Kerry (Kerry) Erisman
Full-Time Associate Professor, Security and Global Studies
Education
- LL.M. in International and Operational Law
- The Judge Advocate General's School, US Army
- J.D. in Law
- Temple University
- B.S. in Administration of Justice
- The Pennsylvania State University
Research Interests
Kerry writes and teaches on important legal and criminal justice issues. Kerry also writes and teaches on important military spouse issues including leadership, critical thinking, and education.
Positions Held
2015 - 2021
United States Army, Office of The Judge Advocate General, Administrative Law Division
Attorney-Advisor
1993 - 2011
United States Army
Judge Advocate/Lieutenant Colonel (Retired)
2009 - 2010
School for Command Preparation, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas
Military Law Professor, United States Army Pre-Command Course
2009 - 2010
United States Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas
Military Law Professor, Department of Command and Leadership
1999 - 1999
United Nations
International Judicial Relations Official - Kosovo
1998 - 1999
United States Army Korea
Foreign Trial Observer
1994 - 1996
United States Attorney's Office
Special Assistant United States Attorney
1983 - 1989
United States Army
Military Police/Enlisted Soldier
Intellectual Contributions
Leadership and Army JAG Corps Military Spouses
Kerry L Erisman
January (1st Quarter/Winter) 2022
The Army Lawyer
The Mighty Military Spouse
Kerry L Erisman
May 2019
United States Army War College
Army Field Manual 1-04, Legal Support to the Operational Army
Kerry L Erisman
October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 2011
U.S. Army Publishing Directorate
Army Regulation 25-55, Freedom of Information Act
Kerry L Erisman
July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 2010
U.S. Army Publishing Directorate
Administrative Law Issues for Army Leaders
Kerry L Erisman
October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 2009
Command and General Staff College
Criminal Law Issues for Army Leaders
Kerry L Erisman
October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 2009
Command and General Staff College
Operational Law Issues for Army Leaders
Kerry L Erisman
July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 2009
Command and General Staff College
The Never Ending Saga of Unit Prices: To Disclose or Not to Disclose, That Is the Question
Kerry L Erisman
January (1st Quarter/Winter) 2005
The Army Lawyer
Judge Advocates In Combat by Frederick L. Borch
Kerry L Erisman
February 13, 2004
Center of Military History
Army Regulation 600-34, Fatal Training/Operational Accident Presentations
Kerry L Erisman
January (1st Quarter/Winter) 2003
U.S. Army Publishing Directorate
Kosovo - War and Revenge
Kerry L Erisman
June 2002
Military Law Review
Presentations
Leading Volunteers
2024 Key Leader Course/Volunteer Leader Course
April 29, 2024
Encouraging Volunteerism Within the JAG Corps Family
2023 Key Leader Course/Volunteer Leader Course
May 4, 2023
Leading Volunteers
2023 Key Leader Course/Volunteer Leader Course
May 1, 2023
Encouraging Volunteerism within the JAG Corps Family
2022 Key Leaders Course
May 12, 2022
JAG Corps Leadership and Military Spouses
2022 Key Leaders Course
May 9, 2022
Living Purple in Paradise
2019 Joint Spouses Conference - Hawaii
September 28, 2019
Promoting Volunteer Roles Within the Army
48th Army Staff Judge Advocate Course
June 13, 2018
Volunteer Coordination Roundtable
48th Army Staff Judge Advocate Course
June 11, 2018
Team Building for Leaders and Critical Thinking
Facilitating Leadership and Group Skills two-day workshop
March 2018
Investigations
Dickinson Law School
February 28, 2018
United States v. Hennis: Prosecuting a Capital Case
Dickinson Law School
February 21, 2018
Team Building for Leaders and Critical Thinking
Facilitating Leadership and Group Skills four-day workshop
December 2017
Team Building for Leaders and Critical Thinking
Facilitating Leadership and Group Skills four-day workshop
October 2017
Media Contributions
Inequality in the Criminal Justice System and Accountability
AMU WIN
September 17, 2024
Social Media - Blog
Military Appreciation Month - A Time to Honor Servicemembers
APUS Edge
May 8, 2023
Social Media - Blog
Thank You for Your Service – May is Military Appreciation Month
May 8, 2023
Social Media - Blog
Why it is Now Time to Permanently Abolish the Death Penalty
APUS Edge
March 10, 2022
Social Media - Blog
Who is Supreme Court Justice Nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson?
APU Edge
March 1, 2022
Social Media - Blog
Who is Supreme Court Justice Nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson?
APUS Edge
March 1, 2022
Social Media - Blog
Confirming a New Supreme Court Justice Will Be Contentious
APUS Edge
February 7, 2022
Social Media - Blog
The Legacy of Supreme Court Justice Stephen G. Breyer
APUS Edge
January 31, 2022
Social Media - Blog
Funded Legal Education Program - A Step Toward Law School
APUS Edge
May 3, 2021
Social Media - Blog
Easing Law Enforcement's Burden on 911 Mental Health Calls
APUS Edge
April 19, 2021
Social Media - Blog
Calling All Military Spouses to Join the Military Spouses Club
APUS Edge
March 25, 2021
Social Media - Blog
It is Time We Permitted Cameras into the Supreme Court
APUS Edge
March 13, 2021
Social Media - Blog
Biden's Criminal Justice Reform - Clemency is the First Step
APUS Edge
March 10, 2021
Social Media - Blog
The Controversial Use and Abuse of Presidential Powers
APUS Edge
January 26, 2021
Social Media - Blog
The Hennis Case: A Textbook Example of Double Jeopardy
APUS Edge
January 13, 2021
Social Media - Blog
Removing a President by Invoking the Twenty-Fifth Amendment
APUS Edge
January 11, 2021
Social Media - Blog
Are Military Parents Stricter Than Civilian Parents With Their Kids?
Military Spouse Magazine
September 1, 2020
Social Media - Blog
How to Share Your Military Kid Background in Your College Application Essay
Military Spouse Magazine
August 29, 2020
Social Media - Blog
Mistakes of a Military Landlord and How to Avoid Them
Military Spouse Magazine
August 11, 2020
Social Media - Blog
Should You Purchase a Timeshare, RV, or Vacation Home as a Servicemember and Spouse?
Military Spouse Magazine
August 9, 2020
Social Media - Blog
Public Education in Hawaii: Perception is Not Reality
Military Spouse Magazine
July 20, 2020
Social Media - Blog
Protect Your Loved Ones Through Smart Estate Planning
Military Spouse Magazine
May 30, 2020
Social Media - Blog
How Coronavirus Has Stifled the Criminal Justice System
APUS In Public Safety
May 6, 2020
Social Media - Blog
Protect Your Household Goods During PCS Moves
Military Spouse Magazine
April 29, 2020
Social Media - Blog
Protect Yourself From Identity Theft
Military Spouse Magazine
March 21, 2020
Social Media - Blog
Valuable Tax Tips and Benefits for Military Families
Military Spouse Magazine
February 23, 2020
Social Media - Blog
Military Spouses: Achieving Online Education Success
In-Military - American Military University
December 11, 2019
Social Media - Blog
A Gift to Servicemembers and Spouses - The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
Military Spouse Magazine
December 10, 2019
Social Media - Blog
How to Build Your Team as a Military Spouse Leader
Military Spouse Magazine
December 4, 2019
Social Media - Blog
Beware of Online Consumer Scams, Especially During the Holidays
Military Spouse Magazine
November 19, 2019
Social Media - Blog
Critical Thinking is the Key to Being an Excellent Military Spouse Leader
Military Spouse Magazine
November 12, 2019
Social Media - Blog
Where to Turn for Legal Assistance as a Military Spouse
Military Spouse Magazine
October 19, 2019
Social Media - Blog
How to Lead Your Spouse Group to Be Inclusive to All
Military Spouse Magazine
October 8, 2019
Social Media - Blog
Holding Prosecutors and Judges Accountable for Unequal Justice
In Public Safety
September 27, 2019
Social Media - Blog
What is Our Role as Senior Military Spouses?
Military Spouse Magazine
September 19, 2019
Social Media - Blog
Online Education Success for Military Spouses
Military Spouse Magazine
August 21, 2019
Social Media - Blog
Unequal Justice in America
APUS Legal Studies Blog
July 22, 2019
Social Media - Blog
Pursue Your Passion video
United States Army War College
May 2018
Internet
Reach in Your Rucksack video
United States Army War College
April 2018
Internet
Certifications and Licensure
August 28, 2021
Meta-Leadership Training
Harvard University National Preparedness Leadership Initiative
June 2, 2003
Attorney and Counselor
Supreme Court of the United States
June 28, 1993
Attorney
United States District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania
April 29, 1993
Attorney and Counselor
United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
December 9, 1992
Attorney
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
December 11, 2024
CITI - Social and Behavioral Research Basic/Refresher
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program)
February 10, 2022
CITI - Social and Behavioral Research Basic/Refresher
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program)
April 30, 2019
CITI - Social and Behavioral Research Basic/Refresher
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program)
Awards & Honors
December 2023
Outstanding Leadership Award
APUS Provost
Received the Outstanding Leadership Award for my service as the faculty advisor for the Military Spouses Club in 2023.
November 2023
APUS Achiever of the Month
APUS President
Received the "We Stay Humble" achiever of the month award.
July 15,
2022
APUS Unsung Leader Award
APUS Provost
Received two APUS Unsung Leader awards for initiative and motivational leadership.
July 15,
2022
Unsung Leader Award
APUS
For those whose contributions to Academics come not from title, but from their hard work and their inspiration of others to become better leaders. This individual shows initiative, demonstrates motivation, and makes Academics a more inclusive organization.
June 30,
2022
Outstanding Leadership Award
APUS Provost
For service as the chapter advisor for the Military Spouses Club.
May 27,
2022
Integrity Award
APUS
For those who practice fairness, honesty, and objectivity in serving students, faculty, or staff.
April 29,
2022
APUS Integrity Award
APUS Provost
Received the APUS Integrity Award for serving on the University Awards Committee for 2022.
August 27,
2021
Department of the Army Meritorious Civilian Service Medal
United States Army
July 23,
2021
APUS Learning Award
APUS Provost
Received the APUS Learning Award for assisting other full-time APUS faculty in curriculum development.
June 30,
2021
Outstanding Leadership Award
APUS
For serving as a chapter advisor for the Military Spouses Club.
June 30,
2021
Outstanding Leadership Award
APUS
For serving as a chapter advisor for the Broken Shield-Wounded Veteran Society.
June 16,
2021
2020 University Strategic Initiative – Catalyst – Learning Management System Migration
APUS
During 2020, the earner of this badge made significant contributions to the migration of courses to a new online classroom to improve user experience, promote student-to-student and faculty-to-student interaction, enable a robust mobile classroom, and further differentiate APUS as a leader in online learning.
June 16,
2021
APUS Mission Award
APUS Provost
For those who do extraordinary work to create respected, relevant, accessible, affordable, and student-focused online programs that prepare students for service and leadership in a diverse, global society.
April 2021
APUS Mission Award
APUS Provost
Received the APUS Mission award for starting the Military Spouses Club, a new University student organization that addresses the unique issues of military spouses completing their education.
December 10,
2020
SSGS Favorite Course Award
Dean, School of Security and Global Studies
Awarded the 2020 SSGS Favorite Course Award as voted on by the University students.
June 18,
2020
Outstanding Leadership Award
APUS
Served as the Chapter Faculty Advisor for the Broken Shield-Wounded Veteran Society.
September 2011
Legion of Merit
United States Army
2010
Meritorious Service Medal (Five awards)
United States Army
2009
Army Achievement Medal (Two awards)
United States Army
2009
Army Commendation Medal (Five awards)
United States Army
2008
Global War on Terrorism Medal
United States Army
2007
Joint Meritorious Unit Award (Two awards)
Department of Defense
2005
Army Staff Identification Badge
United States Army
2001
Commandant's List
U.S. Army Officer Graduate Course
Named to the Commandant's List upon graduation from the Masters of Law (LL.M) program, U.S. Army, The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School
2001
Overseas Service Ribbon (Two awards)
United States Army
1999
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Two awards)
United States Army
1999
Kosovo Campaign Medal (Two awards)
United States Army
1998
Korean Defense Service Medal
United States Army
1995
Armed Forces Service Medal
United States Army
1995
Legal Assistance for Military Personnel Award
American Bar Association LAMP Committee
Received the 1995 American Bar Association Legal Assistance for Military Personnel Award
1994
Humanitarian Service Medal
United States Army
1994
Nato Medal
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
1994
United Nations Medal
United Nations
1993
National Defense Service Medal (Two awards)
Department of Defense
1985
Army Good Conduct Medal
United States Army
1983
82d Airborne Division Combat Patch
United States Army
Awarded the 82d Airborne Division combat patch for combat operations in Grenada in support of Operation URGENT FURY.
1983
Airborne Wings
United States Army
Attended the United States Army's Airborne School and upon graduation, awarded Airborne Wings.