Lora Warren Email & Phone Number

Ridgeland, Mississippi

As Director of Proposal Development, I manage the proposal department that supports our company. I oversee all RFx opportunities, including preparation, strategy, response, submission, and follow up. My team, which includes the Proposal Team and a Technical Writer, manages the proposal process and content from beginning to end. I gather information and manage meetings with our C-level Executive Team, Vice Presidents, subject matter experts, and other individuals as necessary. I update and review internal proposal preparation procedures and focus on process improvement to strengthen the broad proposal development process. My team develops technical solutions and standard content for company use. I provide quality assurance in the form of copy and substantive editing, formatting, content, and branding all in alignment with the corporate brand, tone, voice, and style guide.Our team also tracks the outsourced projects pipeline for upcoming projects and contracts and prepares our team and bids for those upcoming opportunities. We do market and competitor research, opportunity preparation, and FOIA requests.I work in a fast-paced environment, often with tight deadlines, and delegate activities required to complete the proposals. I focus on creating and maintaining excellent working relationships with company executives, corporate and local subject matter experts, external agency client contacts, and other stakeholders.

Ridgeland, Mississippi

As Proposal Manager, I oversaw the proposal process and content from beginning to end. I managed a team of three Proposal Writers and coordinated closely with our in-house Graphic Designer. I gathered information and managed meetings with our Executive Team, subject matter experts, and other individuals as necessary. I coordinated and assigned all content writing, organized the proposal calendar and process, ensured proposals were completed and submitted on time, and worked with our in-house Graphic Designer to create graphics and print the proposals. I worked in a fast-paced environment, often with tight deadlines, and delegated activities required to complete the proposals. As Legal Counsel, I managed all of our revenue contracts with government agencies, including reviewing the contract terms and coordinating the contract signing. I also provided miscellaneous information and legal support to our employees and projects around the country.

Oxford, Ms

On-campus representative for Thomson Reuters Westlaw at the University of Mississippi. Conduct on-campus marketing and business promotion. Assist students and visiting attorneys in Westlaw research.

Jackson, Mississippi Area

Researched matters concerning general contract law and the Uniform Commercial Code. Managed and analyzed case files concerning wrongful confinement. Drafted motion and supporting brief for Protective Order against requested discovery. Attended criminal hearings.

Nashville, Tn

Researched and investigated controlling law, statutes, and regulations regarding civil defense and litigation matters, including employment discrimination and workers’ compensation matters; drafted corresponding memoranda. Prepared and drafted various motions and supporting briefs for case dismissal and summary judgment. Prepared and drafted discovery, including complaints, answers, answers to interrogatories and requests for production of documents. Drafted client letters and correspondence. Summarized depositions.

Oxford, Ms

Drafted various memoranda, briefs, judgments, and client letters for personal injury and criminal matters. Researched case law on criminal, state regulation, and labor and employment issues. Drafted and revised settlement demands and corresponding exhibits. Drafted wills and real estate documents, including notices of foreclosure and trustee letters.

Nashville, Tn

Attended court appearances and conferences. Drafted/revised client letters and cover sheets. Responsible for office maintenance and daily hand deliveries. Served subpoenas.

Clarksburg, West Virginia

Edited and revised memoranda, briefs, and settlement agreements in civil defense litigation and corporate labor and employment matters. Participated in title searches at county courthouse. Used spreadsheet and computer systems to enter billable hours into system. Indexed, filed, and reorganized major case documents for evidentiary purposes.

Juris Doctor, Cum Laude, Law

Activities and Societies: Moot Court, American Bar Association National Appellate Advocacy Team, Healthcare Transactional Law Competition.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Magna Cum Laude, Fashion Merchandising

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Fashion Merchandising