∙ Manage a team of attorneys and claim specialists responsible for investigating, evaluating, and resolving non-tort claims; making determinations or settlements as part of the City’s contract dispute resolution process; and approving or denying requests for settlement authority∙ Draft or approve contract dispute determinations or settlement memoranda∙ Initiate and implement process improvements, including office manuals and templates

∙ Temporarily served as Acting General Counsel∙ Provided legal support and guidance on a variety of matters, including data privacy and protection, contract drafting, and legislative and regulatory compliance.∙ Served as a partner on office initiatives and projects, including development of a 3d visualization of underground assets, creation of a public capital projects database, and RABRC.

∙ Serve as legal counsel to PASSPort design and the Procurement Policy Board (PPB) as well as provide legal interpretation on the PPB Rules to staff and City agencies∙ Draft, negotiate, and review agency agreements, particularly for cloud products and consulting services∙ Provide legal advice on internal agency matters, including drafting new EEO policies∙ Advise on legislation, regulatory compliance, and implementation involving procurement matters and M/WBE programs

∙ Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated solicitation documents and contract agreements∙ Managed procurements for multiple solicitation methods and services from initiation to registration and subsequent contract management actions∙ Provided legal advice to the Agency Chief Contracting Officer and other executives on procurement and contract issues

∙ Drafted, negotiated, and reviewed various agency procurements and agreements, including construction contracts, revocable consents, and maintenance agreements with other agencies and local partners.∙ Manage and respond to a large volume of Freedom of Information requests as well as implement procedures and practices to improve agency responsiveness∙ Serve as legal advisor for various agency matters and projects, including insurance practices, adoption programs, electric vehicle initiatives, and Roosevelt Island Tramway

∙ Review and draft business agreements, including commercial leases, permits, and procurements∙ Review department policies and practices to ensure compliance with state and federal laws∙ Prepare documents for municipal bond offerings and audits∙ Assist with several P3 on both financial and commercial matters, including for the Goethals Bridge and LaGuardia Central Terminal expansion∙ Resolve contractor and other commercial disputes before litigation is initiated∙ Respond to Freedom of Information and Document Discovery Requests