Everyone has a story about the path that led them to where they are, and in this episode, we hear from Julie’s former JAG Corps friend and colleague, Maria Chapa Lopez. 

Join the ladies as they reminisce about their Army days and relive the stories of how Maria’s path from Army officer to federal prosecutor to the US Attorney for the Middle District of Florida to now her work as a Legal Consultant for the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime. 

Listen as Maria shares:

• How mentorship is important and can formulate ever-lasting relationships
  
• The moment she knew she was destined for a career in law
  
• How her Dad gave her the courage to follow her dreams
  
• Stories of her time in the military with Julie 
  
• And more
  

Resources:

• El Chapo – Children, Prison Escapes & Trial – Biography
  
• US Army
  

Connect with Julie and Christina:

• Luhrsen Goldberg Company Website
  
• LinkedIn: Luhrsen Goldberg, LLC
  
• info@lginjuryfirm.com
  
• Call For a Free Evaluation: 941-740-6159
  
• LinkedIn: Christina Goldberg
  
• LinkedIn: Julie Luhrsen
  

Connect with Maria Chapa Lopez:

• LinkedIn: Maria Chapa Lopez
  

About our Guest: 

During her legal career, she has been privileged to serve her country and community in various capacities. She has served as a United States Army JAG Officer, achieving the rank of Lieutenant Colonel; as an Assistant United States Attorney dismantling transnational drug trafficking organizations; and as a Deputy Attaché in Mexico. During her tenure in Mexico, she worked closely with our Mexican Justice and Law Enforcement counterparts, as well as with other international stakeholders to disrupt cross-border criminal activity. As the United States Attorney for the Middle District of Florida, she continued to serve her country as the top law enforcement officer for one of the largest districts in the country.  Today, she continues her work helping combat the drug war by working as a legal consultant to the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime