Colby Vokey
Former U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel and Judge Advocate General who practices and litigates military law and advises on operational legal issues.
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Dec 11, 2025 • 53min
Lawfare Daily: The Duty to Disobey Unlawful Orders
Join military law experts Frank Rosenblatt, a former U.S. Army Lt. Colonel, and Colby Vokey, a former Marine Corps Lt. Colonel, as they tackle the complexities of obeying and disobeying unlawful orders. They discuss the ambiguity of what constitutes an unlawful command and the severe consequences for disobedience. Insightful critiques of recent military actions in the Caribbean shed light on the role of military lawyers. With debates on legal training and oversight, this conversation unpacks the impactful challenges facing military personnel today.
Dec 8, 2025 • 37min
'If You Can Keep It': Trump And Matters Of Military Law
Frank Rosenblatt, a retired Army lieutenant colonel and military law expert, Dan Maurer, a law professor and former judge advocate, and Colby Vokey, a civilian defense lawyer and ex-Marine Corps judge advocate, delve into pressing military law issues. They discuss the legality of recent Pentagon boat strikes and the deployment of the National Guard under Trump. The panel examines immunity orders, the distinction between lawful and unlawful orders, and the impact of pressure on troops. They also address the implications of a controversial congressional video urging troops to refuse illegal orders.
