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Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Government Contract Practice

Commercial Division Government Contracts Section▪ Recommend modifications and edits to Office of Contracting & Procurement for contract packages valued at over $1 million to ensure legal sufficiency.▪ Suggest revisions to request for proposal (RFP) packages to support legal sufficiency and provide on-going legal advice via memorandums to the District of Columbia.▪ Provide written guidance and comments on contract packages to maintain legal sufficiency prior to submission to the Council of the District of Columbia for approval.▪ Explore facts related to contract claims against the District of Columbia in preparation to file an Answer to the Complaint or Motion to Dismiss.▪ Conduct document reviews for high value, complex procurement documents such as contracts, modifications, requests for proposals, and memoranda of agreement prior to public issuance.▪ Member on Procurement Review Committees charged with ensuring procurement team follows proper procurement practices in accordance with statutes and District of Columbia regulations.

Greater Los Angeles Area

▪ Prepares and argues preliminary hearings in Los Angeles Superior Court▪ Drafts and argues motions in Los Angeles Superior Court involving various legal matters▪ Assists in discovery, preparing briefs, and transcribing witness summaries

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

▪ Responsible for investigation and development of complex class action lawsuits in federal court.▪ Drafts complaint and seeks class representative for class action lawsuits in federal court.▪ Researches Fair Labor Standards Act cases on Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER).

Greater Los Angeles Area

▪ Assisted Deputy District Attorney with pretrial work and legal research▪ Represented city of Los Angeles; assist in arraignments, witness interviews, and trial preparation

Greater Los Angeles Area

Air Force Captain▪ Advised Executive Officer on best acquisition strategy in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and statutes.▪ Implemented aerospace and defense contracts for a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC), The Aerospace Corporation, Next Generation Operational Control System (OCX), Space Based Infrared Surveillance (SBIRS), SpaceX, United Launch Alliance (ULA), and many other defense contractors.▪ Reviewed and mitigated contractor claims, requests for equitable adjustments, and protests.▪ Pivotal in review of organizational conflict of interest (OCI), annual contractor performanceassessment reporting system (CPARS), usage of intellectual property, small business set asides andcontract terminations for default, convenience, or cause.▪ Counseled customers on Statement of Work/Performance Work Statement/Statement of Objectives(SOW/PWS/SOO), issued solicitations/requests for proposals (RFPs), and negotiated modifications.

Valdosta, Ga

Air Force Lieutenant▪ Responsible for planning, awarding and day-to-day management of mission essential contracts while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies▪ Advised customers on acquisition strategies, issued solicitations and negotiated changes▪ Analyzed contract actions ensuring price, quality and delivery were best value solution to meet customer requirements▪ Advises Executive Officer on acquisition strategy, contracting issues and best courses of action in accordance with federal laws, policies, case law, precedent and ethical practices▪ Creates, executes and implements innovative business approaches for $4.5B of aerospace and legacy space-based national security assets▪ Leads multifunctional acquisition teams to develop and execute strategies to effectively satisfy mission requirements▪ Negotiates with industry leadership to achieve fair terms, conditions, and pricing rates▪ Performs market research/analysis to locate qualified contractors▪ Uses judgment in interpreting guidelines, adapting procurement procedures to specific situations, and recommending solutions to problems

Master Of Laws - Llm, Government Contracts

Doctor Of Law - Jd, Government Contracts, Litigation, Prosecution, Employment

Activities and Societies: Law Review, Executive Editor Honor Court, Associate Justice Black Law Students Associate (BLSA), Treasurer SBA.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Acquisition And Contract Administration

Activities and Societies: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated (2011 - Present)

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Management

Activities and Societies: Bison Cheerleader, 2006 - 2010; Virginia Club, Founder/President, 2007 - 2010; School of Business Student.