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Strategic, tactical litigator and skilled negotiator who has over 30 years of experience representing management in labor and employment matters. Trusted advisor to General Counsel and their teams, C-suite and all levels of management, and HR professionals. One of principal architects of SeyfarthLean administrative agency and employment litigation flat fee service offerings and early adopter of Six Sigma process improvement methodologies to delivery of legal services.Adept listener whose opinions, recommendations, and decisions are valued as a lawyer and leader. Played significant role in laying foundation for and growing Seyfarth’s Atlanta and Charlotte offices. Builder and leader of teams who is known for training and developing talent with diverse backgrounds. Took a “sabbatical” from private practice in 1990s to become a co-owner and hands-on operator of restaurant and bar business in Chicago.

Listed skills include Class Actions, Employment Discrimination, Civil Litigation, Mediation, and 9 others.