"Unicorn Job After 23 Years: Marine JAG's Long, Hard Landing" featuring Meridith Marshall

In this episode, Tommy Hardaway sits down with Meridith Marshall, a former Marine Corps Judge Advocate who successfully transitioned into the corporate world as in-house counsel for a major telecommunications infrastructure company.

Meridith shares her journey from military service to corporate law, highlighting the challenges many veterans face when entering the civilian workforce. Despite an impressive 23-year career, she encountered difficulty translating her experience into something hiring managers could easily understand. After a long and frustrating job search, she finally landed a role that aligned with her skills and experience.

Now working in the fast-paced world of telecommunications—supporting infrastructure behind major carriers like Verizon and AT&T—Meridith explains how her role goes beyond legal advice. She acts as both a legal advisor and business partner, helping teams structure deals that are both strategic and profitable.

She also opens up about how her Marine Corps background shaped her success, emphasizing leadership, flexibility, and resilience. From surviving layoffs to adapting to constant change, Meridith demonstrates what it truly means to “adapt and overcome.”

Looking ahead, she shares her excitement about transitioning into a new company and role, embracing change once again—just like she did throughout her military career.

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