Leslie Lawson

About Leslie Lawson

Second career attorney and international homeland security professional with extensive legal, diplomatic, and security operations experience. Dynamic leader who has led diverse teams to measurable successful outcomes under stressful, rapidly changing circumstances. Lifelong learner who is still answering the call to service of others.

Experience

1. Superior Court Law Clerk

   The Vermont Judiciary

   Sep 2025 — Present · St Albans, VT, US

   I provide law clerk assistance to the Superior Court judges of the Civil, Criminal, Family, and Probate courts for Franklin and Grand Isle Counties, Vermont. I conduct research and perform writing tasks thoroughly, efficiently, and professionally.

Education

• Syracuse University College of Law

  Doctor of Law - JD, Law

  2021 — 2025

• Michigan State University

  Masters, Criminal Justice

  2002 — 2006

• University of Vermont

  Bachelors, English and History

  1987 — 1991

Skills

• Diplomacy
• Leadership
• Criminal Justice
• Defense
• Executive Protection
• Public Administration
• Enforcement
• Project Management
• Counterterrorism
• Physical Security
• Law Enforcement Operations
• Investigation
• Homeland Security
• Private Investigations
• Law Enforcement Intelligence
• Foreign Policy
• Public Speaking
• Intelligence
• Government
• Protection
• Program Management
• Firearms
• Intelligence Analysis
• Police
• National Security
• Law Enforcement
• Patrol
• Security
• Policy
• Foreign Affairs
• Policy Analysis
• Public Policy
• International Security
• Security Operations
• Public Diplomacy
• Criminal Investigations
• Counterintelligence
• Emergency Management
• Strategic Planning
• Crisis Management