My Mother, Sandra Fay Walls August was born and reared in the heart of South Louisiana and it was there that she learned everything about cooking, entertaining, and hospitality. Her food philosophy and thoughts on entertaining focused on the notion that through her cooking she was fuelling souls, one dish at a time. Sadly on January 13, 2012 she lost her battle with lupus, so to ease our grief and to celebrate her legacy I along with my brother decided to share her homemade recipes with the world through Homemade Bliss, LLC. Homemade Bliss, LLC is a privately-held new business with the simple objective of developing new and unique food and beverages that deliver Nanny Fay’s homemade recipes to the world. The first product we launched is Nanny Fay’s Homemade Bliss. It is a wonderful, refreshing all natural citrus-based, tropical party punch that is the first and only step for any gathering. It can be enjoyed as a virgin drink or mixed with the alcoholic beverage of your choice.

Reviews and amends commercial contract to ensure compliance with the Dodd-Frank Act.

Supports the commercial air conditioning business of the manufacturing company by providing industry experience in the commercial manufacturing and industrial equipment fields.Reviews and negotiates commercial contracts, distributor agreements, applied representative agreements and procurement contracts. Responsible for legal review of all marketing, advertising, and technical documents.

Develops and leads the execution of holistic external stakeholder engagement plan for the major capital projects, including political, regulatory, and community outreach.Responsible for the development and implementation of the Business Unit’s stakeholder engagement, and communication strategy in Louisiana.

Was the leading corporate strategist and tactical legal initiator. Provided senior management with effective advice on company strategies and their implementation, manage the legal function, and obtaining and overseeing the work of outside counsel. Is directly involved in complex business transactions in negotiating critical contracts and governmental agencies. Participated in the definition and development of corporate policies, procedures and programs and provide continuing counsel and guidance on legal matters and on legal implications of all matters. Served as key lawyer/legal advisor on all major business transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures. Judged the merits of major court cases filed against or on behalf of the company, work with the appropriate executive(s) to define a strategic defense and approve settlements of disputes where warranted.Assumed ultimate responsibility for ensuring that ista North America conducts its business in compliance with applicable SEC, et. al. laws and regulations. Reviews all company contracts including contracts with clients.Worked with AP and clients to collect receivables.Structured and managed the company's internal legal function and staff.Selected, retained, managed and evaluated of all outside counsel. Lobbied and worked with state legislatures, regulators and government agencies to resolve regulatory issues in an expeditious manner.

Responsible for planning & directing initiatives to encourage favorable national and international policy that support ANASA's and its Equatorial Guinean affiliate, ANASA EG's goals and objectives. Develops and maintains strong, long-lasting relationships with key national and international business, legislative, executive branch, and regulatory bodies -- and manages those relationships in furtherance of the companies' strategies that apply to the unique Sub-Saharan and Middle East marketplaces, while benefiting the total company and remaining consistent with national and international policy. Provides legal advice to internal clients on a broad range of legal matters related to ANASA as a business entity. Assists with a broad range of contractual issues, policy development, and inter-company matters as well as coordinate work with outside counsel.Guides and manages the overall provision of Human Resources services, policies, and programs for the entire organization. The major areas directed include: performance management and improvement systems; organization development; employment and compliance to regulatory concerns; employee development, and training; policy development and documentation; employee relations; company employee and community communication; compensation and benefits administration; employee safety; charitable giving; and employee services and counseling.Coordinates the implementation of services, policies, and programs through staff; serves on the executive management team; and assisted and advised company managers about Human Resources issues.

Maintained comprehensive information on regulatory requirements relating to competitive energy sales, and assures that WGES operational management has the information it needs to assure compliance.Submitted and maintained WGES jurisdictional licensing documentation.Worked with WGES counsel to develop interpretations and seek clarifications of regulatory requirements as necessary.Monitored relevant developments in ISO/RTO arena.Managed the development and articulation of WGES positions in pending regulatory and legislative matters.Maintains thorough knowledge of pending state-level regulatory initiatives and legislative initiatives affecting retail energy sales.With the assistance of WGES' counsel, prepared comments, testimony and other written submissionsPrepared and delivered oral testimony and comments as required.Selected roundtables or working groups in which WGES participated, and participated directly in the selected forums.Identified ISO/RTO issues suitable for WGES involvement.Participated in industry associations.Plans directs and coordinates the dissemination of communications, to inform and educate the general public, the media, employees, regulators and legislators about WGES and issues about contributions made by the company to the advancement of competitive retail energy markets.Ensures that government affairs compliance activities and regulatory responsibilities (Both utility and financial.) were well understood, coordinated and in compliance. Creates and cultivates relationships with elected officials at the federal, state and local level, staying abreast of legislation of interest, and strategize/structured effective government affairs programs to promote WGES' priorities.Provides leadership to manage, develop, communicate, and kept WGES management informed about state and federal energy and environmental regulatory issues and political developments, that affected the company or its interests.

Ensured that government affairs compliance activities and regulatory responsibilities (Both utility and financial.) were well understood, coordinated and in compliance. Created and cultivated relationships with elected officials at the federal, state and local level, staying abreast of legislation of interest, and strategize/structured effective government affairs programs to promote OPC's priorities.Provided leadership to manage, develop, communicate, and kept OPC management informed about state and federal energy and environmental regulatory issues and political developments, that affected the company or its interests and worked to promote OPC's position in the most effective way to key individuals in the decision-making process with a genuine and legitimate interest in an issue. Performed the day-to-day activities required to managing the Corporate PAC, including issuing checks, importing receipts, data entry, merging letters, working with excel spreadsheets, creating compliance reports and performing researchLobbied Capitol Hill on behalf of Georgia Cooperatives.

Provided legal advice regarding a broad range of general corporate, corporate transactional, natural gas utility, and telephony state and federal regulatory matters. Supported and participated in a variety of regulatory proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Georgia Public Service Commission.Coordinated and managed legal support staff and the use of outside counsel and consultants. Supported the regulatory and business efforts of the following client groups; Rates and Regulation, External Affairs, Corporate Tax, Energy Competition, Engineering, New Business, Telephony Subsidiary, Marketing, Gas Services and Marketer Services.Supported and participated in a variety of regulatory proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Georgia Public Service Commission.

Investigated and prosecuted cases under the Fair Housing Act and provided legal advice regarding the civil rights requirements applicable to programs and activities of the Department.Managed legal support staff.

Represented Enron subsidiaries in administrative proceedings before a variety of U.S. public utility commissions, legislatures, federal energy and securities regulatory agencies, banks and auditors by advocating the company's energy restructuring and new business (Telephony, weather derivatives, energy efficiency evaluations, and risk management strategies.) efforts as a member of the Utility Risk Management Group and both the Government and Regulatory Affairs Groups. Specifically responsible for the management, strategy, and budgeting process of the regulatory and government affairs activities in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas. Managed the Deal Transaction Maintenance Team, responsible for the draft and submission of Marketer Certification applications, NERC Council admission and annual reports, and the annual reporting to state public utility commissions.Reviewed, drafted, negotiated, counseled, and advised deal team concerning the rights and responsibilities of parties to various transactional agreements. Provided continued support and updates to reflect the evolving relationships between the parties to transactional agreements.Developed and implemented innovative programs and initiatives to promote the corporation's public image and its services to communities and elected officials, opinion leaders and educational community. Lead enterprise-wide communication to employees with an emphasis on corporate culture, company strategy, annual business plans, company performance and human resources programs, and initiatives.

Represented the Authority in state and federal court in cases involving housing-related matters, tenant selection, construction claims, labor, human resources and discrimination. Represented the Authority in litigation, at administrative hearings and mediations involving employment-related matters, discrimination, union grievances, building and zoning permits.Prepared reviews and negotiates contracts, leases, and other agreements. Advised Authority staff on application of state and federal laws and regulations. Served as the agency's administrative law judge.Trained supervisors and human resources professionals on litigation avoidance and other topics.Responsible for creating an overall communication strategy to ensure continuity and alignment in presenting the Authority as an employer and a leader and partner in the community.Partnered with other state and local agencies to develop and implement communication plans, key messages, and delivery vehicles to articulate the organization's strategy, business plans, and performance updates.Served as the Boards representative and organized the Board's efforts to recruit CEOs, key executives, and business owners for participation in fundraising campaigns.Guided and managed the overall provision of Human Resources services, policies, and programs for the entire organization. The major areas directed included: performance management and improvement systems; organization development; employment and compliance to regulatory concerns; employee development, and training; policy development and documentation; employee relations; company employee and community communication; compensation and benefits administration; employee safety; charitable giving; and employee services and counseling.Coordinated the implementation of services, policies, and programs through staff; serves on the executive management team; and assisted and advised company managers about Human Resources issues.

Represented the state in corporate officer liability, individual income tax, sales tax, corporate income, severance tax, oil & gas tax, franchise tax, severance tax, and federal condemnation proceedings. Developed the department's Legal Policy and Litigation Manual.

Lobbied the Louisiana Legislature on various issues on behalf of Dillard University, Loyola University, Tulane University, Centenary College, and Xavier University.