Education
- M.S.S. in Strategic Studies
- United States Army War College
- J.D. in Law
- Suffolk University Law School
- M.B.A. in Marketing
- Babson College
- B.S. in Business Administration
- Northeastern University
Research Interests
Information Security, Privacy, Cyberwar, Legal issues, International Humanitarian Law/Law of Armed Conflict
Positions Held
2023 - Present
Institute of World Politics
Adjunct Faculty
2023 - Present
PSYOP Veterans Association
President
2020 - Present
Monterey College of Law
Adjunct Instructor
2007 - Present
Superior Court, Santa Clara County
Judge Pro-Tem
2007 - Present
TAL Global
General Counsel, and Managing Director
2006 - Present
The ALEC Group
Owned Contractor
1999 - Present
American Red Cross
Public Affairs Manager and Volunteer Partner for Regional Marketing Communications Chief
2016 - 2022
PSYOP Veterans Association
First Vice President
2000 - 2006
Symantec Corporation
Senior Director
1981 - 2002
US Army
Colonel
Intellectual Contributions
Practical Tips For General Counsel
Lawrence Dietz
November 8, 2023
CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group
Presentations
Information As A Domain of War
Institute of World Politics Lecture Series
June 26, 2025
Information As A Domain of War
RSA Conference
April 28, 2025
Information As A Domain of War
St. Francis Yacht Club Luncheon Speaker Series
July 17, 2024
The Company's Lawyer is Not Your Lawyer
CISO's Stories
June 6, 2023
Cyberwar and the Law of Armed Conflict
RSA Conference USA
April 26, 2023
#99 - Cyberwar and the Law of Armed Conflict
CISO Tradecraft
October 10, 2022
Cyberwar and the Law of Armed Conflict
COSAC
October 6, 2022
Cyber Security and the Cleaning Industry
International Sanitary Supply Association
September 26, 2022
Cyberwar & The Law of Armed Conflict
RSA Conference
June 7, 2022
Anatomy of An Active Shooter: Survival as a Planned Outcome
BOMA Annual Convention and Exposition
October 8, 2021
Even War Has Rules
Even War Has Rules
March 16, 2021
Born on the Battlefield: Even War Has Rules
Born on the Battlefield: Even War Has Rules
June 17, 2020
Cyber Influence: Cyberwar & Psychological Operations
Silicon Valley ISSA Monthly Meeting
May 21, 2019
Cyber Influence: Cyberwar & Psychological Operations
2019 RSA Conference
March 5, 2019
Collision of Privacy Security and Crime
Cybercrime Symposium
November 1, 2018
National Security in the Digital Age
Annual Weekend
October 2018
Battle of Udrigovo: TV Wars
Naval Order of San Francisco Monthly Luncheon
April 2018
Practical Planning for the GDPR
RSA Security Conference
April 2018
The GDPR is Only for Europe - Right?
RSA Security Conference
April 2018
IoT & Scada: Applying Lessons Learned & Case Studies
COSAC
September 2017
IoT and SCADA: Lessons Learned & Case Studies
RSA Conference
February 14, 2017
Ransomware and the Health Care Industry
Cybertechia
June 30, 2016
Best Legal and Security Practices for BYOD
Cornerstones of Trust
June 14, 2016
Cyber Bullying & Revenge Porn
RSA Conference 2015
April 2015
Cyber Security & Aviation
RSA Conference 2015
April 2015
Workshop on the Proposed NIST Cyber Security Framework
RSA Conference 2015
April 2015
Considering Anonymous
COSAC
October 2, 2014
Legal Aspects of Bring Your Own Devices
COSAC
October 1, 2013
Media Contributions
Red Cross Service to Armed Forces Support Wings Over Solano Air Show
Red Cross Northern California Coastal Region Blog;
April 8, 2024
Social Media - Blog
Movies and PSYOP: The PRC is the Best!
PSYOP Regimental Blog
July 19, 2022
Social Media - Blog
Service to the Armed Forces Volunteers Support Wings Over Solano at Travis Air Force Base
Red Cross Northern California Coastal Region Blog
May 25, 2022
Social Media - Blog
You Don't Have to Like it
PSYOP Regimental Blog
May 23, 2022
Social Media - Blog
American Psychological Association: The role pf psychological warfare in the battle for the Ukraine
Psyop Regimental Blog
April 18, 2022
Social Media - Blog
Shortwave Follow-up: Why the BBC’s Service Matters
PSYOP Regimental Blog
April 7, 2022
Social Media - Blog
Counterintelligence: Best Defense against Insider Threats
APU Edge
March 18, 2022
Social Media - Blog
Defending an Organization from Intellectual Property Theft
American Public University EDGE
March 18, 2022
Internet
Social Media and Crime
KCAT Community Television - Los Gatos California
March 15, 2022
Social Media - Podcast
When the new doesn’t work – try the old – BBC Resurrects Shortwave Radio
PSYOP Regimental Blog
March 4, 2022
Social Media - Blog
Fake Videos – Effective PSYOP Weapons
PSYOP Regimental Blog
February 23, 2022
Social Media - Blog
Mo Ghandehari – Disaster Action Team Volunteer Extraordinaire
Red Cross Northern California Coastal Region Blog
February 3, 2022
Social Media - Blog
Myanmar’s Latest Battle is With FaceBook (Meta) in a California Court Room
PSYOP Regimental Blog
January 12, 2022
Social Media - Blog
The Russians and Iranians Show Us Why We Need Influence Ranger School
PSYOP Regimental Blog
November 19, 2021
Social Media - Blog
Applying Military Info Ops Skills to the Civilian Workforce
AMU Edge
October 25, 2021
Social Media - Podcast
Lisa Ann Rohr, American Red Cross Service to Armed Forces (SAF) Program Manager Returns from Iraq
Red Cross Northern California Coastal Region Blog
September 6, 2021
Social Media - Blog
At Least The Taliban learned Something
PSYOP Regimental Blog
August 24, 2021
Social Media - Blog
The Creative Economy – leading edge PSYOP or a fad?
PSYOP Regimental Blog
July 28, 2021
Social Media - Blog
Iran Disinformation Points Way for Near Peers and Others
PSYOP Regimental Blog
July 8, 2021
Social Media - Blog
Of Course The Taliban Are PSYOP Experts! They Don’t Have Much Competition
PSYOP Regimental Blog
June 23, 2021
Social Media - Blog
What Does Vlad Putin Know That Joe Biden Doesn’t?
PSYOP Regimental Blog
May 20, 2021
Social Media - Blog
Musical Movies Part of China’s All Government Approach to Propaganda
PSYOP Regimental Blog
April 7, 2021
Social Media - Blog
Your Health is a Disinformation Target
PSYOP Regimental Blog
March 17, 2021
Social Media - Blog
Russia’s Dilemma – How the Open Internet Challenges Government Control
PSYOP Regimental Blog
February 26, 2021
Social Media - Blog
Russian Covid Vaccine in Latin America: Disinformation or Aggressive Marketing?
PSYOP Regimental Blog
February 8, 2021
Social Media - Blog
China, Russia and ISIS Thank Capitol Rioters for Great Propaganda Content
PSYOP Regimental Blog
January 11, 2021
Social Media - Blog
Why Strategic Communications is Like Porn
PSYOP Regimental Blog
December 8, 2020
Social Media - Blog
South Park: A Leader in PSYOP Technology
PSYOP Regimental Blog
November 4, 2020
Social Media - Blog
PSYOP and Magic
PSYOP Regimental Blog
October 26, 2020
Social Media - Blog
Among Evacuees, Esalen staffers are grateful for Red Cross
Red Cross Northern California Coast Region Blog
September 28, 2020
Social Media - Blog
Even North Korea Is Socializing Its Brand
PSYOP Regimental Blog
September 15, 2020
Social Media - Blog
Alphahuman Podcast on PSYOP, IO and Cyberspace Operations
Alpha Human Podcast
September 2, 2020
Social Media - Podcast
Fake News As a Tactical Multiplier
PSYOP Regimental Blog
August 18, 2020
Social Media - Blog
Deepfakes and Artificial Intelligence: PSYOP's Now Fronteir
PSYOP Regimental Blog
July 20, 2020
Social Media - Blog
Low Tech PSYOP Works Too!
PSYOP Regimental Blog
June 17, 2020
Social Media - Blog
The PSYOP of Riots
PSYOP Regimental Blog
June 4, 2020
Social Media - Blog
China's Disinformation is not as important as Economic Blackmail as an Influence Weapon http://psyopregiment.blogspot.com/2020/04/chinas-disinformation-is-not-as.html
PSYOP Regimental Blog
April 27, 2020
Social Media - Blog
Zoombombing As PSYOP
PSYOP Regimental Blog
April 9, 2020
Social Media - Blog
Retired Doctors and Nurses First – PSYOP, PA and IO Next?
Psyop Regimental Bomb
March 30, 2020
Social Media - Blog
PSYOP and Covid
PSYOP Regimental Blog
March 19, 2020
Social Media - Blog
Why Kansas for Russia’s Sputnik Radio?
PSYOP Regimental Blog
February 20, 2020
Social Media - Blog
CCPA: What Does It Mean To You?
Tal Global Corporation Knowledge Center
February 10, 2020
Social Media - Blog
Native Art Can Be the Best PSYOP
PSYOP Regimental Blog
February 10, 2020
Social Media - Blog
The Enemy Is Always Faster
PSYOP Regimental Blog
January 21, 2020
Social Media - Blog
What Does Congress Really Know?
PSYOP Reimgental Blog
December 13, 2019
Social Media - Blog
Read The Enemy’s Manual Whenever You Can
PSYOP Regimental Blog
November 18, 2019
Social Media - Blog
Black and Gray are the New Red, White and Blue
Psyop Regimental Blog
November 6, 2019
Social Media - Blog
Over half of homes in Silver Creek Mobile Estates made safe by ‘Sound the Alarm’ event
Northern California Coast Region Red Cross Blog
October 25, 2019
Social Media - Blog
Red Cross Service to Armed Forces supports San Francisco Fleet Week
Northern California Coast Region Red Cross Blog
October 23, 2019
Social Media - Blog
Preventing Kidnapping Across the Physical, Virtual and Cyber Worlds
TAL Global Corporation Knowledge Center
October 22, 2019
Social Media - Blog
Why Does the Enemy Always Seem to Have a Faster Chain of Command?
Psyop Regimental Blog
October 8, 2019
Social Media - Blog
Howard Hinson Returns From 4th Service to Armed Forces Deployment in Iraq
Northern California Coast Region Red Cross Blog
September 26, 2019
Social Media - Blog
Radio: A Key Resource for Disasters and Homeland Security
AMU EDM Digest
September 25, 2019
Social Media - Blog
Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces Supports 129th Rescue Wing
Northern California Coast Region Red Cross Blog
September 16, 2019
Social Media - Blog
Red Cross Support to Gilroy Garlic Festival Relief Operation
Northern California Coastal Region of the Red Cross Blog
September 11, 2019
Social Media - Blog
Radio is More Important Than You Think
PSYOP Regimental Blog
September 9, 2019
Social Media - Blog
Handle With Care: Personally Identifiable Information
Knowledge Center, Tal Global Corporation
August 27, 2019
Internet
Army Cyber wants counter propaganda capabilities down to the Bde
PSYOP Regimental Blog
August 22, 2019
Social Media - Blog
PSYOP and Fried Chicken
PSYOP Regimental Blog
August 16, 2019
Social Media - Blog
Cybercrime: An Inside View from Ex-Hacker Brett Johnson
AMU In Cyber Defense Blog
May 30, 2019
Social Media - Blog
Drones Drop Anti-Semitic Flyers in Sacramento
PSYOP Regimental Blog
May 13, 2019
Social Media - Blog
ADDRESSING THE FAITH BASED FACILITY CHALLENGE – BALANCING OPENNESS WITH SECURITY
www.talglobal.com
April 24, 2019
Social Media - Blog
China and Russia Differ in Ways to Influence Americans
In Homeland Security
April 23, 2019
Social Media - Blog
When Tactics Are Restrained – Resort to Grand Strategy
PSYOP Regimental Blog
April 19, 2019
Social Media - Blog
Is a Fake News Law Absolutely Necessary for Our Society?
In Homeland Security
April 12, 2019
Social Media - Blog
The Operation Comes Before Support
PSYOP Regimental Blog
April 2, 2019
Social Media - Blog
American Red Cross Thanks FAST for a job well done
Northern California Coastal Regional Red Cross Blog
March 26, 2019
Social Media - Blog
Twenty Questions to Help You on Your Privacy Readiness Journey
www.talglobal.com
March 26, 2019
Social Media - Blog
Cyber Influence: Is it PSYOP or is it Cyber?
PSYOP Regimental Blog
February 22, 2019
Social Media - Blog
Cyber, Cyber Everywhere But Not a PSYOP to Think!
PSYOP Regimental Blog
February 7, 2019
Social Media - Blog
Helping people is a team sport
Northern California Coastal Regional Red Cross Blog
January 24, 2019
Social Media - Blog
New Cyber Influence Wrinkles: Deepfakes and Cyber Media Jamming
PSYOP Regimental Blog
January 22, 2019
Social Media - Blog
Red Cross, partner volunteers install more than 200 smoke alarms in San Jose
Northern California Coastal Regional Red Cross Blog
January 22, 2019
Social Media - Blog
Social Media Counter-Propaganda - You Need An Insider
PSYOP Regimental Blog
January 9, 2019
Social Media - Blog
Turning White Elephants Into Angels
Northern California Coastal Regional Red Cross Blog
January 2, 2019
Social Media - Blog
Drone Security - It's The One You Don't See That Will Get You
September 2017
Internet
What Does Gartner, Inc Think and Why Does It Matter to You?
TAL Global Web Site
June 21, 2016
Internet
Certifications and Licensure
May 13, 2016
Attorney - District of Columbia Bar Association
DC Bar Association
June 12, 1990
Attorney - Santa Clara County
The State Bar of California
Attorney - Los Angeles County Bar Association
April 4, 2011
Member of the Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court of the United States
December 2007
Judge Pro-Tem (Small Claims Court)
Superior Court, Santa Clara County, CA
Awards & Honors
September 30,
2024
Volunteer Service Award
California Superior Court, Santa Clara County
Judge Pro Tem in California's small claims court, I volunteer time to preside in Small Claims Court providing a fair and impartial forum for litigants to resolve their cases.
April 17,
2024
Clara Barton Award For Leadership
American Red Cross
The Clara Barton award recognizes service in leadership positions. Volunteer has made significant contributions in developing and implementing effective regional/chapter-wide programs that to accomplish the American Red Cross mission.
April 17,
2024
President's Silver Service Award
The President of the United States
Awarded by the President of the United States for recognition of 376.75 hours of Volunteer Service on behalf of the American Red Cross.
June 16,
2022
Organizational Support Award
American Red Cross
Presented for exceptional service in Public Affairs for support to Disaster Services, Service to the Armed Forces and International Humanitarian Services. Recognizes individuals who support all the organization’s business units.
April 8,
2019
President's Volunteer Gold Service Award
The President of the United States
Rendered 500 hours service to the Red Cross.
April 4,
2011
Member of the Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States
US Supreme Court
Admitted to the Bar of the US Supreme Court.
October 10,
2010
Robert McClure Gold Achievement Award
US Army Psychological Operations Regiment
Awarded for leadership and service to the PSYOP Regiment of the US Army.
March 15,
2003
Honorary Colonel
PSYOP Regiment of the US Army
Elected to provide leadership to the PSYOP Regiment, a newly created branch of the US Army.