Oversee the operations, internal/external communications and ongoing innovation of theOffice of General Counsel• Lead systems and processes around legal vendors and legal spend• Track and report on legal expenses and billing• Manages the formulation, development, implementation and revision of University policies• Member of OGC team responsible for management of University COVID response whichincludes procuring protective materials and testing supplies, testing the Universitycommunity and monitoring compliance with testing mandates

Manage procurement function of the UniversityProvide guidance to Purchasing Department staff and University community on proper procurement proceduresManage ancillary procurement tools of the University to ensure planned functionality Manage creation and revision of University policies and proceduresTrain faculty, staff and students regarding compliance with University policies and procedures and recommend corrective actions when policy violations arise

Managed University policy creation, review and training on policy requirements and consequences. Provided guidance to University operating units relating to University obligations under state and federal regulations.Adjudicated student violations of University risk & safety policies. Performed risk analysis regarding proposed student activities.Interviewed and made recommendations regarding faculty and staff violations of University purchase/travel card policies.

Act as FOIA Coordinator for Public Service Commission. Respond to all requests under the Freedom of Information Act. Assist Deputy Attorney Generals in preparation of legal documents to be presented to the Public Service Commissioners and other courts of jurisdictionAssist Hearing Examiners in management of casesEstablish/maintain case files and legal/court documents for completeness and accuracy Compile and evaluate facts to complete program filings, legal, and/or court documents Provide administrative reports and recommendations for new/revised operating policies/procedures Review state and federal codes, laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance of legal actions/processes

Use Division of Revenue databases and subscriptions to successfully locate the unclaimed property of proposed claimantsEnsure claim forms issued to claimants are in compliance with tax and related laws as well as state policies and proceduresReview submitted claim forms and supporting documents to ensure compliance with Unclaimed Property rules, regulations and state law. Provide initial approval for claims payment after all claim requirements have been metProvide answers to potential claimants inquiries while answering high volume ACD line

Assist in the management of non-litigation matters for all six real estate brandsDrafting, negotiating and reviewing contracts in the areas of marketing, franchise sales, lodging and other general commercial areasReview marketing materials and ancillary documentsGather information and prepare necessary documents as part of department function to file Uniform Franchise Offering Circulars and maintain compliance of same with state regulatory laws for six real estate brandsPart of team responsible for the design, implementation and continued development of automated vendor contract management system in Sharepoint applicationTrain employees on use of automated contract management system and troubleshoot end user issues as they arise

Assist in the management of non-litigation matters for all six real estate brandsDrafting, negotiating and reviewing contracts in the areas of marketing, franchise sales, lodging and other general commercial areasReview marketing materials and ancillary documentsGather information and prepare necessary documents as part of department function to file Uniform Franchise Offering Circulars and maintain compliance of same with state regulatory laws for six real estate brandsPart of team responsible for the design, implementation and continued development of automated vendor contract management system in Sharepoint applicationTrain employees on use of automated contract management system and troubleshoot end user issues as they arise

Worked as a temporary employee with Avis Rent A Car System, Inc. Assisted in ensuring that Avis remained in compliance with business license, real property and motor vehicle leasing laws by the timely processing of business license/real estate tax documents and payments.Ran daily cash reports, compiled data and disseminated information to required departments Code US/Canadian intercity invoices and processed the required journal entries

Obtained and maintained private security/private investigative licenses across the country for Burns and its subsidiariesSaved the company over one million dollars in fines and avoided license revocations and/or suspensions by successfully negotiating with state licensing authorities when violations aroseInstrumental in the design, implementation and maintenance of the licensing database used to store and track information on the numerous licenses held by Burns throughout the countryResearched and interpreted private security/private investigative laws to ensure that company operations were in compliance with state laws and provide guidance to field offices and senior management on the operational relevance of such laws Represented Burns and the security industry as a whole at conferences/meetings with state regulators across the country in order to foster positive working relationshipsFingerprinted corporate officers and other company employees as required for license issuance and renewalReceived and performed initial investigations for calls coming into company confidential complaint line Trained new administrative staff on legal department functions as well as company policiesInvolved in the litigation management operations of the corporate legal departmentAssigned cases to outside counsel after initial review of court documents by attorneysReviewed subpoenas for proper service and requested required information from local field offices and other departments within the company when necessaryInput case information into litigation management database and updated database after receiving case summaries from outside counselAssisted in the creation of legal department presentations for company wide meetings Made travel arrangements for legal department staff Planned and coordinated legal department conferences with outside counsel

Processed invoices, employee expense reports and petty cash vouchers for paymentResearched check payments and issued stop payment orders or voided checks if necessaryHelped set up automated garnishment payment systemTrained new employees and field personnel on accounts payable policies and procedures