Jaclyn N Urso

Jaclyn N. Urso, LLM Candidate | LtCol, USMC (Ret.)
A distinguished U.S. Marine Corps Officer and Judge Advocate with over 20 years of service, Jaclyn Urso brings an exceptional record of leadership, legal expertise, and national service. As a retired Lieutenant Colonel, she served in numerous high-impact roles including Staff Judge Advocate, Deputy Legal Advisor to a three-star General, and Operations Officer for a major Marine Corps command. Her career has spanned complex areas such as operational law, criminal litigation, national security, and military justice—guiding legal strategy and compliance for commands supporting over 170,000 service members and their families.

Now pursuing her Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Sports Law at the University of Miami School of Law, Jaclyn is expanding her legal acumen into the intersection of law, sports, and governance. Her commitment to lifelong learning and service reflects her deep dedication to protecting both institutions and individuals. She brings the same strategic mindset and disciplined execution from the military into her academic and legal pursuits.

Jaclyn’s core strengths include crisis management, legal counseling, and cross-functional team leadership under pressure. Her reputation for ethical decision-making, operational insight, and mentoring the next generation of legal professionals continues to define her impact—both in uniform and beyond. Passionate about justice, accountability, and service, she now seeks to bring her unique perspective to new challenges within the legal and sports industries.

• The Army Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School
• Marine Corps Command and Staff College of Distance Education Program

• Member of the Oklahoma State Bar