Women in the Profession Section

I help established business owners take the guesswork out of navigating the fluctuating legal climate by delivering general counsel legal services and strategy through practical solutions, ongoing updated resources, negotiating favorable deals, and access to candid advice without sacrificing support or quality so they can personally and professionally thrive with confidence, control, and peace of mind

Serve in-house as Associate Corporate Counsel to the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia (“ACCG”), a nonprofit instrumentality of Georgia's county governments. Provide representation and counsel to ACCG and ACCG's corporate boards and trusts that provide services to the counties and health and financial benefits to county employees which include: the ACCG Board of Managers; the Group Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Fund; Interlocal Risk Management Agency that provides property and liability for over 75% of Georgia’s counties, as well as the firefighters’ cancer benefit enacted by House Bill 146; Group Health Benefits Program that includes fully or self-insured program options utilized by over 59 of Georgia’s counties for employee health and inmate medical as administered by Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield; ACCG’s Retirement Services covering 75% of Georgia’s counties through the Defined Benefit Pension Plan and/or the Defined Contributions Plan; and the Civic Affairs Foundation a 501c3. Support ACCG in providing legal resources to county attorneys and their legal staff.ACCG’s direct membership encompasses 159 counties represented by more than 810 county commissioners. ACCG’s constituency also includes 400 appointed county clerks, managers, administrators, and attorneys and more than 80,000 full-time and part-time employees.

May 6, 202o CLE presentation of "Checking in with My Colleagues in the Practice of Law: Are You OK Out There?!" Written materials approved through the Georgia Bar Association)Professionalism: Balancing Client Needs and Family Needs While Working Remotely(Professionalism)This session explores the meaning and aspirations of professionalism as it relates to client expectations and quality of life issues for the lawyer working remotely during the pandemic and thereafter. We will delve into the standards expected for all lawyers as officers of the court, advocate, counselor, negotiator, and problem solver while balancing work, life and family in a remote environment. Panelists will also take a look at past bloopers and blunders that have made it to social media and provide helpful suggestions for practicing with professionalism while working remotely.Moderator: Heather Ancrum, Atlanta Housing Authority Presenters: Nilufar Abdi-Tabari, Atlanta Legal AidMichelle Urbani Wallace, Association County Commissioners of Georgia

Within the Pharmacy Services and Technology Group: identify, analyze, research, and resolve complex legal and business issues and make appropriate recommendations; identify risk, determine the level of risk, and mitigate or eliminate; monitor compliance with internal McKesson business units and legal processes and policies; data and privacy review; prepare memoranda, guidelines, training, educational materials and other written product in support of business units; participate in contract negotiations; draft and review contracts and provide guidance on contract standards; identify opportunity for process improvement, train others and drive new processes; collaborate with business unit compliance officers and business unit representatives on a broad range of issues demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of McKesson business units products, strategy and operational model.

Contract management of all State Road & Tollway Authority (SRTA) and Georgia Regional Transportation Authority (GRTA) contracts, MOUs, IGAs, etc.; and ensure adherence to regulatory guidelines. Support Contracts Manager and General Counsel within commercial transactions. Attend court at the Georgia Office of State Administrative Hearings and participate in settlement negotiations. Draft consent orders. Draft solicitation and procurement documents. Manage communication with proposers; plan, oversee, and coordinate the purchasing and distribution of materials, products and services. Draft contracts and amendments for procurements ranging from small purchase, to million-dollar purchase agreements with private and government entities. Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines including successful completion of the United States Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Procurement Series I Course through Rutgers University; and FTA Procurement System Management Review Workshop.Train Project Managers on procurement and compliance policies and procedures. Provide practical advice and recommendations on regulatory matters and procurement methods that demonstrates understanding and application of the law. Provide resources.Maintain detailed knowledge of appropriate State and Federal guidelines. Develop, execute, and monitor procurement strategies that are designed to maximize internal customer satisfaction and minimize cost. Participate in on-going category, vendor performance management, and purchasing activities within the agency.

Hon. M. Yvette Miller

Commercial Transaction Litigation. Provided guidance and litigation for Georgia's agency clients in the sections of: Tax: Business Finance; Real Property; and Construction, Transportation and Authorities. Conducted legal research and analysis through memoranda and drafting initial complaints. Work closely, in a variety of courts, with such clients as: Ga. Dept. of Early Care and Learning; Ga. Lottery Corporation; Georgia Dept. of Revenue; Ga. World Congress Center Authority Board; Ga. Dept. of Public Health; Ga. Commission on Family Violence; Ga. Dept. of Labor; and Ga. Dept. of Transportation. Strengthened legal arguments and familiarity in litigation matters including: sovereign immunity; constitutional law; trademark; bankruptcy; education law; authorities; local government; and Home Rule.

Conduct legal research and assisted with various academic publications and presentations on a variety of topics including: practical legal education, habeas, recidivism, and criminal law. Assisted the Professor with material for the Mercer Law Review symposium. Assisted the Professor with preparing various law course syllabi.

Reviewed new complaints filed by students or parents of students at schools and colleges in the southeastern U.S. Drafted preliminary analysis that summarized the allegations in a concise manner, provided a jurisdictional analysis as well as advice regarding any procedural concerns such as timeliness that may require dismissal. Conducted legal research to determine whether each of the claims raised in the new complaint alleged a violation of one of the federal civil rights statutes enforced by OCR. Provided a road map for the strategy and processing of the complaint. Conducted witness interviews. Developed data requests. Analyzed data request responses and interim monitoring reports. Drafted determination of compliance pursuant to established agreements. Participated in an on-site investigation of an out-of-state recipient. Participated in staff meetings, and the Title IX conference committee.

• Exceeded budgets by institutionalizing a new booking format, generated new contacts, relationships• Deliver weekly workshops and presentations to high school seniors, and education professionals, business professionals in the surrounding counties • Project Manager for various enrollment and partnership generating events and branding on and off campus including guidance luncheons, bus tours, open houses• Manage admissions inquiries and lead disbursement to admissions, monitor conversion rates from lead to enrollment, master at tracking and protecting recruitment investments• Lead the company in top 5% in goals, product knowledge, and client surveys companywide FY 2012

• Promote brand and build mutually beneficial relationships as Community Liaison with surrounding tri-county area businesses and organizations.• Coordinate field recruitment initiatives in the tri-county area - leading my team in generating lead referrals and corporate networking contacts for new business partnerships.• Strongly committed to the area of academic advising and enrollment services. • Aide students in identifying personal and professional goals, career planning , academic advising, and mentoring. • Top 5% performer regionally, and nationwide.

• Sought after and rewarded various grants that saved my schools over $7,000 annually. • Identified as a leader on department and grade level planning. Appointed to School Improvement team and International Baccalaureate Organization Authorization Team• Built community ties by implementing guest speakers, and monthly philanthropic initiatives that benefited students with character building as well as local groups and organizations• Participated as an instructor in the Achievement Centered on Enrichment (ACE) after school tutorial program, focused on individualized instruction for at risk and special education students.

• Team member for day logistics of various mixers and events• Met lead generation budget while adhering to target market audience

• Aided constituents in the district in a number of critical areas such as: veteran affairs, Social Security, Medicare, immigration petitions, current policies, and issue tallies• Used legal protocol to help constituents identify possible solutions, formed congressional inquiries to send to Washington D.C. to remedy the issue and offer support, followed up with resolution• Gained a better understanding of public policy, campaigns, and leadership by participating successfully in meetings and field events with current U.S. and State Senators, Representatives, Mayors, City Officials, and a former President

• Assisted international account holders on loan issues and payment plans, maintained timely documentation and payment schedules