Mr. Callender joined the Firm as an associate in 2004, following his exceptional service in the Judge Advocate General's Corps wherein he prosecuted nearly 100 cases for the United States Navy. Prior to that time, Mr. Callender served as the law clerk to Chief Judge H.F. "Sparky" Gierke of the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, the Article I court exercising worldwide appellate jurisdiction over members of the United States armed forces.

An accomplished federal prosecutor, Mr. Callender handles all of the Firm's criminal cases. Given his significant trial experience, it is not surprising that Mr. Callender's talents have also proven successful in winning complex, civil malpractice cases within Maryland's Circuit Courts. Moreover, Mr. Callender has also gained recognition as an appellate advocate, successfully arguing appellate cases in both the Court of Special Appeals and Maryland's highest court, the Court of Appeals.

A significant contributor to local law schools, Mr. Callender repeatedly has been selected to judge both the National Security Law and Grenadier International Law Moot Court Competitions at George Washington University Law School.

Current Employment Position(s):
Associate

Bar Admissions:Maryland, 2001 New Jersey, 2001 District of Columbia, 2004 U.S. District Court, District of Maryland, 2004 U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, 2006 U.S. Supreme Court, 2006

Education:
Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, 2000 J.D.

University of Maryland, 1996 B.S.

Professional Associations and Memberships:
Maryland State Bar Association

Past Employment Positions:
U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps, Lieutenant Commander, 2000 - Present (Reservist since 2004)