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Chicago, Il, Us

Second in charge of 5+ member leadership team, responsible for overseeing strategy, planning, and operations of U.S. government’s coordinated response to anticompetitive conduct and related fraud and corruption risks in public procurement, grant, and program funding, involving approximately 500 government employees, 35+ national partnerships, 25 district teams, and data and international initiatives. Manage complaint system, case generation and intake, partnership development, review of proposed federal regulations, and the creation and delivery of training content for 2,500+ government employees. Lead the development of program enhancements, including prospective investigation and lead generation methodologies, robust training and resource offerings, streamlined processes, and new deliverables.

As Data Analytics Project lead, advanced the use of analytics to detect anticompetitive conduct in publicly funded projects and spearheaded the development of dashboards to identify high-risk contractors. Presented on behalf of and represented the Division at private sector and government trainings and events, and before Executive Offices, congressional committee staff, and foreign competition and procurement authorities of Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Trained hundreds of auditors, analysts, investigators, and attorneys on anticompetitive conduct risks.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Served as lead or second prosecutor for criminal antitrust investigations, litigation, and trial, involving conspiracies that target public agencies, bid rigging, price fixing, and other crimes designed to undermine competition in various industries throughout the Midwest. Drafted litigation briefs, investigative applications and reports, and recommendation memoranda. Managed document processing and e-discovery in assigned investigations and cases.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Special Litigation Bureau (Nov. 2018-Oct. 2019)Part of litigation teams responsible for investigating matters of significant public importance. Served as subject matter expert for the accountability and impartial policing sections of the Chicago Police Department (CPD) Consent Decree, consisting of the review of new policies, processes, and training, designed to improve CPD oversight mechanisms and to ensure fair and unbiased policing. Investigated qui tam matters filed under the Illinois False Claims Act.Special Prosecutions Bureau (March 2016-Nov. 2018)Served as lead or second prosecutor for multiple felony trials, evidentiary and sentencing hearings, and large-scale investigations into bank, identity theft, public corruption, and tax fraud schemes against consumers, companies, and the government, including prosecutions involving over $1 million in harm. Coordinated local, state, and federal law enforcement to develop and execute investigative strategies using subpoenas, interviews, search warrants, and analysis of voluminous financial and electronic records. Negotiated plea agreements involving prison time, victim restitution, and prohibitive bans, while serving as point of contact for victims, witnesses, defense attorneys, judges, and civil attorneys.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Managed 5+ member Compliance Department of multibillion-dollar financial institution, responsible for ensuring bank compliance with federal, state, and local regulation of lending and retail functions. Developed and implemented the bank’s compliance management system, consisting of monitoring oversight, policy and procedure development, customer complaint resolution, and a comprehensive training program for the bank’s 850 employees, resulting in an improved overall federal compliance rating. Served as primary point of contact for federal regulators and auditors and prepared responses to inquiries during examinations and audits of the bank’s compliance program. Led interdepartmental initiatives including the bank’s Identity Theft Prevention Program and Complaint Resolution Program. Investigated alleged and suspected violations of law and regulation, including allegations of unfair, deceptive or abusive acts and practices, and oversaw implementation of corrective action when necessary. Reported to the Board of Directors on the status of the bank’s compliance program on a monthly basis. Chaired the bank’s Policy Committee tasked with monthly revision of bank-wide policies. Cultivated relationships with Chicago-based community organizations to further the bank’s Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) outreach and initiatives.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Appellate Division Successfully argued criminal appeals before the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. Drafted and submitted appellate briefs on behalf of the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

New York, New York, United States

Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor Litigated nearly 200 felony cases, including narcotics trafficking, firearm, and conspiracy felony cases. Coordinated local, state, and federal law enforcement in the investigation and prosecution of complex multimember narcotics trafficking and prescription drug diversion rings. Served as lead or second prosecutor on multiple felony trials and pre-trial and post-judgment hearings. Drafted hundreds of litigation and investigative documents including motion responses, search warrants, affidavits, complaints, investigative reports, post-hearing briefs, and eavesdropping applications. Among inaugural group of Assistant District Attorneys selected for Prescription Drug Investigation Unit.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Researched and drafted memoranda on criminal fraud, obstruction of justice, bribery, Federal Rules of Evidence, Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the application of United States law and subpoena orders, and jurisdiction over foreign nationals and companies for fraud-related crimes committed abroad.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Researched and drafted correspondence for the firm’s partners and of counsels in the areas of international investment, trade, import/export, healthcare, and food and drug law and policy, and U.S. Departments of Homeland Security, State, Treasury, and Commerce regulations as they related to corporate clients.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Research Assistant for Professor Egon GuttmanResearched legal developments relating to Article 8 (Investment Securities) of the Uniform Commercial Code.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Division of Trading and MarketsResearched and drafted analysis of federal securities laws and regulations surrounding the 2008 financial crisis. Analyzed industry comments in response to proposed regulations and drafted summary memorandum.

Rosemont, Illinois, United States

Reviewed bank disclosures and policies for compliance with federal and state statutes and regulations. Participated in regulatory examinations, audits, routine monitoring, and risk assessments.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Restructured membership program resulting in 30% increase in membership and $30,000 increase in member wealth through networking with diverse organizations, creating sales-generating opportunities, providing small business and IT training sessions, and publishing a quarterly newsletter on economic and micro-enterprise issues.

Juris Doctor, Law

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Business Management