Laurel Walker Email & Phone Number

Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

- Worked with fellow board members to update and oversee implementation of bylaws, developstrategic plans for operations, and ensure long term viability of organization. - Responsible for oversight of staff hiring and management, facilities maintenance, insurance and permitting, and other Club matters.- President, ex officio Sept. 2019 to Sept. 2021.- President, Sept. 2017 to Sept. 2019. - Vice-President, Sept. 2015- Sept. 2017. - General Director, Sept. 2004-Sept. 2006 and Sept. 2012-Sept. 2015.

Bern, Switzerland

- Served all U.S. government employees and families posted to the U.S. Embassy, Bern, Switzerland.- Developed and administered a client-driven and post-specific program plan across eight areas of interaction. Served as employment liaison, crisis management and security liaison, education liaison,information and resource manager, guidance and referral provider, welcoming and orientationsupport, community liaison and events planner.- Successfully supported embassy personnel and family members from initial postings to embassy,through service periods, until completion of all issues related to departures from country.- Interacted with the greater diplomatic, corporate, educational and social communities of Bern andsurrounding areas of Switzerland. - Promoted mission of U.S. Embassy in Switzerland.

Bern, Switzerland

- Worked with fellow board members, school director, and business manager to move school from initial financial position, at time of my election as Treasurer, to positive equity position and pending sale of school, at end of my term.- Secured financial viability and continuation of business for student families and employed staff. - Chair of Finance Committee, Chair of Complaint Resolution Committee, Member of Education Committee and Member of Director’s Review Committee.

Quincy, Ma

- Managed firm for 6 months,, including monitoring cases handled by outside counsel and providing administrative reports to insurer's home office.- Defended USF&G insureds in civil actions alleging negligence, breach of warranty and breach of contract. - Experience in pre-trial discovery, and jury and bench trials.- Represented insurer in uninsured/underinsured arbitration and appeals to the Board of Appeals.- Successfully handled substantial case load leading to resolution of cases in appropriate settlements or court findings.

Brockton, Ma

- Involved in all aspects of litigation with general practice firm concentrating in civil litigation representing and defendants.

Boston, Massachusetts

- Represented indigent criminal defendants.

Boston, Ma

- Conducted trial preparation with firm concentrating in civil litigation representing plaintiffs and in courts martial representing military personnel.

Boston, Ma

- Prepared documentation for mortgage lender in real estate closings and supported trial preparation for defendant in asbestos-related litigation.

Boston, Massachusetts

- Staffed Battered Woman’s Advocacy Project hotline. Provided counsel regarding dispute resolution techniques, access to safe environments and legal options, including representation by an attorney or court advocate, and restraining orders.

Doctor Of Law (J.D.)

Activities and Societies: - Dean's List - Appellate Oral Advocacy Award, First-Year Trial Competition - Director, First-Year Trial.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Business Aministration

High School Diploma