• Reviewed and process FOIA requests in compliance with the FOIA, PA, and the Commission Rules of Practice 16 C.F.R. § 4.11• Determined whether records are responsive • Organized the retrieval of documents that may be responsive to the requests• Reviewed the scope of the request and clarify the requester’s intent where necessary• Researched the category of request to identify practical applications of the FOIA/PA for asserting a statutory exemption• Made recommendations on… Show more • Reviewed and process FOIA requests in compliance with the FOIA, PA, and the Commission Rules of Practice 16 C.F.R. § 4.11• Determined whether records are responsive • Organized the retrieval of documents that may be responsive to the requests• Reviewed the scope of the request and clarify the requester’s intent where necessary• Researched the category of request to identify practical applications of the FOIA/PA for asserting a statutory exemption• Made recommendations on appropriate discretionary disclosures• Drafted outgoing FOIA Unit responses• Coordinated with appropriate bureaus and offices • Consulted and coordinated with FTC bureaus, offices, and other agencies on non-routine procedural issues• Provided suggestions regarding how to resolve issues successfully and how policy changes affect daily activities• Made recommendations for disclosing documents that are consistent with agency policy and applicable FOIA/PA exemptions• Trained and assisted paralegals and FTC staff in the application of all FOIA exemptions and agency policy when dealing with requests• Reviewed other’s certifications and meet with appropriate staff to clarify the certification is in compliance with the FOIA• Reviewed all records and makes recommendations for release based on sound legal principles• Notified outside submitters of records of the agency’s obligation to release all or portions of those records and respond to submitters’ objections to the release of such records• Prepared legal memorandum detailing the actions taken to fulfill each FOIA request, the decisions made and substantiation thereof, and make a final recommendation to the Associate General Counsel, lead FOIA attorney.• Prepared final letters responding to the request to be reviewed and signed by the lead FOIA attorney• Responded to telephone inquiries from the public managing and directing routine matters involving the work of paralegals and other staff Show less

• Contract attorney for the Office of Legal Counsel for the Office of Inspector General• Performed all functions related to identifying, reviewing, and processing responsive records in compliance with the FOIA, 5 USC § 552, and the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. § 552a (PA)• Communicated with USAID's FOIA office and other OIG components to identify responsive records, conducting searches for responsive records, reviewing documents for responsiveness, and applying the correct FOIA exemptions… Show more • Contract attorney for the Office of Legal Counsel for the Office of Inspector General• Performed all functions related to identifying, reviewing, and processing responsive records in compliance with the FOIA, 5 USC § 552, and the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. § 552a (PA)• Communicated with USAID's FOIA office and other OIG components to identify responsive records, conducting searches for responsive records, reviewing documents for responsiveness, and applying the correct FOIA exemptions under 5 U.S.C. § 552(b)• Conducted legal research to determine the applicability of exemptions, monitor recent case law that may impact FOIA processing, and redacting all portions of documents in accordance with the appropriate FOIA/PA exemptions, processing guidelines, and Executive orders• Prepared correspondence explaining application of exemptions and prepare documents for production• Analyzed and adhered to applicable records retention and disposition requirements as well as monitor status of all FOIA and PA matters and deadlines• Identified office's FOIA needs and assist in formulating processes and draft policies for future in-house FOIA processing Show less

• Manage the processing of multiple complex and voluminous requests from cradle to grave• Check and receive FOIA/PA requests through mail and faxes and input new requests in log• Intake FOIA/PA requests, perfect requests, and open and close requests in FOIAXpress• Communicate with requesters including narrowing the scope of the request• Draft and send correspondence to requesters including acknowledgement letters, interim response letters, and final response letters… Show more • Manage the processing of multiple complex and voluminous requests from cradle to grave• Check and receive FOIA/PA requests through mail and faxes and input new requests in log• Intake FOIA/PA requests, perfect requests, and open and close requests in FOIAXpress• Communicate with requesters including narrowing the scope of the request• Draft and send correspondence to requesters including acknowledgement letters, interim response letters, and final response letters • Communicate with OJP’s program offices to identify responsive records through document record searches and conduct searches for responsiveness• Review documents for responsiveness, determine if information is appropriate to release, and apply redactions with exemptions codes (b)(3), (b)(4), (b)(5), (b)(6), and (b)(7)• Prepare documents for production and release• Research and track recent case law, legislation, regulations, and precedents and determine impact on FOIA processing• Serve as a liaison to other Federal agencies to coordinate related lawsuits with attorneys of other agencies• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual statistical reports and Vaughn Indexes for requests• Maintain case files, FOIA reading room and E-FOIA reading room, adhering to applicable records retention and disposition requirements• Perform legal research and draft legal memorandum to assist OGC attorneys• Cover front desk and administrative office duties including greeting visitors, answering phones, ordering and distributing supplies, compiling, reconciling, and maintaining records and archiving files Show less

• Analyzed complex legal documents including emails, contracts, spreadsheets, and other financial documents• Determined which issues applied to each document and coded documents accordingly• Recognized for my attention to detail and the ability to grasp the finer points of the project among a group of fifty contract attorneys

• Worked collaboratively with Compliance and other risk partners to assist business management in mitigating risks and minimizing legal/regulatory/policy violations• Identified legal risk issues with mortgage origination to legal counsel and escalated as appropriate• Alerted Legal, Compliance, other risk partners, and business management concerning customer disputes that might have arisen in litigation and worked to mitigate losses• Worked with home loan origination attorneys in… Show more • Worked collaboratively with Compliance and other risk partners to assist business management in mitigating risks and minimizing legal/regulatory/policy violations• Identified legal risk issues with mortgage origination to legal counsel and escalated as appropriate• Alerted Legal, Compliance, other risk partners, and business management concerning customer disputes that might have arisen in litigation and worked to mitigate losses• Worked with home loan origination attorneys in implementation of large regulatory projects including implementation of Dodd-Frank HMDA regulations, RESPA, TILA, and SAFE Act Show less

• Provided litigation support to the Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities (RMBS) Working Group• Conducted research and analysis on legal questions with the Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force for U.S. Attorneys’ offices, FHFA OIG, and other government agencies for state and federal investigations into fraud related to the financial crisis• Advised member-offices on the Departments’ authorities and jurisdictions, the interpretation of Federal consumer financial statues, and… Show more • Provided litigation support to the Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities (RMBS) Working Group• Conducted research and analysis on legal questions with the Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force for U.S. Attorneys’ offices, FHFA OIG, and other government agencies for state and federal investigations into fraud related to the financial crisis• Advised member-offices on the Departments’ authorities and jurisdictions, the interpretation of Federal consumer financial statues, and regulations, and matters of administrative law• Performed extensive e-Discovery in all phases of litigation using Relativity and Palantir platforms Show less

• Provided litigation support on highly complex and difficult legal issues including Civil Procedure, Energy, Administrative, Constitutional, Environmental, Contract, and Civil Rights law• Improved productivity by assisting attorneys with preparation for litigation and taking charge off everyday communication with coworkers and supervisors• Troubleshot and provided improved and updated searches better suited for project requirements• Drafted pleadings and briefs including… Show more • Provided litigation support on highly complex and difficult legal issues including Civil Procedure, Energy, Administrative, Constitutional, Environmental, Contract, and Civil Rights law• Improved productivity by assisting attorneys with preparation for litigation and taking charge off everyday communication with coworkers and supervisors• Troubleshot and provided improved and updated searches better suited for project requirements• Drafted pleadings and briefs including complaints, answers, subpoenas, motions and pre-trial statements Show less

• Fully trained to use LexisNexis suite of online research services• Conducted weekly clinics to fellow students with support and assistance in using LexisLibrary

• Provided legal representation in housing-related civil litigation to individuals and small groups in eviction defenses, affirmative habitability actions, illegal rent increases, and real property actions, including predatory loans and foreclosures, fair housing and torts• Conducted client intakes, researched case law, and drafted legal memoranda• Successfully negotiated two settlement agreements and advocated in the Superior Court for the District of Columbia

• Provided support for the Committee of the Whole including monitoring and reporting on legislative and regulatory activities within the legislative portfolio• Conducted extensive research, helped draft new legislation, and revised existing laws and regulations• Prepared legal analysis, arguments, and briefs in preparation of testimony before committees• Represented Committee at meetings with various interest groups and task forces

• Prepared detailed docket summaries and drafted orders for the Honorable J. Michael Ryan• Created comparisons of laws and bills, background reports, and memoranda for Judge

• Developed, implanted, and maintained organizational policies and procedures for real estate law firm• Managed and successfully collected on collection cases for condominiums and cooperatives • Negotiated and mediated legal issues between clients and debtors• Conducted legal research, document discovery, and land record searches

• Developed and administered math, reading and writing lessons to international students in order to prepare them to take SAT and TOEFL tests• Served as a mentor and college admissions counselor

• Answered phones, filed documents, organized filing system, and typed correspondence for law firm• Researched and analyzed workers’ compensation, social security, and tort law issues• Digested depositions and prepared summaries for attorneys

• Provided legal research and writing assistance to law review editor, Dean Robert D’Agostino• Proofread, cite checked and blue booked law review articles• Assisted students, faculty, and staff in circulation of library materials, online catalog, and databases• Processed new library materials, filed law journals, books, and other texts while managing front desk

• Opened office in a new market and assisted in hiring, training and supervising new associates• Qualified prospects, created and proposed strategic plan to fit hiring needs for companies• Prepared and conducted presentations and drafted, negotiated and managed contracts• Drafted job announcements and matched qualified candidates with open positions • Sold and placed Internet, cable television, and print advertising with a high level of customer service• Implemented… Show more • Opened office in a new market and assisted in hiring, training and supervising new associates• Qualified prospects, created and proposed strategic plan to fit hiring needs for companies• Prepared and conducted presentations and drafted, negotiated and managed contracts• Drafted job announcements and matched qualified candidates with open positions • Sold and placed Internet, cable television, and print advertising with a high level of customer service• Implemented, coordinated, and analyzed programs Show less

• Communicated and supported attorneys throughout litigation and filed documents in court• Developed and implemented procedures and maintained front office• Researched criminal law and prepared correspondence, reports, case summaries and witness indexes

• Instructed bilingual classes in English and mathematics• Tutored children with learning disabilities• Developed lesson plans• Constructed individual and group assignments