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Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Negotiated transactions on behalf of healthcare professionals, specifically in mergers and acquisitions, associate buy-ins, commercial leases, and employment/contractor matters. Provided initial management considerations, taking into account the client’s goals and desired outcomes. Conducted extensive corporate due diligence and regulatory reviews in such transactions to ensure compliance with corporate practice, anti-kickback, and HIPAA laws. Represented several dental clients in the sale of their practice to dental service organizations and private equity groups. Communicate with clients on a daily basis to advise them of their rights and options with respect to a particular transaction, lease, or employment matter.

Dayton, Oh, Us

Develop suicide prevention policy for the Defense Suicide Prevention Office (DSPO). Drafted the Department of Defense Instruction 6490.16 which specifies DSPO’s duties and authority regarding Department of Defense suicide prevention efforts. Drafted legislation permitting the Secretary of Defense to request suicide death information from the States. Developed legislative strategy for DSPO. Draft reports to Congress based on National Defense Authorization Act requirements.

Silver Spring, Md, Us

Represent clients in the prosecution of appeals before the Board of Veterans Appeals, including: claims research and development, preparation and submission of appellate briefs, and other substantive pleadings. Thoroughly investigate clients’ electronic and paper claims files, including medical records, for evidence supporting clients’ claims. Maintain telephonic and written communication with clients. Personally represent veterans before Veterans Law Judges in hearings.

Met with Congressional staff to lobby for legislation that benefits the Navy and all veterans. Maintained daily legislative bills of interest to be tracked by AUSN. Assigned interns to cover Congressional hearings, and edited these hearing summaries before sending to Legislative Director. Drafted After Action Reports on House and Senate hearings pertaining to AUSN's legislative agenda. Assisted Legislative Director with Annual Presidential Fiscal Year Budget Analysis.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Drafted motions to dismiss and supporting briefs regarding mandamus and voluntary dismissal proceedings. Developed sound policy to be used by Georgia public officials and courts on their Facebook pages. Drafted letters to clients regarding scholarship qualifications for home-schooled children under Georgia law.

Interviewed clients regarding their legal issues and review clients’ financial documentation to ensure they qualify for pro bono representation. Contacted attorneys to assign clients’ cases. Conducted legal research concerning trademark and copyright infringement. Drafted releases for attorneys who give presentations at GLA seminars. Helped organize fine art donations to GLA's annual Gala..

Researched criminal cases to examine the effects of campaign advertisements in state judicial elections after the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision. Analyzed whether judges’ decisions were more adverse to criminal defendants in states that elected their judges compared to states with gubernatorial appointed judges.

Drafted an amendment to the city of Atlanta zoning ordinances to allow the practice of urban agriculture. Advocated for the urban agriculture zoning amendment at public meetings of Atlanta neighborhoods. Drafted public comments to the Food and Drug Administration’s Produce Rule of the Food Safety Modernization Act.

Drafted motions, notices and orders for Laura Margulies, who serves as a Chapter 7 Panel Trustee for the U.S Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland. Conducted legal research of current bankruptcy law issues that affected clients. Assisted in conducting interviews regarding clients’ personal and financial history.

Kennesaw, Georgia, Us

Help draft Phase I Assessments for clients. Conducted site walks that included interior and exterior building inspections. Helped determine whether clients' property met environmental regulations.

Doctor Of Law (J.D.), Transactional Law And Skills Certificate

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science And Government