Justin Constantine

Hi, I am Justin Constantine. I was shot in the head in Iraq in 2006, and I now share my story to help others be better leaders and overcome adversity.

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Justin Constantine is an Inspirational Speaker, and over the last several years he has spoken at many corporate, educational and military events about leadership, the upside of change, teamwork and community values in overcoming adversity. Justin Constantine volunteered for deployment to Iraq in 2006 as a Marine Corps officer.  He served in the al-Anbar Province as a team leader of a group of Marines performaing Civil Affairs work while attached to an infantry battalion.  While on a combat patrol, Justin was shot in the head by a sniper.  Although the original prognosis was that he had been killed in action, Justin survived.  Through teamwork and a positive mental attitude, he has had quite a successful recovery. In 2011 Justin Constantine received the annual Courage Award from the Wounded Warrior Project, and the Commitment to Service Award from the Give An Hour Foundation in 2012.  He has also received significant recognition from the White House, the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Washington Redskins and James Madison University.  In 2012 the Virginia Legislature passed a resolution highlighting Justin's continued support of veterans and other wounded warriors.  Justin now serves on the Board of Directors of the Wounded Warrior Project. Recent corporate clients include Blackstone, Hilton, Lockheed Martin, Aon and Northwestern Mutual.  Justin has also spoken at James Madison University, Middlebury College, Oklahoma State University and High Point University.  Justin also is a Senior Advisor at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in connection with their Hiring Our Heroes campaign, and works with a number of corporations on their veteran hiring initiatives.  He has also been featured in magazines and programs such as CNN, Fox News, NPR, Men’s Health, the Huffington Post, the Atlantic, Financial Times, and the Department of Labor’s America’s Heroes at Work Success Stories.      

Inspirational Speaker at The Constantine Group

January 2012 - Present | Arlington, VA

Provide inspirational and motivational presentations to corporate, educational and military audiences focusing on leadership, change management and overcoming adversity. I also serve as a "Senior Advisor" to the US Chamber of Commerce's Hiring Our Heroes Campaign designed to help service members find careers in the private sector.

Assistant General Counsel at Department of Justice

January 2011 - Present | Washington, DC

Provides legal support to key operational units in their efforts to detect, penetrate and dismantle individuals or groups involved in terrorist operations.

President at Command Media Corporation

April 2009 - January 2011 | Quantico, VA

Oversaw business development, strategic marketing and client communications for full-serve media firm. Also provided training and job opportunities for Wounded Warriors interested in careers in film and video.

Health and Benefits Counsel at U.S. Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee

November 2008 - June 2010 | Washington, DC

Directly supported the Staff Director and reviewed and finalized legislation prior to presentment to Committee. Analyzed detailed research reports and provided talking points to the Committee Chairman.

Trial Attorney at U.S. Department of Justice

June 2007 - November 2008 | Washington, DC

Represented the U.S. in federal appellate court by litigating issues involving constitutional law, asylum, long-term detention and removal of criminal aliens.

Civil Affairs Team Leader at U.S. Marine Corps

June 2006 - June 2007 | al-Anbar Province, Iraq

Volunteered to deploy to al-Anbar Province, Iraq for 7 months to lead and train Marines in security, force protection, infrastructure assessment, contract negotiation, teamwork and armed civil affairs. Met and negotiated with high-level Iraqi officials to develop their local infrastructure.

Georgetown University Law Center

2012 – 2014

Master of Laws (LLM)

Concentration: National Security Studies

University of Denver

1995 – 1998

Law Degree (JD)

Activities: Honor Council, International Law Journal, Moot Court

James Madison University

1988 – 1992

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Concentration: English and Political Science

Activities: Rugby, student government, Kappa Sigma fraternity

Marketing, golf, outdoor exercise, hiking, travel, volunteer work.