Gusty Taler Email & Phone Number

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

A key member of Rising for Justice's (RFJ) senior management team reporting to RFJ's Executive Director. Responsible for maintaining high-quality programs; supervising program and administrative personnel; developing and implementing program initiatives and procedures and ensuring staff and volunteer compliance with the same; creating evaluation tools and maintaining ongoing evaluation of the quality and efficiency of programs; providing periodic reports/recommendations on RFJ programs to the… Show more A key member of Rising for Justice's (RFJ) senior management team reporting to RFJ's Executive Director. Responsible for maintaining high-quality programs; supervising program and administrative personnel; developing and implementing program initiatives and procedures and ensuring staff and volunteer compliance with the same; creating evaluation tools and maintaining ongoing evaluation of the quality and efficiency of programs; providing periodic reports/recommendations on RFJ programs to the Executive Director, Board of Directors, funders, and the general public; and ensuring RFJ policy compliance by staff and recommending policy changes to enhance service delivery. Supports the Executive Director in all areas of RFJ operations including personnel matters, business functions, strategic planning, outreach, advocacy, and resource development. Show less

Focus on executive leadership, resource development, grant/contract compliance, organizational administration/advancement, internal/external communications, project management, and overall operations.

Baltimore, Maryland

Managed Maryland's third largest law firm providing free civil legal services to low-income clients statewide from 12 offices. Supervised Budget/Finance, Human Resources, Administrative Services/Facilities Management, Information Technology, Grants/Contracts & Compliance, and Training/Pro Bono -- 35 positions. Established and implemented operating and capital budgets. Identified more than 65 government, foundation, and corporate funding sources and developed proposals/applications to address… Show more Managed Maryland's third largest law firm providing free civil legal services to low-income clients statewide from 12 offices. Supervised Budget/Finance, Human Resources, Administrative Services/Facilities Management, Information Technology, Grants/Contracts & Compliance, and Training/Pro Bono -- 35 positions. Established and implemented operating and capital budgets. Identified more than 65 government, foundation, and corporate funding sources and developed proposals/applications to address philanthropic objectives. Negotiated contracts and MOUs with funding sources to ensure the fulfillment of contract and grant obligations. Developed and communicated organizational policies and procedures. Handled collective bargaining issues with MLA's union. Served on Board of Managers for MLA's wholly-owned subsidiary, the Maryland Center for Legal Assistance, and managed the contract with the state funder. Position required excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, along with expertise in cross-functional team building, resource development and grants/contracts compliance, writing and editing, budget development, and project management. Highlights of accomplishments include: 1) broadened pool of funding sources and secured increases in grant/contract awards to grow organizational revenues from $18M to $34M; 2) built/maintained operating reserves to cover up to 6 months of expenses; 3) increased, from 8 to 22 jurisdictions, the number and management of multi-year state contracts to represent children in Maryland’s foster care system; 4) procured and managed multi-year state contracts to handle adult guardianship cases and to represent individuals with mental health issues and developmental disabilities confined to state institutions; 5) developed innovative and community-focused programs to deliver civil legal services statewide; and 6) initiated training/pro bono unit to provide training for staff, build a corps of volunteers, and cultivate community partnerships. Show less

Baltimore, Maryland

On behalf of the Secretary, liaised with government, judicial, corporate, philanthropic, and community constituencies to keep them informed and involved in departmental activities, and managed the Secretary's activities to maximize effectiveness with key stakeholders; assisted the Secretary in effective decision-making and acted as an adviser to the Secretary and senior leadership; coordinated the execution of strategic initiatives, including a ten-year Facilities Master Plan to downsize… Show more On behalf of the Secretary, liaised with government, judicial, corporate, philanthropic, and community constituencies to keep them informed and involved in departmental activities, and managed the Secretary's activities to maximize effectiveness with key stakeholders; assisted the Secretary in effective decision-making and acted as an adviser to the Secretary and senior leadership; coordinated the execution of strategic initiatives, including a ten-year Facilities Master Plan to downsize detention facilities and develop alternatives to detention; participated in the development of the Department's annual budget and managed the budget for the Secretary's Office; reviewed proposed legislation affecting the Department before the Maryland General Assembly and assisted in the drafting of relevant testimony; ensured the smooth functioning of the Secretary's Office by hiring and directly managing the Office's staff; created and maintained strong inter-agency and intra-agency relationships to ensure success of the Department's top initiatives; regularly briefed the Secretary on the status of Departmental priorities and worked with staff to ensure that the Secretary's agenda was achieved; assessed inquiries directed to the Secretary, determined the proper course of action and delegated appropriately, bringing significant issues to the Secretary's attention; drafted important correspondence for the Secretary, including emails, letters, and reports; and assisted the Secretary with special projects, including the development of educational and job training programs for youth in aftercare and mentoring opportunities for corporate partners. Specific accomplishments included the downsizing of two detention facilities by more than 20%, the development of Evening Reporting Centers in Baltimore City and Prince George's County as alternatives to detention, and the opening of the Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center, a multi-purpose juvenile justice building. Show less

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Assigned cases by the Clerks of the Circuit Courts for Baltimore City and Baltimore County. Worked with the parties involved to resolve outstanding issues through mediation, rather than litigation. Completed 90 hours of mediation training, including 40 hours of domestic mediation for handling family law matters.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Specific projects included coordinating the passage and implementation of Maryland Court Rules on annual reporting of pro bono (volunteer) legal service; staffing of the Judiciary's Standing Committee on Pro Bono Legal Service; advising bar associations on how to conduct legal needs assessments within their jurisdictions and how to draft plans to meet those needs through pro bono activities; preparing resource materials for the Judiciary's webpage about the reporting of pro bono activity by… Show more Specific projects included coordinating the passage and implementation of Maryland Court Rules on annual reporting of pro bono (volunteer) legal service; staffing of the Judiciary's Standing Committee on Pro Bono Legal Service; advising bar associations on how to conduct legal needs assessments within their jurisdictions and how to draft plans to meet those needs through pro bono activities; preparing resource materials for the Judiciary's webpage about the reporting of pro bono activity by attorneys licensed in Maryland; organizing a Maryland Legal Services Partnership Conference for more than 200 public interest advocates statewide; and developing a pilot pro bono mediation project focusing on family law matters. Show less

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Created, secured grant funding for, and managed the first and only legal services program in the Baltimore metropolitan area devoted exclusively to providing legal representation to foreign-­born victims of domestic violence. Provided legal counsel to clients in family law as well as immigration matters; developed informational and promotional materials in various languages about the project; conducted outreach and community education programs on family law, domestic violence, and immigration… Show more Created, secured grant funding for, and managed the first and only legal services program in the Baltimore metropolitan area devoted exclusively to providing legal representation to foreign-­born victims of domestic violence. Provided legal counsel to clients in family law as well as immigration matters; developed informational and promotional materials in various languages about the project; conducted outreach and community education programs on family law, domestic violence, and immigration issues; and prepared monthly statistical and financial reports as required by the funding source. Supervised legal advocate and volunteers. Show less

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Represented victims of domestic violence in protective order hearings in Circuit Court for Baltimore City. Provided legal counsel for contempt proceedings and modifications of protective orders. Negotiated consent orders involving custody, visitation, property, and emergency family maintenance. Conducted trainings for Family Court judges and their staffs on domestic violence laws and procedures. Supervised legal advocate and interns.

Baltimore, Maryland

Established and managed general civil law practice. Areas of concentration included immigration, family law, estates & trusts, mediation, small business, and non-profits. Represented clients before District, Circuit, and Immigration Courts. Handled business operations of practice.

Doctor Of Law - Jd, Law

Master Of Science - Ms, Public Relations/Image Management

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Psychology