Patrick Brown Email & Phone Number

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

-> Build and manage an effective compliance program and suite of policies with regards to industry and regulatory requirements and best practices;-> Develop enterprise & operational risk matrices to assess risk and manage controls that results in the identification, prioritization, and reduction of business and operational related risks;-> Promote a culture within the company that supports identifying and determining acceptable levels of risk;-> Identify key performance indicators and their target value(s);-> Monitor, evaluate, and update risk matrices and key performance indicators;-> Manage the Information Technology Department and set and monitor its budget;-> Coordinate and oversee employee training and increase awareness regarding risk identification and management;-> Manage periodic audits and assessments of internal policies and procedures including: compliance audits, risk assessments, stress testing, and vulnerability and security risk testing;-> Identify foreseeable risks and emerging threats and update policies, procedures, and matrices accordingly;-> Partner with other managers to provide consultation on risk reduction strategies;-> Manage the company’s ERM strategy, risk management framework and policies to assist senior management and the board of directors with risk management;-> Manage and test plans for Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, and Incident Response;-> Serve as the incident response manager in the event of a potential or suspected breach;-> Serve as the Director of Information Security.I remain available to speak at CLE’s and other events on topics such as technology, data privacy, security, and risk management.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

-> Build and manage an effective compliance program with regards to industry and regulatory requirements and best practices for data security and privacy;-> Build and manage the appropriate suite of policies to ensure compliance and adhere to best practices;-> Develop an enterprise risk matrix to assess risk and manage controls for data security and privacy;-> Coordinate and oversee employee training and increase awareness regarding information security, technology, and privacy risks;-> Manage periodic audits and assessments of internal data security and privacy including vulnerability and security risk testing;-> Identify foreseeable information security risks and emerging threats and update privacy and information security policies and procedures accordingly;-> Manage and tests plans: Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Incident Response;-> Serves as the incident response manager in the event of a potential or suspected breach;-> Chairs internal Data Security and Privacy Committee; -> Presents at Continuing Legal Education seminars (typically on topics of ethics, risk management, technology, and client selection/management).

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

-> Compliance Counsel for NC Department of Insurance licensing requirements;-> Chaired internal Data Security and Privacy Committee;-> Served as Project Manager for Underwriting Department portion of a 2-year project of developing a new universal software platform;-> Created and drafted company service standards;-> Maintained and enhanced relationships between the company and existing insureds;-> Developed relationships with attorneys, new insureds, and others in legal services;-> Provided the Underwriting Department with assistance in analysis and customer service;-> Presented at Continuing Legal Education seminars (typically on topics of ethics, risk management, technology, and client selection/management);-> Served as the primary point of contact for law schools, bar and trade associations, and newly licensed attorneys.Served as Underwriter (2013-2017) in addition to above duties -> Evaluated and analyzed risk for new and reissue accounts based on application, claims history, etc.; determined appropriate pricing; determined and applied applicable policy endorsements; ensured compliance with underwriting and rating guidelines; -> Documented reasons for underwriting positions and communicated reasons to insureds; -> Coordinated with reinsurers on excess coverage and pricing; -> Participated in North Carolina Department of Insurance (NCDOI) financial and policy audits.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

-> Managed the Raleigh, NC regional office which included a territory of 36 counties;-> Directly supervised 3 attorneys and 10 support staff; -> Founded and managed firm operations in Virginia (primarily Default Litigation and Real Estate);-> Established and managed the firm's Insurance Subrogration practice division;-> Managed the NC Real Estate practice division and the Post-Closing operations for the firm;-> Primarily practiced in the areas of: Real Estate, Creditor's Rights, Foreclosure, Insurance Subrogation, Default Litigation, General Civil Litigation;-> Representation included privacy and security regulations including GLBA, FCRA, FDCPA, RESPA, as well as corresponding state versions in North Carolina and Virginia.-> Actively practiced in the jurisdictions of North Carolina and Virginia.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

-> Conducted title searches and title updates;-> Issued preliminary and final title opinions;-> Conducted real estate closings;-> Served as counsel for the trustee in special proceedings.

Buies Creek, Nc

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Wilson, Nc

-> Worked as a Divemaster along Australia's Great Barrier Reef.-> Assisted PADI Instructors with various courses; conducted guided dives for groups of divers; maintained equipment; ensured adherence to safety protocols.

J.D., Law

Activities and Societies: Campbell Law Review; Student Bar Association (1L, 2L, & 3L)

B.S., Biology

Minor: Marine Sciences; undeclared minor: Chemistry

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