Reflecting on Careers in National Security Law

In the latest episode of "Are We All Clear? Facilitating Security Clearances," guest host Marina O'Brien talks to fellow Holland & Knight International Trade Associates Molly O'Casey and Caroline Howard about their roles as national security lawyers. They discuss their individual career paths and what inspired them to join the field as well as what prepared them for it. They also highlight the importance of their job and how passionate they are about safeguarding essential American infrastructure from foreign threats, adding this responsibility comes with many challenges, such as navigating complex regulations, compliance processes and protecting classified information. The three attorneys concur that there is no best route to enter this area of practice as long as you are willing to work hard and continually learn.