Lynn Watkins

Military Trial judge

United States Air Force

United States

Professional Summary

Lynn Watkins is Military Trial Judge for the United States Air Force where she is vested with independent authority to issue final, binding decisions on criminal, evidentiary, and procedural issues. Lynn belongs to the United States Supreme Court Bar, Court of Appeals of the Armed Forces Bar, Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals Bar, Arkansas Supreme Court Bar, US District Courts for the Eastern and Western District Courts of Arkansas Bars, and the American Bar Association. She has risen through the ranks for 23 years from Airman to Lieutenant Colonel, from enlisted member to officer. After being apart of an amazing team and taking opportunities to supervise and mentor junior and senior military personnel, Lynn is now looking to transition from military service to the civil sector. Lynn earned her JD from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of Law, 1998. She has a Masters in Military Operational Arts and Science from Air Command and Staff College, 2010 and earned the title of Distinguished Graduate of Commissioned Officer Training from Maxwell-Gunter Annex, Alabama, 2010. She has a Bachelors in Criminal Justicefrom Park University, 1992, and an Associates in Business Administration from Tidewater Community College, 1989. Lynn is affiliated with the Criminal Justice Division, JD National Conference of Specialized Court Judges, and the National Association of Professional Women.

Skills

Specialization

Trials; Criminal Justice; Military Operations; Intelligence; Legal Writing; Legal Research; Security Clearance; Litigation; Criminal Investigations; Active DoD Secret; Operational Planning; Courts; Government Contracting