Innovative, Diligent Attorney highly effective at developing creative case strategies; uses an analytical mindset to create effectual case arguments and write persuasive briefs; well versed in trial preparation, research and drafting legal documents. Skilled oral communicator, proven ability to explain complex ideas in terms understandable to a general audience and influence others' decisions through persuasive conversation.
Highlights
Federal Employment Law Representation
Labor Law Litigation
Sound Legal Analysis Demonstrated in Implementation of Federal Government Shutdown and Furloughs
Legal adviser to management for negotiation of Master Labor Agreement Local Supplement, last negotiated in 1982.
Obtained favorable outcomes for 98% of EEOC/MSPB complaints and appeals.
Obtained favorable verdicts for 100% of prosecuted Federal Magistrate misdemeanor cases.
Guest speaker on topic of Disability Law at Robins Air Force Base - National Disability Employment Awareness Month luncheon, October 2012.
Experience
General Labor Attorney, 2010 to Current Department Of Defense – City, STATE,
Advise management officials regarding the duty to bargain, requirement to maintain status quo, issues related to management retained rights, and other issues associated with the local labor union.
Represent Government in appeals before the Merit Systems Protection Board, Equal Employment Opportunity investigations, and hearings before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Handle all case litigation including formulating the Agency's position, case preparation, and all pre- and post-hearing requirements.
Research and analyze statutes and case law to advise management on frequently unprecedented employment issues such as transgender employment rights, family medical leave act, disciplinary actions for unauthorized absences, etc.
Develop and implement negotiation strategies to protect the interest of the Agency.
General Civil Attorney, 07/2008 to 11/2009 Department Of Defense – City, STATE,
Special Assistant United States Attorney: prosecuted civilian misdemeanors committed on the installation.
Provided Legal Counsel/Advice in areas of domestic relations, estate planning, consumer law, Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, etc.
Advised management officials regarding permissibility of events and regarding the standards of ethical conduct for Government employees.
Coordinated on and revised several Robins Air Force Base Operating Instructions.
Education
J.D.: Criminal Procedure/Domestic Relations, Expected in 2008 Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law - Macon, GA GPA:
Certification: Federal Employment Law, Expected in 2012 Army Judge Advocate General School - Charlottesville, VA GPA:
Certification: Negotiation and Appropriate Dispute Resolution, Expected in 2011 Air Force Judge Advocate General School - Maxwell Air Force Base, AL GPA:
Certification: Arbitration, Expected in 2011 Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service - Robins Air Force Base, GA GPA:
Certification: Federal Employment and Labor Law, Expected in 2010 Air Force Judge Advocate General School - Maxwell Air Force Base, AL GPA:
Certification: General Mediation, Expected in 2008 Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution - Macon, GA GPA:
Bachelor of Arts: Political Science, Expected in 2005 Mercer University - Macon, GA GPA:
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Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law
