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Sharp, trusted, versatile attorney, executive coach, and operations leader who serves as an independent advisor to executives, businesses, and non-profit organizations. Creative problem-solver with multi-faceted expertise in legal and operations management; contract design and negotiation; employment law and HR issues; governance structures; regulatory compliance; risk management; non-profit tax issues; and, strategic business consulting. * Trusted advisor to companies and non-profits on employment law, HR policies, and remote/hybrid/flex office management * Gallup-Certified Executive Coach focused on strengths-based solutions for executives and teams * Design legal solutions to complex business challenges, including commercial and government contracts, ethics and compliance issues, corporate governance, HR and employment law and practices

Empowering organizations to adapt and transform their operations and services by providing keen legal, policy and operational advice. Specific expertise in employment law and policy, personnel and performance management, organizational development and strategy, human resources and talent development, and remote/hybrid workforce implementation and management.

Rosslyn, Va

As sole in-house attorney, I served as COO and General Counsel for a professional society (MAPI) and its Foundation (MAPI Foundation). Reported to CEO and Board, and led diverse team of 5. Promoted to oversee all internal operations, including HR, IT, Finance and Administration. Handled all legal matters, including contracts, corporate governance, antitrust, employment law, and non-profit tax matters. Improved operations as senior leader and cross-team collaborator.

Rosslyn, Va

Hands-on general counsel who managed all legal matters. Served as the Chief Compliance Officer, Corporate Secretary, and strategic advisor to CEO, Board, and senior management team.

Rosslyn, Va

Assisted MAPI's General Counsel in day to day legal operations, focusing on non-profit management and employment law, antitrust, and data privacy issues. Simultaneously directed 4 peer networks with over 300 senior manufacturing executives responsible for: Government Contracting; Ethics & Compliance; Environmental, Health & Safety; and Sustainability.

Rosslyn, Va

Served as in-house attorney, subject matter expert, author, speaker and trusted advisor to over 300 senior manufacturing executives on legal issues in Government Contracting; Ethics & Compliance; Environmental, Health & Safety; and Sustainability.

Herndon, Va

Legal and contracting expert for a boutique health law, policy, and business consulting firm. Generated ~$3 Billion in federal healthcare contracts on behalf of private sector clients. Managed all aspects of clients' government relations, federal contracting, RFP and proposal writing, and business development activities. Counseled clients on procurement laws, policies and regulations.

Washington, Dc

Legal and human services policy expert and program manager for the non-profit association serving State Departments of Health and Human Services. Designed and implemented legislative and regulatory agenda in HHS information technology, including HIPAA, Medicare/Medicaid, TANF, and child welfare. ♦ Authored “HIPAA: What States Should Know” reference guide for state agencies

Washington, Dc

Supported Senator on health, education, defense, and national security issues. Served as Senator’s liaison with Departments of Defense and Education. Wrote briefs, legislative proposals, and reports on health and education issues. Staffed Senator at hearings, floor debates, and constituent meetings.

Jd, Law

Activities and Societies: Editor, Journal of Gender, Social Policy and the Law; and Criminal Justice Law Clinic (one of only two students.

Msw, Social Work/Policy

Activities and Societies: 1996-97 Dr. Clara Louise Myers Outstanding Practicum Student Award for work at Legal Services of Eastern Missouri

Ba, Public Policy

Activities and Societies: Golden Key National Honor Society, Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science Honor Society), Alpha Phi Omega (co-ed.