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Twenty-five (25) years of experience in the practice of labor and employment law, as well as government contracts. Appeared on behalf of clients before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, National Labor Relations Board, Department of Labor and the Government Accountability Office. Representing small and large businesses in the areas of:Armed and Unarmed Security Waste ManagementMedical PracticeTransportationHotel and RestaurantsConstructionGovernment Service Providers

Oversee negotiations and legal matters for a government contractor providing armed and unarmed security services to FPS, ICE, DEA, and HHS. Manage CBA and grievance and arbitration processes involving 17 unions and over 2600 employees. Provide detailed and accurate inquiry response for all government agencies, including NLRB-ULP’s, EEOC Charges, OFCCP Audits, and DOL investigations. Review and draft all government prime contracts and sub-contracts, teaming agreements, joint venture agreements, and nondisclosure agreements, ensuring adherence with the FAR, DFAR, and GSA regulations. Author and compile corporate documentation, including Board of Director Minutes, Stock Purchase Agreements, and By-Law Amendments. Key Accomplishments:• Effectively reduced the cost of outside counsel by over 50% through consolidation and centralizing legal operations for the organization. • Reduced total number of lawsuits, EEOC complaints, and NLRB complaints. • Successfully negotiated several Collective Bargaining Agreements with less than a 1% wage increase. • Appointed as a member of the Board of Directors and the Facility Security Officer.

Managed all legal operations pertaining to government contracts, equipment and office leases, insurance, and employee issues for a contractor providing professional services to the Department of Defense in IT Solutions, Armed Security, Counselor Advocates, Administrative Services, and Military Analysis. Evaluate all government prime contracts and sub-contracts, teaming agreements, joint venture agreements, and nondisclosure agreements to ensure regulatory compliance. Collaborated with external counsel on Chapter 11 filing and submission of the Company’s reorganization plan. Liaised with Board of Directors to provide monthly reporting on ongoing legal matters and strategies for resolution. Maintained corporate compliance to the Foreign Corruption Practices Act. Forged positive CBA with Security, Police, and Fire Professionals of America. Managed insurance matters including DBA, WC, and Professional Liability policies. Key Accomplishments:• Established and negotiated an approved mentor-protégé joint venture. • Standardized corporate policies and procedures to support period of accelerated growth. • Negotiated two lease renewals with no increase in cost. • Implemented BCPI’s Affirmative Action Plan in accordance with the OFCCP, successfully completing three OFCCP Desk Audits. • Submitted three successful GOA bid protests resulting in challenged awards being set aside.

Doctor Of Law (J.D.), Labor & Employment Law

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Education