Speakers and Panelists
2024
Meet our Keynote Speaker
Keynote Speaker – Will Gunn, Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel
Will A. Gunn is the Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel for the Legal Services Corporation (LSC). In 2009, he was appointed by President Barack Obama as the General Counsel for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, a position in which he served for five years. Subsequently, he was an attorney with a solo law practice, assisting military members facing adverse actions.
In 1980, he graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy with military honors and in 1986 he graduated cum laude from Harvard Law School, where he served as President of the Harvard Legal Aid Bureau. He also holds an LL.M in environmental law from George Washington University, a Masters in National Resource Strategy from the National Defense University, and a Masters in Ministry (with a focus on Leadership) from Lancaster Bible College. Will served as an active-duty Air Force officer and in 2002, he was promoted to the rank of colonel. In 2003, he was selected as the first-ever Chief Defense Counsel for the DoD Office of Military Commissions. In that role, he established an office that defends detainees brought before military commissions at the Guantanamo Prison Camp. He is a former White House Fellow and after retiring from the Air Force in 2005, he served as President and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington, DC. He has chaired the American Bar Association (ABA) 2021 National Law Day commemoration, the ABA Commission on Racial and Ethnic Diversity and the ABA Commission on Youth at Risk. He has served on several boards, is a deacon in his local church, and has received numerous awards including an honorary doctorate from Nova Southeastern University and the Harvard Legal Aid Bureau’s Outstanding Alumni Award.
Panel:
Meet Our Moderator:
We are thrilled to announce that Joe Moreno will be joining us once again as the moderator for the Veterans’ Legal Career Fair. Joe brings a wealth of experience and expertise, and we are grateful for his continued support and leadership in this role.
General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer of SAP National Security Services, Inc. (SAP NS2)
Joe’s extensive background includes serving as a Global Litigation partner at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, a federal prosecutor at the U.S. Department of Justice, and a decorated combat veteran. His insights and guidance will undoubtedly enrich the VLCF experience for all participants.
Panelists:
Sharad Samy
General Counsel at Commonfund
Sharad Samy brings a wealth of experience and insight as the General Counsel at Commonfund. His extensive legal expertise and leadership in the financial sector make him a valuable contributor to our panel.
Matt Reeder
Chief Legal Officer at OnlyFans and VLCF Alumni/Success Story
Matt Reeder, the Chief Legal Officer at OnlyFans, is a proud VLCF alumni and success story. His journey from the Veterans’ Legal Career Fair to a top legal position at a major company is an inspiring testament to the opportunities VLCF can provide.
Laura Supple
Associate at Holland & Knight and 2023 VLCF Attendee/Success Story
Laura Supple attended the 2023 Veterans’ Legal Career Fair and is now a successful associate at Holland & Knight. Her experience and achievements highlight the impact of VLCF in helping veterans and military spouses transition into rewarding legal careers.