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