Deanna Ouderkirk, Clm, Scp Email & Phone Number

Dallas, Texas, United States

United States

San Francisco Bay Area

As the Office Administrator of the San Francisco Office of Sheppard Mullin. I am responsible for the day-to-day operations, as well as the ongoing leadership and development of the dynamic professionals of the San Francisco office. Working collaboratively with the Co-Managing Shareholders and my team; I plan, develop and implement best practices to improve the effectiveness of our processes and focus on “Client First” quality, consistency and efficiency.

San Francisco

In addition to the direct responsibilities of one or more local Ogletree Deakins offices, as Regional Office Administrator I am responsible for providing assistance to local offices at the direction of the Director of Office Administration. In this capacity, I work with the local offices in my region as needed to assure the offices have the resources for effective operations relating to human resources, financial planning and controls, marketing support, facilities and information systems as well as other tasks. As Regional Office Administrator I am called upon to serve as a point of contact for the local Office Administrators seeking advice and direction in items relating to the day-to-day administration of the local office.

Carry out day to day operations of a small law firm ensuring compliance with strategic plans, goals, and objectives. Responsible for overall organizational development. Lead executive committee meetings to present organizational needs to work through and provide resolution. Prepare business communications, operating plans, and budgets. Supervise support staff. Perform all human resource generalist, marketing, operations, technology, financial and billing functions for the firm.

Hinkle Elkouri is a local mid-size firm with two offices in Wichita, Kansas. Responsibilities: Report directly to the Executive Committee. Assist in developing organizational and business goals including participation and facilitation of Executive Committee meetings. Participate in developing, implementing, and communicating strategic plans and administrative policies. Ensure frequent communication with all levels of management and staff, including proposals, presentations, and training. Direct supervisory staff responsible for carrying out the firm’s day to day operations in accordance with the firm’s policies and procedures. Direct reports include human resources, technology, facilities, marketing, and finance teams. Improve firm working environment and morale to the level of being recognized as one of Wichita’s Best Places to Work in 2008 and 2009. Manage multiple new construction and renovation projects. Manage the opening and relocation of offices including the relocation and placement of appropriate staff.

Husch & Eppenberger is a large national firm with more than 10 branch offices; they have recently merged with Blackwell Sanders, becoming Husch Blackwell Sanders. Responsibilities: Report directly to the Executive Director in the parent office in St. Louis. Assist in achieving organizational and business goals set for the Wichita office. Participate in developing strategic plans and administrative policies as they relate to the Wichita office. Travel to other offices as necessary for training and assisting. Supervise support staff. Carry out the firm’s day to day operations including all of the human resources, technology, facilities, marketing and finance functions with the support of the parent office resources as necessary. Manage new construction and renovation projects. Manage the closing of the local Wichita office and the relocation, referral and placement of displaced staff.

Report directly to the Vice President, General Counsel and then directly to Vice President of Legal Affairs at Bombardier and the President of Learjet for a period of six months during the search for a replacement General Counsel. Assist counsel with all potential and actual claims, grievances, arbitrations, or lawsuits for and against Learjet or its subsidiaries with regard to products, contracts, employment issues, etc. Travel to all Learjet service centers and to Canada to conduct preliminary interviews with supervisors and/or employees and gather all relevant statements and documents pertaining to potential or actual claims. Create and implement company wide records program, including training of 52 department coordinators. Manage legal department budget. Supervise legal department employees.

Receive, process, and distribute applications and implement new HRIS program. Process new hire paperwork and termination paperwork. Assist with orientation. Interview applicants and refer for department interview. Maintain grievance files of union represented employees and process for resolution. Assist with union negotiations. Transfer and relocate Canadian workers and families to Wichita; including immigration paperwork. Maintain EEO materials and reporting. Maintain worker's compensation files and reporting. Assist Safety Manager with OSHA requirements and reporting. Assist Security and First aid with disaster preparedness and emergency response plans. Assist with training and development programs.

Mba, Leadership & Organizational Development

Bachelor Of Science, Sociology, Industrial & Labor Relations, Prelaw

Activities and Societies: Chair ('98/'99) of KSU Student Review Board

High School Diploma, General Studies