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Newark, Delaware, United States

• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in FinCEN314(a) electronic wire transactions and alerts.• Cycle owner of FinCEN 314(a) wires and alerts. • Identified system enhancements to increase operational system workflow with Payment System Utility, Global Systems Manager, and Central List Repository, platforms.• Promoted a risk-aware culture, ensured efficient and effective risk, and drove compliance management practices.• Collaborated with teams in CB (Commercial Bank),… Show more • Subject Matter Expert (SME) in FinCEN314(a) electronic wire transactions and alerts.• Cycle owner of FinCEN 314(a) wires and alerts. • Identified system enhancements to increase operational system workflow with Payment System Utility, Global Systems Manager, and Central List Repository, platforms.• Promoted a risk-aware culture, ensured efficient and effective risk, and drove compliance management practices.• Collaborated with teams in CB (Commercial Bank), CIB (Corporate & Investment Bank), KYC GFCC KYC (Global Financial Crimes Compliance), QC (Quality Control), and QA (Quality Assurance), and software engineers, to improve internal protocols and systems, and enhance the delivery of information to Federal agents and investigators.• Performed Enhanced Due Diligence of customer’s identity and background, assess associated risks, analyze transactional data, and compiling due diligence files.• Revised and implemented training protocol for analyst training, and conducted analyst training sessions.• Assisted in drafting updated AML General Clearing Guidance Procedures. • Functioned as a key contributor and demonstrate knowledge of money laundering and terrorist financing typologies.• Actively participated in both individual, and department-wide, goal development and execute on tactical strategies for goal attainment.• Assessed reasonable cause to close, or escalate, an alert to SAR, and prepare SARs for filing with FinCEN when applicable. Show less

New Castle, Delaware, United States

• Analyzed and investigated suspicious financial activity including: wire transfers, book transfers, CHIPS payments, CTR, ACH, customer account statements, deposit record, and check copies.• Identified current, or emerging, trends linked to illegal activity, and distinguish risk-mitigating factors.• Investigated, composed, and QC reviewed, FinCEN/FFIEC-approved SARs, No SARs and Adverse Media, reports.• Assisted SAR Triage in reducing the No SAR workload during… Show more • Analyzed and investigated suspicious financial activity including: wire transfers, book transfers, CHIPS payments, CTR, ACH, customer account statements, deposit record, and check copies.• Identified current, or emerging, trends linked to illegal activity, and distinguish risk-mitigating factors.• Investigated, composed, and QC reviewed, FinCEN/FFIEC-approved SARs, No SARs and Adverse Media, reports.• Assisted SAR Triage in reducing the No SAR workload during a tight deadline by taking on and completing outstanding assignments in the No SAR queue.• Monitored media for negative information on current, or potential, HSBC clients.• Supported business initiatives within specific KYC disciplines (e.g. CIP (Customer Identification Program), Customer Type, and ADD (Account Due Diligence).• Performed gap assessment of updates to current KYC processes, defined associated changes to guidance and procedures, and ensured implementation within the WKO Change Management process.• Organized and maintained all files related to regulatory actions.• Proactively assisted AML Quality Control team by drafting discrete SARs, opening SCION cases, and closing SCION cases.• Actively worked with various HSBC divisions and US Federal agencies (SEC, IRS, FINRA, OTS and FinCEN) to resolve, or prosecute, potential criminal, or terrorist, activity.• Employed key database research skills including: Norkom, Scion, OFAC PCM, UCM, Dun & Bradstreet, RDC, Lexis Nexis, and Google.• Facilitated the on-boarding process of new HSBC contractors by contributing to one-on-one Norkom, and SAR writing, training. Show less

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

• Analyzed complex financial, legal, and corporate documents, involving complex and substantive areas of fraud, bribery, construction law, medical information technology, breach of contract, theft of intellectual properties, and risk management investigations, in a deadline-driven environment.• Interpreted and monitored quantitative and qualitative results of evidentiary analysis performed.• Reviewed and determined if the document was responsive to the issues in the case and… Show more • Analyzed complex financial, legal, and corporate documents, involving complex and substantive areas of fraud, bribery, construction law, medical information technology, breach of contract, theft of intellectual properties, and risk management investigations, in a deadline-driven environment.• Interpreted and monitored quantitative and qualitative results of evidentiary analysis performed.• Reviewed and determined if the document was responsive to the issues in the case and determined if any type of attorney-client privilege applied.• Reviewed electronic documents for relevance, issue coding, and privilege, using Relativity.• Contributed to document selections for Witness Kits. • Drafted query and decision logs for client-specific resolutions. • Performed quality control review of peers’ work to ensure the client received top quality product.• Assisted with disposition and trial preparation by reviewing opposing party’s document production. Show less

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

• Participated in complex, large-scale pharmaceutical, and insurance claims, suits.• Prepared court-ordered privilege logs and redaction logs in connection with production of key third party documents. • Analyzed, calculated, and reconciled plaintiffs’ monetary claims with amounts previously disbursed to plaintiffs’ by insurer.• Composed query and decision logs for client-specific resolution.• Contributed to special assignments employing Ringtail, Relativity, and Citrix… Show more • Participated in complex, large-scale pharmaceutical, and insurance claims, suits.• Prepared court-ordered privilege logs and redaction logs in connection with production of key third party documents. • Analyzed, calculated, and reconciled plaintiffs’ monetary claims with amounts previously disbursed to plaintiffs’ by insurer.• Composed query and decision logs for client-specific resolution.• Contributed to special assignments employing Ringtail, Relativity, and Citrix Summation, databases including: creating and generating database term searches; search-based quality control; privilege searches; title inconsistency reviews; production of database snapshots; and compilation of privilege logs.• Ensured previously coded documents were brought into compliance with ongoing federal and state court orders.• Conferred with associates, counsel, and partners, to define and implement targeted strategies to optimize document review and production.• Ensured security of clients’ confidential internal proprietary information.• Executed quality control examination of assignments reviewed by peers. Show less

Westfield, Nj

• Engaged in numerous eDiscovery civil litigation and criminal matters, including: mass torts; forensic investigation; pharmaceutical; trademark and patent infringement; theft of trade secrets; anti-trust violations; banking; securities fraud; and accounting.• Provided feedback to contract attorneys and associates regarding guidelines, case strategy and database usage. • Directed up to 12 associates and contract attorneys as team leader.• Participated in conferences with in-house… Show more • Engaged in numerous eDiscovery civil litigation and criminal matters, including: mass torts; forensic investigation; pharmaceutical; trademark and patent infringement; theft of trade secrets; anti-trust violations; banking; securities fraud; and accounting.• Provided feedback to contract attorneys and associates regarding guidelines, case strategy and database usage. • Directed up to 12 associates and contract attorneys as team leader.• Participated in conferences with in-house and outside counsel to conceptualize and deliver review project initiatives on time and within budget, including applying knowledge of current e-discovery trends to maximize revenue.• Collaborated with senior management in streamlining document review processes and reducing inefficiencies by developing and deploying review project guidelines and electronic database usage training/cross-training models.• Provided comprehensive orientation sessions and review project training/cross-training for new attorneys.• Managed project case guidelines, database guidelines, decision logs, privilege lists and terms and acronyms lists.• Operated multiple systems including: Concordance, Introspect, iConnect, Stratify, XLS, Ringtail, Summation, and Relativity, with commitment to ensuring maximum efficiency, consistency and quality of review. Show less

Southampton, New Jersey, United States

• Managed a private law practice including, all aspects of administration, accountability for profit and loss, controlling costs, and achieving revenue objectives.• Provided legal services in areas of general corporate and business planning, mergers and acquisitions, financing, wills and trusts, and estate planning and administration. • Counseled business owners regarding business growth opportunities and planning disposition/exit strategies. • Composed and negotiated purchase and… Show more • Managed a private law practice including, all aspects of administration, accountability for profit and loss, controlling costs, and achieving revenue objectives.• Provided legal services in areas of general corporate and business planning, mergers and acquisitions, financing, wills and trusts, and estate planning and administration. • Counseled business owners regarding business growth opportunities and planning disposition/exit strategies. • Composed and negotiated purchase and sales agreements, partnership agreements, articles of incorporation and organization, and ancillary documents such as, disclosure schedules, employment agreements, license agreements, guarantees, financing documents, and arranging and issuing shares of stock of limited liability companies.• Advised business clients on various general corporate matters including, entity formation, tax issues, and corporate governance.• Reviewed, drafted, negotiated, and modified, vendor and service contracts and non-compete agreements for audio production company, real estate leasing agreements, fiduciary deeds, and minutes for shareholders and board of directors meetings.• Prepared Form 1023 of the IRS re Section 501(c)(3) status for non-profit organizations.• Negotiated a $350,000.00 reduction in client’s tax liability with State of New Jersey Department Banking and Insurance. Show less

Masters In Taxation, Tax Law/Taxation

Activities and Societies: Graduate Thesis: “A Tale of Two Systems of Taxation: The Longevity of Public Law 86-272 in The Wake of The U.S..

Juris Doctor, Law

Activities and Societies: Served as Lead Articles Editor, Rutgers Journal of Law and Religion. Recipient, Rutgers Law School Class of 1991.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, History And Political Science

Activities and Societies: Dean’s List. Golden Key National Honor Society. Alpha Sigma Lamda, University College Honor Society. Phi Alpha.

Associate Of Arts - Aa, History

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa, International Honor Society. Academic Achievement Awards in History and Political Science. “.