• Developed and maintained policies in compliance with legislation/regulations• Planned and coordinated all aspects of public meetings• Monitored governing board compliance in all legal matters• Monitored legislation updates and presented information on updates to statewide clients• Conferred with service providers, government agencies and stakeholders on law and policy matters• Collaborated with fiscal officers on annual budgets and audits• Reviewed and negotiated multimillion-dollar contracts and leases• Provided training on open-meetings & open records compliance and ethics laws• Advised clients on Employment and HR matters• Prepared motions, discovery requests and all other aspects of civil litigation• Participated in all court hearings regarding litigation matters• Negotiated and drafted settlement agreements

Governance and Compliance Manager• Managed compliance pursuant to contractual, state and federal requirements• Reviewed pending legislation in regards to community schools• Assisted in the development of board policies• Coordinated board meetings, ensured appropriate communication to the board from all corporate departments• Established SOP’s and monitored compliance for all departments• Utilized advanced Excel and Access features• managed multiple projects simultaneously Staff Attorney • Handled labor and employment issues, made final recommendations to the CEO• Handled EEOC Position statements as well as responses to complaints filed with the Office of Civil Rights• Established employee policy and procedures, coordinated the writing of Standard Operating Procedures and employee handbook• Prepared legal documents for complex litigation including cases with large monetary value, including class action • Negotiated, reviewed and drafted legal documents, including leases, contracts, and RFP’s• Reviewed all pending legislation as to how it would affect charter schools• Represented schools during suspension/expulsions hearings • Researched and advised schools on special education matters Compliance Manager • Developed database of state and federal regulations as well as contractual requirements, including special education requirements• Managed compliance of corporate office and schools via audits• Implemented AOIS to monitor compliance with state required documents• Reviewed contracts between school boards and sponsors to ensure compliance with charter school law

• Prepare defense strategies and represent clients during bench and jury trials• Compile, organize, and index evidentiary exhibits in preparation for trial• Prepare factual and expert witnesses for trial• Draft various motions and represent clients in motion hearings• Utilize technology to prepare summaries, charts, graphs or other visual aids for use at trial• Utilize legal databases to conduct research and analysis of complex legal issues for trial and appellate briefs• Conduct research regarding immigration law• Review and analyze investigative reports, files, statements to prepare for litigation• Represent clients in child support enforcement proceedings including misdemeanor criminal non-support as well as motions to show cause and motions to impose sentences in Domestic Relations Court and Juvenile Court

• Develop daily lesson plans for multiple subjects, including Contracts and Wills, Trusts, and Estates• Assist students in achieving completion of objectives. Provide regular accurate and timely feedback to students relative to their performance• Motivate students to actively participate in all aspects of the educational process• Maintain and report student grades and attendance in accordance with company policies and school procedures• Complete professional development and in-service activities• Participate in department curriculum implementation and development meetings. Recommend improvement in curriculum design

• Research as assigned by Attorneys (all civil issues, including but not limited to workers compensations issues and unemployment compensation issues.)

• conducted classes for CPR, First Aid for adults needing certification for workplace• conducted classes babysitting for children aged 10-16

• Developed daily lesson plans• Drafted curriculum to meet different levels of math classes• Tracked student progress for approximately 120 students