Craig Leen

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K&L Gates Partner | Former OFCCP Director | Former Coral Gables City Attorney (CLO & GC) | GW Law Professor of Government Lawyering and Professorial Lecturer in Law @ K&L Gates
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Washington, District of Columbia, United States, United States
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About Craig Leen

Experienced senior executive, attorney, and educator, who has served as a federal agency head and in numerous leadership roles. Partner at K&L Gates in Washington, DC, in the Labor, Employment, and Workplace Safety practice group. Co-leader of the firm’s OFCCP and Affirmative Action Compliance area of focus. Pro Bono coordinator for the DC office.Formerly served as OFCCP Director at the U.S. Department of Labor, in the Senior Executive Service, after previously serving as Deputy Director and Senior Advisor. Led a premier federal civil rights enforcement agency that ensures compliance by federal contractors with equal employment opportunity obligations through auditing, compliance assistance, and enforcement. Recipient of four Secretary’s Honor Awards at OFCCP, including the Secretary’s Exceptional Achievement Award - Professional, as well as three Worker Protection Awards.Previously served as City Attorney (chief legal officer and general counsel) of the City of Coral Gables, a full-service municipality in Florida, leading the City Attorney’s Office. Received the Paul S. Buchman Award for Outstanding Contribution in the Area of Legal Public Service from the City, County, and Local Government Law Section of The Florida Bar. Prior to being City Attorney, served as Chief of the Appeals Section and then Chief of the Federal Litigation Section at the Miami-Dade County Attorney’s Office, appearing as counsel of record in numerous federal civil rights cases and handling many appeals at the federal and state levels.Prior to government service, was an associate at several international law firms and also served as a law clerk to the Honorable Robert E. Keeton, U.S. District Judge, District of Massachusetts.On the adjunct faculty as a Professor of Government Lawyering and Professorial Lecturer in Law at GW Law. Previously served on the administrative faculty at George Mason Law and as an adjunct professor at University of Miami Law and FIU Law. Active on numerous boards and committees, including as Chair of the Civil and Human Rights Committee of the Bar Association of the District of Columbia and Vice Chair of the District of Columbia Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. Frequent public speaker having given well over 100 public speeches.Admitted to practice law in the District of Columbia, Florida, Massachusetts, and New York. Board certified by The Florida Bar in city, county, and local government law.

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K&L Gates

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K&L Gates Partner | Former OFCCP Director | Former Coral Gables City Attorney (CLO & GC) | GW Law Professor of Government Lawyering and Professorial Lecturer in Law
Craig Leen Work Experience Details
  • K&L Gates
    Partner
    K&L Gates Apr 2021 - Present
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Us
    Craig E. Leen is a partner in the firm's Washington, D.C. office. He co-leads the firm’s OFCCP and Affirmative Action Compliance area and is a member of the Labor, Employment, and Workplace Safety practice group. He also serves as the Pro Bono Coordinator for the DC Office. His depth of experience spans across federal, state, and local government, as well as the private sector.Prior to joining the firm, Craig served as Director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), a federal civil rights enforcement agency at the U.S. Department of Labor. In this role, Craig reported directly to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Labor; overseeing approximately 450 employees and a budget of over $105 million, with a mission to ensure compliance by federal contractors with equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination obligations.During his tenure, OFCCP experienced record years in both enforcement recoveries and compliance assistance, with Craig overseeing three rulemakings and issuance of several technical assistance guides to help employers comply with the law. Likewise, as an agency head at the U.S. DOL, Craig worked directly with numerous other federal agencies, including the Wage & Hour Division (WHD), the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).Craig provides clients who conduct business with the federal government a wealth of experience and insight into the enforcement of equal employment opportunity regulations, including compliance with affirmative action and nondiscrimination obligations. Likewise, he provides frequent advice to clients on developing comprehensive diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) programs and pay equity self-audits. Finally, Craig’s knowledge and experience with the regulatory process is of significant value in providing counsel as to agency rulemakings under the APA.
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  • The George Washington University Law School
    Professor Of Government Lawyering And Professorial Lecturer In Law
    The George Washington University Law School Aug 2018 - Present
    Washington, Dc, Us
    Professor of Government Lawyering - Government Lawyering, Field Placement Program (Fall 2024; Spring 2024; Fall 2023; Spring 2023)Professorial Lecturer in Law - Labor Law (Fall 2019); Legal Drafting (Litigation) (Spring 2022; Fall 2018); Paper Advisor (Fall 2024; Spring 2024; Fall 2023; Fall 2022); Local Government Law (Spring 2024; Spring 2023); Disability Rights Law (Fall 2024; Fall 2023)
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  • United States Commission On Civil Rights
    Vice Chair, District Of Columbia Advisory Committee
    United States Commission On Civil Rights Jan 2022 - Present
    Serve as the Vice Chair of the District of Columbia Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. As described on the USCCR website:“Congress mandated that the Commission establish Advisory Committees in every state and the District of Columbia. At the request of Congress, the Commission also established an Advisory Committee in the five U.S. territories. These committees serve as the Commission’s eyes and ears on the ground and advise the Commission about civil rights matters in their locales.”
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  • Dc Government
    Co-Chair, Dc Family Support Council
    Dc Government Sep 2023 - Present
    Washington, Dc, Us
    Serve as Co-Chair of the DC Family Support Council, which is described on its website as follows:“The Family Support Council provides recommendations, assists, and advises the Department of Disability Services and sister agencies on developing person and family-centered systems of support for families throughout the lifespan of their family members with intellectual and developmental disabilities.”
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  • Eightfold.Ai
    Advisory Board & Ai Ethics Council Member
    Eightfold.Ai Apr 2021 - Present
    Santa Clara, California, Us
    Serve on the Eightfold Advisory Board and AI Ethics Council and frequently present at Eightfold events.
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  • National Industry Liaison Group (Nilg)
    Advisory Council Member
    National Industry Liaison Group (Nilg) Oct 2023 - Present
    Washington, D.C., Us
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  • Nyu Center For Labor And Employment Law
    Advisory Board Member
    Nyu Center For Labor And Employment Law Oct 2022 - Present
    Serve as an Advisory Board member for the Center and frequently present at Center events. As described on the Center’s website: “The Center's Advisory Board is composed of distinguished Law School alumni, companies, unions, and leading advocates for both employers and employees . These individuals with a broad range of experience in labor relations, employment law, and human resources issues provide important advice and guidance on the Center's activities.”
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  • Bar Association Of The District Of Columbia
    Board Of Directors Member
    Bar Association Of The District Of Columbia Jun 2024 - Present
    Washington, District Of Columbia, Us
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  • The Institute For Workplace Equality
    Faculty
    The Institute For Workplace Equality Feb 2021 - Present
    Washington, Dc, Us
    Serve on the faculty of the Institute for Workplace Equality and frequently present at Institute events.
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  • Lawline
    Faculty
    Lawline Dec 2021 - Present
    New York, New York, Us
    Serve on the faculty where I have been a presenter in several courses available on Lawline.
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  • Circa
    Board Member
    Circa Jan 2021 - Apr 2023
    Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Us
    Served on the Board and frequently presented at Circa events.
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  • George Mason University - Antonin Scalia Law School
    Director, Judicial Education
    George Mason University - Antonin Scalia Law School Feb 2021 - Apr 2021
    Arlington, Va, Us
    Served on the administrative faculty as Director of Judicial Education in the Law & Economics Program.
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  • U.S. Department Of Labor
    Ofccp Director
    U.S. Department Of Labor Nov 2017 - Jan 2021
    Washington, Dc, Us
    Served as the agency head, senior executive, and leader of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), a premier federal civil rights enforcement agency that achieved record enforcement recoveries in FY 2019 and FY 2020; reporting directly to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Labor; overseeing approximately 450 employees and a budget of approximately $105 million, with a mission to ensure compliance by federal contractors with equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination obligations; issued three sets of regulations, including one relating to how OFCCP evaluates, processes, and remedies enforcement findings; issued nineteen public facing directives dedicated to positive reform of the agency consistent with the principles of transparency, efficiency, certainty and recognition; led the agency in a comprehensive update to its compliance manual, the development of comprehensive technical assistance guides, and the creation of an online help desk called the Contractor Assistance Portal, ensuring both comprehensive and efficient enforcement and compliance assistance related to Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and VEVRAA; led the creation of five new focused review programs, include an award winning program under Section 503 dedicated to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities in all aspects of employment; conducted significant public stakeholder engagement through presentations, town halls, roundtables, listening sessions, and meetings.
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  • U.S. Office Of Personnel Management (Opm)
    Nominee To Be Inspector General
    U.S. Office Of Personnel Management (Opm) 2020 - 2021
    Washington, Dc, Us
    Nominated by the President on February 12, 2020 to be Inspector General for the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. My nomination was reported favorably by the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee without objection to the full Senate following my confirmation hearing. My nomination expired at the end of the 116th Congress without being acted on by the Senate.
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  • University Of Miami School Of Law
    Adjunct Professor
    University Of Miami School Of Law 2013 - 2018
    Coral Gables, Florida, Us
    Adjunct Professor (Volunteer) - Real Property and Government (Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2014, Fall 2013); State & Local Government Law (Spring 2017, Fall 2015, Summer 2014)
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  • Florida International University - College Of Law
    Adjunct Professor
    Florida International University - College Of Law 2012 - 2018
    Miami, Fl, Us
    Adjunct Professor - Introduction to American Law (Fall 2017, Fall 2016); Legal Skills & Values III (Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2013, Fall 2012); Local Government Law (Summer 2016, Summer 2015); and Evidence (Spring 2013)
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  • City Of Coral Gables
    City Attorney (General Counsel And Chief Legal Officer)
    City Of Coral Gables 2011 - 2017
    Coral Gables, Fl, Us
    Served as chief legal officer and general counsel for a full-service City with approximately 50,000 residents and 800 employees; provided legal counsel to the City Commission, appointed officials, directors, boards, committees, and departments; supervised and managed the City Attorney’s Office and outside legal counsel; served on senior leadership team for the City and provided legal supervision to internal and outside counsel and City staff regarding compliance with numerous federal and state laws and programs affecting the City of Coral Gables, including with the ADA, Title VI, and Title VII, as well as civil rights provisions generally; served as chief ethics counsel and supervised internal reviews and investigations conducted by the City Attorney’s Office and outside counsel; reviewed ordinances, resolutions, and legal instruments of the City for form and legal sufficiency; supervised representation of the City by outside counsel; provided legal opinions and interpretations of the City Charter, City Code, and Zoning Code (over 400 published City Attorney Opinions issued by office during my tenure as City Attorney); provided counsel and representation in legal matters involving land use and zoning, constitutional and civil rights law, appellate proceedings, labor and employment (including Title VII), procurement, code enforcement, ethics (chief ethics officer), construction, and home rule powers.
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  • Miami-Dade County
    Chief, Federal Litigation Section
    Miami-Dade County 2010 - 2011
    Miami, Florida, Us
    Served as the lead federal litigator for Miami-Dade County, handling many significant litigation matters, and supervising up to 16 attorneys handling Section 1983 cases in federal court for the County Attorney’s Office.
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  • Miami-Dade County
    Assistant County Attorney
    Miami-Dade County 2005 - 2011
    Miami, Florida, Us
    Represented Miami-Dade County and the Public Health Trust, as well as government employees, in appeals and civil litigation in both federal and state court, including cases defending the validity of County ordinances and involving County departments such as the Miami-Dade Police Department, Department of Corrections, Public Health Trust (Jackson Memorial Hospital); Elections Department, Housing Department, Building Department, Aviation Department, Seaport, and Community Action Agency; served as Chief of the Federal Litigation Section, supervising attorneys involved in federal civil rights litigation; serving as counsel of record and litigating numerous federal civil rights cases involving the First, Fourth, Eighth, and Fourteenth Amendments; previously served as Chief of the Appeals Section, supervising appellate litigation in numerous subjects, including sovereign and qualified immunity, housing law, ad valorem taxation, constitutional and civil rights law, and Code Enforcement.
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  • Miami-Dade County
    Chief, Appeals Section
    Miami-Dade County 2006 - 2010
    Miami, Florida, Us
    Served as the lead appellate litigator for Miami-Dade County, handling many significant appeals, and supervising litigation in appellate courts for the County Attorney’s Office.
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  • University Of Miami School Of Law
    Lecturer At Law, Legal Research & Writing Program
    University Of Miami School Of Law 2004 - 2010
    Coral Gables, Florida, Us
    Legal Research & Writing (Spring 2010, Fall 2009, Spring 2009, Fall 2008, Spring 2008, Fall 2007, Spring 2007, Fall 2006, Spring 2006, Fall 2005, Spring 2005, Fall 2004)
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  • Morgan, Lewis & Bockius Llp
    Associate
    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius Llp 2003 - 2005
    Philadelphia, Pa, Us
    Drafted motions, pleadings, and memoranda of law, conducted depositions, attended hearings, and oversaw discovery in a wide range of complex commercial matters, including in the areas of securities and contract law; represented dependent children in pro bono matter.
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  • Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom Llp And Affiliates
    Associate
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom Llp And Affiliates 2002 - 2003
    New York, Ny, Us
    Drafted motions, pleadings, and memoranda of law, and conducted legal research in complex commercial matters involving contract disputes, ERISA, and alleged securities fraud.
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  • United States Courts
    Law Clerk To The Honorable Robert E. Keeton, United States District Judge, District Of Massachusetts
    United States Courts 2001 - 2002
    Washington, Dc, Us
    Prepared legal memoranda and preliminary draft opinions under Judge Keeton’s supervision; conducted legal research; observed and assisted as courtroom clerk in numerous trials and hearings in both criminal and civil matters; participated in program to teach high school students about the legal system.
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  • Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton Llp
    Associate
    Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton Llp 2000 - 2001
    New York, Ny, Us
    Drafted legal memoranda and conducted legal research and discovery in complex commercial disputes involving alleged securities fraud, international contract disputes, and bankruptcy-related cases.
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Craig Leen Skills

Appeals Legal Research Legal Writing Civil Litigation Government Litigation Courts Public Policy Arbitration Administrative Law Mediation Commercial Litigation Policy Analysis Westlaw Policy Criminal Law Zoning Legal Issues Corporate Law Intellectual Property Land Use Law Alternative Dispute Resolution Employment Law Legislative Relations Legislation Land Use International Law Civil Rights Law Zoning Law Torts Code Enforcement Law Environmental Law Bankruptcy

Craig Leen Education Details

  • Columbia Law School
    Columbia Law School
    Teaching Fellow In Contracts For Prof. E. Allan Farnsworth And In Torts For Prof. Subha Narasimhan
  • Georgetown University
    Georgetown University
    Government Honors Program
  • Interlake Senior High School
    Interlake Senior High School

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Craig Leen's current role is K&L Gates Partner | Former OFCCP Director | Former Coral Gables City Attorney (CLO & GC) | GW Law Professor of Government Lawyering and Professorial Lecturer in Law.

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Craig Leen attended Columbia Law School, Georgetown University, Interlake Senior High School.

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