Erik Mudrinich Email & Phone Number

Omaha, Ne, Us

Omaha, Ne, Us

As the Founder and Principal Attorney of Swede Space Solutions, I lead a dynamic legal practice specializing in Space law. I provide comprehensive legal counsel and strategic guidance to clients navigating the rapidly evolving Space industry.Key Offerings:Space Law Expertise: Offering in-depth legal counsel on international space law, regulatory compliance, commercial space activities, satellite operations, and space-related contractual matters.Policy Advocacy: Engaging in policy advocacy and contributing insights to shape legislation, regulations, and international treaties governing space activities.Risk Mitigation & Compliance: Developing robust compliance frameworks to mitigate legal risks associated with space operations, ensuring adherence to international treaties and domestic laws.

Washington, Dc, Us

National Security Law advisor to the Commander, Space Operations Command, and his staff. The United States Space Force provides space launch, missile warning, positioning, navigation and timing, communications, space electronic warfare, space control, command and control, and space domain awareness capabilities for United States Space Command and other combatant commands. The command manages a global network of satellite command and control, communications, missile warning, and space launch facilities.

Colorado Springs, Colorado, Us

Deputy General Counsel to the Commander of United States Space Command (USSPACECOM) and Chief of Space Operations Law. Advised the USSPACECOM Commander and senior staff on various legal issues, from international and operational law questions regarding space and cyber matters to civil law matters, including privacy, labor and employment matters, and standards of conduct (ethics). Managed the day-to-day operations of a dynamic legal practice while also supporting the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Joint Staff, international partners, and other geographic combatant commanders in the planning and execution of global and theater space operations. - Provided legal advice to executive leaders and a joint staff on classified military space operations. Advised strategic decision-makers on space operations with a primary focus on international and operational space law and space policy matters.

Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, Us

As the Chief of Space Operations Law, I offered crucial legal and policy guidance on international and domestic legal matters impacting air, space, integrated missile defense, and network operations. This encompassed rules of engagement, international agreements, treaty compliance, computer network attack and defense, space operations, and manned spaceflight support.Key Achievements:- Served as the trusted legal advisor for all echelons of a 4-star command. As the lead Space and cyber attorney, I provided counsel on intricate issues related to strategic planning for global space and cyber operations.- Delivered dependable legal advice on international agreements, including personnel exchange programs, and routinely engaged in international negotiations for Space Situational Awareness (SSA) agreements.- Cultivated in-depth expertise in international and domestic law and the law of war, specifically in their application to space and cyber operations. Demonstrated excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Fort Meade, Md, Us

Operations law attorney for U.S. Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) engaged daily in addressing intricate legal matters pertaining to policy and legal compliance, data management, incident response, and privacy law within one of the world's largest digital networks.Key Achievements:- Advised U.S. Cyber Command on the establishment of new organizations, vital initiatives, and seamless integration with NSA programs, operations, and infrastructure.- Led legal cyber cells during military exercises and national cybersecurity events, serving as the primary legal interface with interagency and private sector partners concerning policies and laws related to the nation's comprehensive response to cybersecurity incidents.- Instructed and developed advanced legal courses on complex issues related to Department of Defense (DoD) cyber operations, delivering advanced cyber law classes and providing guidance to operational planners at military commands worldwide, including various Combatant Commands.- Offered legal counsel on various Federal criminal statutes, including the Stored Communications Act, the Wiretap Act, and the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. Ensured activities complied with the Posse Comitatus Act and other laws and regulations governing defense support to civil authorities and military support to civilian law enforcement agencies.- Served as the chief legal advisor for full-spectrum cyberspace operations, meticulously applying international law, domestic law, and operational authority.

Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, Us

National Security Attorney Advisor to the three-star Commander, Staff Judge Advocate, and Senior Staff of the Joint Functional Component Command for Space (JFCC SPACE). The command controls the global employment of US Department of Defense (DoD) space power. - Provided legal expertise and guidance on a wide range of newly emerging legal and policy issues concerning space operations to include space situational awareness, space operations, and International cooperation/norms development.

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Served in positions of increasing responsibility at various U.S. and foreign locations as a Judge Advocate (military attorney), supporting Air Force and Joint Service organizations. Prosecuted courts-martial, including serious felony and computer crimes cases. Advised commanders on environmental law, military justice, international law, and the law of war. Provided legal support on ethics and compliance requirements. Negotiated and concluded agreements with representatives of foreign governments.

River Falls, Wi, Us

Master Of Laws (Llm), Space, Cyber & National Security Law

Juris Doctorate (Jd), International Law And Legal Studies

International Law And Legal Studies Concentration

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy And Religious Studies