Civilian executive (Deputy Chief) responsible for Compliance/Professional Standards (emphasizing implementation of the consent decree with the DOJ), Training, Budget, Administrative Services (fiscal, records, & facilities), and intergovernmental relations.

Consultant services for modern government, including policy and training, data driven processes, and critical incident review.

Policy, training, and administrative oversight of the consent decree between the City of Baltimore and the United States Department of Justice.

Policy, training, and administrative oversight of the consent decree between the City of Cleveland and the United States Department of Justice.

Defend and advise City of Seattle executive and legislative departments on wide variety of issues, including transparency and privacy, homelessness, and public safety.

Ranking civilian executive (Deputy Chief) responsible for Compliance/Professional Standards (emphasizing implementation of the consent decree with the DOJ), Training, Budget, Legal, Human Resources, Administrative Services (fiscal, records, & facilities), Information Technology, Media & Public Affairs, and 911 Call Center.

General counsel, legal advisor to the Chief, and member of the executive management team for the Seattle Police Department.

Lead attorney for four attorney Police Action Team, representing the Seattle Police Department, the City of Seattle, and individual police officers in 42 U.S.C. §1983 civil rights cases in the Western District of Washington, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, United States Supreme Court, and the Washington State Courts. Provide advice to the Seattle Police Department and City of Seattle on constitutional issues, particularly search and seizure and use of force.

Represent the Seattle Police Department, the City of Seattle, and individual police officers in 42 U.S.C. §1983 civil rights cases in the Western District of Washington, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, United States Supreme Court, and the Washington State Courts.

Represented NYC and employees (predominantly NYPD and DOC officers, and District Attorneys) in 42 U.S.C. §1983 civil rights cases in Southern and Eastern Districts of NY.

Represented WA DOC in 42 U.S.C. §1983 civil rights cases in Western and Eastern Districts of WA, WA Superior Courts, and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, WA Courts of Appeals, and WA Supreme CourtProsecuted parole revocation hearings before Indeterminate Sentence Review BoardRepresented Criminal Justice Training Commission (police academy) regarding employment, certification standards, public records, Public Meetings Act, and decertification proceedings for WA law enforcement

Managed all corporate affairs for 501(c)(3) park advocacy organization, including budgeting,fundraising, event planning, general administration, staff hiring and management, communityoutreach, publications, board development and legal compliance

Managed Citizens Jury Project including staffing and development; secured and administered $300K NY State contract to run/maintain jury Ombudservice; transitioned project from Vera Institute of Justice to Fund for Modern Courts; worked cooperatively with Administrative Judges, County Clerks, and Chief Jury Clerks

Interviewed and counseled jurors on rights and procedures; co-authored report to Unified Court System on Jury Reform; Administered survey of over 600 NY County Family Court users; co-authored report to NY County Family Court; created and maintained database, web page, and data analysis systems