Drafted multiple Board of Director approved policy statements. Conducted legal research and provided guidance on cyber security, indirect lending, indemnification, assignment of promissory notes, and property law issues. Performed audit of required Board of Directors approved policies. Redrafted numerous vendor contracts to reduce Allegacy’s risk exposure.

Drafted shareholder agreements, entity formation documents, and asset purchase agreements. Conducted legal research concerning minority business qualifications (MBE certification), Stark laws, HIPAA, and numerous other business law issues. Analyzed corporate documents in preparation for sales and mergers of client businesses.

Served as expert resource for customers and Performance sales associates regarding technical product issues. Monitored web content for correct copy; worked with copy editor and product managers to ensure product descriptions and photos matched actual stock.

Opened new location in Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Created a centralized warehouse to increase efficiency and improve the company’s terms with vendors. Implemented a flex-scheduling program that reduced payroll expenditures from 32% of operating cost down to 17%. Worked with CEO and Merchandise Coordinator to streamline company’s product line and improve visual merchandising across all three stores.

Legal Advocacy: Worked with Moldovan law students to form a non-governmental organization (FEMIDA) that served as a legal resource center for the community. Held community round-tables focused on the rule of law and corruption in the Moldovan education system. Leadership Training and Technical Support:Worked with environmental NGO, Terra Sana to provide technical grant writing support for a water project focused on restoration of two artesian wells. Helped organize and implement seminars on leadership and team building during a summer camp for young community leaders from around Moldova. Small Business Development:Provided small business consultation for a young entrepreneur and assisted with allocation of capital, suppliers, and targeted advertising to open a bicycle shop.

Launched retail and echo tourism company. Managed all business accounts and financial reporting. Implemented a successful local marketing campaign. Accepted a profitable offer to sell the business in 2006.