Manage the implementation of reforms required by the DOJ Consent Decree.

• Represent clients before the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico and the State courts in cases involving labor and employment issues, civil rights disputes, and corporate matters.• Successfully represent clients by thinking strategically to solve complex legal challenges.• Defend the Senate of Puerto Rico, as well as the Municipality of San Juan, their agencies, and employees in a wide variety of defensive civil matters in federal court, involving tort… Show more • Represent clients before the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico and the State courts in cases involving labor and employment issues, civil rights disputes, and corporate matters.• Successfully represent clients by thinking strategically to solve complex legal challenges.• Defend the Senate of Puerto Rico, as well as the Municipality of San Juan, their agencies, and employees in a wide variety of defensive civil matters in federal court, involving tort, employment discrimination, constitutional, Administrative Procedures Act, immigration, and numerous other claims, handling all aspects of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, arguments, alternative dispute resolution, pre-trial matters, trials, and appeals.• Possess superb interpersonal skills, excellent people skills, and substantial experience with advocacy and advisory.• As a former Special Assistant United States Attorney, utilize experience in defensive and offensive litigation.• Proactively manage cases and keen on identifying efficiencies and deficiencies within them.• Strong experience building relationships, working as part of a team, and bringing people together make use of communication, interpersonal skills and experience in quickly building trust with team members and influencing cross-functional partners.• As a veteran manager and supervisor, apply experience advising on employment issues counseling on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion matters, counseling business and HR teams on remote work (pandemic and non-pandemic remote work-related issues), alternative work arrangements, and/or general people movement strategies. Show less

• Teach courses on Correctional Law and Federal Civil and Appellate Procedure.

• Led and supervised Office of Management and Budget's Legal Department.• Provided overall guidance and direction to a staff of approximately ten attorneys.• Determined program emphasis and priorities, developed operating guidelines, and communicated agency policies and priorities.• Planned internal organization, planned for and developed budget justification, determined training needs of personnel, and managed work processes and procedures.• Provided legal advice regarding… Show more • Led and supervised Office of Management and Budget's Legal Department.• Provided overall guidance and direction to a staff of approximately ten attorneys.• Determined program emphasis and priorities, developed operating guidelines, and communicated agency policies and priorities.• Planned internal organization, planned for and developed budget justification, determined training needs of personnel, and managed work processes and procedures.• Provided legal advice regarding general management and administrative matters to the Department's leadership and to other components as requested.• Advised Governor, Director of OMB, and Heads of Legislature, in matters before their consideration with implications upon public records, fiscal, budgetary, and operational aspects of Government and Technology.• Brought technical legal knowledge in pursuit of an agile, more effective Government.• Offered legal advice in formulation, redaction, and revisions of proposed legislation and its budgetary impact.• Drafted various legal documents such as Contracts, Memorandums of Understanding, Administrative Orders, and Circular Letters, among others, that the OMB Director would sign.• Appeared on behalf of OMB and OMB Director in corresponding legal or governmental forums.• Appeared on behalf of OMB and OMB Director in board meetings of which the agency was part.• Studied and analyzed law, jurisprudence, policy, and regulations. Show less

• Represented the Federal Bureau of Prisons, its agencies, and employees in a wide variety of defensive civil matters in federal court, involving tort, employment discrimination, constitutional, Administrative Procedures Act, immigration, and numerous other claims, handling all aspects of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, arguments, alternative dispute resolution, pre-trial matters, trials, and appeals as well as provided offensive criminal prosecution for cases regarding… Show more • Represented the Federal Bureau of Prisons, its agencies, and employees in a wide variety of defensive civil matters in federal court, involving tort, employment discrimination, constitutional, Administrative Procedures Act, immigration, and numerous other claims, handling all aspects of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, arguments, alternative dispute resolution, pre-trial matters, trials, and appeals as well as provided offensive criminal prosecution for cases regarding criminal acts inside the federal institution. Show less

• Provided overall guidance and direction to a staff of approximately ten attorneys.• Determined program emphasis and priorities, developed operating guidelines, and communicated agency policies and priorities.• Planned internal organization, planned for and developed budget justification, determined training needs of personnel, and managed work processes and procedures.• Provided legal advice regarding general management and administrative matters to the Department's leadership and… Show more • Provided overall guidance and direction to a staff of approximately ten attorneys.• Determined program emphasis and priorities, developed operating guidelines, and communicated agency policies and priorities.• Planned internal organization, planned for and developed budget justification, determined training needs of personnel, and managed work processes and procedures.• Provided legal advice regarding general management and administrative matters to the Department's leadership and to other components as requested.• Supervised day-to-day operations of legal department which oversaw all legal activity regarding Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.• Served as liaison with State and Federal law enforcement and government agencies, State and Federal Courts, United States Attorney's Office, United States Marshal Service, Criminal Justice Act Panel, Federal and State Public Defender's Office.• Represented and advised Federal Bureau of Prisons on matters related to regulatory compliance with Federal policy, litigation in matters such as access to courts, conditions of confinement, medical care, discipline, and gender-related issues.• Received extensive training on identifying gang activity and dangerous organizations that operate within Federal prison system.• Responded to requests under Freedom of Information Act and prepared detailed litigation reports and memorandums. Show less

• Directly managed all administrative aspects of the Company, from Human Resources to legal and financial matters.• Appeared publicly as spokesperson for the Company, be it in media and marketing events or before high-level Government Officials, including but not limited to the Governor, Mayors, Heads of the State Legislature, and Foreign Officials.• Traveled abroad to represent Tourism interest of the Commonwealth both on the Mainland and Internationally.• Was essential in bringing… Show more • Directly managed all administrative aspects of the Company, from Human Resources to legal and financial matters.• Appeared publicly as spokesperson for the Company, be it in media and marketing events or before high-level Government Officials, including but not limited to the Governor, Mayors, Heads of the State Legislature, and Foreign Officials.• Traveled abroad to represent Tourism interest of the Commonwealth both on the Mainland and Internationally.• Was essential in bringing industry partners such as hotel industry and food and beverage industry together for joint campaigns regarding tourism initiatives on the Island.• Promoted tourism among visitors and residents and provided visitor orientation and technical assistance to investors.• Marketed Puerto Rico as a tourism destination through advertising, public relations, and promotional activities.• Evaluated tourism facilities to ensure standards of quality and compliance with industry regulations. Show less

• Consulted and coordinated with the Attorney General, the Solicitor General, and other senior management on matters which were pending, or may be brought, before the appellate courts.• Made recommendations to the Solicitor General on whether any matter should be pursued before the appellate courts, including recommendations on petitions for rehearing and certiorari.• Reviewed legal briefs drafted by the assistant attorneys general working for the Office of the Solicitor General to… Show more • Consulted and coordinated with the Attorney General, the Solicitor General, and other senior management on matters which were pending, or may be brought, before the appellate courts.• Made recommendations to the Solicitor General on whether any matter should be pursued before the appellate courts, including recommendations on petitions for rehearing and certiorari.• Reviewed legal briefs drafted by the assistant attorneys general working for the Office of the Solicitor General to ensure high-quality written advocacy.• Participated in moot courts and attended oral arguments to ensure high-quality oral advocacy.• Monitored cases on appeal and assigned appellate matters to appropriate staff.• Handled selected significant matters personally.• Supervised and evaluated the attorneys and support staff assigned to the Office of the Solicitor General.• Assisted in identifying training needs and suitable professional development programs for appellate advocacy and legal writing.• Monitored the development of the law in the federal and local appellate courts.• Advised attorneys government agencies on the effect of appellate decisions and on occasion helping draft legislation in response to such decisions.• Made recommendations to the Solicitor General on whether the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico should initiate or join amicus briefs with other state Attorneys General on issues of mutual interest.• Served as acting Solicitor General when the Solicitor General was unavailable. Show less

• Represented and advised the Federal Bureau of Prison in Puerto Rico on a wide variety of issues focusing on penal law and litigation, either through administrative or litigation channels, including such matters as inmates' reasonable access to the courts (through access to legal materials, legal correspondence, and attorney-client visits), conditions of confinement, medical care, medical malpractice issues, diet, and religious accommodations, housing assignments, hygiene and sanitation, and… Show more • Represented and advised the Federal Bureau of Prison in Puerto Rico on a wide variety of issues focusing on penal law and litigation, either through administrative or litigation channels, including such matters as inmates' reasonable access to the courts (through access to legal materials, legal correspondence, and attorney-client visits), conditions of confinement, medical care, medical malpractice issues, diet, and religious accommodations, housing assignments, hygiene and sanitation, and discipline.• Acquired thorough knowledge of all aspects of Bureau of Prisons' policy and practice.• Appeared in Federal court on short notice to explain and advocate the agency's rationale for its correctional management decisions. Show less

• Defended the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, its agencies, and employees in a wide variety of defensive civil matters in federal court, involving tort, employment discrimination, constitutional, Administrative Procedures Act, immigration, and numerous other claims, handling all aspects of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, arguments, alternative dispute resolution, pre-trial matters, trials, and appeals. • Represented the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and its officers –… Show more • Defended the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, its agencies, and employees in a wide variety of defensive civil matters in federal court, involving tort, employment discrimination, constitutional, Administrative Procedures Act, immigration, and numerous other claims, handling all aspects of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, arguments, alternative dispute resolution, pre-trial matters, trials, and appeals. • Represented the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and its officers – including cabinet-level department and agency heads, legislators, mayors, and other local officials – in cases before the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico.• Worked on public-policy cases involving meetings with government officials such as the Governor, his Chief of Staff, and members of his Cabinet, among others.• Served as lead counsel on cases involving complex issues of constitutional law based on First, Fifth, and Fourteenth Amendment rights and the applicability of the Seventh Amendment right to a jury trial in Commonwealth courts.• Assigned cases involving preemption, political discrimination, workplace discrimination, the Americans with Disabilities Act, intellectual property rights, and 42 U.S.C. section 1983.• Analyzed case controversies, conducting relevant research, devising, implementing litigation strategies, conducting effective discovery, and employing all other available litigation tools to achieve the best outcomes for clients.• Drafted and filed dispositive motions and answers to complaints, conducted depositions, prepared and answered interrogatories and requests for production of documents, and observed oral arguments before judges and magistrate judges of the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico.• Represented both defendants and plaintiffs in dozens of assigned cases before the District Court. Show less

• Concentrated on labor and employment law advising clients in several industries and litigated a wide array of cases before local and federal court. • Appeared before the Equal Employment Opportunity Counsel (EEOC), National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the Puerto Rico Antidiscrimination Unit, as well as other local and federal agencies in representation of clients. • Defended employers in Puerto Rico State Court and Federal Court in unjust termination claims, retaliation claims… Show more • Concentrated on labor and employment law advising clients in several industries and litigated a wide array of cases before local and federal court. • Appeared before the Equal Employment Opportunity Counsel (EEOC), National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the Puerto Rico Antidiscrimination Unit, as well as other local and federal agencies in representation of clients. • Defended employers in Puerto Rico State Court and Federal Court in unjust termination claims, retaliation claims, sexual harassment claims, ADEA, ADA and Title VII claims, and Puerto Rico discrimination claims. Show less

• Conducted legal research, prepared bench memos, and drafted orders and opinions under Federal and Puerto Rico law, including social security appeals and civil rights cases under section 1983, among others.• Proofread the Judge's orders and opinions, communicated with counsel regarding case management and procedural requirements, and assisted the judge during courtroom proceedings.o Performed other administrative duties in chambers.• Prepared jury instructions, researched legal… Show more • Conducted legal research, prepared bench memos, and drafted orders and opinions under Federal and Puerto Rico law, including social security appeals and civil rights cases under section 1983, among others.• Proofread the Judge's orders and opinions, communicated with counsel regarding case management and procedural requirements, and assisted the judge during courtroom proceedings.o Performed other administrative duties in chambers.• Prepared jury instructions, researched legal issues arising during motions practice and trial, including conflict-of-law and tort issues, assisted in civil and criminal case management, courtroom proceedings, and case conferences, and supervised student interns. Show less

• Pursuant to the local rule on law-student practice, drafted motions and appeared before the United States District Court judges for the District of Puerto Rico in removal hearings.

• Drafted opinions and orders in civil-rights cases involving First Amendment and Due Process issues.• Drafted opinions and orders in connection with political discrimination claims, Due Process, Equal Protection rights, labor and employment matters, defective devices in diversity jurisdiction cases, etc.• Conducted legal research.• Entered orders on motions via the CM/ECF electronic filing system.• Attended criminal and civil court proceedings and a seminar on the United States… Show more • Drafted opinions and orders in civil-rights cases involving First Amendment and Due Process issues.• Drafted opinions and orders in connection with political discrimination claims, Due Process, Equal Protection rights, labor and employment matters, defective devices in diversity jurisdiction cases, etc.• Conducted legal research.• Entered orders on motions via the CM/ECF electronic filing system.• Attended criminal and civil court proceedings and a seminar on the United States Sentencing Guidelines. Show less