Provides legal advice to the Governor and the Governor's Office on any necessary subject and manages the Office's Legal Department. Promotes the Governor's legislative agenda and crafts legislation for the Office and Executive Branch agencies. Manages litigation and oversees private counsel retained to assist the State and its agencies. Manages the judicial appointment process and aids the Governor's preparation for candidate interviews. Participates in Governor's review of pardon applications and petitions for commutation of criminal sentence.

Provided legal advice to the Attorney General and the Office of the Attorney General. Helped manage and direct the legal work of the Department of Justice and its 230-plus attorneys practicing among the Civil, Criminal, Fraud and Consumer Protection and Family Divisions.Oversaw Department's and State agencies' affirmative and defensive litigation. Retained private counsel to supplement Department resources when needed and managed retentions. Decided Freedom of Information Act appeals against State agencies. Assisted in establishing the Office of Civil Rights and Public Trust and oversaw Office's investigations of police officer uses of force and investigations of complaints against State employees for potential criminal prosecution. Participated in attorney hiring and other personnel decisions. Oversaw internal and external attorney training programs. Revised attorney pay, evaluation and discipline policies.

Corporate Counseling and Litigation

Corporate Counseling and Litigation