Gregory J. Gianoni
LCDR, JAGC, USN
Greg is an active duty Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy currently serving as an LL.M. student with a focus in National Security Law.
Greg received his B.S. in economics and finance with minors in law and psychology from Bentley University in 2008. He was a financial advisor with Prudential before attending California Western School of Law. Greg passed the California Bar in July 2013 and received his military commission in August 2013.
Greg first served in Norfolk, VA, where he assisted in criminal prosecutions, drafted wills and powers of attorney, conducted debt negotiation settlements, and practiced consumer law, landlord/tenant law, and divorce law.
Greg then deployed with the WASP Amphibious Ready Group for six months at sea aboard the USS Wasp (LHD 1), providing rules of engagement, intelligence, and national security law advice in support of Operation ODYSSEY LIGHTNING – air strikes against terrorist organizations in Sirte, Libya.
Upon returning from deployment Greg was the Officer-in-Charge of the Defense Service Office in Lemoore, CA, where he served as a defense attorney representing clients in criminal trials and administrative proceedings. Notably, Greg was the military defense counsel for Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher, acquitted of premeditated murder of a captured terrorist.
Following the Gallagher trial Greg served as the Assistant Force Judge Advocate for Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command in Manama, Bahrain. Among other operations, Greg was in the Maritime Operations Center to provide legal advice following the U.S. led death of Soleimani, as well as multiple maritime interdiction operations resulting in the seizure of illegally smuggled advanced conventional weapons, drugs, and small arms weapons.
After graduation Greg is expected to be stationed in the D.C. area.