General Counsel

James Littlefield has years of experience in labor and employment law, corporate compliance, and strategic dispute resolution. Before joining the team here at ODVA, he previously served as Corporate Counsel for a global aerospace and defense contractor, where he navigated complex regulatory environments and conducted high-stakes labor negotiations and dispute resolution.

James’s legal acumen is built on a 20-year foundation of disciplined service in the U.S. Navy. Retiring as a Chief In-Flight Technician and Naval Aircrewman Instructor, he spent over a decade supporting USSTRATCOM objectives aboard the E-6B Mercury. A veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, James completed multiple deployments providing critical joint airborne battle staff support to ground operations.

James earned his Juris Doctor from Oklahoma City University School of Law, complemented by a Master of Science in Forensic Science and a Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice from Saint Leo University.