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Responsible for all aspects of civil litigation in State and Federal Court including client contact, research, preparation of pleadings and motions, settlement negotiations, trial preparation, and court appearances. - General Practice- Business Litigation- Commercial and Real Estate Transactions- Probate and Estate Planning- Personal Injury(Limited participation from 3/2015 to 4/2023 due to state government appointment)

Little Rock, Arkansas, Us

Provide management, supervision and legal support for the Office of Legal Services, which provides extensive legal services to the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services, including: defending the Agency in state and federal court, drafting legislation and rules, collections activities, bankruptcies, claimant appeals, employer appeals, liens, respond to subpoenas, respond to FOIA requests, providing counsel regarding compliance with state and federal laws related to unemployment insurance, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, (WIOA), Transitional Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), grants and procurement, and advising the Director, Deputy Directors and staff as needed. Duties included providing representation of the Division in State and Federal courts, providing legal opinions to the Director and executive staff, serving on Personnel Committee and providing legal advice to the Committee, reviewing rules and policies, monitoring state and federal court opinions that impact the Division, coordinating and monitoring litigation with in-house attorneys, and Attorney General’s office, contract negotiations, drafting and monitoring legislation, providing testimony before legislative committees, coordinating FOIA responses on behalf of the Department, etc.

Provide management, supervision and legal support for the Office of Chief Counsel, which consists of 82 attorneys and staff of 162, divided into five units that provide extensive legal, investigative and hearing services to the Department of Human Services. These units include the Office of Appeals and Hearings, County Legal Operations, Office of Employee Relations/Office of Equal Opportunity, General Counsel Section, and Privacy (FOIA, subpoenas, etc.). Also supervise the Office of Security and Compliance, which includes the Chief Security Officer, Beneficiary Fraud, and Internal Affairs units. Duties included providing representation of the Department in State and Federal courts, providing legal opinions to the Secretary and executive staff, reviewing rules, policies, and waiver applications, monitoring state and federal court opinions that impact the Department, coordinating and monitoring litigation with in-house attorneys, Attorney General’s office, and outside counsel, contract negotiations, drafting and monitoring legislation, providing testimony before legislative committees, attending court hearings and settlement conferences on behalf of the Department, etc.

Responsible for all aspects of litigation including client contact, research, preparation of pleadings and motions, settlement negotiations, trial preparation, and court appearances. Areas of practice include insurance defense and general business litigation. Representative clients include CNA Insurance Co., Federated Insurance Co., Cincinnati Insurance Co., Union Standard Insurance Co., Cameron Insurance Co., GMAC, and General Motors.- Insurance Defense Litigation- Premises Liability Defense- Business Litigation

Responsible for all aspects of litigation including client contact, research, preparation of pleadings and motions, settlement negotiations, trial preparation, and court appearances. Areas of practice include general business litigation, employment, asbestos defense, class actions, creditor’s rights, Internet defamation, etc. Representative clients of the firm included Microsoft Corporation, Bechtel Corporation, Midas International Corporation, Wells Fargo Auto Finance, Inc., Garlock Inc, Pilot Corporation, and Monroe Federal Savings & Loan Association.- Business Litigation

Responsibilities included assisting Board of Directors and the City Manager in implementation of policies and projects; serving as staff liaison to Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustments; supervision of department heads in Police, Fire, Code Enforcement, Finance, Parks and Recreation, Sanitation, Streets, and Wastewater departments; assisting City Attorney in drafting ordinances and resolutions; revision of Employee Handbook; serving on newly formed Airport Advisory Committee for the City’s small, general aviation airport; etc.

J.D., Law

M.P.A., Public Administration

B.A., Speech Communication

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