Sample Petitioner’s Brief
For 2025 National Veterans Law Moot Court Competition.
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We Belong Here: Reflections of a Chinese American Veteran
Speech at Asian American Education Project workshop Good evening. My name is Philip Du.I am a proud Chinese American, and a veteran of the United States Army. When I raised my right hand, I swore an oath to defend this country — our country — against all enemies, foreign and domestic.That oath was, and always will be, one
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Joining the Marine Corps League as National Director of Veteran Services
I’m proud to share that I have been appointed as the National Director of Veteran Services for the Marine Corps League during its 2025 National Convention in Dallas, TX. In this role, I will be leading the continued growth and development of our Veteran Services Officer program, ensuring that Marines, veterans, and their families receive the benefits, support, and
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Speech at The American Legion Department of New York 2025 Midwinter Conference
Good morning, Legionnaires, distinguished guests, and friends, It’s an honor to be here with all of you today at the Department of New York Midwinter Conference. I am a proud member of Poughkeepsie Post # 37, but more importantly, as many of you, I am also a veterans Service Officer. I want to first recognize all Legion
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The Fork in the Road: Due Process or Loyalty? A reflection on Wilcox v. Trump
Introduction In 1935, Congress passed the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), a fundamental legislation that provides protection and legal rights for private sector employees, including the rights to- or not to- “self-organization, to form, join, or assist labor organizations to bargain collectively through representatives of their own choosing, and to engage in other concerted activities
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A New Beginning- A website for my personal journey of Service, Ideas, and Growth
After years of writing, reflecting, and advocating behind the scenes, I’m excited to officially launch philipdu.com — my digital home for original essays, public speeches, personal reflections, and professional updates. This platform was created with a clear purpose: to serve as a central, professional archive of the work I do — as a veterans advocate, policy professional, and legal scholar.
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