Beyond the Bar: Libby Jamison’s Fight for Military Families and Policy Reform

August 4, 2025

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This week on Beyond Orders, we sit down with Libby Jamison, a powerhouse attorney, policy strategist, and unapologetic advocate for military families. With nearly 20 years in law, government, and grassroots organizing, Libby has worked everywhere from the Department of Veterans Affairs to the West Wing, where she served as Senior Advisor to Joining Forces, Dr. Jill Biden’s initiative supporting military families, caregivers, and survivors.


As former President of the Military Spouse JD Network, Libby helped drive licensing reforms across more than 40 jurisdictions, opening professional doors for spouses nationwide. She has earned national recognition, including Military.com's Spouse Changemaker of the Year and a spot on the 2023 Mighty 25, and for good reason.


In this episode, Libby shares the behind-the-scenes truth about policymaking, the personal toll and triumph of advocacy, and why military spouses are more than just resilient. We are revolutionary!

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