COLONEL KRISTINE D. KUENZLI 15972 Red Fox Lane Colorado Springs, CO 80921 (719) 487-3065 [email protected]

RE: Washington State Bar Association Board of Governors At-Large Position Application

Dear Selection Committee,

I hereby submit my application for one of the At-Large Board of Governor’s positions. I seek to represent a specific underrepresented group in WSBA governance: active duty, reserve and guard military members of the Washington State Bar.

I have a diverse background of professional and life experiences. I have served as an Air Force Reserve Judge Advocate General member to different organizations, ranging from wing, Numbered Air Force and AF Headquarters level positions, while maintaining my active bar license with Washington State. I am currently serving as the Head, Department of Law at the Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado, where I have also taught as an Assistant Professor for the last five years. In my position as the Head of the Department of Law, I lead 26 faculty who deliver curriculum to over 4000 cadets. I also serve on various Dean of Faculty level committees to develop strategic plans and programs for the institution. Furthermore, my 23 years of military service demonstrates my record of integrity, service before self and excellence both for the Air Force and the Air Force Reserves.

In addition, I also have a proven record of oral advocacy and scholarship that started at Gonzaga Law School and has continued throughout my career. At Gonzaga I was the Best Oralist and a member of the second place team at the Northwest Region, 46th Annual National Moot Court Competition. I served on the Gonzaga Law School Editorial Board and published my first article shortly after graduation. I continued my focus on scholarship with an article in the Air Force Law Review, serving twice as a member of the Air Force Law Review Editorial Board. Further, I was selected to serve as an editor and then a contributor to the Military Commander and the Law, the handbook for Air Force commanders on a variety of topics. Most recently, I have been selected for publication by a diverse body of institutions, including the ABA Judges Journal, the University of Pittsburgh Journal of Law and Commerce and the National Security Law Journal. Finally, I continue to publish Air Force materials, including Air Force Instructions and educational materials for both the Judge Advocate General Corps and the Reserve Corps. This record of oral advocacy and scholarship demonstrates my ability to engage in discussions and debate in a professional and well-reasoned manner.

In addition, I have a strong service record, both within the Air Force and in my civilian role as an Air Force active duty spouse. I have vast experience interacting with a diverse group of individuals, including senior officers, commanders, community members, military members and spouses. I have developed programs to benefit military dependents and led efforts to support military members. Some of my more unconventional life experiences, like being the President of the Fishhawk Soccer Club, highlight my knack of excelling outside of my comfort zone as well as my ability to work with a varied group of individuals.

In short, I think I am a well-rounded candidate for an At-Large position and believe that I will represent active duty, reserve and guard military members of the Washington State Bar. Further, I believe I have the background necessary to perform in a shared governance situation and look forward to working on strategic level planning for WSBA. Thank you for your consideration of my application.

Sincerely,

Kristine D. Kuenzli

COLONEL KRISTINE D. KUENZLI

TEACHING/ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE:

Current Position: October 2019 – present, Head, Department of Law, Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado

 Leads a team of twenty five faculty and staff in the design and teaching of nineteen core and elective law courses, in scholarship across a variety of disciplines, in the legal support to the administration of the Cadet Honor System, and in the development of officers of character for the U.S. Air Force. Serves on several Dean of Faculty level committees, including Faculty Council, Curriculum Committee, the Leaders of Character Line of Effort and the COVID-19 specific Curriculm Line of Effort.

Assistant Professor of Law, United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO Courses taught:  Law 220, Law for Air Force Officers (Spring 2015 – present) Instructed 400+ USAFA cadets in Law for Air Force Officers, a core course introducing cadets to the legal knowledge and skills they will need as Air Force officers and educated citizens. Delivered over 890 platform hours, developed course syllabus, exercises and assessments, including extensive legal research and writing. The course examines the nature of law and its role in American society and the military; provides an overview of the American and military justice legal systems; examines selected foundational constitutional rights, particularly as they apply in the armed forces; and introduces substantive areas of the law that military officers likely will encounter in their personal and official capacities, including criminal law, civil law, military administrative law, and the law of armed conflict.  Soc Sci 420, Law and Economics (Spring 2016, 2017, 2020) Instructed 55 USAFA cadets in Law & Economics, an interdepartmental upper class course covering a variety of legal concepts, including property, contracts, torts and criminal law in light of economic principals. The course employs basic economic principles in an effort to understand the nature of legal rules, their effect on society and to suggest how these rules might be reformed. Delivered over 120 platform hours, developed course syllabus, exercises and assessments, all with a focus on legal research, writing and advocacy.  Law 421, Law for Commanders (Fall 2018) Instructed 26 USAFA cadets in Law for Commanders, a upper class course for Legal Studies’ majors in their final year at USAFA. Course focus is on real-world scenarios to help students think like a commander who has respect for the rule of law, knows how to evaluate basic legal advice about a problem, and appropriately uses it to make good decisions for the Air Force. Examines command authority over AF personnel, the extent of that authority to accomplish the mission and instill good order and discipline, the effective use of disciplinary tools, and common command/legal concerns facing leaders.

Chair, Curriculum Assessment Committee, USAFA/DFL (Fall 2017 – Spring 2019) Led the DFL curriculum assessment committee, integrating all core and upper level DFL courses into USAFA core curriculum program goals and the Critical Thinking and Clear Communication institutional outcomes. Required regular meetings, evaluation of all DFL course syllabi, and providing feedback to entire department on course goals and assessments. Instructor, JAG IMA Senior Leadership Course, March 20 – 21, 2018, April 25 – 26, 2019 Instructed 50+ senior reserve JAGs in in Reserve OPRs, PRFs, and Award Writing. Performed 5 platform hours of instruction; created instructional materials and provided feedback on group led exercises.

Instructor, Individual Reserve Orientation Course, May 13 – 14, 2016, June 22 – 23, 2017, August 10 – 12, 2018, November 1 – 3, 2019 Instructed 94 new reservists in Pay, Benefits & Retirement; Career Development/Management. Performed 8 platform hours of instruction. Continued to mentor reservists after course completion to facilitate a smooth transition into the Reserve Corps.

Instructor, Annual Survey of the Law, April 15 – 17, 2016; April 17 – 19, 2015 Instructed 130+ attendees on the Uniformed Services Former Spouses Protection Act. Performed 4 platform hours of instruction on evolving issues in speciality area of law.

Instructor, Reserve Orientation Course, April 28 – 29, 2014, September 19 – 21, 2014, May 30 – 31, 2015; September 11 – 14, 2015 Instructed 88 new reservists in Career Management; Additional Opportunities. Performed 8 platform hours of instruction.

Civil Law Instructor, Air Force Judge Advocate General School, January 2009 – April 2009 Selected for guest instructor tour. Performed 2 platform hours of instruction & 14 hours of seminar instruction. Seamless integration as lecturer, seminar leader and evaluator for Judge Advocate Staff Officer Course. Developed and instructed brand new HIPAA module, including briefing, outline, seminar problems and instructor notes. Overhauled FOIA/PA module and instructed Critical Command Issues module. Served as Admin Discharge Exercise evaluator and Moot Court Judge. Excelled as SNCO Academy & SOS Seminar mentor. Chosen as AFJAGS Reserve Field Grade Officer of the Quarter.

Course Director & Instructor, Reserve Orientation Course, July 2006 – October 2009 Restarted and rejuvenated three day semi-annual course after four year absence. Convinced senior reserve leadership to provide expanded mentoring and guidance to new reserve members, including direct accession applicants. Developed course materials for four different courses and instructed over 85 new reservists in reserve requirements, officership and career progression. Performed 8 platform hours of instruction. Interacted with students, both in and out of the classroom, as instructor and mentor. Continued to mentor reservists after course completion to facilitate a smooth transition into the Reserve Corps.

Course Co-director, Medical Law Short Course, June 2001 – October 2004 Administrative and logistical support for annual course ensured more than 125 joint-service members trained on contemporary medical legal issues.

TRADITIONAL PUBLICATIONS:

“Something to Believe In: Aligning the Principle of Honor with the Modern Battlefield,” co-wrote with Major Aaron Jackson, George Mason University National Security Law Journal, Issue 6:35, Fall 2018 “Is your Kidney for Sale? An Economic and Policy Perspective on the Legalization of a Living Kidney Vendor Program in the United States,” University of Pittsburgh Journal of Law and Commerce, Issue 36:2, Spring 2018

“Reserve Retirement and the Uniformed Services Former Spouses Protection Act: The Hypothetical Kuenzli v. Kuenzli Divorce,” The Judges' Journal, Spring 2017

“Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act: Is There Too Much Protection for the Former Spouse?” Air Force Law Review, Issue 47:1, Fall 1999.

“Opportunity Wasted: The Supreme Court’s Failure to Clarify Religious Liberty Issues in Rosenberger v. Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia,” Gonzaga Law Review, Issue 32:85, Fall 1996

ADDITIONAL PUBLICATIONS:

Editor, Law 220 Law for Air Force Officers Textbook, Summer 2018 edition

Lead Author, Training of Air Reserve Component Judge Advocates and Paralegals, Air Force Instruction 51-801, April 2018

Lead Author, Management of the Judge Advocate General’s Corps Reserve, Air Force Instruction 51- 802, April 2018

Contributor, Mobilization Authority; Total Force Resource and Guard; Uniformed Services Former Spouses Protection Act, The Military Commander and the Law, 2016 edition

Uniformed Services Former Spouses Protection Act, Annual Survey of Law Materials, Apr 16

Editor, The Military Commander and the Law, 2014 edition

Lead Author, Training of Air Reserve Component Judge Advocates and Paralegals, Air Force Instruction 51-801, Interim Change 3 June 2014

Lead Author, Management of the Judge Advocate General’s Corps Reserve, Air Force Instruction 51- 802, Interim Change 3 June 2014

PROFESSIONAL/SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Air Force Law Review Editorial Board, Member, July 2009 – October 2013, November 2019 - present Quarterly publication on law and legal practice areas of interest to judge advocates and military lawyers. Reviews manuscripts to determine suitability for publication. Edits articles for content, organization, style, and logic as well as grammar, spelling, punctuation, and citation.

Senior Mentor, Reserve Coordinator Training Program, June 2018 – present RCTP provides quarterly and baseline training to reserve coordinators on a variety of professional development issues in order to positively support the reserve members in their area of expertise. CY2019 Judge Advocate Development Team, Board President, August 2019 Board convened to score and vector officers for career opportunities and to identify the best qualified for placement into select key assignments.

Harmon Award for Reserve Judge Advocate of the Year, Headquarters Air Force Nominee, 2016

USAFA Senior Military Faculty Selection Committee, October 2016

Information Technology Readiness Committee, Secretary, July 2011- August 2016 Committee provides organized, multidimensional information technology expertise and capabilities in support of TJAGCR missions.

Donald C. Rasher Award for Reserve Legal Educator of the Year, USAFA Nominee, 2015

USAFA Moot Court Falcon Classic Tournament, Judge/Mentor, November 2014

USAFA Mock Trial Falcon Tournament, Judge, November 2013

CY2013 Judge Advocate Development Team, Recorder, August 2013 Board convened to score and vector officers for career opportunities and to identify the best qualified for placement into select key assignments.

McGuire Officer Spouses Club, Grant Coordinator, September 2011 – August 2012 Developed new grant program and awarded $6,000 in grants to local schools with a minimum of 10% enrollment of military dependents. Provided funding to facilitate and enrich the learning environment of the entire student population of military impacted schools.

Junior Officer Council, AETC Representative & Secretary, July 2005 – October 2011 Hand-selected by AETC Senior IMA to serve in advisory position to Senior Reserve Executive Council and TJAG. Fielded ARC recruitment and retention issues, serving as the focal point and mentoring AETC’s AD and Reserve JAGs. Developed ARC wide survey to strengthen communication between ARC and JAG leadership.

Fishhawk Soccer Club, Lithia, Florida, President, January 2010 – June 2011 Led Director of Soccer and 82 competitive & recreational soccer coaches in the development of over 1000 adult and youth soccer members. Managed $300K budget, facilities, and coaching staff. Developed cooperative arrangement with University of South Florida Athletic Department and managed team of 13 NCAA Division I intercollegiate student-athletes & graduate students to provide professional training for youth members. Organized & led campaign to secure additional $2.8M facility funding from city council; new facilities completed in Spring 2014.

61st Squadron Command Spouse, August 2006 – May 2008 Mentored spouses for over 300 member squadron. Developed deployed spouse program to address unique deployment related issues. Secured over $13,000 in donations including food, drink, door prizes & use of Capital Building Congressional Reception area.

Gonzaga Law Review, Executive Editor, August 1995 – May 1996 Supervised over 20 student editors in production of publication. Reviewed submissions for acceptance and edited articles for content, format and citation. Competively selected for scholarship position to augment faculty support. EDUCATION:

Gonzaga University School of Law, Spokane, WA J.D. awarded May 1996, cum laude Advocacy Activities:  Best Oralist, Northwest Region, 46th Annual National Moot Court Competition, 1995-96  Second Place Team, Northwest Region, 46th Annual National Moot Court Competition, 1995-96  Semi-Finalist, Linden Cup Appellate Advocacy Competition, 1995

University of California at Davis, Davis, CA B.A. in Economics and Political Science awarded June 1992.

Military Education Squadron Officer School, by correspondence, 1999 Air Command and Staff College, by correspondence, 2010 Air War College, by correspondence, 2014

MILITARY EXPERIENCE:

Current Assignment: Individual Mobilization Augmentee to the Staff Judge Advocate for Headquarters 9th Air Force at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. The command comprises eight wings in the eastern United States and three direct reporting units with more than 350 aircraft, and 24,000 active-duty and civilian personnel. The command is also responsible for the operational readiness of fourteen 9th Air Force-gained National Guard and Air Force Reserve units.

Most Recent Assignment: July 2016 – July 2018 Individual Mobilization Augmentee to the Vice Commander, Air Force Legal Operations Agency (AFLOA), Joint Base Andrews. Integral part of the leadership team supporting the JAG Corps’ only active duty commander. Provided oversight and mentorship for AFLOA’s 143 reserve members and related programs. AFLOA assists The Judge Advocate General in the administration of military justice throughout the Air Force, and defending the Air Force in civil litigation before federal and state courts and administrative boards. AFLOA also supports the Department of Justice in all phases of litigation, civil and criminal, pertaining to the AF, and shares training responsibilities for AF and other DoD attorneys and paralegals.

Additional Assignments:  April 1997 – October 1999, Assistant Staff Judge Advocate, Chief of Military Justice, Labor and Employment Litigation Attorney, Special Assistant United States Attorney, Kelly AFB, TX  October 1999 – June 2001, Assistant Staff Judge Advocate, Chief of Claims, Scott AFB, IL  June 2001 – October 2004, Medical Law Consultant (IMA), Travis AFB, CA  October 2004 – April 2005, Assistant Staff Judge Advocate (IMA), Wright-Patterson AFB, OH  April 2005 – August 2009, Reserve Coordinator (IMA), Little Rock AFB, AR  August 2009 – September 2011, Assistant Staff Judge Advocate (IMA), MacDill AFB, FL  September 2011 – May 2013, Assistant Staff Judge Advocate (IMA), United States Air Force Expeditionary Center, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ  May 2013 – July 2016, Home Station Support Coordinator, Office of the Air Reserve Component Advisor to TJAG, Pentagon

BAR ASSOCIATIONS: Washington State Bar (#26314), Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces