Oversee TRACE’s business and legal operations. Review and negotiate all international commercial contracts and contribute to business-related strategies, policies, and procedures.

Prepared and negotiated Towne Park's hospitality and healthcare service agreements company-wide.

Worked in the Contracts Compliance Consulting practice group. Conducted risk assessments of Fortune 100 companies’ third-party supplier relationships, performed contract compliance auditing and consulting services.

Prepared, negotiated, and managed all of Johns Hopkins’ community hospital affiliates’ (Sibley Memorial Hospital, Suburban Hospital, Howard County General Hospital, and All Children’s Hospital) purchasing-related contracts throughout contract life cycle and served as affiliates’ single point of contact at director level. Served on the JHHS policy committee and assisted with the development and drafting of system-wide procurement and contracting policies.

Provided legal, mediation, and consulting services primarily in the area of contracts, family, and business law. Clients included individuals and numerous businesses, including corporate asset management/financial firms, engineering firms, law firms, medical practice groups, and start-up ventures.

(March 2010 - September 2010 through Special Counsel, Inc. & November 2010 - June 2011 through The Law Offices of Lisa A. Elder, LLC)Prepared, negotiated, and facilitated the execution of technology-related purchasing contracts between Legg Mason and its vendors and international affiliates.

Prepared and filed chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy schedules and pleadings, conducted client interviews, drafted client correspondence, and provided support at hearings.

Conducted client interviews, drafted pleadings, negotiated settlements, and participated in mediations as part of the University of Maryland School of Law’s “Civil Rights of Individuals with Disabilities” legal clinical program.

Reviewed appellate case petitions, conducted legal research, and drafted bench memos and briefs.