Hired to provide legal support to the finance function on matter relating to liquidity risk management, capital planning, and regulatory reporting. While also providing support to the Resolution and Recovery Planning team for both the DFA 165(d) and IDI plan submissions and responses.

Hired to serve as an expert advisor on specific federal regulations (Reg Y, Reg YY, Reg QQ, and Reg WW) as well as other federal regulations applicable to Truist Financial Corporation and its subsidiaries by various federal regulatory bodies. Key Contributions:Identify emerging regulatory policy issues from U.S. prudential regulators, create strategies to influence policy development, and advise internal partners in preparing for policy changes.Identify and prioritize regulatory policy changes benefitting Truist and its clients and the economy. Oversee and execute effective communication of Truist’s regulatory policy positions through a variety of channels (written responses to regulatory queries, bilateral meetings with policymakers, trade associations, legislators, etc.).Coordinate closely with other Government Relations and Corporate Responsibility functions and lines of business to ensure issue resolutions, messaging and outreach align with the bank's goals.Represent Truist in public forums, including conference participation, speeches, and presentations.Provide senior management, including C-suite, with advice and guidance on regulatory policy issues in strategic decision making and provide a comprehensive view of the regulatory and policy landscape.Developed a compliance program and advised senior leadership of implementation strategies for Single Counterparty Credit Limit Rule compliance.Coordinated and reviewed the development of Truist’s inaugural 165(d) and IDI resolution plans prior to submission to the Federal Reserve and FDIC. Advise Executive Leadership Team as a member of Truist’s Climate Change strategy team on the development of a bank-wide climate change strategy.Serve as the co-Secretary for the Board of Directors Risk Committee and advised board members of their responsibilities under Federal and State Laws.Selected to serve as Co-Chair of the Legal Department DEI Council and represent Truist as the LCLD Fellow for 2022

Hired to interpret financial services regulations and legislation affecting domestic and foreign banking organizations and provide specialized expertise on collateral valuation and management, financial markets, discount window and payment system risk issues to senior management and ensure successful implementation of Discount Window and Payments Systems Risk policies in compliance with all Dodd-Frank Act provisions. Key Contributions:Established credit review standards for pledged securities in compliance with Dodd-Frank Act requirements associated with risk assessmentsReviewed Bank Holding Company Regulation Y reporting processes to reduce internal report processing timeAudited Federal Reserve Payment System Overdraft Accounts to ensure compliance with the Competitive Equality Banking ActProvided an analysis of state and federal electronic transaction legislation to develop acceptance principles for electronic financial instruments in Federal Reserve OperationsAuthored an opinion on retention requirements of board resolutions for banks bound by the Federal Reserve’s Payment System Risk PolicyAdvised senior leadership of the key provisions of proposed financial legislation (CHOICE Act, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, GSE reform) Provided analysis of the proposed SAFE Banking Act on financial institutions pledging collateral at the Discount WindowDrafted compliance standards for a national program to collect additional loan valuation information from selected financial institutionsPartnered with internal legal counsel to ensure compliance with UCC securitization rules for financial instruments across various asset classesDrafted an analysis of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems (MERS) operations and their effect on enforceability of security interests

Appointed to manage the Office of the Insurance Consumer Advocate consisting of two attorneys, two industry specialists, an actuary, two interns, and support staff to ensure the completion of office initiatives and projects ranging from press releases to industry round tables in furtherance of office policies. Promoted to Bureau Chief of Funds Management of the State Treasury with responsibility for oversight of the management of the state’s three tiered investment portfolio totaling approximately $20 billion in total assets through management of a staff of 26 full-time employees responsible for administering all state agency bank accounts and the state’s special purpose investment account for government and quasi-government entities.Key Contributions:Conducted examinations of external fund managers to ensure compliance with statutory guidelines provided by the Florida LegislatureIdentified insurance institutions whose business practices did not comply with state regulatory standards and pursued corrective actionPerformed annual budget analysis with 20% contingency scenarios as mandated by the Florida Legislature budgeting processArbitrated disputes between insurance companies and policy holders over benefits coverage limitationsCoordinated the recovery of $4MM of funds invested in TBA Dollar Roll contracts during the Lehman Brothers Bankruptcy proceedingsConsolidated individual investment policies into a comprehensive departmental investment policy covering all treasury investment accountsDrafted press releases and op-ed articles advocating or condemning proposed legislation which ran in various news outlets around the state

Developed funding strategies consisting of grant proposals, private equity funding opportunities, and business loans to facilitate the production of wireless medical devices. Advised the Chief Executive Officer of products marketing strategies, potential investment partners, and prepared investment materials for the purpose of seeking investment in the company by private equity investors. Key Contributions:Prepared PowerPoint materials for potential investors based on excel spreadsheet projections and medical device market research

Recruited to coordinate fundraising events, neighborhood walks, calls to early voters, liaisons with unions and community organizations, and an absentee chaser program designed to increase voter turnout. Advised the candidate on campaign strategy, policy issues and assisted in preparation for community events including debates and candidate forums. Key Contributions:Organized and managed a volunteer base of over 200 people enabling the campaign to individually contact over 4,000 voters in the district

Selected to organize excursions to further students’ language skills and cultural appreciation. Accomplished increased student participation by coordinating with students from various countries to host a variety of traditional cultural activities designed to expose other students to different cultures. Key Contributions:Created an on-line network that allowed students to maintain contact with former classmates and organize reunions in various global cities

Recruited to plan, structure, and execute financing transactions in the public and private markets, advise corporations on mergers and acquisitions, and devise and execute strategies that enable companies and institutions to capitalize on the various financial opportunities. Key Contributions:Managed a modified Dutch Auction for the repurchase of ten million shares (16.2% of outstanding shares) for a pharmaceutical company Advised a pharmaceutical company on strategic M&A and equity opportunities following $140MM divestiture of an international generic drug manufacturing businessCoordinated the defeasance of corporate bonds for a large cap healthcare services company through the purchase of $300MM of US TreasuriesCalculated valuations for various healthcare entities using discounted cash flow, accretion/dilution, trading comparison, leveraged buyout and internal rate of return models

Authored an analysis and valuation of an international operating division of a large cap beverage and snack food company and drafted industry and company summaries for industry weeklies and research notes.Compiled and assessed macroeconomic and consumer data in various countries to understand industry and company growth drivers and forecast future industry trends.Participated in company conference calls, client meetings, and presentations with senior management.

Conducted due diligence on congressional records in a class action lawsuit against various boards of education in the State of New York.Advised citizens of the State of New York on the availability of federal relief under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.Communicated with local community action groups and media outlets around the State of New York during the course of a class action lawsuit regarding procedures for the timely exercise of their rights.

Prepared legal memoranda on varying legal subjects (ERISA claims, constitutional violations, bankruptcy appeals).Authored opinions on the validity of arguments contain in pro se (self represented) motions and collaborated with senior clerks during the decision process concerning the motions.Conducted due diligence on cases contained in motions submitted to the court.

Conducted weekly interviews with sitting judge concerning various legal issues arising during the course of weekly proceedings.Analyzed cases in a weekly round table discussion of interns conducted by sitting judge.Participated in intuitive analysis of individual cash flows necessary to determine compensation for plaintiffs in embezzlement case settlements.