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MANAGING ATTORNEY
Summary

Over 14 years of professional leadership and supervisory experience in program management, resource management, and administrative operations. Proven leadership skills in managing complex assignments and continuous process improvement across multiple organizational elements. Effective communicator, collaborator, problem-solver, and dynamic team builder. Results-oriented, diplomatic, adaptable, and can effortlessly remain calm and professional in very stressful and fluid environments. Uniquely experienced in advocacy for a cross-section of families and children related to family assessment, child welfare, child safety, equity, inclusion, and diversity focused on providing culturally appropriate services and resources that strengthen families.

Skills
  • Organizational Project Management
  • Professional Leadership
  • Supervisory Experience
  • Strategic Planning
  • Mediation and Negotiation
  • Family Law, Child Protection, and Adoption Law
  • State and Federal Laws
  • Risk Management
  • Analytical Expert
  • Diversity Relations
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Legal Analysis
  • Public Policy
  • Civil rights
  • Logistics and Compliance
  • Budget Analysis
Experience
Sep2011 - CurrentManaging Attorney, Progressive, Phillipsburg , NJ
  • Built and coordinated highly effective organization that has been in business for 10 years
  • Managed over $100,000 budget
  • Led and directed for 10 years all aspects of operational management, strategic repositioning, restructuring, and fundraising for entire firm.
  • Maintained expertise for 18 years in Family law, Child Protection Law, CAPTA, Family First Preservation Services Act (FFPSA), Titl IV E, Adoption including Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), Criminal Law, and all State, Federal, and Appellate laws to best advise and advocate for clients by tracking and researching developing precedent and legislation.
  • Communicated effectively with CHIPS (Children In Need of Protective Services), ICWA Adoption clients, and Criminal law clients to interpret laws, rulings and regulations which affected each case.
  • Represented clients before court in oral debate by constructing favorable and truthful narrative around presented evidence and facts.
  • Researched legal authority and black letter law to compare case facts patterns to precedential cases and determine probable outcomes.
  • Developed and implemented policies and procedures for the organization within compliance of State and Federal Laws and the Rules of Professional Responsibility
  • Conferred with judges and opposing counsel to discuss and settle case disputes.
  • Filed appeals in state and federal courts of appeal.
  • Conducted audits on company policies.
  • Evaluated data involving assets, income, liabilities, expenditures and surpluses for entire firm.
  • Instituted judicial and extra-judicial Family Law, Child Protection, GAL, Social services, Probation, and Adoption including mediation and Restorative Justice proceeding .
  • Investigated complaints of retaliatory and discriminatory practices in designated cases.
  • Addressed strategic issues of public policy when necessary to further the best interest of clients in court proceedings
  • Conducted thorough interviews of prospective jurors as part of voir dire process to assess for competency and biases, making for-cause challenges to dismiss unfit candidates.
  • Conducted in-depth research in order to write effective proposals, agreements, legal arguments/documents, and contracts.
Oct2004 - Sep2011Managing Attorney, Progressive, Pine Bluff , AR
  • Managed $1M budget. Worked directly with Managing Partner to insure funds were properly allocated and spent.
  • Managed firm portfolio(over 1,000 cases) while personally handling a caseload of 250 cases (Criminal law, Civil Rights and Discrimination law, Workers' Compensation, and Personal Injury cases)
  • Led and directed office management for the Minneapolis (5 staff) and Dallas (4 staff) locations.
  • Led, directed, supervised, and trained team of 9 employees
  • Maintained dual role of Managing Attorney and Associate for 3 years (2008-2011).
  • Served as Associate attorney for a total of 7 years (2004-2011).
  • Interviewed and hired attorneys and support staff upon attorney and staff vacancies.
  • Implemented policies, training, and procedures for the development, promotion, implementation for effectiveness and efficiency throughout the firm.
  • Developed and participated in strategic planning for the firm operation
  • Participated in and developed long-term and annual plans.
  • Led and directed weekly staff meetings which involved case status updates from each employee and direction on the next steps and action item task.
  • Participated in Practice Groups, Program Review Committees, and Working Groups
  • Represented the firm in disputes and other issues in all third-party disputes.
  • Resolved disputes in mediation, arbitration or other alternative dispute resolution arenas
  • Insured that all firm procedures and policies were in compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Advised Managing Attorney and implemented firm procedures to insure that both the Minneapolis and Texas offices were in compliance with the Rules of Professional Responsibility in Minnesota and Texas.
  • Worked directly with Managing Partner at each office (Minneapolis and Texas) where appropriate.
  • Conducted performance reviews of attorneys and staff.
  • Responded to all disputes and information requests from clients and third parties, when appropriate.
  • Negotiated favorable settlements for clients
  • Negotiated ERISA liens and Medicaid liens to maximize clients compensation
  • Negotiated with insurance companies, attorneys, medical providers, hospitals, and other third-party agencies for resolution of case
  • Managed and approved employee requests for vacation, sick leave, and other related employee matters.
  • Managed and supervised office staff schedule.
  • Managed office calendar
  • Developed, maintained, updated and revised (as needed) the firm procedures as necessary
  • Stayed current with best practices.
Jul2012 - Jul2013Associate Attorney, Eberstein Witherite Llp, Dallas , TX
  • Trained, directed, and supervised incoming paralegals and legal assistants.
  • Supervised support staff of 3 employees
  • Supervised office operations and logistics. Worked directly with Managing Partner.
  • Managed firm portfolio as directed and assigned.
  • Negotiated settlements with third parties.
  • Advised Managing Attorney and implemented procedures to insure compliance with business requirements of the Secretary of State. Filed necessary documents with the Secretary of State for compliance.
Aug2000 - Nov2001Litigation Specialist, Jackson National Life Insurance Co Inc, Lansing , MI
  • Managed a nationwide litigation portfolio exceeding $25M exposure.
  • Participated in and assisted with $750,000 class action suit with over 2,000 members.
  • Managed personal caseload of approximately 50 files as a part-time employee.
  • Worked directly with Litigation Manager, Senior Counsel, and Division Vice-President of the corporation to maintain compliance with the law in every state while securing the corporation's best interests.
  • Managed and directed all attorneys in every state (approx. 48 states) representing the corporation as to the necessary steps required to secure the corporation's best interest.

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Education and Training
05/1998Bachelor of Arts, Political ScienceFort Hays State University, City, State
  • Cum laude graduate
  • Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society Member
05/2002J.D.Hamlin University School Of Law, City
  • National Dean's List Scholar Recipient
  • Dean's Honor Roll 2002
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School Attended

  • Fort Hays State University
  • Hamlin University School Of Law

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