Attorney
CurrentLandlord-tenant law cases and administrative law issues. Represent the Albuquerque Housing Authority (AHA) Public Housing Program in Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court for bench trials on Public Housing eviction cases and appeals on the record in 2nd Judicial District Court. Represent AHA in Administrative Hearings on Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher termination cases at the City's office of administrative hearings. Work with law enforcement agencies to gather evidence for AHA related cases. Advise the AHA Board of Housing Commissioners at all governing Board meetings. Draft and edit legislation for the City Council to reorganize AHA as Public Body Corporate. Draft polices to govern AHA. Represent AHA in federal, state and county courts. Employment Law issues. Defend AHA on fair housing law discrimination complaints filed at HUD's office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity. And other duties as assigned.