Luis Then Email & Phone Number

Dallas, Tx, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Responsible for assisting the U.S. General Service Administration’s National Capital Region on legal matters involving a full range of federal information technology contracts and other contracts for supplies, services, and construction. Responsible for advising on procurement, contract administration, the application of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, fiscal law, information law, environmental law, and ethics. Responsible for assisting GSA and the Department of Justice in defending bid protests and contract claims.

Fort Belvoir, Virginia, United States

Responsible for advising on labor and employment law issues. Advised on issues related to discrimination, retaliation, unfair labor practices, and prohibited personnel practices. Represented the Department of the Army before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Merit Systems Protection Board and in alternative dispute resolution. Drafted pleadings, motions, settlement agreements, and discovery requests and responded to opposing party motions and discovery requests. Advised on labor-management relations, changes in working conditions, collective bargaining agreement disputes, grievances, disciplinary and removal actions, and management decisions.

Fort Belvoir, Virginia, United States

Responsible for the processing, investigation, negotiation, and settlement or final determination of all tort claims against and investigation and recovery of claims for the United States within the jurisdiction of the Fort Belvoir Claims Office. Assisted the U.S. Army Litigation Division and U.S. Attorney in tort litigation by interviewing witnesses, gathering evidence, preparing litigation reports, and drafting answers, motions, and responses to interrogatories, requests for admission, and requests for production. Processed, investigated, and settled or adjudicated more than $15 million in claims. Assisted the U.S. Government in successfully defending $13 million in lawsuits. Successfully recovered thousands of dollars in property damage for the U.S. Government. Supervised two attorneys, one paralegal, and three interns.

Fort Belvoir, Virginia, United States

Responsible for advising U.S. Army Garrison - Fort Belvoir and 140 tenant organizations on administrative law matters. Served as an ethics counselor, domestic operation attorney, and advisor for investigations and boards. Provided legal opinions on policy, regulation, criminal law, contracts, fiscal law, government ethics, federal employment, domestic operations, the Freedom of Information Act, and the Privacy Act. Reviewed financial disclosures. Reviewed and advised on $136.5 million in contracts. Served as the acting Chief of the Administrative Law Division in the absence of senior attorneys.

Camp Humphreys, Republic Of Korea

Advised multiple joint and combined commands on administrative law matters, including U.S. Forces Korea, United Nations Command, Eighth U.S. Army, U.S. Army Garrison - Camp Humphreys, and U.S. Army Garrison - Yongsan. Served as an ethics counselor, advisor for investigations and boards, Status of Forces Agreement trial observer, advisor to the Korean Employee Appeals Board, and Article 32 Preliminary Hearing Officer. Provided legal opinions on policy, regulation, international law, contracts, fiscal law, government ethics, federal employment, the Freedom of Information Act, and the Privacy Act. Reviewed and advised on $38 million in contracts as the primary contract and fiscal law attorney for Eighth U.S. Army during the relocation from Yongsan to Camp Humphreys. Provided training on the Rules of Professional Conduct to over 50 attorneys and legal staff. Served as the acting Chief of the Administrative Law Division for Eighth U.S. Army and United States Forces Korea and the acting Brigade Judge Advocate for the 65th Medical Brigade in the absence of senior attorneys.

St Augustine, Florida, United States

Commanded the 3153d Financial Management Support Detachment comprising of 26 Soldiers. Ensured Soldiers were trained on the mission essential task list in order to successfully mobilize, deploy, and conduct finance and Defense Support to Civil Authorities operations. Provided finance support within a division area of responsibility or as directed by the 153d Financial Management Support Unit commander, to include joint, interagency, intergovernmental, and multinational operations. Worked with the logistics and personnel cells to process requests for pay and contract for supplies and services required by the Task Force. Maintained high level of readiness, establishing high standards, policies and procedures; managed risk; and effectively enforced safety and force protection programs. Completed Ordnance Officer Basic Qualification Course and Composite Risk Management Course.

St Augustine, Florida, United States

Planned, coordinated, and managed operations and training for the 153d Financial Management Support Unit. Assisted in developing the mission essential task list. Prepared, authenticated, and published operations orders to enable the unit to operate and accomplish its mission. Supervised the unit's staff sections. Assumed command responsibilities in the absence of the commander.

St Augustine, Florida, United States

Served as the Executive Officer and Disbursing Officer for the 1153d Financial Management Support Detachment. Planned, coordinated and managed operations and training for the disbursing section. Assisted in developing the mission essential task list. Prepared, authenticated, and published operations orders to enable the unit to operate and accomplish its mission. Supervised the unit’s personnel and administration section as the personnel readiness officer. Assumed command responsibilities over the unit in the absence of the commander. Completed Leadership Development Assessment Course, Financial Management Basic Officer Leader Course, Resource Management Tactical Course, Resource Management Budget Course, and the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution Course.

Tallahassee, Florida Area

Conducted legal research for Professor Jake Linford in the area of intellectual property. Edited draft articles, correcting spelling, grammar, and citations in accordance with the Bluebook, checking sources, making recommendations, and performing extensive research. Research was primarily focused in trademark law but included some research in copyright and patent law.

Tallahassee, Florida

Represented the State of Florida in court under the supervision of a licensed attorney prior to licensure. Managed a caseload of around 300 cases in the Misdemeanor Division. Drafted pleadings and motions; made appearances in court; prepared witnesses; selected juries; delivered openings, direct examinations, cross-examinations, closings, and rebuttals; and participated in plea bargaining.

Tampa, Florida

Conducted extensive research in the area of criminal law. Assisted assistant U.S. Attorneys with case management. Reviewed and advised on federal cases. Drafted legal memoranda. Attended court proceedings and related meetings.

Tallahassee, Florida Area

Assisted Judge Ronald Flury in evaluating cases and issuing judgments. Reviewed complaints, responses, and motions and attended all county court proceedings. Performed extensive research and drafted legal memoranda summarizing cases and issues and recommending decisions.

Tallahassee, Florida

Assisted in the licensing and regulation of non-depository financial service entities operating in Florida. Drafted administrative complaints, responses, requests for discovery, interrogatories, motions, recommended and final orders, declaratory statements, and settlement stipulations. Performed legal research and attended administrative hearings.

Tampa, Florida, United States

Conducted research on and drafted memoranda and letters pertaining to federal and state laws affecting workers’ compensation for one of the largest pharmacy benefit managers in the United States. Maintained regular correspondence with government officials. Informed internal departments of any changes to state or federal laws that would impact their area.

Tampa, Florida, United States

Served as the point of first contact for constituents. Contacted various government entities, private businesses, and other organizations to arrange meetings with Senator LeMieux. Drafted correspondence, worked on various projects, and performed clerical duties.

Master Of Laws - Llm, Distinction, Taxation, 3.97/4.00

Juris Doctorate, Magna Cum Laude, 89.7/100

Activities and Societies: FSU Law Review (Notes & Comments Editor for Volume 43) FSU Business Review (Member) Journal of Transnational Law.

Bachelor Of Arts - Political Science, Cum Laude, Minor In Leadership Studies, 3.68/4.00

Activities and Societies: Student Government Association (Chief Justice; Associate Justice; Senator) Delta Chi Fraternity, Inc. (Vice.