Carlotta A. Email & Phone Number

Salem, Or, Us

* Working closely with agencies to develop a deep understanding of Oregon’s public contracting and infrastructure needs. * Reviewing, drafting, and developing procurement and bid documents.* Reviewing, drafting, and developing design and construction contracts; architectural and engineering contracts; and other related services contracts (such as project management or consultant services agreements) related to building, road, and bridge construction. * Assisting government agencies with conventional design-bid-build transactions, as well as advanced and alternative construction delivery methods, such as construction manager/general contractor and design-build. * Analyzing substantive state and federal law related to agency authority and funding and program rules, and incorporating those requirements into contract documents.* Working cooperatively with other attorneys across the General Counsel Division to ensure correct and coordinated legal services.

Salem, Oregon, United States

AREAS OF INSTRUCTION:Philanthropic Investment for Community Impact

• Represented employers in workers’ compensation litigation from inception through hearing by listening to employer needs and collaborating with people with varied levels of expertise to reach a resolution.• Negotiated settlements through direct negotiations and mediations and prepare settlement documents.• Conducted discovery, including issuance of subpoenas, document review and production, and witness depositions.• Prepared cases for hearing, including obtaining medical expert reviews, creating exhibit lists, and preparing lay and expert witnesses for trial testimony.• Presented to the Board on the Accessibility and Equity Council, promoting inclusion and fairness.• Assisted in creating a one-page informational document supporting vendor diversification.• Initiated and drove grassroots efforts to establish eight new business resource groups within four months.• Led initiatives for the Accessibility and Equity Council, promoting diversity and inclusion.• Served as Chair of the Accessibility and Equity Council, with a mission to break down barriers and bias in our daily work and operationalizing Diversity Equity and Inclusion efforts.• Supported emerging Business Resource Groups in developing charters and long-term viability planning during their creation.

• Provided legal research to Trial Attorneys, including drafting and reviewing medical concurrence letters, legal case evaluations, and witness deposition questions.

• Reviewed and categorized discovery in a patent litigation case using the Relativity platform.• Evaluated documents produced by opposing counsel for content, relevance, and importance.

Extern for the Honorable Judge Shorr• Conducted legal research, and drafted and edited a judicial opinion during the externship• Participated in pretrial conferences and observed oral arguments

Willamette MBA Program, Salem, ORTeam Leader, Boys and Girls Club Project, 2017-2018• Managed and ensured project completion by accessing colleague availability, and fostering positive client relations • Created project management charts to focus task and achieve results• Delegated task based on individual strengths to support a completion of company objectives• Analyzed demographics and giving trends, identified key marketing strategies to increase investments for the non-profit organization

Salem, Oregon

• Successfully resolved a habeas corpus claim through oral argument and motion • Conducted extensive legal research on various topics such as employment law, judicial notice, BOLI complaints, and civil rights violation allegations.• Researched specific laws and regulations related to Title I and V of the Americans with Disability Act, Title VII of the Civil rights Act of 1964, and Equal Pay Act of 1963.• Appeared on the State’s behalf in small claims matters against pro se litigants.• Prepared motions for summary judgment, motion to stay discovery, and other litigation documents.• Drafted deposition questions, completed deposition summaries, and observed deposition proceedings• Completed a 50-state pre-condemnation survey • Prepared draft motions for summary judgment, motion to stay discovery, and other pleading documents

• Conducted client interviews, managed case files, and assisted with drafting service contracts• Drafted bylaws for a nonprofit organization and aided client with 501(c)(3) reinstatement• Prepared client letters addressing client statutory compliance concerns• Fostered positive client relations and ensured all terms of the client retainer agreement were met• Managed caseload and assisted small businesses and Nonprofits with their legal needs

• Supervised 15-person teams, including training, coaching, hiring, and terminating.• Fostered open communication channels where employees feel comfortable sharing their concerns or experiences including issues of discrimination, and addressed these issues promptly and professionally.• Demonstrated expertise in designing and executing effective programs tailored to individual learning styles and diverse life experiences.• Helped develop training curriculum for customer service representatives and trained groups of 30 people.• Worked with HR and other departments to identify and implement accommodations for employees with disabilities, religious accommodations, or other accommodations necessary to create an inclusive and supportive work environment.• Actively sought out and recruited candidates from diverse backgrounds and ensured that the hiring process was fair and reduced bias.• Ensured that any decisions related to employee performance, including promotions, coaching, and terminations, were made based on job-related factors and not on personal biases or discriminatory factors.

Doctor Of Law - Jd/ Mba, Law

Activities and Societies: • Editor-in-Chief, Willamette Law Online, 2017-2019 • President of Women’s Law Caucus, 2017-2018 • President.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Human Resource Management And Accounting