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Hartford, Connecticut Area

Mansfield, Connecticut

New Haven, Connecticut

• Represent clients in post-conviction habeas corpus matters• Relevant state level motion practice, including drafting of Amended Petitions• Analyze client’s trial defense counsel strategy, trial file, and new evidence, to ascertain and develop meritorious claims in seeking a new trial• Research significant legal issues at the trial, appellate, and CT Supreme Court levels of client cases, and apply precedent to habeas corpus proceedings• Represent individuals in the Family… Show more • Represent clients in post-conviction habeas corpus matters• Relevant state level motion practice, including drafting of Amended Petitions• Analyze client’s trial defense counsel strategy, trial file, and new evidence, to ascertain and develop meritorious claims in seeking a new trial• Research significant legal issues at the trial, appellate, and CT Supreme Court levels of client cases, and apply precedent to habeas corpus proceedings• Represent individuals in the Family Support Magistrate court, including matters of child support, paternity, and contempt of court• Qualified Guardian Ad Litem / Attorney for Minor Child Show less

Cromwell, Ct

• Supervise a staff to administer and oversee the Investigation and Advertising Review programs• Act as key contact with outside legal counsel in matters involving litigation or potential litigation• Conduct complex and pre-accreditation advertising review• Ensure compliance with Council Better Business Bureau national standards• Execute all aspects of pre-suspension, suspension, and revocation of BBB Accreditation• Engage with businesses that demonstrate questionable… Show more • Supervise a staff to administer and oversee the Investigation and Advertising Review programs• Act as key contact with outside legal counsel in matters involving litigation or potential litigation• Conduct complex and pre-accreditation advertising review• Ensure compliance with Council Better Business Bureau national standards• Execute all aspects of pre-suspension, suspension, and revocation of BBB Accreditation• Engage with businesses that demonstrate questionable practices to effect remediation• Develop publicly available descriptions of business practicesPrevious Positions held at BBB Serving Connecticut:- Supervisor, Investigations and Advertising Review (April 2014--June 2014)- Advertising Review Consultant (January 2014--April 2014) Show less

Middletown, Ct

• Revised the employee handbook and policy manual• Analyzed and interpreted franchisee reports and feedback to assist in the development of a strategic initiative• Collaborated with legal department to formulate an efficient contract approval process• Ensured compliance with state and federal legislation including Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

Hartford, Connecticut

• Mediated employment discrimination disputes• Facilitated settlement agreements between parties involving dual-filed complaints under the CHRO and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Glastonbury, Ct

• Created detailed documentation and testing procedures to ensure data integrity • Ensured software compliance with the guidelines of the Food and Drug Administration as set forth in 21 C.F.R. 11 relating to the control and integrity of closed data systems

Hartford, Connecticut

• Prosecuted attorney ethical misconduct and violations of the Connecticut Practice Book before the Connecticut Statewide Grievance Committee• Negotiated and drafted agreements to settle ethical charges• Researched nationwide rules and policy concerning pre-hearing motions in disciplinary proceedings

Doctor Of Law (J.D.), Law

Cum Laude Concentration: Civil Advocacy and Dispute Resolution

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Dual Major: Psychology; Political Science

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