• Developed the first UAB Title IX Office with compliance responsibilities for over 22,500 students and 23,609 university and hospital employees.• Responsible for university-wide compliance with the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. §1681 et seq., (Title IX), the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), 20 U.S.C. § 1092(f), Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2022 (VAWA) and related reporting and disclosure laws concerning campus safety.• Oversee a prompt and equitable resolution of formal and informal complaints of sex-based discrimination including forms of sexual harassment, and related retaliation.• Created a trauma-informed resolution process for university hearings.• Conduct training for faculty, staff, students, and hospital employees on the university Title IX policy.• Created educational tools and resources for requesting and implementing reasonable modifications to students experiencing pregnancy and related conditions. • Implemented a process and training to provide reasonable modifications for students experiencing pregnancy and related conditions. • Collaborated with the Office of Human Resources and Office for Diversity Equity and Inclusion to launch the bi-annual discrimination and harassment prevention training for campus employees with a completion rate of over 90% in 2019.• Formed Deputy Title IX Coordinator compliance team in 2017 to identify university compliance gaps and evaluate the impact of the Title IX program.• Supervised investigations involving forms of sex-based discrimination which included supervising three professional staff members, developing the investigative team, internal standards of operation, and templates for reports.• Developed and supervised a team of six professional staff members.

Managed complaints involving students, conducts investigations (gathering evidence, conducting and memorializing witness interviews), trains hearing board for adjudicatory proceedings (burden of proof, hearing procedures, codes of conduct, and understanding evidence), educates/trains students on the Codes of Conduct and their judicial rights, maintains student conduct records and monitors students who have received disciplinary sanctions. Initiated over 300 investigations and closed the majority of cases within three weeks. Organized the system used to tracked student conduct. Coordinated the judicial hearing body and confirm selection of faculty, staff and student representatives. Scheduled hearing dates for the Judicial System and prepares hearing dockets. Recognized as the expert on student conduct policies and procedures. Provided oral or written advisement to senior management on matters pertaining to reducing the probability of repeat judicial offenders and conduct that that could threaten the safety of the campus community. Interacted with all levels of management internally and managed some external communication.

Directed the Title IX Office which included drafting and implementing policies, procedures and data collection to ensure compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. §1681 et seq., (Title IX), the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), 20 U.S.C. § 1092(f), Violence Against Women Re-authorization Act of 2013 (VAWA) and related reporting and disclosure laws concerning campus safety. Increased student confidence in reporting incidents of sexual violence to by 16% compared to the previous year based on the campus climate survey. Developed programs to educate community on policy, created ongoing prevention and awareness campaigns addressing interpersonal violence, sexual assault, stalking, and gender discrimination. Over (30) programs developed and designed. Increased student participation by 25% as compared to participation in programing sponsored by the Title IX Office in the previous school year. Prepared memoranda outlining and analyzing facts and legal issues, explaining the application of legal principles and precedents, and justifying recommendations in response to gender based discrimination complaints. Provided written opinions and recommendations for timely resolutions of complaints by implementing appropriate interim measures, steps to eliminate the hostile environment, and preventative measures that need to be implemented. Conducted research of the laws, legal opinions, policies and regulations related to gender based discrimination. Developed Title IX Compliance, Making a Difference of Title IX Team (M.A.D.IX), and Judicial Affairs webpages. Advised and served on university committees including the Policy, Drug and Alcohol Task Force, Deferred Maintenance, Year-Long Common Reading Experience, Lee County Sexual Assault Response Team (SART), Macon County SART, and Alabama State University VAWA Strategic Planning Team.

Represented low-income clients in criminal defense cases by providing legal advice, filing motions, performing an investigation, representing the client in criminal hearings and trials, and negotiating plea deals. Represents clients in dependency and termination of parental rights cases. Represented clients in divorce modifications and custody petitions.

Provided administrative and office management support to the office of State and Regional Government Affairs, including telephone coverage, copier projects, mail handling, supplies control, processing of email, letters/correspondence, events/meeting planning, report generation, invoice/expense reporting, database management and assisting with completion of specially assigned projects. Provided on-going legal and legislative support including knowledge of legislative process and general principles of law. Assisted with the review of legislative and legal documents including contracts and memorandums of understanding and manage project deadlines. Assisted with research and drafting of legislation which pertains to the University’s legislative agenda; Tracked pending legislation and prepared written narratives, summaries, and routine reports on status of pending legislation. Monitored and reviewed state and federal government regulations relating to higher education law and legislation. Identified appropriate legislation, judicial decisions, legal articles and other materials that are relevant to higher education. Worked with other University administrative personnel to accomplish organizational goals. Appointed to the legal/risk management team by Former President Gilbert Rochon. Furnished legal advice and guidance on all related services involving contract and general fields of law. Other Responsibilities included: Drafting and interpreting complex statutory and regulatory language. Understanding and interpreting substantive areas of higher education law including grant compliance laws, legislation and federal and state regulations. Drafted legal, legislative, and deed of gift.

Drafted and filed divorce petitions, child support modifications, temporary restraining orders and discovery motions. Corresponded with clients, maintained the office calendar, and other duties as assigned. Prepared case files for litigation.

Attended court proceedings, reviewed and made recommendations on motions, prepares case notebook, and other duties as assigned.

Conducted research used in an amicus brief to be filed in the Louisiana Supreme Court with respect to the usage of LSA-C.E. Art. 412.2. Interviewed clients, their families, the victim’s family, and other key witnesses. Drafted subpoenas, motions to quash, interview summations and legal memorandum.

Researched labor and employment law issues such as employee suspension, termination and reduction in force as assigned by the General Counsel and the Administrative Law Judge. Drafted opinions pertaining to the classification of an employee (at-will or not), when suspension with or without pay is appropriate, and whether any grounds existed to challenge an order of compliance. Observed administrative law hearings.