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Los Angeles, California

Develop, prepare, and present financial and narrative reports/memorandums on behalf of the Vice President and Senior Director of Operations to organization stakeholders, serving as a key advisor on legal matters. Negotiate, draft, and execute gift/award agreements, sponsorship agreements, service agreements, and other legal correspondence. Responsible for submission of Development documents to Board of Trustees for review and approval. Continually review, revise, and maintain processes and procedures for all gifts and pledges; create gift acceptance policies that are in accordance with industry standards. Ensure Getty state charitable registrations are active. Oversee all financial-related Getty paperwork, check for possible conflicts of interest, and secure all necessary Getty approvals for submission to outside counsel. Monitor processing and recording of all gifts and ensure databases are updated and accurate. Build and maintain relationships with donors and foundation contacts, providing a direct line of operational support.

Malibu, California

Advised and represented the University in matters related to sponsored research programs, counseling administration and staff to ensure legal and ethical compliance of research activities and grant administration. Researched, interpreted, and applied federal and state laws and institutional policies for research grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, and subcontracts, including OMB Uniform Guidance for Federal Awards and NIH IACUC requirements, identifying compliance risks. Drafted, edited, and implemented internal policies and procedures, including procedures for institutional compliance training and enforcement. Developed online training modules for institutional compliance. Prepared grant proposal submissions, reviewing for compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures. Coordinated internal and government compliance audits, including collecting and analyzing data and preparing audit responses. Conducted ongoing reconciliations of sponsored project accounts and budgets, and resolved discrepancies related to contractual obligations respecting financial activities on an award. Presented concurrent session at the National Council of University Research Administrators' (NCURA) Pre-Award Research Administration Conference.

Malibu, California

Advised and represented the University in matters related to sponsored research programs. Counseled administration and staff to ensure legal and ethical compliance of research activities and grant administration. Researched, interpreted, and applied federal and state laws and institutional policies for research grants, including OMB Uniform Guidance for Federal Awards and NIH IACUC requirements. Established institutional protocols for post award monitoring of sponsored programs portfolio. Drafted, edited, and implemented internal policies and procedures, including procedures for institutional compliance training and enforcement. Conducted compliance orientation meetings for new Project and Budget Directors. Informed faculty and staff of new developments and changes in legal requirements for post-award grants management. Participated in internal and government compliance audits, including collecting and analyzing data and preparing audit responses. Advised Project Directors on issues concerning compliance with granting agency regulations, and handling actual or projected deviations from contractual obligations. Conducted ongoing reconciliations of sponsored project accounts and budgets, and resolved discrepancies related to contractual obligations respecting financial activities on an award. Implemented the eProtocol research compliance management system, including development of online training modules for institutional compliance training with eProtocol.

Malibu, California

Conducted research and prepared findings on federal grant compliance issues such as conflicts of interest, effort reporting, record retention, and the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act. Calculated and created faculty effort reports to maintain compliance, as mandated by OMB Circular A-21. Assisted in the drafting and editing of numerous new Office of Research and Sponsored Programs policies and procedures. Organized, implemented, and led meetings for recipients of new awards to facilitate increased compliance. Communicated with government employees and University faculty and administrators regarding grant questions, issues, compliance interpretations, etc. Prepared summaries of various governmental agencies’ co-operative agreements and contracts.

Los Angeles, California

Conducted extensive legal research on numerous issues including premises liability and negligence. Drafted numerous legal pleadings including complaints and motions. Composed discovery requests including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admissions as well as discovery responses. Corresponded with clients regarding intake, case status, and issue resolution. Summarized depositions.

London, United Kingdom

Counseled client and their family on court procedures and issues during felony criminal case. Assisted in the preparation of court documents including the pre-trial questionnaire. Collaborated with solicitors, clients, and the police during preliminary court proceedings. Observed the handling of preliminary charges in court.

Columbia, South Carolina

Completed database system computer conversion and verified member information. Generated reports from membership database for departmental use. Communicated with past-due members and alumni to secure membership renewals.

Columbia, South Carolina

Reviewed and recorded athletic department apparel and equipment contracts. Assisted in updating Colonial Center suite contracts for 2006-2007 athletic season. Recorded and inventoried individual sport apparel expenditures for three-year period.

Doctor Of Law - Jd, Law

Certificate, Dispute Resolution

Bachelor Of Science, Sport & Entertainment Management