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J.CURRICULUM VITAEDAVID C. IGLESIAS, J.D.Captain, Judge Advocate General’s Corps,United States Navy, (RC) RetiredAssociate Professor of Politics and LawWheaton College, Wheaton, IllinoisPRESENT POSITIONDirector, Center for Faith, Politics & EconomicsJean and E. Floyd Kvamme Associate Professor ofPolitics and LawPROFESSIONAL ADDRESSWheaton College501 College AvenueWheaton, IL 60187630.752.7209www.wheaton.edu/fpeIMMEDIATE PAST POSITIONTeam Chief, Spokesman, Prosecutor, and Special ProjectsOffice of Military CommissionsOffice of the Chief ProsecutorWashington, DC &Naval Station GuantanamoGuantanamo Bay, CubaIMMEDIATE PASTPROFESSIONAL ADDRESSBIOGRAPHICAL DATAOffice of the Chief Prosecutor1610 Defense PentagonWashington, DC 22301-1610703.275.9080 (work)703.556.5508 (fax)david.iglesias@osd.mil (Blackberry)david.iglesias@osd.smil.milBirthplace: Panama City, Panama(Born a U.S. Citizen overseas)Married to Cynthia J. Sears, October 1988Four childrenConversational Spanish SpeakerEDUCATION1980Bachelor of Arts, HistoryWheaton CollegeWheaton, Illinois1984Juris DoctorUniversity of New Mexico School of LawAlbuquerque, New Mexico1
J.1985Article 27 (b) CertificationUnited States Naval Justice SchoolNaval Station Newport, Rhode IslandSECURITY CLEARANCES2001-2007, 2008-2014Top Secret/SCI2001-2007Q2007-2008Top Secret1985-2001SecretACADEMIC POSITIONS2014-presentDirector, Center for Faith, Politics & EconomicsJean and E. Floyd Kvamme Associate Professor ofPolitics and Law501 College AvenueWheaton CollegeWheaton, IL 60187630.752.7209 (w)1998-2014Adjunct Law InstructorDefense Institute ofInternational Legal Studies441 Elliot AvenueNaval StationNewport, RI 028412001-2014Adjunct Law InstructorJoint Special Operations UniversityHurlburt Field, Florida andMacDill AFB, Tampa, FloridaEMPLOYMENT POSITIONS2014-Present2008-201411Director, Center for Faith, Politics & EconomicsJean and E. Floyd Kvamme AssociateProfessor of Politics and Law501 College AvenueWheaton CollegeWheaton, Illinois 60187Captain, JAG Corps, U.S. NavyI also worked a two-month contract in Singapore with Soufan and Associates in late 2013 and early 2014. Thenon-disclosure agreement I signed prohibits a description of specific duties. I can only say I worked on a lawenforcement related project with former and retired FBI and NCIS agents.2
J.Prosecutor, Team Chief, Spokesman& Special ProjectsOffice of Military CommissionsOffice of the Chief ProsecutorWashington, DC22007-2008Executive AdvisorBooz Allen HamiltonAlbuquerque, New Mexico2001- 2007United States AttorneyDistrict of New MexicoAlbuquerque, New Mexico2001Senior AssociateWalz and AssociatesAlbuquerque, New Mexico1998- 2001General CounselDepartment of Taxation and RevenueSanta Fe, New Mexico1998Candidate and NomineeAttorney General of New MexicoSanta Fe, New Mexico1995-1998Chief CounselRisk Management DivisionGeneral Services DepartmentSanta Fe, New Mexico1994-1995White House FellowSpecial AssistantOffice of the Secretary of TransportationWashington, DC1991-1994Assistant City AttorneyCity of AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque, New Mexico1988-1991Assistant Attorney GeneralOffice of Special ProsecutionsSanta Fe, New Mexico1984-1988Lieutenant, JAG Corps, U.S. NavyNavy Legal Service OfficeWashington, DC23Responsible for more than 11,000 prosecutions. Head of 150-person, 6,000,000 budget office includingapproximately 75 Assistant United States Attorneys. Chief Federal Law Enforcement Officer forthe District of New Mexico.3I was mobilized for sixty (60) days at Fifth Fleet Headquarters in support of Operation Southern Watchin Bahrain. This was in late 1999.3
J.ACTIVE LAW LICENSE1984—presentState of New MexicoMember in Good StandingMember of the U.S. DistrictCourt Bar, District of New Mexicoth10 Circuit Court of AppealsU.S. Supreme CourtU.S. Military CourtsCourt of Appeals for the Armed ForcesPROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPSLifetime Member, White House Fellowship Alumni AssociationLifetime Member, National Association of Former United States AttorneysLifetime Member, Reserve Officers AssociationLifetime Member, Veterans of Foreign WarsHispanic National Bar AssociationFederalist SocietyAmerican Bar AssociationSIGNIFICANT LITIGATION41986Defended marine in U.S. v. PFC John Palermo, USMC. Members trial at Naval Station,Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. PFC Palermo sentenced to time served, reduction in paygrade. Defense was obedience to orders. This case, plus two companion cases formedthe basis for the movie, A Few Good Men.1987Defended sailor in U.S. v. HM3 Kuebler, USN. Arson case in Washington, D.C.Judge alone trial. Acquittal based on lack of mental responsibility.1986-1988Defended CDR Dick Marcinko, SEAL, USN, at Article 32 proceeding and Flag Mast.Washington, D.C. and Naval Station, Norfolk, VA. Marcinko was the foundingCommanding Officer of the Navy’s pre-eminent SEAL Team.1989-1990Prosecuted stockbroker Jay Gann in New Mexico v. Jay Gann. Santa Fe, NM. Securitiesfraud case involving losses between 1 and 2 million dollars. State jury trial. Convictedon all counts.1991-1994Defended Albuquerque Police Department and its officers in 42 Section 1983litigation. Cases involved fatal shootings, non-fatal shootings and improper arrests.Personally defended 11 cases to conclusion in state and federal court in New Mexico.Albuquerque, NM.2005-2006Authorized prosecution of U.S. v. New Eme case. Death penalty case involving gangmembers from Arizona who killed witness in New Mexico. Defendants pled to lifeimprisonment without possibility of parole and a 20 year sentence. Albuquerque, NM2005-2006Authorized prosecution of two State of New Mexico treasurers for extortion.U.S. v. Michael Montoya and Robert Vigil. Both convicted.2012Team leader in U.S. v. Noor Uthman Mohammed. Military commissions trial and guiltyplea before members at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Led joint force JAGand paralegal team. Defendant pled guilty, served approximately 32 monthsimprisonment and was released to his home in Sudan. Only one of approximately 7completed military commissions cases.
J.PUBLICATIONSIn Justice, Inside the Scandal that Rocked the Bush Administration, Wiley and Sons, 2008A SOF Commander’s Operational Law Handbook, Joint Special Operations University, 2001. Edited andCompiled Special Forces Operational Law HandbookVarious movie and album reviews for Native Peoples Magazine, approximately 1993- 2001Various op-ed pieces for Slate, The New York Times, Chicago Tribune, L.A. Times, The Guardian and otherpublications. 2007-PresentMILITARY AWARDSIn order of precedenceDefense Meritorious Service Medal (2 awards)Meritorious Service Medal (3 awards)Joint Service Commendation MedalNavy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal (2 awards)Navy & Marine Corps Achievement MedalNational Defense Service Medal (2 awards)Global War on Terrorism Service MedalArmed Forces Expeditionary MedalNavy & Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon2000Outstanding Career Reserve JAGJudge Advocates Association, Washington, D.C.2001Reserve Officer of the YearU.S. Special Operations Command, Tampa, FLCIVILIAN HONORS AND AWARDS51976-1978Scholar-Athlete AwardWheaton College Football (NCAA Div. III)Dean’s List on various occasions19801 place winner, PoetryWheaton Writing Contest, Wheaton, IL2009New Mexico Trial Lawyers Award for“Honorable and Professional” conduct,Albuquerque, NM2009“Best and Brightest” selectionEsquire Magazine, New York, NYst
J.CONGRESSIONAL TESTIMONY2006U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, testimony concerning USERRA2007U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, testimony concerning U.S. Attorney Firings2007U.S. House Judiciary Committee, testimony concerning U.S. Attorney Firings2007U.S. House Ethics Subcommittee, testimony concerning U.S. Attorney Firings2008U.S. Senate , testimony concerning voter fraud4LEGISLATION (Pueblo Land Act Amendment)5Conceived of legislative solution to void in prosecution in certain areas of Indian Country in NewMexico. Worked with state, tribal and federal authorities which resulted in the “Pueblo Land ActAmendment”. 2006PROFESSIONAL SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY AND TO SOCIETYSERVICE TO THE NATION1.2.Member of the National Task Force on the Rule of Law. Brennan Center, New York University Schoolof Law. 2018-Present. Selected by name for participation in bi-partisan panel of former high-levelofficials including former U.S. Secretary of Defense, U.S. Senator, U.S. House of Representatives, U.S.Solicitor General, and Governor of New Jersey. The task force released a report in 2018 which may befound here: https://www.democracytaskforce.orgMember of the Charles Colson Federal Prison Reform Task Force. Selected by name forparticipation in the Congressionally mandated prison reform task force that maderecommendations to the President, Attorney General and Congress on the issue of overincarceration. Task Force released a report in 2016 which may be found rce-federal-correctionsWashington, DC, 2015-2016SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY1.Taught the following courses to Wheaton undergraduates: "Leadership, Faith in the MarketplaceMentorship, National Security, Criminal Procedure, and Civil Rights/Police Action. Courses have beentaught since 2015. Average class size is 20.2.Various speeches and panel participation on the following topics, immigration reform,military, national security, diversity, over-incarceration, et al. Wheaton College,2014- Present.3.Continuing Legal Education Seminara. Co-presented with Acting Dean Barbara Bergman—Ethics for Prosecutors andDefense Counsel. Washington, DC (2012)456I do not recall the committee but my testimony concerned alleged voter fraud issues.43 Stat. 636, chapter 331, as amended. 2006
J.4.University of New Mexico School of Lawa. Guest lecturer for National Security Class (2012, 2013 & 2016)b. Guest lecturer for student externship (2008- 2011)c. Patriot Act presentation (2006)SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY1.Board of DirectorsAdventures in MissionsGainesville, GA (1992-2001)2.Board of VisitorsWheaton CollegeWheaton, IL (2004-2008)3.White House Fellows Foundation & AssociationWashington, DCBoard of Directors (2012-2014)4.Wheaton Leadership CouncilWheaton College, Wheaton, IL (2012-2014)5.Member, U.S. Navy JAG CorpsDiversity Working GroupWashington, DC (2010)6.Instructor, Parenting ClassHoffmantown Church, Albuquerque, NM andCalvary Chapel, Santa Fe, NM (1992-2002)EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIESPRESENTATIONS AND SEMINARS661.“The Path Taken”Barnabas GroupChicago, IL 20182.“The National Security Implications of Social Media”Elgin Hispanic NetworkElgin, Illinois (2018)3.“A Lawyer looks at work, rest, and the Sabbath”Wheaton College ChapelWheaton, Illinois (2018)Video available4.“The National Security Implications of Social Media”Wheaton AlumniBoston, Massachusetts (2018)I have given hundreds of presentations over the years; the above represent the more significantones. Dates may be approximate7
J.85.“The National Security Implications of Social Media”Wheaton AlumniNew York, New York (2018)6."The Perils of Presidential Loyalty"TIP Talk, North Central CollegeNaperville, Illinois (2017)Video available7.“A Few Good Men, Fact and Fiction”Georgia Marine Corps LeagueAtlanta, Georgia (2017)8.“Military Commissions”Undergraduate Law Professors AssociationChicago, Illinois (2017)9.Commencement SpeakerTexas Southern Law SchoolHouston, Texas (2015)10.“Military Commissions 101”Novation Supplier SummitLas Vegas, Nevada (2015)11.Commencement SpeakerWheaton CollegeWheaton, Illinois (2014)12.“Ethics in America,A Personal Perspective”Wicker Smith, Attorneys at LawOrlando, Florida (2014)13.Commencement SpeakerWestern New Mexico UniversitySilver City, New Mexico (2013)14.“Ethics in America, A Personal Perspective.”Boston College Clough Colloquium SeriesBoston, Massachusetts (2013)15.“Reflections on a Public Service Career”Wheaton College Alumni in the National Capitol RegionWashington, DC (2013)16.“Military Commissions 101”Reserve Officers of AmericaWashington, DC (2013)17.Government Service SeminarNational Latino/Latina Law Students AssociationConference, UCLA School of LawLos Angeles, California (2012)
J.918.Government Service SeminarNational Latino/Latina Law Students AssociationConference, UCLA School of LawLos Angeles, California (2012)19.Ethics for Prosecutors, co-presented withActing Dean Barbara Bergman, UNM School of LawWashington, DC (2012)20.Military Commissions Overviewfor National Security ClassUniversity of New Mexico School of LawAlbuquerque, New Mexico (2012)21.Ethics for ProsecutorsOffice of Military CommissionsWashington, DC (2012)22.Ethics for ProsecutorsOffice of Military CommissionsWashington, DC (2012)23.Doing the Right Thing, an American JourneyHispanic Heritage MonthFederal Trade CommissionWashington, DC (2012)24.Reflections on Being a White House FellowWhite House Fellows OfficeWashington, DC (2012)25.“The Rules of Professional Conduct,a Personal Experience”Georgia State Board of Workers CompensationAnnual MeetingAtlanta, Georgia (2012)26.Leadership Class. U.S. Military Commissionsand National Security LawSeattle University School of LawSeattle, Washington (2012)27.History of the Military CommissionsSupreme Court Historical SocietyTacoma, Washington (2011)28.U.S. Attorney Firings, a Personal AccountWhite House Fellowship Alumni AssociationAnnual ConferenceWashington, DC (2011)29.U.S. Attorney Firings, a Personal AccountWhite House Fellowship Alumni AssociationAnnual ConferenceWashington, DC (2011)
J.1030.National Security LawSeattle University School of LawSeattle, Washington (2011)31.Military CommissionsUniversity of Arkansas School of LawLittle Rock, Arkansas (2010)32.U.S. Attorney Firings—Law DayWichita Bar AssociationWichita, Kansas (2010)33.Military CommissionsAmerican International Club andInternational Bridges to Justice NGOGeneva, Switzerland (2010)34.Keeping Politics out of ProsecutionsHispanic National Bar Association Annual MeetingAlbuquerque, New Mexico (2010)35.History of the Military CommissionsNational Asian Pacific IslandBar Association Annual ConferenceAtlanta, Georgia (2010)36.Overview of Military CommissionsColumbia Law SchoolNew York, New York (2010)37.“Living the Legend, Two Stories”National Institute of Government PurchasingSan Antonio, Texas (2010)38.Indian Country Prosecution IssuesNavajo Bar Association Annual ConferenceIsleta Pueblo, New Mexico (2009)39.Military Commissions SeminarToledo School of LawToledo, Ohio (2009)40.Border Law SeminarHarvard School of LawCambridge, Massachusetts (2009)41.“Do the Right Thing”Department of Interior Ethics TrainingAlbuquerque, New Mexico (2009)42.U.S. Attorney FiringsArizona State University School of LawTempe, Arizona (2009)
J.1143.“Do the Right Thing”University of California, San DiegoSan Diego, California (2009)44.“Detainee Issues”Joint Special Operations Legal Advisors ConferenceTampa, Florida (2009)45.“Inside the Book In Justice”Office of Military Commissions, ProsecutionsWashington, DC (2008)46.U.S. Attorney FiringsCal Western School of LawSan Diego, California (2008)47.“A Prosecutor’s Non-Negotiables”University of Georgia School of LawAthens, Georgia (2008)48.U.S. Attorney FiringsSt. Anselm CollegeManchester, New Hampshire (2008)49.U.S. Attorney FiringsNew Hampshire Institute of PoliticsManchester, New Hampshire (2008)50.U.S. Attorney FiringsYale School of LawNew Haven, Connecticut (2008)51.U.S. Attorney FiringsOklahoma Criminal Defense Bar AssociationOklahoma City, Oklahoma (2008)52.Southwest Border IssuesNORAD and NORTHCOM Legal ConferenceColorado Springs, Colorado (2008)53.U.S. Attorney FiringsNational Association of Former UnitedStates Attorneys Annual MeetingMiami, Florida (2007)54.U.S. Attorney FiringsAmerican Association of Alternative WeekliesAnnual ConventionPortland, Oregon (2007)55.U.S. Attorney FiringsToledo Bar AssociationToledo, Ohio (2007)56.U.S. Attorney FiringsSeattle University School of LawSeattle, Washington (2007)
J.57.Military Extra-territorial Jurisdiction Act (“MEJA”)U.S. Navyth7 Fleet DetachmentSingapore (2007)58.Reserve Support of Active Duty ForcesNavy BallAlbuquerque, New Mexico (2006)59.“How did I get here?”Chapel AddressWheaton CollegeWheaton, Illinois (2005)60.12“The Importance of Failure”Calvary Chapel Men’s GroupAlbuquerque, New Mexico (2005)61.Military Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction Act (“MEJA”)Reserve Navy JAG Annual Legal SeminarWest CoastCoronado, California (2005)62.MEJAReserve Navy JAG Annual Legal SeminarEast CoastLittle Creek, Virginia (2005)63.Commencement Address SpeakerHope Christian School GraduationAlbuquerque, New Mexico (2005)64.USERRACivil Rights DivisionU.S. Justice DepartmentWashington, DC (2005)65.Project SentryTaft Middle SchoolAlbuquerque, New Mexico (2005)66.USERRA EnforcementNew Mexico Employer Support for the Guard and ReserveAlbuquerque, New Mexico (2005)67.MEJAU.S. Navy Trial Services OfficeYokosuka, Japan (2005)68.Hispanic Heritage Month SpeechU.S. Department of JusticeWashington, DC (2005)69.Military JusticeLa Cueva USMC JROTCAlbuquerque, New Mexico (2004)
J.1370.Overview of the Patriot ActReserve Navy JAG Annual Legal SeminarEast CoastLittle Creek, Virginia (2004)71.Overview of the Patriot ActReserve Navy JAG Annual Legal SeminarWest CoastCoronado, California (2004)72.“The Importance of Failure”Navigators Business luncheonAlbuquerque, New Mexico (2004)73.USERRANew Mexico Continuing Legal Education (“CLE”) PresentationAlbuquerque, NM (2004)74.Patriot ActIntelligence Studies ClassNew Mexico State UniversityLas Cruces, NM (2004)75.Patriot ActAlbuquerque AcademyAlbuquerque, NM (2004)76.USERRAEmployer Support for the Guard and ReserveAnnual ConferenceDenver, CO (2004)77.Patriot ActNew Mexico Press AssociationAlbuquerque, NM (2004)78.Overview of Legal ProfessionPre-law class, Wheaton CollegeWheaton, IL (2003)79.“How did I get here?”Taylor University ChapelUpland, IN (2003)80.Law of WarU.S. Air Force AcademyColorado Springs, CO (2003)81.Patriot ActNew Mexico CLE PresentationAlbuquerque, NM (2003)82.Overview of the Uniform Code of Military JusticeNavy ROTCUniversity of New MexicoAlbuquerque, NM (twice in 2002-2005 timeframe)
J.83.On American Citizenship, My Father’s Journey7Naturalization CeremoniesU.S. District CourtAlbuquerque, NM (2002-2006)84.Overview of Uniform Services Employment and Reemployment Act (“USERRA”)Albuquerque Chamber of CommerceAlbuquerque, NM (2002)85.Overview of the Patriot ActSpecial Operations Command Legal ConferenceTampa, FL (2002)DEBATES1.Patriot Act Debate with Congressman Tom Udall (D. NM) andVillage Voice Writer Nat Henthoff, (2003)2.Patriot Act Debates with ACLU New Mexico Executive DirectorPeter Simonson (2004-2005)INTERNATIONAL TEACHING ASSIGNMENTS781.ISI 2015 International Study ProgramLed Wheaton study group to PanamaColombia and Peru2."WCMP"Led Wheaton Football team construction tripSan Blas Islands, Panama3.ISI 2017 International Study ProgramLed Wheaton study group to Czech Republic,Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Germany4.Quito, Ecuador, 2003Defense Institute of International Legal Studies (“DIILS”)5.Riga, Latvia, 2005DIILS6.Bratislava, Slovakia 2006DIILS7.Lima, Peru, 2005DIILS8.Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2005DIILS9.Dakar, Senegal, 2007DIILSI spoke at between 5 and 10 naturalization ceremonies.I spoke on a variety of topics including Border Operations, Law of War, L.A. Riots, Human Rights,Targeting, Nexus between Terror and Criminal gangs, et al.148
J.10.Kigali, Rwanda, 2007DIILS11.Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, 2007DIILS12.Vientiane, Laos, 2006U.S. Department of Justice13.Dushanbe, Tajikistan, 2010DIILS14.Bogota, Colombia, 2012DIILS15.Mexico City, Mexico 2012Joint Special Operations University, “JSOU”16.Bogota, Colombia, 2013JSOUMEDIA 7.18.19.20.21.22.23.24.25.26.99New York TimesWashington PostLos Angeles TimesChristianity TodaySlate.comNewsweekU.S. News and World ReportABC-TVCBS -TVAssociated PressAssociated Press RadioCNNCNN en EspañolNPRMSNBCC-SPANMcClatchy Group (formerly Knight-Ridder)Fox News TVNBC NewsHDNet, Dan Rather ReportsAlbuquerque JournalAlbuquerque TribuneSanta Fe ReporterSanta Fe New MexicanWorld MagazineWheaton RecordI have been interviewed hundreds of times. This represents the most significant interviews.15
J.27.28.29.30.31.32.33.34.UNM Mirage MagazineDanish TVSwedish TVSwiss Radio, RWS (2010—Military Commissions)Bratislava, Slovakia TV (2006—War in Iraq)Azteca TV (2011—Navy JAG opportunities)Spanish Radio in Albuquerque (2006—jointly with Judge Martha Vazquez)thepartnerpodcastLONG FORMAT TELEVISION SHOWS10101.Eye on New Mexico with Dennis DomrzalskiKOB TV Albuquerque, New Mexico (2008)2.Death Penalty with Arcie Chapa, KUNM-TVAlbuquerque, New Mexico (2006)3.Patriot Act with Logan Kraft, KUNM-TVAlbuquerque, New Mexico (2006)4.Religious Liberties with Logan Craft, KUNM-TVAlbuquerque, New Mexico (2005)5.U.S. Attorney FiringsReal Time with Bill Maher, HBOLos Angeles, California (2007)6.U.S. Attorney FiringsTavis Smiley Show, PBSLos Angeles, California (2007)7.U.S. Attorney FiringsMeet the Press with Tim RussertWashington, DC (2007)8.In Justice Book InterviewDaily Show with Jon StewartNew York, NY (2008)9.In Justice Book InterviewWashington Journal, C-SPANWashington, DC (2008)10.In Justice Book InterviewBloomberg TVNew York, NY (2008)11.U.S. Attorney FiringsDan Rather Reports, HDnetMcLean, VA (2008)These are typically thirty minutes in length or longer.For sake of brevity, radio interviews have not been included.16
Chief Federal Law Enforcement Officer for the District of New Mexico. 3 . . U.S. v. PFC John Palermo, USMC. Members trial at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. PFC Palermo sentenced to time served, reduction in pay . 3. White House Fellows Foundation & Association Washington, DC Board of Directors (2012-2014) 4. Wheaton Leadership Council
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