Current Officers of the JAGALP Association  

2019 - Present 

Name/ Title – Lorri M. Jenkins/President

Education

Bachelor of Science/Indiana University Purdue University Indiana

Associate of Science/University of Maryland

Affiliations

Judge Advocate General’s Association of Paralegal Professionals (JAGALP)/President & Vice President

Lighthouse Empowerment Center, Inc./Treasurer

The Dancer’s Alchemy, Inc./Treasurer

Summary

Exceptional professional who builds healthy cultures based on transparency and trust.  Highly motivated and positive executive assistant and human resources specialist with excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.  Extensive experience (30+ years) in leadership, (military) human resources management, decision making, organizational management, project management and legal operations building best-in-class cross functional teams within the Department of Defense and the U.S. Army.  Skilled at leading human capital programs for organizations with multi-functional department and the full life-cycle of military personnel operations.

Experience

Military Paralegal serving in the active U.S. Army for a total of 22 years.

Executive Assistant serving in the Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAGC) for 12 years under Department of Defense

Human Resource Specialist for the Army Review Boards Agency for 1 year under Department of Defense 

Currently - Executive Assistant for the Chief Judge of the Patent and Trademark Board, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Department of Commerce 

2019 - Present

Name/Title - Tae Sture/Vice President 

Education

Vincennes University, Associates Degree

Indiana University/Purdue University Indianapolis, Bachelors Degree

Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, Juris Doctorate Degree

Affiliations

Member US Supreme Court Bar, Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Bar, Indiana Supreme Court Bar, American Bar Assn, Indiana State Bar Assn, Indianapolis Bar Assn, Fellow of the American Bar Foundation, member National Employment Lawyers Assn.

Summary  

Retired JAG SGM military paralegal; thirteen years as a federal investigator and mediator with US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; practicing attorney since 2004.  Primary areas of practice are employment law and Social Security disability.

Experience

Founder of JAGC Retired NCO Assn (JAGRNCOA), now known as JAGALP. 

As OTJAG Liaison to MILPECEN, revamped 27D MOS by changing title from Legal Clerk to Legal NCO, revamped qualifications to disqualify soldiers with Article 15’s or courts marital on their records from holding the MOS, raised qualifications to require 12^th grade reading comprehension level, transferred 27D proponency from AG branch to TJAG, converted Specialist Five and Specialist Six ranks to hard stripe Sergeant and Staff Sergeant ranks respectively, downgraded battalion level paralegal positions from E-6 to E-5 to provide a smoother career path to E-7 and above.

Past Chair of Indiana State Bar Labor and Employment section.  As Chair of the Labor & Employment section, supervised the publication of the Indiana Treatise on Employment Law.  Past chair Indianapolis Alternative Dispute Resolution section. Current Chair of Indiana Chapter National Employment Lawyers Assn,

2020 

Name/Title – Angela Jenkins/Treasurer

Education  

Retired Sergeant Major Academy Graduate from NCO Leadership Center of Excellence

Master of Business Administration from University of Phoenix University

Bachelor of Business Administration from Baker College

Associate Degree as Legal Office Specialist

Paralegal Specialist 27D MOS

Summary

Angela has served in the Army Reserve for over thirty years and has extensive experience and training as a Leader.  Angela background as a Paralegal and Human Resource Technician has afforded the opportunity to work many different companies.  Angela has helped several entrepreneur businesses launches and ready to serve.  Angela is outgoing, poised, lively and incisive communicator.

Experience

Angela has experience as Research/Media Administrator, Legal Secretary, Inside Sales Representative, Human Resource Technician, Staffing Specialist, Report Analyst, Chief Paralegal, Customer Care Specialist, Senior Account Associate, Human Resource NCOIC, Operations NCOIC, Paralegal Specialist, Command Paralegal. Currently works Unites States Patent and Trademark Office as a Paralegal Specialist.  Angela is currently serving as Military Intelligence Readiness Command G1 HR Sergeant Major at Fort Belvoir, VA. 

Affiliation

Angela is part of the e-LEGAL Support: Legal Secretary, Paralegals, Virtual Assistants, Law Clerks & Admin Staff, Chery Blossom Committee, United Way, Capital Area Food Bank, and Association of the United States Army.  Angela served in leadership roles at Unity Church Woodbridge, VA.  These roles include Chair for Young Adults Ministry, Co-Chair Singles’ Ministry, dance and the music Ministry.

 

2020 - Present

Name/Title – Becky Sture/Secretary

Education

Attended numerous courses and classes sponsored by the Department of Justice National Advocacy Center and the United States District Court.

Affiliations

Retired member of Federal Judicial Assistants Association.  Active member of Geist Christian Church, Indianapolis, Indiana.  Serves as a Stephen Leader with Stephen Ministry, church Elder, and Chancel Choir member.

Summary

Excellent office management and administrative skills.  Adaptable to many office environments and work requirements and deadlines.  Worked with many military officers, chief military paralegals, and civilian attorneys throughout a 36 year career with the United States government.  Supported supervisors and co-workers in achieving a complete and professional work product.

Experience

Executive Assistant to the Staff Judge Advocate, Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana; Legal Assistant for the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Indiana; Judicial Assistant to the Honorable Tim A. Baker, U.S. Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana.  Also served in various positions for the Department of the Navy, Internal Revenue Service, and Defense Finance and Accounting Center.

Becky is married to the current JAGALP Vice President, Tae Sture, and enjoys being Mimi to two beautiful granddaughters, Bailey and Makenna.

2020 - Present

Name/Title - Erin J. Ramil/ Member-at-large

Education

PhD in Forensic Psychology/Legal Studies (in progress) / Walden University

Master of Science/Criminal Behavior / Tiffin University

Bachelor of Science/Criminal Justice / University of Phoenix

(2) Associate of Science/Survival and Rescue/Paralegal Studies / Community College of the Air Force

Affiliations

Judge Advocate General’s Association of Paralegal Professionals (JAGALP) / Member-at-large

National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA) / Certification Coordinator & Item Writing Committee member

Summary

A highly motivated, quality-oriented professional with a comprehensive background in customer service and project management.  Adept at setting goals, establishing priorities, managing resources, and coordinating complex technical, legal and security activities in a wide range of operations.  Ability to juggle several projects simultaneously while working under pressure in fast-paced environments.  Calm demeanor in the face of difficulties; leader who believes that everyone has something of value to offer.  Demonstrates outstanding problem solving and active listening skills; ability to recommend and/or implement solutions for improvements where needed. 

Experience

Currently – Senior Paralegal Specialist, Nellis Air Force Base, United States Air Force

Legal Researcher for the Nevada Attorney General’s Office for 1 year

Military Paralegal served in the active Air Force for a total of 24 years

2021

Name/Title - Kevin O. Torre/Member-At-Large  

Education

Associate of Arts/American Military University

Affiliations

Judge Advocate General’s Association of Paralegal Professionals (JAGALP)/Member at Large

Association of the United States Army/Member

National Guard Association of California/Member

California Enlisted Association of the National Guard/Member

Summary

Military Paralegal serving in the active guard reserve status with the California Army National Guard with a combined military service of 18 years.

Experience

Currently the Senior Paralegal of over 60 paralegals that served in the California Army National Guard. Project Management Professional with a Top-Secret Clearance and favorable SSBI with 18 years of proven experience in the United States Army. Senior Enlisted Leader and liaison to the Officer Corps with accomplished measurable results. Led incredible numbers of teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Possess a comprehensive background in Team Management, Process Improvement and Training and Development derived from conducting foreign and domestic operations. Strong work ethic and knowledge geared towards defense of civil authorities (DSCA) and joint operations within the National Guard. Recipient of multiple awards for outstanding performance and professionalism. Married to my wife Cynthia for 9 years and have five children.

2021

Name/Title - Linda Odermott/ Member-at-large

Education

Oregon Paralegal Association, Oregon Certified Paralegal Credentials (OCP®) issued 2017; National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Paralegal Advanced Competency Exam, Registered Paralegal (RP®) Credentials issued 2012; Everest College, Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies; Portland Community College, Associate of Science & Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice; Portland State University, Bachelor of Applied Science in Administration of Justice

Affiliations

American Bar Association, associate member, 2015-2016; Judge Advocate General’s Association of Paraprofessionals, regular member 2017-present; Multnomah Bar Association, associate member, 2014-present; Oregon Paralegal Association, regular member, 2009-present; National Federation of Paralegal Associations, regular member, 2009-present

Summary

Linda's skills are nationally recognized.  Linda is a regular panelist, facilitator and speaker for the National Federation of Paralegal Association (NFPA) and Oregon Paralegal Association (OPA), where she focuses on paralegal certification, paralegals in our Armed Forces, and the new paralegal licensure programs sprouting up across the U.S.  For more than six years that work has included working with the JAG’s legal offices with the Air Forces, the Army, the Navy, and the Marines, as well as the Judge Advocate General’s Association of Paraprofessionals assisting military paralegals travel the path to paralegal certification in the civilian world for their postmilitary careers.

Experience

For the last fifteen years, Linda has worked as a paralegal on complex litigation matters, developing an expertise in civil litigation in state and federal courts, administrative rules, and document production and management. Currently the lead paralegal and office administrator with the Rosen Law Firm focusing on aviation law and product liability. Prior to her current position, Linda was a senior paralegal with the law firm of Dunn Carney LLP, where she focused on real property, land use, public records and public meetings. Before that role, Linda was the paralegal to the City Attorney for Tualatin. Linda is also a member of the Adjunct Faculty for the paralegal program at Portland Community College and volunteers as the Chair of the Admissions and Education Workgroup for the Oregon State Bar's Paraprofessional Licensing Implementation Committee.

Her husband, Dan, is serving his twenty-second year in the Navy Reserves and her father served in the Army during the Korean War. Her heart is assist servicemembers, regardless of branch, rank or length of service.