Richard Sala
Director, Online Learning Program at Vermont Law School- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Bar Admission (Commonwealth of Massachusetts)
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, November 2013Nov, 2013- Oct, 2024 -
Bar Admission (State of New Hampshire)
The State of New Hampshire, November 2013Nov, 2013- Oct, 2024 -
Bar Admission (United States District Court District of New Hampshire)
United States District Court District of New Hampshire, November 2013Nov, 2013- Oct, 2024 -
Bar Admission (United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces)
United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, January 2013Jan, 2013- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Vermont Law and Graduate School
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Director, Online Learning Program
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Oct 2021 - Present
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Director, Academic Success Program
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May 2021 - Oct 2021
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Interim Director, Academic Success Program
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Jan 2021 - May 2021
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Assistant Director, Academic Success Program
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Jul 2019 - Jan 2021
The Assistant Director of the Academic Success Program (ASP) is responsible for working closely with the ASP Program Manager, ASP student mentors, faculty, staff and students; developing and presenting at ASP workshops; meeting with students one-on-one, and collaborating with faculty and staff; assisting the ASP Director; satisfying teaching assignments as directed; and other duties as assigned.
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State of New Hampshire
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United States
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Government Administration
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200 - 300 Employee
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Member, New Hampshire State Board of Education
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Feb 2021 - Present
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Office of the Commissioner, New Hampshire Department of Education
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Concord, New Hampshire
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Legal Counsel
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Jun 2018 - Sep 2019
Serves as legal counsel to the Department of Education and its Divisions including the Commissioner, the Deputy Commissioner, the Office of Business Management, the Division of Workforce Innovation, the Division of Learner Support, the Division of Educator and Analytic Resources, and the Division of Support & Higher Education. Represents the State before State and Federal courts and administrative agencies under the direct supervision of the Department of Justice. Serves as legal counsel to the Department of Education and its Divisions including the Commissioner, the Deputy Commissioner, the Office of Business Management, the Division of Workforce Innovation, the Division of Learner Support, the Division of Educator and Analytic Resources, and the Division of Support & Higher Education. Represents the State before State and Federal courts and administrative agencies under the direct supervision of the Department of Justice.
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Marine Corps Recruiting
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Marine Officer Instructor/Assistant Professor of Naval Science, Department of Naval Science
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Jun 2016 - Jun 2018
Assistant Professor of Naval Science at the University of Rochester, School of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering, Department of Naval Science. I currently teach Intro to Naval Science, Evolution of Warfare, and Amphibious Warfare.
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MAGTF Judge Advocate, Marine Rotational Force-Darwin; Asst Deputy Staff Judge Advocate, 1st MARDIV
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Mar 2015 - Jun 2016
Provided general counsel to the the Commanding Officer, Marine Rotational Force-Darwin, Darwin, Australia, Commanding General, 1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, California and (29) subordinate commanders, on complex legal matters to include: Interpreting laws, rules and regulations related to Military Justice, the Law of Armed Conflict, Rules of Engagement, Status of Forces Agreements, and Joint Ethics Regulations. Evaluated criminal and administrative cases to ensure that reasonable grounds… Show more Provided general counsel to the the Commanding Officer, Marine Rotational Force-Darwin, Darwin, Australia, Commanding General, 1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, California and (29) subordinate commanders, on complex legal matters to include: Interpreting laws, rules and regulations related to Military Justice, the Law of Armed Conflict, Rules of Engagement, Status of Forces Agreements, and Joint Ethics Regulations. Evaluated criminal and administrative cases to ensure that reasonable grounds existed to believe that the accused committed the offense(s) alleged. Analyzed court decisions and newly enacted state and federal laws to determine impact on command and to ensure compliance with the changing legal landscape. Conducted legal research on matters associated with military operations. Routinely interfaced with Australian legal counterparts (civilian and military) on matters concerning MRF-D operations and personnel.
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Officer-in-Charge, Trial Counsel, Legal Service Support Section, Legal Team Delta
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Nov 2013 - Mar 2015
Served as a military criminal prosecutor. Disposed of over 100 cases referred to Court-Martial. Responsible for managing, organizing and supervising an independent military criminal prosecution office, on the Marine Corps' largest West Coast expeditionary training facility, to include (3) attorneys and (3) legal service specialists. Responsible for the prosecution of all military justice cases arising out of 1st Marine Division.
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Marine Corps Recruiting
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Executive Officer, Charlie Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion
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May 2009 - Aug 2010
Responsible for the lives, morale, training and combat preparedness of a company of (142) Infantry Marines.
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Platoon Commander, 3rd Platoon, Charlie Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion
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Apr 2008 - May 2009
Responsible for the lives, morale, training and combat preparedness of a platoon of (28) Marines. Managed, organized and maintained approximately $5,000,000.00 in equipment. Operational experience includes a tour in Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF).
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Education
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University of Rochester - Simon Business School
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business -
Vermont Law School
Master of Environmental Law and Policy, Law -
Vermont Law School
Juris Doctorate, Law -
University of Colorado Boulder
Bachelor of Arts (BA), International Affairs; Political Science