Managing litigation, supervising outside counsel in pursuing Amtrak's interests in litigation and arbitration, handling disputes in subject areas including insurance coverage, commercial contracts, railroad operations, environmental cost recovery

Litigated labor relations matters before the National Labor Relations Board and state court.

Represented semiconductor, communications, technology, and manufacturing companies before the Department of Justice, Federal Trade Commission, and other enforcement agencies in civil and criminal investigations, and in complex litigation before state and federal courts. Briefed executive management and Board members on legal consequences of potential courses of action,including the advisability and risks of proposed transactions, investigation response and litigation strategy, and potential settlement options. Conducted multiple internal investigations. Developed investigation protocols, managed investigation teams, interviewed client executives and management, presented findings to senior officials and Boards of Directors, and advised on development and implementation of corrective action. Developed compliance policies and training materials for use by business personnel. Counseled UltraViolet, a consortium of consumer electronics firms and entertainment providers developing digital media delivery protocols, on its compliance. Secured regulatory approval of transactions in communications, biotherapeutics, and other industries.Supervised and/or litigated 40-plus pro-bono immigration asylum cases. Successfully argued and briefed Fourth Circuit case, Camara v. Ashcroft, which clarified the legal standard for Convention against Torture Claims; was one of only two cases decided in an asylum applicants' favor by that circuit in the preceding 20 years.

Selected to work for Congressionally-chartered agency with wide-ranging powers to restructure D.C. government, reduce budget deficits, improve governance, and enhance city services. Analyzed legislation. Drafted advisory memos on Board initiatives and briefs in pending litigation.

Taught introductory fiction, composition, and drama classes. Developed department web presence, piloted software, and advised professors on incorporating technology into their teaching.