Steve Roberts (JD '13) Graduates from U.S. Air Force Judge Advocate Course

Pepperdine Caruso Law alumnus and Missouri State Senator Steve Roberts (JD '13) has graduated from the United States Air Force's Judge Advocate Staff Officer Course (JASOC) at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama. Roberts is a captain in the Missouri Air National Guard and is also a civilian attorney. He has served in the Missouri Senate since January 6, 2021, and previously served in the Missouri House of Representatives from 2017-2021.

Via the State Senator Steven Roberts press release:

Sen. Roberts was selected for leadership as the Senior Ranking Officer for the entire JASOC class of approximately 50 attorneys. The JASOC curriculum focuses on all legal aspects of military operations including: criminal law, legal assistance, civil and administrative law, labor and employment law, international and operational law, space and cyberspace law, contract and fiscal law, medical law, and environmental law.

"JASOC was a rewarding experience, and I am glad to be part of a team that includes such exceptional attorneys." Sen. Roberts said. "It has been a long journey, but the instructors and my colleagues made the experience worthwhile. I am thankful for the opportunity to continue to serve as an officer in the JAG Corps."