As Assistant General Counsel I assist the General Counsel in addressing all legal needs of Ferris Development Group and its affiliated businesses, I focus on land use and permitting, including the preparation, filing and prosecution of site plans, special permits, variances, comprehensive permits and other land-use applications. In addition I assist the General Counsel in advising the Company’s owner and employees on legal matters relating to construction, contracts, compliance and human… Show more As Assistant General Counsel I assist the General Counsel in addressing all legal needs of Ferris Development Group and its affiliated businesses, I focus on land use and permitting, including the preparation, filing and prosecution of site plans, special permits, variances, comprehensive permits and other land-use applications. In addition I assist the General Counsel in advising the Company’s owner and employees on legal matters relating to construction, contracts, compliance and human resources. Show less

I work within the government services division at the City of Boston Law Department. My roles within the Law Department are in-house counsel and litigator. I advise the Mayor and City departments on municipal laws, and offer legal advice on policies and incentives. My duties include reviewing contracts, agreements, regulations, and licenses, counseling workers on conflict of interest contracts, advising on open meeting laws and City finances, advising on telecommunications and elections issues,… Show more I work within the government services division at the City of Boston Law Department. My roles within the Law Department are in-house counsel and litigator. I advise the Mayor and City departments on municipal laws, and offer legal advice on policies and incentives. My duties include reviewing contracts, agreements, regulations, and licenses, counseling workers on conflict of interest contracts, advising on open meeting laws and City finances, advising on telecommunications and elections issues, working with departments to buy property and hire employees, and going to court on behalf of the City.In addition to my role as in-house counsel, I litigate zoning, administrative appeal, and many other matters involving the City's respective departments. Show less

As a paralegal, I split my responsibilities between government services and litigation. Within government services, my assignments entail providing in-house counseling to all City employees and departments on any legal matters that may arise, with exposure to contracts, construction, property, public records requests, and zoning litigation. I specifically focus on responding to public records requests and administrative appeals, such as Zoning Board of Appeals actions.My litigation… Show more As a paralegal, I split my responsibilities between government services and litigation. Within government services, my assignments entail providing in-house counseling to all City employees and departments on any legal matters that may arise, with exposure to contracts, construction, property, public records requests, and zoning litigation. I specifically focus on responding to public records requests and administrative appeals, such as Zoning Board of Appeals actions.My litigation assignments touch upon every aspect of civil defense litigation, including researching legal issues, drafting pleadings, drafting/responding to discovery (including e-discovery), meeting deadlines, investigating claims, attending hearings, depositions, mediation, and assisting in court. Show less