Executive Director

• Sep 2022 - Present

Director of Administration

• Apr 2011 - Sep 2022

Overall Law Office Management for all of the North & South Carolina offices of K&L Gates; Charlotte, Raleigh, Research Triangle Park and Charleston. K&L Gates is one of the largest law firms in the world. Oversight for local budgets in excess of $85 million. Manage a staff of over 55 and work with over 250 lawyer/timekeepers. Promote platform collaboration among local, regional, national and global offices within the K&L Gates structure. Member of Coaching/Mentoring team that helps develop internal talent. Participate in various Study Groups within the firm that evaluate operational controls, expense management, training, technology, and communication. Work closely with our HR, IT and Financial support teams. Show less

Managing Member/Owner/President

• Jun 2008 - Aug 2011

Self-Employed - Small Business consulting practice devoted to helping small businesses with HR, Benefits, Banking, Accounting, Retirement, Insurance, Billing, Talent Acquisition, etc. Targeting small law firms and small local businesses. Cross collaboration with local CPA and Insurance Companies. Self-Employed - Small Business consulting practice devoted to helping small businesses with HR, Benefits, Banking, Accounting, Retirement, Insurance, Billing, Talent Acquisition, etc. Targeting small law firms and small local businesses. Cross collaboration with local CPA and Insurance Companies.

Director of Administration

• Sep 2009 - Mar 2011

Responsible for a $2 million budget in an Seven Attorney IP firm. Managed a staff of 8 and was responsible for Payroll, Billing, all Accounting functions, IT, Marketing, HR, Benefits and Retirement IRA's. Responsible for a $2 million budget in an Seven Attorney IP firm. Managed a staff of 8 and was responsible for Payroll, Billing, all Accounting functions, IT, Marketing, HR, Benefits and Retirement IRA's.

Executive Director

• Jan 1999 - May 2008

Managed an office of 32 Patent Lawyers and 40 staff members. Boutique practice devoted to Patent Law and a variety of other IP related work, including Trademarks, Annuity and Maintenance Fee management, and IP Litigation. I was responsible for a $20 million budget, with Payroll and Billing oversight, HR, Facilities, Benefits, 401(k) Trustee, Marketing and attended all Management Committee and Shareholder meetings. Handled all staffing issues, including hiring, firing, dispute resolution and coaching. Participated in all Lawyer acquitions and terminations. Show less

Director of Administration

• Mar 1997 - Dec 1998

Responsible for a $2 million budget in an Eight Attorney IP firm. Managed a staff of 10 and was responsible for Payroll, Billing, all Accounting functions, IT, Marketing, HR, Benefits and Retirement IRA's. Responsible for a $2 million budget in an Eight Attorney IP firm. Managed a staff of 10 and was responsible for Payroll, Billing, all Accounting functions, IT, Marketing, HR, Benefits and Retirement IRA's.