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