From Military Service to Civilian Careers: Supporting Veterans Through Transition and Beyond
From Dimensions of Diversity · 23:23
Show by Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney
In this Veterans Day episode of Dimensions of Diversity, host Lloyd Freeman sits down with two Buchanan attorneys whose lives have been shaped by military service: Craig Mills, a commercial litigator and Marine Corps veteran, and George Morrison, a labor and employment attorney and chair of Buchanan’s B.R.A.V.E. (Buchanan’s Recognition of Active and Veteran Employees) Affinity Group. Craig shares his experience as an infantry reconnaissance officer during Operation Desert Storm. George, the son of a Vietnam War veteran, discusses his work as vice president of the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of Folds of Honor, a nonprofit that provides scholarships to spouses and children of military members who have fallen or become disabled while serving.Together, the three explore the shift from military service to civilian life, highlighting the strengths veterans bring to the workplace, including reliability, punctuality and resilience, as well as the challenges they may encounter along the way. Craig and George also offer practical guidance for leaders who want to support veteran and military-adjacent team members: listen with authenticity and empathy, and help them navigate the resources available to them.Dimensions of Diversity is a podcast created by Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, highlighting diversity in the workplace. Hosted by Lloyd Freeman, Chief Experience Officer, the podcast features meaningful conversations with industry and community leaders working to advance D&I.
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