Stacia C. Email & Phone Number

United States

Remote

• Support Litigation department attorneys who manage litigation or potential litigation matters by coordinating and executing various tasks (e.g. document collection, review, and production, witness preparation and outside counsel liaison)• Management and maintenance of case management database housing litigation and non-litigation matters such as deposition requests, subpoenas, etc.• Manage clinical research contracts database and ensure database storage and contract lifecycle tracking• Manage and update processes and policies including, internal audits, conflicts of interest, vendor contracting, document retention, data security and privacy, disaster recovery and risk mitigation • Cross functional communication and collaboration with Finance, Risk, IT, HR, Compliance, and Governance • Strategic advisor to General counsel in developing and implementing tools to track and monitor financial aspects of legal matters to support informed decisions and optimize resource allocation• Manage data collection to measure and evaluate existing processes and optimize efficiency in order to achieve productivity targets, reduce cost per unit and eliminate errors • Support litigation strategy through case management system oversight, recommending and implementing technological advancement, and legal project management and legal hold backup• Oversight and management of litigation matters including demand letters, subpoenas and other legal documents served by third parties• Prepare the quarterly claims audit letter on behalf of the General Counsel to support SOX and regulatory compliance • Coordinate corporate response to criminal, civil, and other legal documents and government inquiries • Draft, review and track progress of Professional Service, Employment and Research agreements with physicians, healthcare entities, insurance companies and vendors• Conduct legal research and due diligence to support acquisitions, divestitures, or other corporate transactions

• Supported VP of Risk Management and Directors in managing litigation and potential litigation matters by coordinating and executing various case management and litigation support tasks • Oversaw operational management of the Risk Management team to support data integrity, loss mitigation, audit, process improvement, provider education, team member development, insurance strategy and organizational growth• Implemented and managed case/claims management database including, but not limited to identifying business process improvements; supporting implementation and updates; and gathering, entering and maintaining matter information• Served as primary point of contact for all support requests to company stakeholders, including HR, Payroll, Compliance, Accounting, Internal/External Audit, Business Development & Finance• Managed various Enterprise Risk Management technology initiatives, tools and systems • Supervised day-to-day operations. Oversee staff selection, placement, orientation, training, performance evaluations, compensation, employee relations, counseling, and performance improvement coaching• Provided recommendation on the Company’s overall risk strategy through procurement of insurance relating to medical malpractice, E&O, D&O, Cyber Security, EP&L, General Liability, Property, Automobile • Oversaw Company’s internal and external audit processes relating to compliance with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) or other regulatory requirements• Reviewed and analyzed loss run data to assist with tracking and managing timely indemnity and expense reserve adjustments on medical malpractice matters• Organized and presented claim trending to Operational business leaders on a quarterly basis• Developed strategic plan for integrating company acquisitions or organic growth initiatives • Performed due diligence on potential acquisition targets and reported on acceptable risk levels

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

• Procurement and oversight of 34+ insurance policies (D&O, E&O, Cyber, GL, Property, Auto, WC, etc.)• Evaluated insurance coverage limits and recommend settlement or other appropriate mitigation strategy • Management of commercially insured malpractice, property, automobile, and general liability claims • Managed quarterly internal audit/external audit process to assess Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance• Presented optimal risk management solutions to the company Board of Directors.• Prepared annual Board of Directors (BOD), Captive BOD and Insurance Audit Committee presentations

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

• Reviewed, promoted, and implemented enhancements to claims management systems to drive accuracy and data integrity, thereby reducing manual processes and eliminating multiple touchpoints • Oversight, process improvement and management of corporate service of process (SOP) distribution function• Succession planning, evaluation and supervision of Risk Analysts• Conducted claims committee evaluation, develop litigation strategy and discovery standardization• Performed post-loss claims review and root cause analysis to support payout reduction in future losses• Presented recommendations on high exposure claims and complex matters to senior management • Formulated business case using key performance indicators and statistical data • Conducted due diligence review to determine risks and liabilities of acquisition targets • Reviewed and drafted contracts, evidence of insurance, or other relevant discovery documents

United States

• Responsible for overall legal operations including training and staff development, recruiting attorneys, paralegals, legal secretaries and other staff. • Responsible for development of processes and ensuring optimal utilization of all personnel• Tasked with allocating resources to each department as necessary• Review and mediate internal and external disputes • Responsible for customization and retention of legal vendors• Interview external applicants for firm-wide legal positions and assist in promotion of internal candidates• Assist Managing Attorneys in evaluating talent and disseminating necessary information to law firm staff• Serve as a liaison to employees and management team

Responsible for the strategic management of case discovery process and allocation of resources to effectuate timely resolution of litigated claims.• Drafted discovery Requests and Responses, complaints, appellate briefs, and motions• Performed legal research using Westlaw, Lexis Nexis, and other resources • Prepared expert discovery and documents for ADR or trial

•Reviewed and summarized medical records and deposition transcripts•Drafted and responded to discovery, cross claims, counter claims and issue non-party subpoenas •Prepared trial notebook, drafted witness and exhibit lists, served trial subpoenas •Legal research via Westlaw or other databases •Retain led experts on general liability, construction liability and construction defect matters•Performed asset checks, researched and drafted demand letters and Complaints on subrogation files•Located and interviewed witnesses to obtain statements •Certified and recorded state and foreign judgments

Greater Tampa Bay Area

Initiated pre-litigation process by drafting Notices of Intent and complaints for medical malpractice, wrongful death and nursing negligence cases. • Compiled all requisite support for legal correspondence in Notices of Intent, demand letters and complaints • Performed research on potential defendants using Westlaw/other research and case law databases• Conducted initial discovery by scheduling unsworn statements and responding to mandatory pre- suit discovery

Responsible for drafting discovery requests and responses in personal injury and property damage cases.• Drafted motions, notices, third-party subpoenas and other correspondence to various entities • Scheduled hearings, independent medical examinations, examinations under oath and mediations

Risk Management

Project Management, Project Management

Bachelor'S Degree, Supervision & Management, 3.74

Activities and Societies: Honors SocietyGraduated Magna Cum Laude with 3.74 GPA

Associates Of Science, Paralegal Studies

Activities and Societies: Legal Assistant Society