Employer  

DynCorp

Job Title    

Legal Affairs Mentor -Afghan Ministry of Interior

Class Year and Major

1988.0 BA History and Political Science

Additional education

Baylor University School of Law

Juris Doctor 05/1991

Briefly describe what you do   

I metor to the Chief of Legal Affairs to the Afghan Ministry of the Interior. This includes coocrdinating with the international community on reforming the Afghan National Police. I help draft policy and regulation as well as cordinating efforts against c

What other jobs have you had?

Assistant District Attorney -Bell County Texas District Attorney's Ofice-7/94-10/2006

Assistant County Attorney-Bell County Texas County Attorney's Office-5/91-7/94

What are the key skills, abilities, and personal qualities necessary to succeed in this type of work?    

Flexibility, adaptablity and patience.

What do you enjoy most about your current position?  

Making a difference at the beginng of a reform movemnt in a  country that has been devastated form decades of war. Also the challenge that comes fomr crossing over language and cultural differences to make things work.

Most important/valuable lesson or activity in college that impacted your career    

To keep an open mind and have the ability to adapt to a constantly chnging environment.

What advice for someone entering this field?

Make sure you are ready not only for potential hardships but for meeting challenges as everyday is baby steps not huge leaps.