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Chicago, Illinois, United States

I work to resolve legal claims and potential claims against design professionals (architects and engineers).

Naperville, Illinois, United States

Currently oversee all Central Campus operations for this multisite church with 5,000+ attendees, setting $2M budgets, vision and strategy for growth in engagement and operational priority categories. Cultivate and optimize relationships with ministry leaders, donors and Board. Closely work with cross -functional professionals and departments to identify and resolve legal risks to the organization. Liaise with Community Impact Director to develop and retain local partnerships. *… Show more Currently oversee all Central Campus operations for this multisite church with 5,000+ attendees, setting $2M budgets, vision and strategy for growth in engagement and operational priority categories. Cultivate and optimize relationships with ministry leaders, donors and Board. Closely work with cross -functional professionals and departments to identify and resolve legal risks to the organization. Liaise with Community Impact Director to develop and retain local partnerships. * Organized and led this campus in two critical church-wide programs to expand member engagement, yielding 20%+ higher attendance.* Spearheaded a major fundraising initiative to raise $11M+ for the timely construction of a permanent facility at another area location.* Recruited, formed and supervised two volunteer teams in short-term ministry in Moldova, helping to integrate new influx of Ukrainian refugees in 2021 and promote more local community involvement in 2022.* Skillfully navigated this campus through various Covid challenges by restructuring activities and engagement strategies to maintain optimal performance.* Conceived and rolled out new inter-cultural ministry that focused on building and cultivating new relationships after the 2020 summer of racial unrest. Show less

Athens, Georgia, United States

Managed all legal matters for the church, including relations with outside counsel, along with negotiating and executing all legal documents – corporate filings, financing instruments, releases and other functions. Accurately generated, updated and presented monthly financial reports to the Managing Board. Coordinated job estimating, capital improvements and construction projects. Accountable for $3M organizational budget.* Organized and supervised the timely construction of a new… Show more Managed all legal matters for the church, including relations with outside counsel, along with negotiating and executing all legal documents – corporate filings, financing instruments, releases and other functions. Accurately generated, updated and presented monthly financial reports to the Managing Board. Coordinated job estimating, capital improvements and construction projects. Accountable for $3M organizational budget.* Organized and supervised the timely construction of a new 40,000 square foot facility, including change orders, lien releases, subcontractor negotiation, document preparation and collaboration with general contractor. * Later scheduled and completed the smooth relocation of the entire church to new location through physical standup, guest flow planning and new team formation.* Initiated and directed the annual audit process to ensure financial accuracy, accountability and transparency in collaboration with the Accounting and Finance Teams. * Headed the development and setup of a comprehensive HR system with employee manuals, performance reviews and related functions. * Acquired and nurtured long-term relationships with external business partners, such as consultants, banks, vendors and associations.* Team-led the creation and oversight of new ministries from scratch encompassing talent mentoring, business leader coaching and community outreach. Show less

Duluth, Georgia, United States

Brought on to represent a wide variety of commercial enterprises, including financial services, construction firms, hospitals, medical clinics, real estate ventures and others. Conducted trials, hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations and related legal proceedings in State, Federal and Bankruptcy courts. Drafted and responded to discovery requests. Prepared and negotiated different business agreements with vendors, suppliers and subcontractors. Worked with in-house counsel to establish… Show more Brought on to represent a wide variety of commercial enterprises, including financial services, construction firms, hospitals, medical clinics, real estate ventures and others. Conducted trials, hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations and related legal proceedings in State, Federal and Bankruptcy courts. Drafted and responded to discovery requests. Prepared and negotiated different business agreements with vendors, suppliers and subcontractors. Worked with in-house counsel to establish and manage litigation strategy. * Successfully defended multi-year real estate dispute, worth $100M+, that resulted in best case outcome for clients.* Built and grew specialty practice that represented general contractors and subcontractors through construction disputes relating to alleged faulty construction or construction materials* Effectively negotiated multiple debt structures with financial institutions and borrowers during the economic downturn of 2007-2010.* Closed a key deal with local municipality that involved a massive emergency sinkhole threat to area restaurant, resulting in full business recovery.* Skillfully defended multiple clients from employment discrimination claims, participating in court proceedings and EEOC administrative hearings. Show less

Doctor Of Law - Jd

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science And Government

Activities and Societies: Delta Tau Delta Fraternity (VP) Honor Counsel