Mika'Il Ali

Mika'il Ali has a diverse work experience in the legal field. Mika'il is currently serving as an Adjunct Professor of Law at George Mason University - Antonin Scalia Law School since 2021. Prior to this, they worked at the United States Cyber Command as a National Security, Cyber Security, and Technology Counsel starting in 2018. Mika'il also served as a Law Fellow (Visiting) at the National Security Institute (NSI) from 2020 onwards. Before joining NSI, Mika'il Ali worked as a Judge Advocate in the United States Marine Corps from 2010. Mika'il also worked as an Attorney-Advisor at the Defense Information Systems Agency from 2017 to 2018. Their earlier experiences include working as a Student Deputy District Attorney at the Clackamas County District Attorney's Office, a Clinical Intern at the National Crime Victim Law Institute (NCVLI), and a Judicial Clerk for the Honorable Judge Edward J. Jones at the Multnomah County Circuit Court. Mika'il also served as a Legal Intern in the Intake/Misdemeanor Unit at the Multnomah County District Attorney's Office. Throughout their career, Mika'il Ali has gained expertise in various areas of law and contributed to important discussions in the intelligence, defense, law enforcement, homeland security, and cybersecurity communities.

Mika'il Ali has pursued a diverse education history. In 2006, they obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Social Sciences & Political Science from Portland State University. After completing their undergraduate studies, from 2008 to 2011, they attended Lewis & Clark Law School and earned their Doctor of Law (J.D.). In 2010, Mika'il Ali attended Officer Candidate School, USMC, where they achieved the rank of Commisioned Officer and focused on Military and Strategic Leadership. Mika'il furthered their military education from 2012 to 2013 at The Basic School, where they received training as a Rifle Platoon Commander, studied Military Science, and sharpened their leadership skills.

In 2013, Mika'il Ali attended Naval Justice School, where they completed courses in Ethics/Civil Law, Government Administrative Law, International Law, Legal Assistance, and Military Justice, although no specific degree was mentioned. Following this, in 2016-2017, they pursued a Master of Laws (LLM) in Intellectual Property Law and Technology from George Mason University - Antonin Scalia Law School.

No specific information has been provided regarding the acquisition of additional certifications, such as Ethics/Civil Law, Government Administrative Law, International and Operational Law, Legal Assistance, Mediation certification, and Military Justice.