I serve as outside general counsel to non-profit community associations in DC, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia in all aspects of governance, to include:- General corporate counseling; draft and interpret corporate documents, rules and regulations, etc.- Covenants enforcement- Defend fair housing violation complaints; educate property managers on fair housing matters- Negotiate service provider and vendor agreements- Assist condominiums to become certified with FHA under… Show more I serve as outside general counsel to non-profit community associations in DC, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia in all aspects of governance, to include:- General corporate counseling; draft and interpret corporate documents, rules and regulations, etc.- Covenants enforcement- Defend fair housing violation complaints; educate property managers on fair housing matters- Negotiate service provider and vendor agreements- Assist condominiums to become certified with FHA under the HRAP process.I also continue to assist businesses, non-profits and public charities with formation, governance, mergers, trademark, tax matters and contract negotiation.- Assisted APG Technologies in its October 31, 2016 acquisition by Altamira Technologies Corporation - Representing Preferred Systems Solutions in its 2017 acquisition by STG Group (announced 2/21/17) Show less

I was an adjunct professor for the Advanced Field Placement Program. I oversaw student externships in government, non-profit and judicial placements.

I served as outside general counsel to philanthropies, charities, trade associations, foundations and other tax-exempt entities under Sections 501(c)(3), (4) and (6) of the Internal Revenue Code, as well as for-profit commercial enterprises, particularly in the biotechnology and healthcare industries. -2nd chair representing Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in historic royalty monetization transaction in November 2014.-1st chair representing Michael J. Fox Foundation in merger with Michael… Show more I served as outside general counsel to philanthropies, charities, trade associations, foundations and other tax-exempt entities under Sections 501(c)(3), (4) and (6) of the Internal Revenue Code, as well as for-profit commercial enterprises, particularly in the biotechnology and healthcare industries. -2nd chair representing Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in historic royalty monetization transaction in November 2014.-1st chair representing Michael J. Fox Foundation in merger with Michael Stern Foundation for Parkinson's Research in 2015.- Draft grant award agreements and venture agreements on behalf of charities seeking cures through venture philanthropy ranging from $400K to $20M.- File trademark applications on behalf of public charities, enforce trademark rights and defend against claims of infringement on behalf of clients.- Obtain tax exempt status for new charities.- Specialty in edirect365 e-discovery software; handled major document production in response to government subpoena issued to patient assistance fund client.- Handle employment issues on behalf of non-profit clients. Successfully defended EEOC complaint filed against client by former employee.- Draft and negotiate general vendor agreements, licensing agreements and commercial leases for non-profit chapters.- Counsel boards on corporate governance issues. Show less

I taught classes for Arlington County's Adult Education program and also for its joint home ownership task force with the City of Alexandria's housing office on condominium ownership and basic landlording.

I served as a law clerk to the Honorable Lynn J. Bush of the Court of Federal Claims. I participated in a major 5th amendment regulatory takings trial - decision upheld by the Federal Circuit. I researched and wrote opinions on eminent domain cases, federal government contracting issues, false claims act cases, military pay and benefits cases and bid protests.

Corporate Group - I represented start-up technology companies in all aspects of corporate governance and negotiated technology-based agreements. I structured equity financing deals and mergers and participated in initial public offerings.Insurance Coverage Group - I assisted insurers in rendering coverage determinations under technology-based errors and omissions policies and litigated coverage actions on behalf of insurers in state and federal courts.