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Great Lakes Region

Manage the OCDETF Program in, and represented the interests of, 13 federal judicial districts in seven states. Lead multi-agency OCDETF Regional Coordination Group in the implementation of National and Regional Strategic Plans. Lead OCDETF Regional Coordination Group in evaluating proposed investigations from the 13 Great Lakes districts for acceptance into the OCDETF program and conducting on-site reviews of each district's overall OCDETF Program. Assess ongoing investigations for compliance… Show more Manage the OCDETF Program in, and represented the interests of, 13 federal judicial districts in seven states. Lead multi-agency OCDETF Regional Coordination Group in the implementation of National and Regional Strategic Plans. Lead OCDETF Regional Coordination Group in evaluating proposed investigations from the 13 Great Lakes districts for acceptance into the OCDETF program and conducting on-site reviews of each district's overall OCDETF Program. Assess ongoing investigations for compliance with OCDETF policies and procedures and appropriate use of Program resources. Provide training to Great Lakes districts to ensure compliance with program guidelines. Administer a multi-million dollar budget for state and local agency participants. Show less

Northern District Of Illinois

Lead complex, multi-defendant grand jury investigations and trials involving corporate fraud, tax fraud, public corruption and international drug trafficking. Formulate, coordinate and manage effective investigative strategies with federal, state and local law enforcement agents in prosecutor-led, multi-agency task forces. Prepared and implemented guidelines for acceptance of investigations of illegal distribution of prescription pharmaceutical drugs for federal prosecution. Analyze… Show more Lead complex, multi-defendant grand jury investigations and trials involving corporate fraud, tax fraud, public corruption and international drug trafficking. Formulate, coordinate and manage effective investigative strategies with federal, state and local law enforcement agents in prosecutor-led, multi-agency task forces. Prepared and implemented guidelines for acceptance of investigations of illegal distribution of prescription pharmaceutical drugs for federal prosecution. Analyze applicable Sentencing Guidelines in a broad range of criminal cases. Negotiate plea agreements. Instruct new Assistant U.S. Attorneys at the National Advocacy Center on fundamentals of Criminal Trial Advocacy. Train federal employees on performing financial investigations and facilitate the Faculty Development Workshop. Show less

Washington, D.C.

Managed national Training and Financial Programs for the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF). Planned, coordinated and implemented a comprehensive program designed to further OCDETF's strategic goals. Evaluated regional initiatives for compliance with OCDETF and DOJ policies. Recommend corrective measures if necessary. Assessed financial investigation and prosecution needs of member agencies, working effectively with headquarters and field level managers of multiple federal… Show more Managed national Training and Financial Programs for the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF). Planned, coordinated and implemented a comprehensive program designed to further OCDETF's strategic goals. Evaluated regional initiatives for compliance with OCDETF and DOJ policies. Recommend corrective measures if necessary. Assessed financial investigation and prosecution needs of member agencies, working effectively with headquarters and field level managers of multiple federal executive departments. Organized, directed and evaluated a staff of experienced financial investigators, auditors, analysts and other administrative and professional staff engaged in investigation, litigation, negotiation and compliance with statutory, DOJ and Treasury policy requirements with respect to financial litigation and asset seizure and forfeiture. Developed, managed and administered financial training for member agencies and task forces nationally. Collaborated with DOJ and Treasury components with respect to training matters, money laundering, asset forfeiture and financial policy. Prepared and presented a portion of the DOJ's response to the multi-national Financial Action Task Force's review of the U.S. Financial System. Show less

Represented individual and corporate clients in civil, Title VII , and tort litigation.

Represented corporate clients in complex commercial litigation.

Jd, Law

Ab, Economics