Dedan Bruner, Esq. Email & Phone Number

Washington, DC, US

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Develop and direct a comprehensive agency-wide Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Program.

Washington, United States

Conduct complex mediations involving parents, counsel, social workers, guardians’ ad litem, and assistant Attorneys General in cases where children have been removed from their homes due to allegations of child abuse or neglect.

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Served as a supervisory attorney for student mediators in the Mediation Clinic. Conducted mediations for the District Court of Maryland through C-DRUM (Center for Dispute Resolution, University of Maryland). Served as a class instructor for Mediation classes for students in the Mediation Clinic.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Conducted comprehensive investigations of school-based grievance allegations involving bullying, Title III, Title VI, and Title IX violations. Facilitated school-based climate assessments to ensure learning environments were free of systemic discrimination. I was recognized for implementing creative solutions, consistent with investigatory findings.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Presided over sensitive hearings involving the DC Department of Behavioral Health consumers. Provided clear, detailed findings based on applicable policies and evidence provided.

Washington D.C.

Conducted highly complex investigations of public and private employment complaints within the jurisdiction of the District of Columbia and produced comprehensive complaint investigatory files.Created a case management tool that allows investigators faster, more efficient access to pertinent case-related documents, tools, contact information and notes at.

Washington D.C.

Class Compliance Manager, I conducted EEO processing involving allegations of harassment and/or workplace discrimination. Evaluated Agency compliance with EEO laws and guidelines. I led agency-wide class complaints using Douglas Factors to analyze complaints with the Merit Systems Protection Board. I confidentially managed Conflicts Cases, allegations of.

Led Legislative staff and managed legislative agenda, drafted speeches, policy analyses, legislative summaries, and recommendations in preparation for full and Subcommittee hearings, and business meetings. I conducted weekly legislative meetings, regular training initiatives, and annual staff retreat.

Managed a policy portfolio that included judiciary, labor and employment, immigration, foreign affairs, homeland security, election reform, and transportation. Compiled briefing books with policy analyses, legislative summaries and vote recommendations in preparation for Appropriations Committee hearings and markups.

Hired as the first-ever Law Clerk, I was selected to play a critical role in setting up the office and drafting legal templates still in use today. I drafted memoranda for matters taken under advisement, pending motions, and in preparation for reviews of sentencing, and made recommendations to the judge on matters before the court. I managed the daily jury.

As a Summer Law Clerk, I reviewed administrative records and Naval Criminal Investigative Service reports of investigations for suspected Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) violations. I briefed Suspension and Debarment officials regarding findings and recommended administrative remedies and.

Performed site inspections of juvenile medium security prisons. Interviewed inmates and recorded grievances. I reviewed inmate death records and performed inquiries where records were incomplete or where causes of death were deemed vague. I also met with prison officials to discuss facility conditions and the progress of rehabilitative programsDrafting a.

Established, implemented and managed the annual Graduating Students’ Gift Campaign (GSGC) and hosted financial management, employment and personal branding workshops aimed at empowering recent Howard University Graduates. I served as a Hearing Officer for the University’s Judiciary Board and advised the Student Alumni Group. Created a parent newsletter to.

Bethesda, MD

Responsible for Scouting in Prince George's County. Duties included: fundraising, marketing, membership, volunteer recruitment and management.

B.A., Political Science

Activities and Societies: Class Representative - College of Arts & Sciences Student Council, Gentlemen of Drew Social Club University.

J.D., Law

Member - Trial Advocacy Team Award Recipient - Huver I. Brown Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy Student Mediator - Alternative.