Janet is a retired United States Army Sergeant First Class (SFC) with over 20 years of military service and extensive experience in military law, legal administration, and national security matters. Her military career included five years as a firefighter and 15 years in the Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps, where she served as a paralegal, court reporter, and senior legal professional.
Since joining National Security Law Firm in 2023, Janet has expanded her legal experience through her work on security clearance matters involving numerous federal agencies and adjudicative authorities. She works closely with attorneys and clients on cases involving security clearance denials, revocations, Statements of Reasons (SORs), administrative appeals, and security clearance hearings.
Janet plays an integral role in coordinating and managing security clearance hearings, including communicating with clients and government representatives, scheduling proceedings, organizing exhibits and supporting documentation, coordinating hearing logistics, and assisting attorneys throughout the hearing process. She also reviews investigative materials, gathers and organizes mitigation evidence, and maintains case documentation.
Through her work at the firm, Janet has encountered a broad range of security clearance concerns, including financial considerations, personal conduct, foreign influence and preference, criminal conduct, drug and alcohol involvement, and other issues evaluated under the federal government’s adjudicative guidelines. Her involvement in numerous security clearance cases and hearings has provided her with a strong practical understanding of adjudicative procedures, evidentiary requirements, mitigation considerations, and the challenges individuals face when their eligibility to access classified information is questioned.
Before joining the firm, Janet served in military assignments throughout the United States and overseas, including South Korea, Iraq, and Afghanistan. As a military court reporter, she prepared official transcripts of judicial proceedings, maintained court records, and supported complex court-martial proceedings. As a military paralegal, she assisted attorneys with witness interviews, evidence collection, legal research, memorandum preparation, and trial preparation.
Janet holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and an Associate Degree in Management from Excelsior College. Her military education includes specialized legal and court reporter training, along with advanced Noncommissioned Officer professional development. Throughout her military career, she received numerous awards and decorations recognizing her service, leadership, and accomplishments.
Janet brings a combination of military legal experience, security clearance knowledge, and hands-on hearing coordination to National Security Law Firm. Her attention to detail, familiarity with government procedures, and commitment to supporting clients contribute to the firm’s security clearance practice.