Ben Grimes: Blackhawk Pilot, JAG, Career Coach

Military Veterans In Law Podcast

Military Veterans In Law Podcast
Ben Grimes: Blackhawk Pilot, JAG, Career Coach
Apr 23, 2026
Jerrod Fussnecker

Ben is a former Blackhawk Helicopter Pilot and a retired US Army JAG.  After his retirement from the active-duty Army, he served for seven years in the  Department of Justice’s Professional Responsibility Advisory Office. Ben is currently a Lecturer in Law at Columbia University Law School and the Principal at Alturos Edge, where he helps grow the next generation of lawyers by focusing on legal ethics, professional responsibility, and professionalism.

Episode Artwork Ben Grimes: Blackhawk Pilot, JAG, Career Coach 1:06:03 Episode Artwork Sasha Rutizer: Chief of Staff, Alexandria, Virginia Police Department 1:02:13 Episode Artwork Will Obringer: From Waiting Tables to Advising on Nuclear Issues 49:11 Episode Artwork David Corry: Squadron Commander and Insurance Executive 40:28 Episode Artwork Major Aneisha Bell: Air Force JAG Recruiter 36:42 Episode Artwork Bobby Don Gifford: 2025 Clarence Darrow Award Recipient 1:01:16 Episode Artwork Joel Collins: Pillar of the Trial Bar 1:10:21 Episode Artwork Anthony Dyer: Air Force Combat Special Missions Aviator 44:33 Episode Artwork Ashton Kirsch: Military Veterans in Law and the Subrogation Support Network Join Forces 37:12 Episode Artwork Stephanie Crosse: Recruiter for In-House Counsel and Military Spouse 40:22 Episode Artwork Colonel Michael Graham: Author of The United Traits of America 1:05:29 Episode Artwork Brigadier General Ron Sullivan 1:10:45 Episode Artwork Brad Huestis: Red Leg, JAG, Award-Winning Author 52:17 Episode Artwork John Saran: Holland & Knight Partner sets sail in the Coast Guard 52:49 Episode Artwork Bryan Hernandez: Retired Army Infantry Colonel turned Commercial Litigation Attorney 1:20:44 Episode Artwork Pat Regan: Special Forces Battalion Judge Advocate turned FinTech Attorney 1:16:43 Episode Artwork Raj Kankaria: Bridge Builder to Investment Banker to Legal Services Entrepreneur 54:24 Episode Artwork Steven Arango: Marine Corps JAG to Big Law 1:01:38 Episode Artwork Kenny Dojaquez: Armor Officer turned Veterans Disability Attorney 36:23 Episode Artwork John Tamasitis: Air Force Office of Special Investigations to Complex Commercial Litigation 57:45 Episode Artwork Mike Keefe: Subs, Frigates, Aircraft Carriers, and Banking Law 41:08 Episode Artwork Amy Luyster and Janell Gregory: Attorneys Helping Animals 55:02 Episode Artwork Goldwyn Harper: From Iraq to the Sports Biz 52:43 Episode Artwork Michael Marchman: From College Basketball Player to USAA Cybersecurity Attorney 54:59 Episode Artwork Tricia LeRoux Birdsell: Iraq and Afghanistan Vet In the House 1:00:52