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Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer advising executive and senior management on a variety of matters including governance, non-profit tax law, intellectual property law, employment law as well as other laws applicable to a non-profit energy research and development organization. Perform strategic contract review and negotiation involving domestic and international utilities, commercial/industrial companies, universities and governmental entities. Negotiate membership agreements with electric utility companies, oversee commercial licensing of intellectual property, and analysis of business transactions to ensure compliance with Federal IRS regulations and rulings applicable to non-profit, research and development organizations. Manage the Institute’s Legal & Compliance department and intellectual property portfolio. Maintain all corporate filings and records in accordance with applicable law. Responsible for coordination of all meetings with EPRI’s Board of Directors and Board Committees including development and distribution of all materials and maintenance of corporate records of Board information and actions. Responsible for compliance oversight and monitoring implementation of the Institute’s compliance program, advising on compliance with laws, regulatory requirements and development of policies and procedures.

North Carolina

Senior Corporate Counsel supporting the Generation Sector staff and Nuclear Sector staff of approximately 170 employees, on a variety of matters including contract negotiation, intellectual property, and analysis of business transactions to ensure compliance with Federal IRS regulations and rulings applicable to non-profit, research and development organizations. Provide legal support and oversight to industry research demonstration projects and manage protection of proprietary and confidential information.

In-house counsel in the Compliance Department responsible for contributing to the review and preparation of Settlement Agreements, Notices of Penalty, Disposition Documents, interventions and other pleadings regarding Registered Entity violations of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Reliability Standards for review and approval by NERC and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Maintain and manage such documents throughout process lifecycle. Maintain library of relevant FERC Orders and other bulletins. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to improve processes and throughput.

In-house counsel in the Compliance Department responsible for contributing to the review and preparation of Settlement Agreements, Notices of Penalty, Disposition Documents, interventions and other pleadings regarding Registered Entity violations of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Reliability Standards for review and approval by NERC and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Maintain and manage such documents throughout process lifecycle. Maintain library of relevant FERC Orders and other bulletins. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to improve processes and throughput.

In-house attorney for the nation's largest, state-owned, public utility practicing in the area of public utility and energy law. Diverse experience includes researching and advising on contract law, state and federal tax law, the Federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, environmental law and construction law as related to the energy and public utility industry. Draft and negotiate procurement contracts for goods and services, nondisclosure agreements, environmental indemnification agreements and operating agreements for Authority controlled generating facilities. Draft and negotiate purchase, disposal and loan agreements for the sale and development of real and personal property. Review and resolve claims arising under Authority contracts. Review regulatory and electric rate rulemakings for filing under the State Administrative Procedure Act. Develop and review policies regarding the procurement of goods and services and the disposal and acquisition of real and personal property.

Researched and advised on state and federal tax law, state and federal constitutional law, state and federal administrative procedures. Prepared pleadings, researched complex legal issues affecting public utilities and drafted memoranda of law regarding the same. Advised Trustees and Corporate Secretary on corporate governance including best practices, regulatory compliance and drafted and reviewed associated policies. Participated in revision of Authority’s Code of Conduct and assisted with ongoing compliance.

Albany, New York Area

Researched and drafted memorandum of law on real property, land use and eminent domain issues and Freedom of Information Law matters. Assisted attorneys with Legal transactional and administrative matters impacting the Authority. Assisted with the FERC relicensing of two hydroelectric power generation facilities prior to the expiration of their respective 50-year licenses.

Managed caseload comprised of family violence, child support and child custody matters. Drafted pleadings regarding family violence, child support and child custody matters. Counseled and advised victims of domestic violence as to legal matters regarding family violence and compliance with orders of protection, child support provisions and child custody and visitation agreements and orders. Represented clients at child support, custody and family violence court proceedings.

Drafted pleadings, correspondence, wills and estate documents. Consulted with clients concerning separation agreements, equitable distribution of property, qualified domestic relations orders, divorces, wills, estates and traffic violations. Assisted managing partner in trial preparation. Performed administrative duties and light bookkeeping.

Juris Doctor, Family Law Concentration

Activities and Societies: Moot Court Competition Peer Mentoring Program

Ba, Major: History Minor: Sociology

Study Abroad, History

High School