o Chief legal officer in State Agency charged with administering multiple federal programs including the Unemployment Insurance Program and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act. (WIOA) Total administrative budget in range of $80 to $100 million with annual paid benefits between $5 and $50 million. o Directly manage the Agency Legal Division, the Unemployment Insurance Review Board, WIOA Monitoring Division and all legal affairs.o Oversight of attorneys engaged in litigation of unemployment compensation claims; State Employee Appeals Commission claims, bankruptcy litigation and more. o Oversight of Administrative Review Board handling appeals from ALJ decisions.o Initiated UI Fraud Prosecution Program with Marion Co. Prosecutors Office to increase the number of criminal UI fraud prosecutions by over 300%. o Drafted Congressional Testimony on behalf of Commissioner for presentation to House Ways & Means subcommittee regarding the UI Fraud Prosecution Program. o Help direct fraud investigations regarding the overpayment of unemployment compensation claims and coordinate cases with county prosecutors.o Report to U.S. Department of Labor regarding compliance with WIOA metrics and compliance with federal legal standards. o Oversee audits of Tax Division to ensure accuracy of business tax receipts.o Audit and develop rules and policies regarding processes for unemployed persons to apply for unemployment benefits. o Assist in the development of the Adult Education and Career and Technical Education programs through the Department.o Provide legal support to local Workforce Development Boards.

o Approved Contracts on behalf of IDOA Commissioner up to $8 million.o Counseled Procurement Division on State procurement processes and procedures.o Handled initial complaints/protests regarding alleged deficiencies in procurement process from losing bidders.o Represented Minority/Women’s Business Enterprise Division in appeals from Certification denials. o Mediated disputes between parties to State contracts. o Represented IDOA in appeals from terminated employees to SEAC. o Liaison with Attorney General’s office regarding pending litigation.

o Established Indiana executive branch lobbyist registration system. o Implemented an on-line registration and reporting mechanism which is available for public inspection via on-line searching capabilities. o Provided quick and accurate legal advice concerning qualifications for reporting executive branch lobbying activity. o Created an executive branch lobbying manual to educate and inform prospective lobbyists of lobbying requirements.

o Established License Control Division responsible for conducting administrative enforcement actions against licensed entities engaged in unlawful gambling. o Drafted administrative complaints; established protocols for conducting administrative license revocation actions and conducted said proceedings before an Administrative Law Judge. o Worked closely to assist the Gaming Control Division in its mission to investigate suspected violations of gambling laws including providing legal support; drafting search warrants and obtaining subpoenas.

o Assisted in the establishment of the Office of Inspector General for the State of Indiana. o Drafted state ethics advisory opinions on behalf of the State Ethics Commission. o Provided legal support to investigators including acting as liaison to various prosecutors’ offices. o Assisted in conducting public hearings and meetings of the State Ethics Commission.o Drafted ethics complaints and negotiated settlements of ethics violations.

o Major Felony Court Supervisor, promotion (1998 to 2004) o Supervised and trained a staff of deputy prosecutors in case preparation, evaluation and litigation. o Supervised the Expedited Court Project funded by a special federal grant and assisted in statistical analysis for purpose of grant proposal. o Major Felony Court Deputy Prosecutor, promotion (1994 to 2005) o Tried over 20 murder jury trials and prosecuted hundred’s of felony offenses including one capital case.o Office expert in gambling and gaming law issues; prosecuted out-of state corporations for gambling law violations and coordinated investigations with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Internal Revenue Service and other local law enforcement agencies. o Devised and implemented a comprehensive policy and strategy for prosecuting illegal gambling activities throughout Marion County. o Deputy Prosecutor Municipal and D Felony Divisions (1991 to 1994) o Developed expertise in the area of drunk driving offenses and trained staff on the current case law and legislation.