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Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Indianapolis, Indiana

Managed all matters pertaining to employee relations, including development and application of policies, responding to and resolving employee complaints, and mediating disputes between team members. Supervised all employment-related legal matters, including strategy development and risk management, at both the granular level and in the context of overall business impact. Provided expert advice and lead investigative support related to all HR practices, including employee discipline and termination, discrimination and harassment complaints, and disability accommodation. Drafted investigative reports of findings for review by senior leadership. Led ADA reasonable accommodation process, including during period of COVID-19 pandemic.Ensured compliance with all federal and state employment laws, including EEOC and DOL regulations. Drafted and implemented improved policies, including district bylaws and guidelines, covering subjects such as FMLA, discipline, attendance, discrimination and harassment. Developed and implemented strategic plan to overhaul employee relations department, leading to increased visibility, access and responsiveness. Revised overtime policies to comply with FLSA and ensure their integration with new timekeeping system. Streamlined ADA reasonable accommodation process and implemented best practices for compliance. Negotiated and drafted separation agreements/covenants not to sue. Fostered cooperative relationship with union leaders. Key member of labor contract negotiation team.Managed outside counsel regarding all employment litigation matters; attended settlement negotiations. Developed procedures and protocols to reduce reliance on outside counsel, resulting in reduction of labor-related legal spend by more than 50% in the first year. Currently experiencing the fewest number of employment-related claims in at least 10 years. Coached supervisors on managing employee performance and developing growth plans.

Indianapolis

Primary legal counsel for matters in employment and labor law. Worked closely with human resources to ensure compliance with all state and federal employment laws, and served as key adviser for employee investigations. Represented company at arbitration, disciplinary hearings, EEOC mediation. Drafted and reviewed position statements submitted to governing agencies, developed litigation and settlement strategies, and managed outside counsel.Developed and improved employee handbook to comply with legal mandates and best practices.Worked closely with human resources to create policies to mitigate disciplinary events and ensure fair and equitable treatment of employees. Drafted and reviewed key corporate transactions, including technology and supply chain agreements, finance deals and real estate transactions. Worked with numerous departments to mitigate risk, comply with regulatory mandates, and improve policies to neutralize liability. Managed contract process, helped revise contracting procedures. Key member of team that revised document retention policies and e-discovery procedures. Experience in corporate acquisitions and sales. Member of government affairs team and company's retirement committee.

Indianapolis

Managed relationships with multiple organized bargaining units. Member of labor contracts negotiating team, successfully resolving five labor deals for three employee classes. Conducted employee disciplinary investigations, and worked closely with human resources to ensure compliance with legal obligations and internal policies. Developed and revitalized labor communications strategy, including multimedia and internet communications. Member of advisory and training team that helped successfully fend off union organizing drive.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Developed and wrote legal opinions in response to tort claims. Served as key resource for staff counsel in prosecuting customs collections, drafting legal memoranda and court filings, and conducting legal research on multitude of legal issues including tax, tort law, employment law and labor relations.. Received commendation for training project covering federal acquisition regulations, first ever for a legal intern.

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

B.S., Secondary Education

Journalism

Activities and Societies: Entertainment Editor and Managing Editor, The Indiana Statesman student newspaper.