Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement for long term care facilities/management companies. Advise clients on issues related to Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement, including patient eligibility for the most vulnerable patients, recoupments and overpayment recovery actions initiated by the state or federal agency, advising on state and federal regulation, changes in policies and contracts with managed care organizations.

Consulted clients on employment-based immigration matters, and advised on changes in policy and procedures.

Created protocols for the arbitration center, assisted with professional and educational programming for the arbitration center and the Atlanta business community. Managed newsletter and maintained relationships with partner organization and the business, legal and academic community within the region and globally. Organized the fourth and fifth annual Atlanta International Arbitration Society (AtlAS) conferences, recruited international speakers for the conference, oversaw logistics of the… Show more Created protocols for the arbitration center, assisted with professional and educational programming for the arbitration center and the Atlanta business community. Managed newsletter and maintained relationships with partner organization and the business, legal and academic community within the region and globally. Organized the fourth and fifth annual Atlanta International Arbitration Society (AtlAS) conferences, recruited international speakers for the conference, oversaw logistics of the conference program and managed the budget. Acted as secretary of AtlAS, attended all plenary and board meetings, prepared minutes and kept organization records.Developed and taught a course on arbitration clause drafting through Institute for Continuing Legal Education (ICLE) of Georgia. Developed syllabi for two law school courses on international arbitration. Show less

International Dispute Resolution practice group, mainly international commercial arbitration.Handled high-stakes commercial disputes between companies and individuals of various nationalities. Applied both common law and civil law concepts to arbitration matters. Drafted and edited all legal briefs, negotiated arbitral procedures and administrative matters with opposing counsel and arbitral tribunal. Coordinated document exchange with opposing counsel using Redfern Schedules and hybrid… Show more International Dispute Resolution practice group, mainly international commercial arbitration.Handled high-stakes commercial disputes between companies and individuals of various nationalities. Applied both common law and civil law concepts to arbitration matters. Drafted and edited all legal briefs, negotiated arbitral procedures and administrative matters with opposing counsel and arbitral tribunal. Coordinated document exchange with opposing counsel using Redfern Schedules and hybrid document review and production procedures.Interviewed and prepared lay witnesses for written testimonies and oral hearings. Worked with expert witnesses in various fields, including engineering, construction, accounting, etc. Attended and participated in oral hearings, drafted post-hearing briefs and submission on costs. Show less

State Court ADA, prosecuting misdemeanors before Judge Fowler and Judge Coolidge. Handled full case load of 400+ active cases, including all case assessments, prosecutorial decisions, preparing filings, court appearances, plea negotiations, research and brief writing, motion hearings and bench and jury trials.Served as prosecutor for the Municipal Court of Thunderbolt twice a month, handling probable cause hearings for juvenile, misdemeanor and felony cases. Worked with Board of Education… Show more State Court ADA, prosecuting misdemeanors before Judge Fowler and Judge Coolidge. Handled full case load of 400+ active cases, including all case assessments, prosecutorial decisions, preparing filings, court appearances, plea negotiations, research and brief writing, motion hearings and bench and jury trials.Served as prosecutor for the Municipal Court of Thunderbolt twice a month, handling probable cause hearings for juvenile, misdemeanor and felony cases. Worked with Board of Education police and social workers to provide solutions for crimes committed by students on school premises. Assisted with asset forfeitures cases, mainly related to drug-related convictions. Show less

Assisted with felony prosecution in Superior Court of DeKalb County, division 1. Finalized investigations, and drafted indictments and accusations. In preparation of trial, interviewed witnesses, generally assisted during trial, sentencing and revocation hearings.Handled preliminary hearings in recorder's court to establish probable cause to bind cases to Superior Court.

Mediated hundreds of cases dealing with landlord-tenant issues, including dispossessory cases involvement of foreclosure issues, non-payment of rent, breach of lease agreement and related matters. Drafted mediated agreements on behalf of parties. Maintained full confidentiality of all parties and negotiations. Advised judge of cases that did not end in settlement, in preparation of trial.Assisted the director of the Fulton County Office of Alternative Dispute Resolution on research project… Show more Mediated hundreds of cases dealing with landlord-tenant issues, including dispossessory cases involvement of foreclosure issues, non-payment of rent, breach of lease agreement and related matters. Drafted mediated agreements on behalf of parties. Maintained full confidentiality of all parties and negotiations. Advised judge of cases that did not end in settlement, in preparation of trial.Assisted the director of the Fulton County Office of Alternative Dispute Resolution on research project on negotiated settlements, and observed public facilities mediations. Show less

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Revived Duke Club of Chicago with like-minded alumni in Chicago. Served on executive board, created keystone summer event at Ravinia. As Young Alumni Coordinator, planned networking and social opportunities with Duke young alumni and alumni of other schools, in the Chicago metropolitan area.

Civil Defense (mainly employment discrimination), and some Criminal Prosecution.