As Vice President and General Counsel at Monmouth University, I lead a top-performing team of twenty-two responsible for significant University operations:o Office of the General Counselo Office of Equity and Diversityo Office of Human Resourceso Office of University Audito Office of ComplianceOther significant duties:o Counsel and advice to 40+ member Board of Trustees, the President, Cabinet and others throughout the University communityo Leadership and oversight of outside legal and other professionalso Negotiate collective bargaining agreements with five university unions. Oversee allcontract administration. Resolved all grievances effectively, expediently, and compassionatelyo Provide legal guidance and oversight on all building and campus development projectso Support University Advancement on multiple fundraising projectso Support University Athletics Department in NCAA (Div. I) complianceFor 25 years at Hodgson Russ (AM200 law firm representing national and international businesses-48% of Fortune 100 businesses; 31% of Fortune 500 businesses, and many colleges and universities), I served as: College & University Practice Group Leader Labor & Employment Law Practice Group Leader General Partner• Worked in partnership with boards and management to navigate complex problems and reach practical solutions. Facilitates understanding of legal issues to ensure clients can reach optimal results . • Advised on board governance issues.• Assisted clients in developing media management strategies.• Defended clients in administrative proceedings before Federal/state agencies, including the USDOE, OCR, OFCCP, HUD/FHEO, EEOC, state human rights organizations throughout the country, and Federal and State Departments of Labor.• Counseled clients in all aspects of compliance with federal and state laws: FERPA compliance A broad range of issues affecting students Title IX, Civil Rights Act Title VII, ADA, ADEA and similar State laws Implementing leave policies consistent with FMLA Executive employment agreements Developing employment policies and employee handbooks Investigation of misconduct and employee discipline Tenure removal proceedings Conducting terminations and force reductions  Fair Labor Standards Act/state labor laws Union Avoidance• Chief Spokesperson in collective bargaining.• Represented clients in all aspects of grievance and arbitration process.• Counseled international businesses on issues relative to United States workforce.• Employee/supervisory training programs.