Todd Pennington Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

I am the professor for LAW 3172, Law and National Security Space Operations (a new course offering at Georgetown Law Center, starting January 2025).

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Conducts applied research in space strategy and policy to provide strategic advice to decisionmakers throughout the Department of Defense, including the Joint Staff, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Combatant Commands, and Services.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Attorney-Advisor with the Department of Defense Office of General Counsel (Intelligence), responsible for providing legal support to space programs and special technical operations.

United States

Principal legal advisor to the Commander, United States Space Operations Command, the Unified Combatant Command responsible for conducting operations in, from, and to space to deter conflict, and if necessary, defeat aggression, deliver space combat power for the Joint/Combined force, and defend U.S. vital interests with allies and partners. Leads an enterprise of attorneys and legal support staff providing general counsel legal support at Headquarters United States Space Command, two… Show more Principal legal advisor to the Commander, United States Space Operations Command, the Unified Combatant Command responsible for conducting operations in, from, and to space to deter conflict, and if necessary, defeat aggression, deliver space combat power for the Joint/Combined force, and defend U.S. vital interests with allies and partners. Leads an enterprise of attorneys and legal support staff providing general counsel legal support at Headquarters United States Space Command, two functional component commands, and five service component commands. Show less

Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado

Principal legal advisor to the Commander, Space Operations Command, during the transition from its legacy structure as United States Space Force (formerly Air Force Space Command), through its establishment as the Space Force's first Field Command. Provided leadership and professional oversight for over 150 attorneys, paralegals, and support staff at seven Air Force installations. The United States Space Force provides space launch, missile warning, positioning, navigation and timing… Show more Principal legal advisor to the Commander, Space Operations Command, during the transition from its legacy structure as United States Space Force (formerly Air Force Space Command), through its establishment as the Space Force's first Field Command. Provided leadership and professional oversight for over 150 attorneys, paralegals, and support staff at seven Air Force installations. 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. (Prior to October 2020, Space Operations Command at Peterson AFB was designated U.S. Space Force, and was previously designated Air Force Space Command). Show less

Vandenberg Afb, California

Principal legal advisor to the Commander, Space Operations Command and Combined Force Space Component Command. Provides leadership and professional oversight for over 100 attorneys, paralegals, and support staff at five Air Force installations. Space Operations Command (part of US Space Force) provides strategic missile warning, nuclear command, control and communication, position, navigation and timing, space situational awareness, satellite operations, and range operations. Combined… Show more Principal legal advisor to the Commander, Space Operations Command and Combined Force Space Component Command. Provides leadership and professional oversight for over 100 attorneys, paralegals, and support staff at five Air Force installations. Space Operations Command (part of US Space Force) provides strategic missile warning, nuclear command, control and communication, position, navigation and timing, space situational awareness, satellite operations, and range operations. Combined Force Space Component Command (part of U.S. Space Command) is responsible for directing assigned and attached forces in planning, integrating, conducting, and assessing global space operations in order to deliver combat relevant space capabilities to Combatant Commands, coalition partners, the Joint Force, and the Nation.(Prior to December 20, 2019, Space Operations Command at Vandenberg AFB was designated 14th Air Force, part of the United States Air Force). Show less

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii

Principal deputy to the senior legal counsel for Pacific Air Forces, providing leadership and professional oversight for 260 attorneys, paralegals, and support staff at 21 offices in four countries. Pacific Air Forces is responsible for Air Force activities spread over half the globe in a command that supports more than 46,000 Airmen serving throughout the Pacific. Before selection as the Deputy Staff Judge Advocate, served as Chief of Operations Law and Chief of Administrative Law.… Show more Principal deputy to the senior legal counsel for Pacific Air Forces, providing leadership and professional oversight for 260 attorneys, paralegals, and support staff at 21 offices in four countries. Pacific Air Forces is responsible for Air Force activities spread over half the globe in a command that supports more than 46,000 Airmen serving throughout the Pacific. Before selection as the Deputy Staff Judge Advocate, served as Chief of Operations Law and Chief of Administrative Law. As Chief of Operations Law (Deputy General Counsel for Operations) directed legal support for international law, the law of war, and national policy matters; represented Pacific Air Forces in international talks and negotiations; assisted in preparation of plans for military operations in support of America's national security objectives; led, mentored, and supervised U.S. and coalition legal advisors participating in military exercises and operations.As Chief of Administrative Law (Ethics and Compliance Program Director) directed command-wide integrity and compliance programs (including prevention and resolution of conflicts of interest, and confidential and public financial disclosure filings); performed compliance oversight inspections; oversaw internal investigation of complaints, aircraft mishaps and ground accident fatalities, and professional responsibility matters; provided consultative support and advice to management and employees. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Legal advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (the principal military advisor to the President of the United States) and to the Joint Staff on nuclear operations, counter-terrorism and special operations, homeland security, homeland defense, anti-terrorism, force protection, space launch and space flight operations, White House operations support, and continuity of operations/continuity of government. Key duties and responsibilities: Contributed to development of… Show more Legal advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (the principal military advisor to the President of the United States) and to the Joint Staff on nuclear operations, counter-terrorism and special operations, homeland security, homeland defense, anti-terrorism, force protection, space launch and space flight operations, White House operations support, and continuity of operations/continuity of government. Key duties and responsibilities: Contributed to development of Presidential and Department of Defense policies. Performed legal and policy compliance and equity reviews of proposed actions, including military operations, war plans, and promulgation of departmental policy. Assisted in preparation of reports for the President and for Congress. Represented the Joint Staff to the Military Services, the Combatant Commands, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, other federal departments and agencies, Congress, and the National Security Council. Show less

Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri

Chief Legal Officer for the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, MO, and America's fleet of B-2 stealth bombers. Key duties and responsibilities: Served as Principal Legal Advisor to installation commander and support staff responsible for 5,000 Air Force & Army personnel. Led 17-person team of attorneys and support personnel responsible for prosecuting criminal cases before military and federal courts, receiving and adjudicating claims against the Air Force, and providing… Show more Chief Legal Officer for the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, MO, and America's fleet of B-2 stealth bombers. Key duties and responsibilities: Served as Principal Legal Advisor to installation commander and support staff responsible for 5,000 Air Force & Army personnel. Led 17-person team of attorneys and support personnel responsible for prosecuting criminal cases before military and federal courts, receiving and adjudicating claims against the Air Force, and providing personal legal services to eligible service members, civilians, and retirees. Represented management in negotiations with labor unions. Provided legal advice and support related to environmental protection, real estate management, integrity and compliance programs, and security of assets vital to national security. Show less

Fort Bragg, Nc

Served as Principal Deputy to the Staff Judge Advocate (Chief Legal Counsel) responsible for general counsel services for the worldwide activities of the Joint Special Operations Command.

Various Locations Worldwide

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-type cases. Advised commanders on international law and the law of war, at home station and deployed. Provided legal support on ethics and compliance requirements. Negotiated and concluded agreements with representatives of foreign governments.

Doctor Of Law (Jd), Law

Elder Law clinic. Air Force ROTC Detachment 785 Cadet Wing Commander. Air Force ROTC Distinguished Graduate.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), International Relations And Political Science

Graduated with Highest Honors. Dual majors in International Relations and Political Science. Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. Tennessee.

Graduate Certificate, Wmd Studies

Activities and Societies: Program for Emerging Leaders at the Center for the Study of Weapons of Mass Destruction