On this episode of WETSU, Battleship New Jersey CEO and Host Marshall Spevak welcomes Tim Parlatore, Managing Partner of Parlatore Law Group LLP — a distinguished attorney who specializes in representing veterans and active-duty service members. A former Surface Warfare Officer turned Navy JAG, Tim brings a rare blend of operational experience and legal expertise to the conversation.
From his days as a Midshipman at the U.S. Naval Academy to leading sailors aboard the USS NORMANDY (CG-60), Tim shares his unique journey transitioning from the bridge of a warship to the courtroom — and how his time in uniform shaped his leadership philosophy as a lawyer, entrepreneur, and businessman.
We also dive into practical advice for high school students pursuing nominations to U.S. Naval Academy, the rapid transformation from Midshipman to Commissioned Officer, and Tim’s decision to return to active duty in 2025 — personally recommissioned by the Secretary of Defense as a Commander in the JAG Corps, twelve years after retiring.
Plus, we get personal — with stories of his Navy career, his passion for service, and even his wedding aboard the Battleship New Jersey! Don’t miss this compelling conversation about service, leadership, and the call to return. Only on WETSU.
WETSU: A Battleship NJ Podcast is now proudly sponsored by Engineers Labor Employer Cooperative / ELEC 825.
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