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Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

- CompliancePerceives legal function as an integral contributor to the success of the organization and the core areas that drive business activities. Supports tactical legal and compliance initiatives by providing effective advice on legal considerations of business strategies and their implementation, while balancing risk and minimizing potential legal liability. Extensive experience in providing effective advice on state, federal, and international employment laws, and in… Show more - CompliancePerceives legal function as an integral contributor to the success of the organization and the core areas that drive business activities. Supports tactical legal and compliance initiatives by providing effective advice on legal considerations of business strategies and their implementation, while balancing risk and minimizing potential legal liability. Extensive experience in providing effective advice on state, federal, and international employment laws, and in drafting and advising on company policy, conducting investigations, and in analyzing and drafting agreements governing employment relationships. Conduct and provide effective counsel on internal investigations regarding various employment-related issues and other types of complaints, ensuring claims are addressed promptly, thoroughly, and appropriately. Propose, create, and provide legal training to business leaders and professionals, including human resources and operations, on employment law topics.- Claims and LitigationPrepare responses to EEOC, OFCCP, DOL, and state agency discrimination charges and employee demand letters. Participate in agency hearings and conciliation proceedings. Partner with outside counsel in the United States and foreign countries regarding domestic and international employment law matters. Supervise outside counsel in employment-related adversarial proceedings and litigation in efficient and cost-effective manner. - International ExperienceProvide effective legal advice, counsel, and advocacy to business and functional areas at the company headquarters and across more than 15 programs in more than 85 locations in 18 countries, including Europe and the Middle East.Interface with business development teams during proposal phase and operations teams during project execution to provide advice on local employment laws in numerous foreign jurisdictions. Show less

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

Conducted over 70 complex investigations annually throughout the US and Europe involving various issues, including ethics and compliance, harassment and discrimination, and company policy violations. Served as fair, impartial, and objective fact-finder and decision-maker. Exercised sound judgment in analyzing complex employee relations problems and in formulating important recommendations with far-reaching consequences. Effectively safeguarded employee confidentiality.

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

Provided counsel and guidance to managers, supervisors and employees to address, manage, and resolve employee relations issues company-wide in accordance with company policy and procedure and the law. Worked collaboratively with management to build positive business partnerships to maximize company goals and minimize company liability by recognizing, addressing and resolving employment law issues in consistent and fair manner and in accordance with the law and company policy.

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

Managed all employment law issues for 2000 employee manufacturing worksite, including issues involving the ADA, FMLA, Title VII and the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act. Made all employee discipline and termination decisions. Provided and participated in various training to management and employees.

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

Intimately involved in every aspect of business, including operations, marketing, accounts receivable, bookkeeping, and payroll. Stressed strong customer service, product quality, cleanliness and effective employee relations. Keen entrepreneurial mind-set. Achieved over 20% average growth in revenue from 1997-2001. Managed staff of over 25 employees.

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

Managed all legal matters of regional long distance company, including resolving employment law issues, drafting wide array of contracts, preparing and filing rate schedules with multiple state and federal regulatory agencies, maintaining corporate minute books, engaging in lobbying efforts in Washington D.C., and protecting intellectual property rights.

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

Represented employers and employees in employment law and general business issues. Strong practice experience in federal, state and local employment laws, including employment discrimination, sexual harassment, ADA, FMLA, retaliation, wage and hour, FLSA and wrongful discharge.

Juris Doctor, Law

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Biological Science

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Activities and Societies: Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity