John Shiptenko Email & Phone Number

I'm a versatile and effective leader with broad experience in contract and rules drafting; policy and procedure creation and development; and Human Resources matters. Organized and responsible are two words that describe me. As in-house counsel, I strive to provide legal advice that both protects my association and enables it to accomplish its mission. As a self-motivated person, I embrace the challenge of finding new and better ways to serve, enhance the workplace experience, and build strong relationships. I’m driven to complete projects within defined milestones and desired outcomes. I enjoy supervising others with the goal of helping them feel valued, inspiring growth, facilitating efficiency, and encouraging collaboration, communication, and honesty. •Counsel management, officers, executives, departments, sections, and committees on a wide range of legal issues•Provide employment law guidance, train staff, and establish personnel systems •Manage the Pro Hac Vice application process•Provide ethics advice to Georgia lawyers•Oversee insurance coverage for the State Bar, including the provision of risk management advice and managing the annual renewal of policies•Draft and review event, entertainment, contractor, vendor, liability, and service agreements •Serve as liaison to committees and a Board•Served in a Human Resources roleWhat keeps me motivated?•Following through on commitments•Meeting expectations•Leaving a place better than I found it•Love and gratitude for others•Obedience to God-given instructions and purpose