Vivian Edwards Email and Phone Number

• Responsible for the day-to-day management of the department and practice groups in consultation with the Department Chairs and/or Practice Group Leaders. • Assists with the development of annual standard billing rates.• Works with the requesting partner to obtain the necessary background and understanding of proposed standard fee reductions, analysis of profitability and following the approvals using the firm’s online system, and leads the annual review of such discounts/exception rates.• Monitors financial metrics and alerts Department Chairs and Finance to potential problem areas requiring their attention.• Assist partners with open issues and questions regarding A/R, billing, write-offs, E-billing and accounts payable by coordinating with the appropriate individuals in the Finance Department.• Assists with coordinating workflow for associates and paralegals in collaboration with the Department Chairs and Practice Group Leaders. • Coordinates the arrival of lateral partners and/or departure of partners and other timekeepers in conjunction with the department and the transition partner regarding various issues. • Collaborates with Marketing Business Development on issues relating to business development and marketing (assist with responding to requests for proposals, obtaining approvals regarding rate related issues; completing surveys, etc.).

• Functioned as a trusted business advisor for the Forensic and Analytics service area leaders, service line leaders, and service area operations leads• Evaluated and conveyed operating results with emphasis on key variances and projected future results, including regular advisement to leadership regarding suggested actions• Led the annual planning process by collaborating with practice leaders in providing insights regarding growth metrics and challenges• Worked closely with resource management and recruiters to ensure adequate staffing levels across all locations and service lines• Effectively managed all client engagements, focusing on receivables and profitability• Guaranteed full effort to attain maximum profitability and accurate accounting of revenues• Prepared and initiated an in-depth engagement economics training course for more than 300 partners, resulting in improved accuracy of revenue and expense reporting, and accounts receivable performance• Rendered assistance to leadership in executing internal processes and controls such as proper reporting of time, expense approvals, as well as billings and collections• Supervised the Financial Analysis Team in providing value-added services to meet the client’s needs and expectations• Offered guidance to financial analysts to ensure attainment of set-forth goals and support on their professional growth• Maintain active involvement with R&A Development, Operations, and CoE teams regarding the development of innovative solutions• Formulate an effective reporting vision and strategy for managment reporting for all businesses of the firm• Oversee special projects and recurring deliverables for leadership through the application of business, reporting, and analytical expertise• Streamlined CoE processes, tools, templates, and systems as well as decreased number of financial reports distributed by 65%

• Analyze, review and present U.S. firm operating results reporting directly to the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis• Prepare operations presentations on U.S. firm operating results for Board of Directors, Executive Committee and Operating Committee presented by the National Director of Operations. Includes developing an appropriate message and creating PowerPoint presentations that clearly and concisely deliver that message.• Project U.S. revenue on a periodic basis utilizing plan, historical trends and economic influences. Includes creating and maintaining financial models used to build “what-if” scenarios.• Assist in the development of Deputy Managing Partner speeches on operating results delivered on a periodic basis to all U.S. partners and directors.• Maintain communication with General Ledger/Financial Reporting department to ensure accuracy of expected financial results.• Position requires a high level of accuracy, and the ability to meet tight deadlines and the ability to interact with senior management.