Ensure compliance with employment laws: maintain currency with federal and state employment laws and regulations, conduct periodic review of Bureau policies and rules, develop/revise policies when necessary (e.g., pandemic response), deliver leadership and management training to support legislators, staff, and supervisors. Receive and respond to employee complaints, mediate workplace conflicts, investigate allegations of harassment or discrimination, and coordinate with outside counsel as appropriate. Engage in interactive process with employees with disabilities to ensure proper accommodations are provided and effective. Manage recruitment and employee retention efforts: conduct compensation studies, draft job descriptions and announcements, communicate with applicants and hiring managers, develop interview scripts and evaluation metrics, facilitate onboarding and orientation of new staff, develop employee appreciation and leadership development programs, implement performance management processes, create and maintain HR SharePoint site to drive communication and messaging. Draft and review contracts for architects, consultmaants, contractors, engineers, technology companies, and other partners performing services related to capital improvement and information and technology services projects and other expenditures of legislative funds. Supervise team of attorneys and HR professionals to create a workplace culture that provides equal opportunities for employee growth and development and fosters innovation and creativity in serving the LCB’s mission of service to the Nevada Legislature and the people of Nevada.

Responsible for educating graduate law students in Narrative Writing (asynchronous online) seminar and in all aspects of Criminal Law and Procedure (live classes). Actively engage students in asynchronous online classes through an architecture of engagement in the online classroom, using web-based tools and learning management system, and emphasizing interactive discussion boards. Facilitate dynamic class discussions, group activities, and respectful debate on a variety of topical and sensitive issues related to the criminal justice system. Monitor student learning and mastery through a variety of formative and summative assessments consistent with the bar exam.

Ensure compliance with employment laws: conduct periodic review of Bureau policies and rules, developing policies when necessary (e.g., pandemic response), conduct training regarding rules and policies to ensure understanding and enforcement, provide management training and support to legislators, staff, and supervisors. Receive and respond to employee complaints, oversee investigations of alleged harassment or discrimination, and work with outside counsel as appropriate. Engage in interactive process with employees with disabilities to ensure proper accommodations are provided and effective. Review job descriptions and job announcements for accuracy and completeness, and document new employee information.

Provided top-notch, trauma-informed advocacy for the citizens of Windsor County as dedicated prosecutor to the Windsor Special Investigative Unit, a multidisciplinary team dedicated to investigating and prosecuting allegations of sexual violence, physical and sexual abuse of children, and exploitation of vulnerable adults. Prosecuted and managed a diverse array of high-level felony, misdemeanor and CHINS cases before the Vermont Superior and Supreme Courts. Responsible for all aspects of case management including but not limited to charging decision, discovery, jury trial, appeals, and post-conviction relief filings. Advocated on behalf of crime victims with compassion and trauma sensitivity, including educating judges and jurors about the impact of trauma on memory and victim behavior. Collaborated with law enforcement and child protection agencies to prepare investigations for court. Specialized in the collection and use of digital evidence to improve prosecutorial outcomes, assisting law enforcement to draft effective search warrants, preparing computer forensic experts to testify in a manner understandable to judges and jurors, and authenticating and introducing digital evidence in accordance with evidentiary rules. Engaged with numerous advocacy agencies to provide resources and support for local populations.

Elected to serve on the Weathersfield School and Windsor Southeast Supervisory Union boards. Shaped and applied school mission to guide decision-making in policy-making, employment, operations and budget development. Developed and presented annual budged to voters. Led collective bargaining negotiations with educator and support staff unions. Engaged the community to solicit and inform public sentiment on a myriad of issues related to school management. Successfully lobbied legislators and the Vermont Agency of Education to stop an unpopular initiative to merge school districts.