Dr. Luc El-Art Severe Email & Phone Number

New York, New York, United States

Leading the efforts of economic vibrancy and vitality that fosters the creation of a citywide public-private network that connects post pandemic contracting opportunities and needs within the Black Communities to support a just and equitable recovery.

Develop and implement innovative instructional methods for Administration of Justice students. Develop professional logistics to improvise student performance. Guide, lead and mentor students in research projects. Evaluate, monitor and mentor student academic progress. Create, innovate and implement career-enhancement programs and activities. Supervise and support teaching assistants. Participate in departmental and college activities. Serve and support functional activities of departmental committees. Assess, review and evaluate student activities and progress.

New York, Ny

Design and execute the preparation of customized MWBE business development and outreach efforts, based on the local needs of specific NYS regions, and develop strategic plans targeted for business development initiatives. Work with agency executive management in various state agencies, regional and local community business leaders, banks, and other related organizations throughout each NYS region, on all aspects of the MWBE program implementation. Monitor agency/authority procurements, RFPs, and contracting opportunities in NYSCS. Manage the subordinate, professional staff in the development and planning for MWBE-related events (expos, forums, conferences, etc.), coordinate workshops to promote growth and opportunity for MWBE firms and represent DMWBD at such events. Develop trainings, workshops, education, outreach, and resource materials to agencies/authorities, municipalities, and other government agencies and businesses to access, find and identify MWBE contracting opportunities and business strategies. Represent ESD on behalf of the Division by participating on panels for various business seminars, agencies, authorities, community-based organizations, and business trade groups. ---Empire State Development (ESD) is New York’s chief economic development agency, which promotes a vigorous and growing state economy, encourages business investment and job creation, and supports diverse, prosperous local economies across New York State through the efficient use of loans, grants, tax credits, real estate development, marketing and other forms of assistance.

Greater New York City Area

Luc El-Art Severe, JD has been an agent of change throughout his careers and community where he has been responsible for collaborating with the organization’s leadership to help quality and effective delivery of vital services while engaging the community. Over the past decade, he has held several leadership positions where he has advised and developed recommendations for improving project management, business processes, performance practice, and resource management based on analytical findings. He is a process and performance improvement engineer certified in Lean and Six Sigma Green Belt.A native New Yorker, Luc is active in the community as a member of several committees and civic organizations including, the National Advisory Committee to the U.S. Census Bureau, the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development Neighborhood Advisory Board, and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. He is the recipient of the Solomon Sibley Class Distinguished Student Award and the Leadership Achievement distinction, and was recognized in both the Network Journal's and The National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40. Most recently, Luc was awarded the Community Service Award by the Long Island Branch of the National Association of University Women (NAUW).Luc has participated in several relief efforts such as translator for a delegation of physicians from Morehouse School of Medicine who responded to post- earthquake medical needs for Haiti in 2010 and most recently served as Senior Advisor and Stakeholder Engagement Lead for the Virgin Islands of the United States Governor’s Hurricane Recovery Taskforce immediately following Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017.

Queens, New York

Partnered with other senior leaders and the legal department to respond to workplace issues related to city, state, and federal regulations and labor union contracts. Developed human resources policies that are designed to achieve the strategic objectives of the Hospital. Oversaw team that coaches managers, investigates complaints, oversees corrective actions, and educate leaders and staff about workplace matters. Oversaw team that represents the Hospital at grievance hearings, labor arbitration, and responds to regulatory complaints filed with agencies such as the New York City Division of Human Rights and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Developed the human resources strategic plan. Provided leadership in establishing and maintain effective management processes within human resources. Spearheaded the management of data collection of performance-related trends and statistics, and the management of projects to address performance-related disparities through the Six-Sigma and LEAN processes. Reported to Vice President of Human Resources. ---MediSys is a New York not-for-profit corporation. MediSys is a supporting organization to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center(JHMC) and Flushing Hospital Medical Center(FHMC) . MediSys is also comprised of a multitude of entities and resources functioning within a complex integrated delivery system

Greater New York City Area

Provided oversight and guidance on contract and procurement related matters and of DPPM’s over 250 personnel. Oversaw multiple administrative staff and responsible for ensuring proper management and expenditure of DPPM’s $13.1 million training and $2.3 million analytic budgets. Managed and provided guidance and support on multiple analytic and systems improvement projects, including coordination of staff across ACS divisions and partnerships with external stakeholder groups and organizations, identification and completion of analyses needed to advance the priorities of the agency, and provision of logistical and troubleshooting support on projects as needed. Played a key role in the division’s strategic planning, and collaborate with the Deputy Commissioner to develop recommendations for project management as well as business process, practice, and resource changes based on analytic findings. Reported to the Deputy Commissioner, Division of Policy, Planning, and Measurement. ----ACS is NYC's agency responsible for child welfare, juvenile justice, and early care and education services dedicated to protecting, supporting, and promoting the well-being of our City's children, youth, and familes.

Virgin Islands (U.S.)

Created in October 2017 by the Governor of the U.S.V.I, the expert advisory committee guides reconstruction and resiliency efforts in the U.S. Virgin Islands through quantitative assessment of the damage, outlines risks facing the USVI from potential future natural hazards looking ahead 30 years, and proposes the spending of federal relief funds. Served as the public interface for the Task force with the general public, stakeholders, elected officials, government agencies, the public, and the media. Provided oversight, guidance, and development on the stakeholder and community engagement strategy. Built public and private partnerships to advance the recovery and resiliency efforts of the task force and the community. Partnered with FEMA and each islands’ Long-Term Recovery Groups to promote government transparency, promote trust, and obtain community-wide recommendations. Hosted and facilitated resilience workshops on each island with community leaders in an effort to strategically plan on territory-wide resiliency values and prioritize the community’s interests in long-term recovery. Organized and conduct community town hall meetings on each islands to provide recovery updates and receive community input. Oversaw and approve the development of communications and marketing materials on behalf of the task force. Managed community liaisons responsible for each island.

Kings County Hospital Center

Manage the operations of the Office maintain the direct report of five labor relations staff members. Coordinate the handling of cases based on risk level and manage all aspects of the disciplinary request intake. Oversee hearing officers as they engage in hearing and litigating cases, including overseeing all aspects of recommendations, determinations, orders, suspension letters, and other correspondences. Serve as Contract and Policy and Procedure expert to the Executive Director, Administrators, and Cabinet-level members. Develop the labor relations strategic plan for the Division of Human Resources to be implemented hospital-wide. Provide leadership in establishing and maintain effective management processes within employee and labor relations. Spearhead the management of data collection of performance-related trends and statistics, and the management of projects to address performance-related disparities through the A3 thinking/LEAN process. Conduct hospital-wide Human Resources training regarding employee relations and compliance matters. Report to the Associate Executive Director, Human Resources. Key accomplishments include:• Successfully developed a hospital-wide disciplinary case metrics designed to track case statuses, provide timely resolutions, and transparency to the departments. • Successfully developed and implemented a hospital wide manager training and accountability model consisting of best practices and the application of Just Culture. Training and accountability model received very high regards by the Department of Justice.---Kings County Hospital Center operates a world-renowned Level 1 Trauma Center, one of only three in the borough, which serves 2.6 million residents of Brooklyn and Staten Island.

Kings County Hospital Center

Manage the Office responsible for ensuring licensure and credential compliance of hospital's personnel pursuant to State and Federal regulatory standards. Direct the safeguarding of personnel records and performance documentation. Conduct periodic quality assurance audits of records. Review reports and statistics to ensure compliance. Prepare facility for Survey readiness. Facilitate trainings and workshops on employee accountability, performance management, and Press Ganey's performance improvement model. Maintain the direct report of five mangers.Key accomplishments include:• Successfully facilitated the Human Resources component of regulatory surveys such as CMS, DOH, DOJ, and the Article 28 survey. ---Kings County Hospital Center operates a world-renowned Level 1 Trauma Center, one of only three in the borough, which serves 2.6 million residents of Brooklyn and Staten Island.

Generations+/ Northern Manhattan Health Network Of The Health And Hospital Corp.

Liaison between Administration, Management, union officials, and the labor force. Participate in the strategic planning process of implementing NYC Health + Hospitals , and Harlem and Lincoln Hospitals’ vision and mission. Provide day-to-day expert advice and guidance to Executives, Administrators, and managers on performance improvement and corrective action in accordance with the vast agency policies, procedures, regulations, and over 35 labor union contracts. Manage the daily operations of the Labor Relations team and maintain the direct report of four labor relations staff members. Spearhead the management of data collection of performance-related trends and statistics, and the management of projects to address performance-related disparities through the A3 thinking/LEAN process. Provide leadership in establishing and maintain effective management processes within employee and labor relations. Conduct hospital-wide Human Resources training regarding employee relations and compliance matters. Report to the Director of Labor Relations, Network Human Resources. Key accomplishments include:• Successfully developed and implemented a Network-wide work place violence training program designed to educate the staff and management on the risks of work place violence and how to respond, react, and report those risks. • Successfully implemented an initiative designed to revamp the Employee Performance Evaluation process through timely monitoring and implementation of a corrective action plan for each below satisfactory rating. ----The Generations+/Northern Manhattan Health Network is comprised of: three Acute Care Facilities, Harlem Hospital Center, Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center, and Metropolitan Hospital Center; three Diagnostic & Treatment Centers, Renaissance Health Care Network, Morrisania, and Segundo Ruiz Belvis Diagnostic & Treatment Centers; twenty Extension Clinics; and fifteen School-Based Programs.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Conducted electronic discovery in anticipation of legal proceedings in several high profile civil suits involving private citizens and federal government agencies. Applied legal reasoning and accurate assessments when determining the relevancy and responsiveness of documents using knowledge of the case and issues of law concerning privileged matter.-----Synergy Legal is an international legal staffing company that provides temporary document review attorneys to its clients in Charlotte, Chicago, Washington, DC, Houston, New York, Raleigh, South Florida, and London, including the Document Review division of Huron Consulting Group, which performs comprehensive document review and document management solutions to Fortune 500 companies and large law firms around the country at its state-of-the-art review facilities.

Justice Valerie Brathwaite Nelson

Researched and drafted bench memoranda, opinions, and orders resolving motions in civil cases. Reviewed and evaluated parties’ briefs and exhibits. Drafted jury charges and instructions for jury deliberations. Key accomplishments include:• Honed legal research and writing skills demonstrated through Memoranda of Law, Judicial Decisions, and Orders. • Learned Labor and Employment law practices through the tutelage of Justice Brathwaite Nelson. ___Justice Brathwaite Nelson began her career as a law clerk for U.S. Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm. She then worked as an attorney for the National Labor Relations Board, an attorney for the New York State Senate Staff, and as a private practice attorney. She served on the New York City Civil Court of Queens County prior to her election to the Queens County Supreme Court in 2005.

Forest Hills, New York

Provided legal support in Guardianships & Conservatorships, Elder Law, and Trusts & Estate Planning matters. I also drafted court motions, Orders, affidavits, and many other pleadings. Filed necessary documents and fees with the New York State Supreme Court on behalf of the firm's clients. ___The Law Office of Barbara J. Berwitz is a boutique Forest Hills, New York firm specializing in primarily Guardianships & Conservatorships, Estate Planning, and Trusts for over twenty (20) years.

Honorable George W. Cannon

Researched and drafted bench memoranda, opinions, and orders resolving motions in civil and criminal cases. Reviewed and evaluated parties’ briefs and exhibits submitted onto the CM/ECF database. Prepared jury charge sheets, jury verdict sheets, and supplemental trial resources. Key accomplishments include:• Delivered the keynote address at the U.S. Naturalization Ceremony in the District Court. • Drafted three Decisions and Orders, which were published by the LexisNexis legal research database. ----The District Court of the United States Virgin Islands (in case citations, D.V.I.) is a United States territorial court with jurisdiction over the United States Virgin Islands, a United States territory and more specifically an insular area that is an unincorporated organized territory. The Court sits in both St. Croix and St. Thomas.The Court is an Article I court, created pursuant to Congress's Article I powers and appeals of the Court's decisions are taken to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in Philadelphia.

Office Of The General Counsel And Commissioner Of Policy

Prepared litigation reports setting forth the position of OFIR for formal and informal compliance proceedings and administrative hearings. Gathered documentary evidence and materials for support of motions, trials, and administrative orders. Conducted historical legal research and prepared agency pleadings. Reviewed and drafted briefs on Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT’s) and general securities cases offered for sale in Michigan. Evaluated bills and statutes under review under the guidance of the Deputy Commissioner for Policy. Assisted with the drafting, processing, and promulgation of administrative rules. Key accomplishments include:• Traced and charted multi-level Ponzi Schemes (most notably the Winans Family $11 million Ponzi scheme) used by OFIR for press and media outlets. ----OFIR is the State of Michigan agency responsible for regulating Michigan's financial industries including consumer finance, financial institutions, insurance and securities.

Conducted policy research and tracked legislation involving many issues affecting county governments before the Georgia General Assembly Attended legislative committee meetings and notified counties about local legislation. Compiled data and information through in-person and telephone interviews, written surveys and literature/document reviews, and data input and verification. Prepared complex reports and legislation drafts.Key accomplishments include:• Successfully researched, drafted, and assisted in the promotion of the legislation creating the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank (GTIB), which serves as a revolving loan fund for local government transportation projects.----The Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) is a nonprofit instrumentality of Georgia’s county governments, serving as the consensus building, training, and legislative organization for all 159 county governments represented by more than 810 county commissioners in the State of Georgia. ACCG works to ensure that the counties can provide the necessary leadership, services and programs to meet the health, safety and welfare needs of their citizens.

Assisted the Fire Chief in the overall operation and direction of the department through the implementation of a strategic plan, ensuring that the objectives are proactive and consistent with the City of Atlanta's mission, vision and values. Spearheaded the Standard Operating Procedure and Guidelines Committee by assisting in reformatting and rewriting the Department's Procedures and Guidelines. ---The Atlanta Fire Rescue Department serves over 132 square miles (Metropolitan Atlanta Area) and provides mutual aid to neighboring counties upon request with 35 fire stations (including the five stations at Hartsfield Jackson Airport) and 1,000 (954 sworn and 46 civilians) personnel.

Addressed and resolved constituent concerns. Reviewed, edited, and proofread legislation, amendments to legislation, legal memorandums, and other legislative proposals. Drafted legislative resolutions and memorials, while conducting policy and legal research on various issues affecting the District.----The GLBC is a non-profit charitable and educational organization, comprising of 53 diversely skilled and dedicated Public Servants, whose primary purpose is to promote the general welfare of minorities and other citizens of Georgia in matters of Health, Welfare, Education, Criminal Justice, Employment and Economic Development; to stimulate professional and intellectual growth and to advance the study and implementation of solutions to the problems of all citizens of the great State of Georgia. GLBC is the largest legislative Black caucus in the Nation.

Bachelor Of Arts, English Studies

Activities and Societies: Student Government Association-Director of Public Relations Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.-Member Pre-Law.

Political Science: Mass Media Certificate

Doctor Of Law - Jd, Litigation

Activities and Societies: Solomon Sibley Class Distinguished Student Award Certificate of Merit Award-Pre-Trial Skills Mocktrial Board.

Master Of Divinity - Mdiv, Religion And The Black Experience