Patrick Dennis Email & Phone Number

Fairport, Ny, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

The Office of Policy Development and Research (OPDR) assists the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) in supporting its goal to inform the development of workforce policies and investments and support the continuous improvement of the public workforce investment system by analyzing, formulating, and recommending legislative changes and options for policy initiatives. OPDR provides ETA with strategic approaches to improve performance and outcomes through research, demonstrations and the evaluation of major ETA programs. OPDR manages the Workforce Opportunity and Innovation Act performance accountability reporting system and ensures timely dissemination of all program performance results on a quarterly basis to inform policy and program decision making. OPDR coordinates the development of ETA rulemaking documents implementing federal laws or amending outdated information into a regulation. In addition, OPDR is responsible for processing ETA's Federal Register notices for publication. OPDR oversees the maintenance of wage record exchange systems for state and other grantees to verify performance outcomes; coordinates with the U.S. Department of Education on the Workforce Data Quality Initiative; and coordinates the development of ETA's Operating Plan. OPDR also serves as a liaison for ETA in international engagements and coordinates the agency's interactions with international organizations and foreign countries. The office also is responsible for disseminating advisories and publications to the Employment and Training system.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

I recently served as the Acting Supervisor for the Policy and Legislation team at ETA's Office of Policy Development and Research (OPDR)

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Employment and Training Administration - Office of Workforce Investment I served as the primary division liaison and subject matter expert (SME) for all programs and projects relating to military veterans and active duty military personnel, people with disabilities, and all adult programs and projects relating to combating homelessness.As a division liaison and SME, I regularly cooperated and communicated with colleagues from other organizations, including DOL - Veterans Employment and Training Services (VETS) and DOL - Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), numerous U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) agencies and the relevant agencies within the U.S. Departments of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Health and Human Services (HHS), and the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH).I assisted in the development of directives and the design, development, documentation, and implementation of new guidance, technical assistance, and various reporting systems relevant to WIOA, VOW, Wagner-Peyser and others.I reviewed work processes and procedures relevant to legislation, regulations and guidance determination relevant to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), VOW to Hire Heroes Act (VOW), Wagner-Peyser Act and others.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Detailed to ETA's Office of Policy Development and Research supporting high-profile projects and initiatives such as the Presidential transition.

Washington, Dc

Under the direction of the Director and Chair of the Commission on Disability Rights I was responsible for the management and implementation of programs, projects and activities of the Commission. I had limited oversight responsibility for the Commission's program budgets and provided substantive support and direction to the Chairs of the projects. I was responsible for the execution of the programs, including, but not limited to budgeting of resources, fundraising for projects that required outside funding support, marketing of projects and activities, and oversight of meetings and special events.

Portland, Oregon Area

Conducted bi-­‐weekly skill-­‐building and substantive law sessions for first year students in the areas of constitutional and property law.Created lesson plans, class materials and hypothetical questions for use in sessions.Provided additional one-­‐on-­‐one support to students as necessary.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Researched and wrote briefings regarding existing laws such as the Affordable Care Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Housing Act, and the Adam Walsh Act as well as various state laws and regulations. Monitored pending legislation and followed current events relevant to people with disabilities.Engaged in policy discussions regarding issues affecting people with disabilities.Attended various briefings, training events and coalition meetings.Assisted with writing for departmental publications.

Washington, Dc

Conducted research and wrote communications relating Clean Air Act enforcement and both administrative and civil procedure.Routinely summarized variations in EPA policy, relationships with various state regulatory bodies and stakeholders in order to assist attorneys in drafting enforcment communications Member of inter-agency litigation team reviewing large-scale discovery requests for relevance and privilege.

Washington, Dc

Conducted research relating to compliance rule promulgation, authority delegation, FOIA exception applicability and inspector training policy requirementsAssisted in the transition of all inspector training materials to accessible electronic formatsParticipated in twice-weekly skill and knowledge building sessions conducted by the National Enforcement Training Institute (NETI)

Tigard, Oregon

Portland, Oregon Area

Completed legal research and drafted memoranda pertinent to client's claims of disability discrimination in various contexts.Interacted regularly with clients to assess their claims and inform them of their legal rights.Wrote demand/compliance letters and negotiated with third parties to advocate for clients.Drafted an Olmstead Plan best practices guide in order to make recommendations to the Oregon Olmstead Working Group on how to best draft and implement an Olmstead Plan in Oregon.Conducted research assignments and drafted legal memoranda on various subjects, including the Fifth Amendment rights of institutionalized individuals receiving sex-offender treatment as well as the legality of various Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement schemes under the ADA and Olmstead case law

Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law

Activities and Societies: Cornelius Honor Society, AEP Admissions Committee, Student Bar Association, Diversity Committee, Accessibility.

Ba, History, Humanities

Activities and Societies: Associated Students' President's Advisory Council, Residence Hall Association - Vice Chair of Advocacy.