Debbie L. Wisdom Email & Phone Number

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

I work with physicians, hospitals, law firms, and nonprofits on various projects that usually includes professional management, strategic planning, process improvement, development, medical research, technical writing, and philanthropy. I have extensive legal background in firm management and case work involving complex medical issues that includes merit review, case development, expert deposition, and trial prep/attendance. I also favor creative philanthropy projects that may require travel… Show more I work with physicians, hospitals, law firms, and nonprofits on various projects that usually includes professional management, strategic planning, process improvement, development, medical research, technical writing, and philanthropy. I have extensive legal background in firm management and case work involving complex medical issues that includes merit review, case development, expert deposition, and trial prep/attendance. I also favor creative philanthropy projects that may require travel, research, writing, and/or reporting. Show less

Dallas, Tx

Medical nonprofit providing free surgical care primarily to children living in deeply impoverished regions around the world. Transitioned from volunteer to professional-led infrastructure, developed overall strategic and operational accountability in each of LEAP’s three core programs in accordance with the organization’s mission. Executive leadership included oversight, development, and evaluation of medical programming, healthcare education, financial accountability, fundraising, grant… Show more Medical nonprofit providing free surgical care primarily to children living in deeply impoverished regions around the world. Transitioned from volunteer to professional-led infrastructure, developed overall strategic and operational accountability in each of LEAP’s three core programs in accordance with the organization’s mission. Executive leadership included oversight, development, and evaluation of medical programming, healthcare education, financial accountability, fundraising, grant management, events/donor development, marketing, communications, public relations, engagement of medical and non-medical volunteers, heavy international travel, international humanitarian aid, and strong global healthcare partnership development. Shifted Board of Directors to an active governing model to increase board engagement and improve organizationally in multiple areas. Led rebrand efforts, which included new logo, website, marketing collateral, digital media, and promotional videos. Substantially improved fundraising efforts by building strategic partnerships and raising awareness through multiple media platforms with unprecedented results, particularly in the last two years. Show less

Consult with law firms to assist with all aspects of litigation management in complex medical cases.

Nationally recognized high-profile firm in multi-litigation cases primarily involving environmental toxins, municipalities, and multi-state representation. Participated in strategic planning and provided management/oversight for the General Litigation section of approximately 20-attorney/staff in multi-city offices. Responsibilities included case/project management of mass tort litigation with multiple mass projects, extensive client contact, and liaison between multiple department heads… Show more Nationally recognized high-profile firm in multi-litigation cases primarily involving environmental toxins, municipalities, and multi-state representation. Participated in strategic planning and provided management/oversight for the General Litigation section of approximately 20-attorney/staff in multi-city offices. Responsibilities included case/project management of mass tort litigation with multiple mass projects, extensive client contact, and liaison between multiple department heads. Closely worked with the section head and named shareholders that included high-level executive meetings with national travel. Attended/actively participated in high-profile trials with an emphasis on witness preparation for trial testimony. Attended other high-level executive and steering committee meetings in multiple toxic tort litigation cases. Specialized professional track was developed for me due to my high-level professional expertise. Show less

Recruited by owner/named partner to start a boutique law firm with an emphasis in medical malpractice cases that was highly successful over four years before merging with Baron & Budd, P.C. due to gained notoriety. Responsibilities included implementing processes, development of a business model, operations, extensive client contact, case analysis for merit and development of case strategy, heavy physician and expert contact, formulating and drafting multiple legal documents for attorney/case… Show more Recruited by owner/named partner to start a boutique law firm with an emphasis in medical malpractice cases that was highly successful over four years before merging with Baron & Budd, P.C. due to gained notoriety. Responsibilities included implementing processes, development of a business model, operations, extensive client contact, case analysis for merit and development of case strategy, heavy physician and expert contact, formulating and drafting multiple legal documents for attorney/case use, and extensive medical research and attorney/expert education. Prepared for, attended, and provided direct assistance during medical/expert depositions, meetings, mediations, and pre-trial/trial matters with national travel. Show less

Medium-sized insurance defense law firm with primary emphasis in medical malpractice, representing physicians and hospitals in Dallas and surrounding areas.

Medium-sized insurance defense law firm primarily involving personal injury litigation.

International defense law firm involved in multiple litigation areas. Worked exclusively on product liability cases, including major pharmaceutical companies, automobile manufacturers and chemical corporations.

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