Leeland D. Jones, J.D., Ra Email & Phone Number

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

I specialize in handling cultural resource matters that may arise from USDA-NRCS programs and activities in Arkansas, focusing on cultural resources and Native American interests. My role involves supporting field staff in upholding cultural resource protection laws and guidelines and maintaining technical resources related to cultural resources. I also carry out on-site investigations and produce archaeological reports assessing cultural resources. Furthermore, I prepare technical sections about cultural resources for contracts, environmental studies, and other essential documents.

U.S. Army Fort Campbell, Kentucky, United States

I work as a contractor supporting the Cultural Resources Program staff at Fort Campbell Military Installation to maintain compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) status. My primary responsibilities include assisting in developing and reviewing Section 110 and 106 compliance documentation and reviewing documents to fulfill requirements per 36 CFR 79, 36 CFR 800, NEPA, ARPA, NAGPRA, PAs, MOAs, RECs, and AR200‐1. Additionally, I help with annual archaeological site/cemetery monitoring and assessments, archaeological testing, field surveys, and in-house excavations. I also review archaeological and architectural reports from outside firms before submission to SHPOs, support Programmatic Agreements and the Integrated Cultural Resources Management Plan, and supervise site monitoring and historic cemetery assessments. I review utility location service calls (Tennessee 811), assist with site record preparation and artifact/record curation, draft cultural resource management reports, Records of Environmental Consideration, Regulatory Consultations, and the department's annual report. I also conduct outreach via social media and at public events, review small-scale construction projects, and research, advise, and apply relevant cultural resource laws and regulations.

• Overseeing and managing the legal department with professionalism and meticulous attention to detail• Advising foreign and domestic corporate investors, state owned enterprises and non-governmental organizations on the laws and regulations of Lao PDR, as well as regulatory and legal matters regarding the international sale of goods (CISG)• Building strong working relationships and excellent communication channels with companies and law firms from Australia, Cambodia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan and Vietnam • Serving as legal counsel and participating in IPO road shows in Bangkok, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Singapore• Routinely retained to draft, review, edit, and proofread legislation and regulations for the government of Lao PDR• Supervising, coaching, training, motivating and mentoring personnel, setting clear goals and expectations, providing relevant feedback and discipline as required• Establishing, implementing and overseeing effective office systems, processes and controls• Client liaison, building strong working relationships and effective communication channels with key stakeholders• Conducting legal research• Drafting and negotiating memorandums of understanding, commercial contracts, government concession agreements• Overseeing mergers and acquisitions• Preparing investigative due diligence reports, initial public offerings, corporate governance documents and industry specific feasibility reports• Performing as a strong leader of a cohesive team with strict enforcement of statutory regulations, quality standards, governance processes and compliance requirements

Vientiane, Lao Pdr

• Advising domestic and international corporate investors, state owned enterprises, and non-governmental organizations on the laws and regulations of Lao PDR• Providing expertise on corporate governance, commercial contracts, due diligence, mergers and acquisitions, and international sale of goods• Project Lead and editor of Doing Business in Laos 2015

Sheridan, Wyoming, United States

Utilizing my legal and archaeological knowledge and remote backcountry wilderness experience to conduct cultural resource management surveys, environmental assessments, and regulatory compliance evaluations for the United States Forest Service, as well as private firms; predominantly assessing and establishing natural gas pipeline corridors and petroleum drilling units throughout the continental United States. Responsibilities included leading and directing survey crews, planning and implementing surveys, performing geomorphologic testing, identifying, analyzing and interpreting cultural features and artifacts, and drafting archaeological project reports. Extended backcountry wilderness camping was routinely required during field seasons.

Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law

Activities and Societies: American Inns of Court, Judge William R. Overton American Inn of Court, 2003; IOLTA Scholarship, 2001-2002.

Bachelor Of Arts, Anthropology (Archaeology); Bachelor Of Arts, History; Minor: Medical Anthropology

Activities and Societies: Golden Key National Honor Society; American Humanics - President, 2000; Chancellor's List, 1998 -1999; Phi Alpha.