Driving strategic growth and operational excellence within a dynamic legal environment. Proven leadership in overseeing complex legal matters, building high-performing teams, and ensuring compliance. Skilled in developing and executing innovative legal strategies to deliver exceptional client outcomes. Passionate about fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

As the principal regulatory and legal advisor, I played a crucial role in elevating the mining, minerals, and metals business unit's regulatory compliance, agency coordination, and risk analysis. By providing expertadvice to project managers and business leaders, I ensured that all operations were conducted in accordance with regulatory requirements and industry standards. My guidance contributed to improved compliance practices, streamlined agency coordination, and enhanced risk analysis, ultimately bolstering the success and reputation of the business unit.• Achieved a successful execution of a $200M CERCLA remediation project at the Questa Molybdenum Mine in New Mexico by implementing comprehensive regulatory compliance plan with Chevron Mining, Inc.• Secured successful $100M fundraising campaign for Falcon Ridge Lithium Pilot Project by crafting risk analysis, permitting guidance, and conducting third-party technical reviews.• Facilitated $60M expansion at Crystal Peak Minerals' potash mine in Utah by providing meticulous legal review.• Empowered Schlumberger's innovative $25M lithium brine extraction pilot plant in Nevada by exercising legal review and permitting authority.

As the director of practitioner oversight at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, I conducted rigorous review boards to address substandard performance and licensing issues among medical practitioners. Collaborating with Specialty Directors, I developed and implemented performance enhancement plans to ensure patient care and practitioner compliance were safeguarded. Furthermore, I provided expert advice on legal and regulatory matters, including contract drafting, negotiation, and risk management. During deployment, I served as the authoritative source on Law of War and Law of the Sea, enhancing operational readiness and international relations as the principal liaison.• Facilitated the safe relocation and asylum process for 277 Afghan refugees, ensuring coordinated medical care and legal compliance post-withdrawal from Afghanistan.• Devised a comprehensive legal framework underpinning the Secretary of Defense's vaccination mandate during the COVID-19 pandemic, influencing departmental policy.• Instrumental in professional growth of 23 Junior Attorneys, structuring development programs aligned with state bar standards.• Created a robust agreement matrix to manage 244 joint venture agreements, reinforcing adherence to Department of Defense and Joint Ethics Regulations.• Reviewed 1723 security and vendor agreements to maintain strict compliancewith relevant acquisition and ethics regulations.