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General Counsel and Policy Strategist for major Disaster Assistance Software and Consulting firm. Interpret FEMA policies and state/local regulations to ensure effective, timely disaster response. Develop policy guidance and reporting templates to support local and state governments in their partnership with FEMA to maximize funding opportunities during disaster recovery.

Oversaw environmental and health and safety compliance programs for company realty customers, including: new store construction, remodel construction, design, store planning, facilities management and maintenance, realty management, realty procurement services (Goods Not for Resale), and two small manufacturing facilities. Acted as subject matter expert in areas, including: general industry safety, construction safety, fire code, building code, ADA, DOT, RCRA, CERCLA, CWA, CAA, and general product safety. Developed and managed risk assessment processes to identify gaps in programs and implementation impacting associates, third parties, customers, and property. Managed team of subject matter experts in environmental and safety laws.

Promoted D.C. policy initiatives while cultivating relationships with Southern region and satellite offices. Coordinated issues to ensure uniformity and consistency nation-wide. Served as legal advisor for major airport development projects and air traffic initiatives at regulated airports, including project review and oversight of environmental analysis. Managed general compliance at company facilities and for air traffic activities. Collaborated with technical staff to promulgate company environmental policies and procedures order and environmental handbook at national level as well as local policy initiatives. Acted as NEPA expert for major airport development projects. Coordinated with technical staff and regulatory stakeholders to assess environmental impacts. Created national policy in first impression instances of Southern region.

Acted as environmental counsel for air force installations within 21 eastern states and department of defense installations throughout EPA region two. Delivered environmental guidance and interpretation when issue exceeded installation expertise and resulted in broad precedent. Coordinated major issues with respective branch secretaries. Developed policy and direction to installations for environmental compliance. Trained installation attorneys, commanders, and technical staff on environmental compliance policies. Provided training at United States Judge Advocate General School.

Assistant Staff Judge Advocate, for the second largest air force base domestically, and the Air Force's primary test base. Chief of Environmental Law, providing legal review and guidance in all media for both Air Force activities on the installation, and tenant organizations, such as NASA. Supported legal assistance for active and retired military personnel (general legal questions, wills, etc.). Prosecuted airmen under the UCMJ for felony crimes. Prosecuted civilian personnel and visitors in Magistrate's court. Supported Chief of Civil Law with contracts and property legal reviews.