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Dunn: In my family, service was a part of life. My grandfather, a WWII veteran, modeled service in his career, his volunteerism and community involvement. From my earliest days, I was drawn to military service. As a child, my great uncle served as a judge on the Kentucky Court of Appeals. A er he retired, he was assigned as a special judge to preside over the trial of the Carroll County, Kentucky bus crash involving the safety and design of school busses. Listening to tales of the proceedings and the issues formed the basis for choosing the law.
AALM: What was the greatest lesson you learned in the military or law school?
Dunn: Preparation is crucial to success. As a new platoon leader in Korea, near the DMZ, our unit would routinely conduct no-notice drills to ready the unit, physically and mentally, for any contingency. Success of plans and swi ness in execution were obtained through attention to detail and preparing each member of the unit. rough my military service and in practice I have always returned to this fundamental lesson. Prepare, train, execute, and repeat! Success will not be achieved through luck. Luck favors the prepared.
AALM: What experiences have taught you the most?
Dunn: Di cult and challenging circumstances in life create the opportunities for growth. Service in combat and my personal struggle with cancer o ered insights into my own self as well as those closest to me. Both combat and cancer are unfortunate, but both are excellent educators in humanity. ey each, in their own unique way o er glimpses into our own mortality and at the same time allow the best in those who surround us to shine.
AALM: What do you nd particularly rewarding about your military service or law practice?
Dunn: Serving as a leader in the military and practicing law provide opportunities to interact with others and engage positively in the lives of those I serve. Our clients and my soldiers come from all over the nation and from varied backgrounds. Interacting with these diverse cultural experiences and
expectations a ords chances to learn from each person, while also attempting to provide positive leadership, representation and experiences for each of them. For me, each of these people o er unique perspectives that I am able to learn from and grow as a person.
AALM: How would you describe the culture of the rm?
Dunn: Reminger has provided unwavering support of my military service. From my earliest days as a law clerk, who a month a er working le for Iraq to supporting and encouraging a yearlong sabbatical to attend the National War College, Reminger has stood with me.Intheyearsinbetween,weeksaway for training, all members of Reminger have met regular days out of the o ce for military duties with appreciation. It would have been impossible for me to dedicate myself to service to our Nation without the continued support of the people that make up Reminger.
AALM: Are there any changes coming in the future that you’re excited about?
Dunn: In 2019, I expect to be promoted to Colonel and assume command of an Army Reserve Brigade. is command will be geographically dispersed over ve states with over 2000 soldiers. I am excited for the opportunity to meet new soldiers, face new challenges and continuing to make a positive impact for our nation’s defense.
AALM: What accomplishment are you most proud of achieving?
Dunn: In 2003, the Mechanized Combat Engineer Battalion which I served as the logistics o cer for was the rst such large reserve unit to deploy to Iraq. Our unit was able to successfully prepare, deploy and engage in combat operations from Northern Kentucky while working in a system that simply was not designed, at the time, for the operational support by the reserve component. is was a catalyst for the transformation of our Army Reserve from a strategic ready reserve force to an operational force multiplier.
AALM: What do you enjoy doing outside of work? Hobbies? Sports?
Dunn: I o en tell people that my hobby is serving in the Army Reserve. I remain passionate about my service and am grateful for the opportunity to continue to serve.
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AT A GLANCE
REMINGER CO. L.P.A.
525 Vine Street, Suite 1700 Cincinnati, OH 45202 (859) 426-3662 www.reminger.com
BRANCH OF THE SERVICE
U.S. Army
EDUCATION
Master’s Degree, National War College, 2018
Juris Doctor, Northern Kentucky University, Chase College of Law, 2003
Bachelor of Science, Xavier University, 1996
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Ohio State Bar Association Kentucky Bar Association Northern Kentucky Bar
Association DRI
Truck Industry Defense Association
Transportation Lawyers Association
Salmon P. Chase Inn of Court
HOBBIES
Cycling
FAVORITE QUOTE
There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure. – Colin Powell