James A. Stevens, Esq., M.B.A. Email & Phone Number

Redwood City, Ca, Us

Seattle, Wa, Us

Springfield Township, New Jersey, Us

• Oversee and monitor the implementation of the Corporate Compliance Program in coordination with Wakefern Compliance.• Assist in the development and implementation of a Compliance training plan.• Develop policies and programs that encourage staff to report suspected fraud or impropriety without fear of retaliation.• Develop and communicate the objectives of the Compliance Program and report accomplishments ongoingly.• Compile reports of calls received, investigations conducted, findings and recommendations developed, action plans established, and progress noted.

•Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulation, specifically as they may pertain to the labor and employment.•Assist in a variety of labor matters that present themselves in a retail and corporate environment, including but not limited to union associate issues, contract negotiations and company policy.•Prepare reports and documents for organizational planning and financial forecasting.•Oversees outside counsel with EEOC/ DHR/ NLRB claims brought against the organization.

• Running audits to access compliance and exposure with federal employment regulations establishing legal work status• Assist in the transitional activities associated with the Affordable Healthcare Act, including: union contract analysis, compliance with current and new regulations, and cost projections. • Educate at a corporate level the complexities of the regulations and their immediate effect on the organization.

Schenectady, Ny, Us

• Researched implications and case law for complying with a subpoena from the District Attorney’s office for patient information and whether or not there would be a HIPPA violation.• Prepared Restated Certificates of Incorporation for several of the sub-corporations that were affected by a recent merger. • Updated existing internal HIPPA policies to insure organizational compliance for approval by the agencies governing an impending merger. • Advised a nursing home director on the organization’s policy regarding service animals and what is/ is not allowed according to statute.

• Created a multiuse plan for procuring additional government funding using already allocated monies to help Merck and its community allies meet the goals of the HHS Action Plan for Viral Hepatitis.• Performed national research to determine which states perform mandatory HIV screening for inmates within their prison system. • Worked with the lobbying team working on the company-wide medication adherence project, establishing new relationships with community groups with similar goals. • Participated in conference calls with collegiate and private experts regarding the anticipated effects of Victrelis, Merck’s newest drug to the market.

Jd, Health Care

Mba, Health/Health Care Administration/Management

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Economics