1/23/2021- Congratulations Adil Ahmed!
Updated: Mar 19, 2021
Congratulations to past NJMLA board member Adil Ahmed in assuming the oath of office this week as attorney advisor, Office of the General Counsel, Department of the Army in the Biden Administration!!
Keep up your amazing and inspiring work!
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