missouri
09.2008 - 11.2009
Judge Advocate Generals Corps
United States Navy
02.1980 - 03.2006
LL.M. - Health Care Law And International Law
George Washington University
J.D. -
The University of Alabama
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of South Alabama
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