Femi Richards, Jd, Mpp, Cipp, Ccep Email & Phone Number

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Develop and manage comprehensive implementation plan for audit, privacy and compliance programs with the objective of establishing LexisNexis as a recognized industry leader in the responsible collection, use, and management of information. Research, design, and modify on an ongoing basis the structure and essential components of key audit processes to monitor compliance with relevant privacy laws and regulatory requirements. Conduct enterprise-wide privacy, security, and compliance risk assessment. Evaluate and adapt industry “best practices” for privacy and compliance to the corporate operating environment. Develop practical and actionable metrics for measuring the effectiveness and progress of privacy and compliance programs, including benchmarking performance relative to industry standards and other appropriate comparables. Communicate LexisNexis’ privacy compliance framework to customers and stakeholders. Lead and manage the audit and compliance staff in Washington, DC, Dayton, OH, and Alpharetta, GA locations. Assist the corporate legal department with managing LexisNexis’ corporate records program.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Led the regulatory compliance and audit department for LexisNexis Group, a leading global provider of business information solutions to a wide range of professionals in the legal, risk management, corporate, government, law enforcement, accounting and academic markets.

Mclean, Va

Senior leader within the Credentialing, Compliance and Privacy Office, an independent department located in McLean, VA. Reinforced the responsible use of information throughout the Company. Executed a risk-based model which included development of privacy and security policies, auditing and compliance, and education and outreach. Oversaw customer and internal credentialing, worked with businesses, government, non-profit organizations, the privacy community, customers, consumers, and ChoicePoint associates on credentialing, compliance, and privacy matters.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Managed major programmatic EEO/diversity compliance reviews for Fortune 200 companies. Evaluated employment, procurement, economic outreach/business partnering, government relations, community relations, and philanthropy practices for effectiveness and consistency with organizational objectives and industry-wide “best practices.” Drafted and developed pre-litigation strategies and assessments. Conducted witness interviews, document reviews, and analysis of employment policies and procedures. Analyzed legal vulnerability in complex, multi-party or class action employment litigation for Fortune 200 clients. Developed proactive, diagnostic, and remedial crisis management and resolution techniques for cases involving high profile charges of race discrimination and other employment-related matters. Worked closely with senior executives to develop or enhance relationships with national advocacy groups, business organizations, and key Congressional and Federal Executive Branch leaders.

Served as the chief policy advisor to the Interim Director. Performed complex compliance reviews of adult probation, parole, and supervised release programs to determine their effectiveness and recommend improvements. Negotiated and drafted Memoranda of Understanding with local government agencies to facilitate the provision of resources and services to District of Columbia offenders. Reviewed, analyzed, and monitored proposed community corrections-related legislation. Key contributor in the preparation of the Agency’s strategic performance plan, critical success factors, and performance measures. Designed and implemented Agency-wide policy and accountability strategies.

Mpp, Public Policy

Concentrations: Organizational Development, Strategic Management, and Criminal Justice Policy. Coursework in applied economics.

Jd

Activities and Societies: Moot Court Board

Bachelor'S Degree, Legal Studies