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  1. Homeland Security Careers
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Hear from Recent Honors Attorneys

Read testimony from recent Secretary's Honors Attorney Program participants.

Drew is a 2020-2022 Honors Attorney who rotated through OGC's Legal Counsel Division, ICE, and USCIS. He was permanently hired by USCIS, where he handles litigation matters involving USCIS Asylum Offices and advises the USCIS Office of Policy and Strategy on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy.

Hans is a 2019-2021 Honors Attorney who rotated through OGC's Regulatory Affairs Law Division, FEMA, and CBP. Hans was permanently hired to TSA's Office of the Chief Counsel, Regulations and Security Standards Division.

Jessica is a 2019-2021 Honors Attorney who rotated through OGC's Operations and Enforcement Law Division (OELD) and CBP. She was permanently hired by OGC-OELD, where she advises on legal issues involving trade, economic security, and law enforcement.

Lane is a 2016-2018 Honors Attorney who rotated through OGC's Legal Counsel Division, USCIS, CBP, and the U.S. Secret Service. She was permanently hired by the U.S. Secret Service, and later worked on national security issues in OGC's Operations and Enforcement Law Division (OELD). She now serves as senior Counsel for the Operations, Engagement, and Risk team at CISA, advising on CISA's national and international partnerships and stakeholder engagements.

Teresa is a 2011-2013 Honors Attorney who rotated through OGC's National Protection Programs Legal Division (now part of CISA), OELD, and CBP. She was permanently hired by CBP Office of the Chief Counsel's Enforcement section, where she serves as agency counsel in litigation, corresponds and negotiates with representatives from foreign governments to implement CBP programs, and provides advice on policies that involve immigration law.

Brian is a 2009-2011 Honors Attorney who rotated through OELD, CBP, and ICE. He was permanently hired into OELD, where he handles the DHS Exercise portfolio and prepares large summaries of legal authorities applicable to national incidents such as damaging hurricanes, a significant cyber-attack, or a maritime mass migration event.

Last Updated: 05/16/2023
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