Experience

Maynard Cooper & Gale

• United States
• Law Practice
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Of Counsel

  • May 2020 - Present



Florida Department of Corrections

• United States
• Law Enforcement
• 700 & Above Employee

• General Counsel

  • Oct 2015 - Apr 2020

  • Counsel to the Secretary of the Department. • Manage all litigation, including actions in administrative, state and federal courts for tort claims, civil rights claims, injunctive claims, employment actions, constitutional claims, contract and procurement disputes, and property disputes. • Supervise 26 attorneys and 11 support staff. • Draft, review and negotiate contracts and ensure compliance with state procurement laws. • Manage compliance with statutory mandates including HIPAA, FERPA, ADA, and others. • Draft, review and prepare all Department administrative rules and procedures. • Review all pending legislation regarding impact on Department. • Participate in strategic planning, risk analysis, and media relations.



Jones Walker LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Attorney - Special Counsel

  • Jan 2008 - Sep 2015

  • Litigated matters in administrative, state, and federal courts for banks, corporations, non-profit companies, and individuals. • Counseled banks, corporations, non-profit companies regarding state and federal laws concerning gambling, sweepstakes, and fund-raising issues. • First attorney from Alabama to be admitted to the International Masters of Gaming Law. • Advised clients on compliance with state and federal campaign finance laws. • Served in the firm’s Commercial Litigation, Gaming Law, and Banking Law practice groups.



Alabama Office of the Attorney General

• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Attorney - Special Assistant Attorney General

  • Dec 2006 - Dec 2007

  • Responsible for matters directed by the Attorney General. • Litigated civil and criminal matters in state and federal courts. • Drafted and reviewed Attorney General Opinions. • Responsible for gaming law issues, including electronic bingo, sweepstakes, and fundraisers. • Participated in legislative planning and media relations. • Responsible for matters directed by the Attorney General. • Litigated civil and criminal matters in state and federal courts. • Drafted and reviewed Attorney General Opinions. • Responsible for gaming law issues, including electronic bingo, sweepstakes, and fundraisers. • Participated in legislative planning and media relations.



Campaign to Elect Troy King Attorney General

• Campaign Manager

  • Oct 2005 - Nov 2006

  • Managed successful statewide election for the Alabama Attorney General’s Office. • Participated in strategic planning. • Managed finances and budget of the campaign. • Monitored compliance with state campaign laws. • Participated in planning and execution of media events and fundraisers. • Managed successful statewide election for the Alabama Attorney General’s Office. • Participated in strategic planning. • Managed finances and budget of the campaign. • Monitored compliance with state campaign laws. • Participated in planning and execution of media events and fundraisers.



Alabama Office of the Attorney General

• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Attorney - Special Assistant Attorney General

  • Apr 2004 - Oct 2005

  • Responsible for matters directed by the Attorney General. • Litigated civil and criminal matters in state and federal courts. • Drafted and reviewed Attorney General Opinions. • Responsible for gaming law issues, including electronic bingo, sweepstakes, and fundraisers. • Participated in legislative planning and media relations. • Responsible for matters directed by the Attorney General. • Litigated civil and criminal matters in state and federal courts. • Drafted and reviewed Attorney General Opinions. • Responsible for gaming law issues, including electronic bingo, sweepstakes, and fundraisers. • Participated in legislative planning and media relations.



US Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sgt. 19D - Cavalry Scout

  • May 1995 - Mar 1999

  "The cavalry scout is responsible for being the eyes and ears of the commander during battle. They engage the enemy in the field, track and report their activity and direct the employment of weapon systems to their locations." - Cavalry Scout (19D), goarmy.com Trained and led three to five person reconnaissance squad. Responsibilities included training troops in critical skills, maintaining equipment, maintaining personal readiness, and leading and mentoring the troops under my command. "The cavalry scout is responsible for being the eyes and ears of the commander during battle. They engage the enemy in the field, track and report their activity and direct the employment of weapon systems to their locations." - Cavalry Scout (19D), goarmy.com Trained and led three to five person reconnaissance squad. Responsibilities included training troops in critical skills, maintaining equipment, maintaining personal readiness, and leading and mentoring the troops under my command.