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United States

Greater Omaha Area

Omaha, Nebraska

Provided legal advice and guidance to the Chief Privacy Officer of the largest privately held bank in the United States regarding all privacy related matters impacting the organization. Implemented an enterprise wide legal process to determine the legality of and monitor the disclosure of consumer and commercial nonpublic information to affiliated and non-affiliated third-parties, encompassing state, federal, and international laws. Prepared and provided privacy workshops to educate the enterprise on privacy related matters and expectations surrounding the privacy of customer information. Extensive experience interpreting and implementing privacy related laws, including, but not limited to:- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)- Gramm Leach Bliley Act (GLBA), implementing Regulation P and the Interagency Guidelines Establishing Information Security Standards- California Financial Information Privacy Act- Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)- EU/US Data Privacy Shield Framework- Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)- Right to Financial Privacy Act- Driver’s Privacy Protection Act

Omaha, Nebraska

Represented and counseled the credit card division of the largest privately held bank in the United States with managed assets of $19 billion. Leveraged formal business education and legal experience to ensure business goals were met while complying with all legal requirements. Provided legal review and oversight for the development of all new product offerings, including closed-end debt consolidation loans, secured credit card programs, deferred interest credit card programs, and private label credit card programs. Mentored the compliance department to ensure the implementation of policies and procedures met all legal requirements. Negotiated joint marketing agreements with agent banks and co-brand partners to issue credit cards on their behalf using their marks and brands. Conducted due diligence on all prospective credit card portfolio purchases and oversaw the successful conversion of purchased portfolios. Drafted all legal documents governing the bank’s relationship with its cardholders, including cardmember agreements, change-in-terms notices, and privacy policies. Extensive experience interpreting and implementing laws governing the financial services industry, including, but not limited to:- Truth in Lending Act (TILA) and implementing Regulation Z- Truth in Savings Act and implementing Regulation DD- Electronic Funds Transfer Act and implementing Regulation E- Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and implementing Regulation V- Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) and implementing Regulation B- Military Lending Act (MLA)- Servicemember’s Civil Relief Act (SCRA)- Unfair, Deceptive, or Abusive Acts or Practices (UDAAP)- Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act of 2003 (CAN-SPAM)- Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)- Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) - Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR)- Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (E-Sign)

Lincoln, Nebraska Area

Founded a successful solo legal practice with a continued emphasis on civil and criminal litigation. Built and continually developed a wide business base spreading across Southeastern Nebraska. Managed the day-to-day business operations of the firm, including the preparation of monthly invoices, the collection of accounts receivable, the management of client trust accounts, the planning of monthly and annual budgets, the generation of year-end financial reports, and other general accounting duties. Increased firm revenue annually through ongoing client development, targeted advertising and new media.Selected Accomplishments:- Successfully advocated for the overturning of a trial court’s gag order restricting a parent’s right to discuss their child’s juvenile court proceedings publicly before the Nebraska Court of Appeals in In Re T.T., 18 Neb. App. 176, 779 N.W.2d 602 (2010).

Lincoln, Nebraska Area

Represented and counseled clients in civil and criminal litigation for a distinguished and highly respected, Martindale-Hubbell AV Rated law firm specializing in business planning, estate planning and probate, family law, health care law, personal injury law, and real estate law. Professionally negotiated the settlement of client’s legal claims and disputes, balancing client expectations with projected legal and financial risks and rewards. Provided strategic and financial planning for clients through all stages of litigation. Managed a staff of 15 employees. Evaluated employee performance and conducted annual personnel reviews. Proactively resolved staff grievances and inter-office performance issues through continuous coaching, education, and mentoring. Skilled and experienced in a variety of legal fields, including:- Business planning and incorporation.- Contract drafting and litigation.- Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy proceedings.- Misdemeanor and felony criminal proceedings.- Real estate litigation.- Personal injury litigation.- Landlord and tenant litigation.- Adoption proceedings.- Civil Rights litigation.- Divorce, legal separation, and annulment proceedings.- Paternity proceedings.- Child custody proceedings, including interstate and international custody disputes.- Juvenile court proceedings involving abuse and neglect allegations, including proceedings involving the termination of parental rights.- Estate planning, including the establishment of guardianships for protected persons, the planning and preparation of wills and durable powers of attorney. Selected accomplishment in litigation:- Successfully advocated for a trial court to decline to enforce a post-nuptial agreement limiting a divorcing spouse’s right to a property award of one million dollars in the context of a marital estate in excess of one hundred million dollars.

Graduate Certificate, Data Ethics

Graduate Certificate, Employment Law

Graduate Certificate, Privacy Law And Cybersecurity

Master In Business Administration

Activities and Societies: Golden Key International Honor Society

Juris Doctor, Law

B.A., Sociology And Criminal Justice

Activities and Societies: Habitat for Humanity, Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity