Military Promotion for Major Matthew Ormsbee

On 28 October 2022, the Institute of Air and Space Law celebrated the military promotion of Matthew Ormsbee to Major in the United States Air Force.

Matt joins the Institute as an active-duty military member as he pursues his LL.M. in Air and Space Law (Thesis). Before beginning his studies, Matt served at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, and Misawa Air Base, Japan. He has filled numerous positions as a prosecutor, international law attorney, and defense attorney. He was in private practice in New York before commissioning with the Air Force in 2016.

Air Force Captains (O-3) are competitively selected for promotion to Major (O-4), typically after five to seven years of service as a Captain. Matt was joined in the celebration by Katie Denton, his wife, and Emiko Ormsbee, his sister. He was also delighted to celebrate this milestone with his classmates, Sessional Lecturer Yaw Nyampong, Prof. Ludwig Weber and Stefan-Michael Wedenig, Executive Director of the Institute.

“I am so humbled and excited to celebrate today with those I hold in the highest regard—my friends and classmates, my family, and the faculty of the Institute.” the newly minted Major said.

“Matt continues a lengthy and historical relationship between McGill University’s Faculty of Law and the U.S. Air Force Judge Advocate General’s Corps and we are delighted by this wonderful news” Interim Director Prof. Donal Hanley announced.

The Institute of Air and Space Law is proud of its relationship with the U.S. Air Force since the 1960s. Ongoing interaction between the Air Force and McGill University is essential for intellectual diversity at the law school and national security interests for American stakeholders.

Congratulations, Matt!