Brennae Louise Brooks, Esq.
Managing Partner at The Veterans Compensation & Pension Law Firm, PLLC- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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VA Accredited Attorney
U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsJul, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Admitted to the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Bar
Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Bar AssociationNov, 2015- Sep, 2024 -
Admitted to the Texas Bar
Supreme Court of TexasNov, 2014- Sep, 2024
Experience
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The Veterans Compensation & Pension Law Firm, PLLC
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Partner
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Jul 2022 - Present
VA Accredited Attorney proudly representing veterans seeking VA disability compensation from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. CAVC Bar Attorney representing veterans before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. VA Accredited Attorney proudly representing veterans seeking VA disability compensation from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. CAVC Bar Attorney representing veterans before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Attorney, Board of Veterans' Appeals
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Sep 2017 - Jul 2022
Recognized as overall exceptional quality writer for FY 2018, FY 2019, and FY 2021. Exceeded productivity goals in FY 2019. Received Writing Awards in February, April, and August 2019. Serving as a Specialty Case Team member for medical issues, including reimbursement of emergency medical expenses and clothing allowance. Serving as a Decision Reviewer in order to provide feedback on appellate decisions drafted by new attorneys. Developing an expert knowledge of the laws and regulations pertaining to Veterans benefits. Reviews and evaluates the credibility and probative value of medical and lay evidence in claims files. Conducts extensive research in order to draft high quality appellate decisions. Show less
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The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program
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United States
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Volunteer Attorney
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Nov 2015 - Aug 2017
Won a case before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. Prepared legal briefs, developed litigation strategy, and wrote pleadings in order to successfully represent veterans in their appeal before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. Conducted extensive research on applicable statutory, regulatory and case law in order to draft briefs. Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current veteran statutes, regulations, and case law through personal research. Won a case before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. Prepared legal briefs, developed litigation strategy, and wrote pleadings in order to successfully represent veterans in their appeal before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. Conducted extensive research on applicable statutory, regulatory and case law in order to draft briefs. Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current veteran statutes, regulations, and case law through personal research.
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City of Baltimore
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Procurement Specialist
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May 2015 - Aug 2017
Reviewed, analyzed, and wrote statements of work, specifications and purchasing contracts for specialized services and technology categories to be purchased for the City; developed cost and price analyses on specialized services and technology categories for City officials. Researched and wrote complex and highly technical Request for Proposals (RFPs) and commodity or service contracts based upon agency requirements for submission for public bidding; prepared and negotiated final contracts and specifications for submission to the Board of Estimates for its approval. Negotiated with contractors, vendors and City agencies on complex and technical services. Interviewed vendors to obtain price and product information concerning the ability of vendor to supply product or service and to meet delivery dates; made recommendations on products, services and technology to superiors and City agencies. Show less
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Texas Southern University—Thurgood Marshall School of Law
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Assistant
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May 2013 - May 2014
Brought on by the Director of Legal Writing (Professor Cassandra L. Hill) to conduct research and provide support for her ongoing publication regarding the Legal Writing Program and its long-term benefits for students. Presently accountable for researching the history of Legal Writing Programs, which will serve as valuable context for the literature review. Researched relevant case laws regarding the 2013 1L research paper and client letter assignment; produced a template report for each to be utilized as reference when grading first-year student papers. Show less
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Legal Writing Teaching Assistant
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May 2012 - May 2013
Assisted up to 10 first-year law students with developing and honing their analysis and legal writing skills in scheduled one-on-one sessions. Offered constructive feedback and critique, preparing each student for subsequent courses by teaching appropriate citation techniques and offering guidance with major assignments. Additionally provided consultation on effective resume, personal statement, and cover letter development.
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U.S. Department of Justice
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United States
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Law Enforcement
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700 & Above Employee
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Law Clerk — U.S. Attorney's Office, Violent Offenders
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Sep 2013 - Dec 2013
Collaborated with up to three attorneys on 13 different cases regarding gun laws, immigration violations, and child exploitation. Researched pertinent case law, wrote critical memoranda for court files, attended hearings, and conducted extensive research to be referenced throughout each case. Wrote argumentative response to a defendant’s objections to a presentence investigation report; Judge ruled in favor of the U.S. Department of Justice on all 3 responses within the letter. Honed ability to locate relevant research and key information in a productive, time-efficient manner. Show less
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Law Clerk — Antitrust Division
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May 2013 - Aug 2013
Selected as one of 65 interns (out of 1,600+ candidates) to assist with complex cases involving transportation industry antitrust laws. Collaborated in large teams to examine and analyze hundreds of thousands of documents with the aim of preventing a large, U.S. airline merger; researched and wrote memoranda for investigations pertaining to violations of §1of the Sherman Act and §7 of the Clayton Act. Occasionally reported findings to affiliated Attorneys, which helped in determining whether court would rule in the U.S. Department of Justice’s favor when on trial. Successfully achieved protection of competition. Show less
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United States Attorney’s Office
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Legal Services
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Law Clerk — U.S. Attorney’s Office, Narcotics
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Jul 2012 - Aug 2012
Wrote memorandum on avoiding prosecutorial misconduct as well as a three-argument asset forfeiture reply, to which the judge ruled in favor of the U.S. Department of Justice. Additionally wrote memorandum on defendant’s right to confrontation. All pertinent documentation was distributed to attorneys across the United States. Built solid, reliable rapport and relationships with associates, earning and maintaining a reputable name within the department. Wrote memorandum on avoiding prosecutorial misconduct as well as a three-argument asset forfeiture reply, to which the judge ruled in favor of the U.S. Department of Justice. Additionally wrote memorandum on defendant’s right to confrontation. All pertinent documentation was distributed to attorneys across the United States. Built solid, reliable rapport and relationships with associates, earning and maintaining a reputable name within the department.
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Technologists Inc
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Law Clerk, Intern
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Jun 2012 - Jul 2012
Tasked to write Request for Equitable Adjustment for unilateral mistaken bids; located a clear error human error within an internal document and successfully proved it to be accidental, successfully acquiring over 70% of the original request. Produced Joint Venture Agreements for bid submittals and created templates for future internal reference. Tasked to write Request for Equitable Adjustment for unilateral mistaken bids; located a clear error human error within an internal document and successfully proved it to be accidental, successfully acquiring over 70% of the original request. Produced Joint Venture Agreements for bid submittals and created templates for future internal reference.
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US Army Corps of Engineers
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Engineer Technician
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Apr 2010 - Jun 2011
Provided contracting support, to include administration and closeout functions. Monitored contractor's performance, prepared contract modifications and entered data into SPS PD2. Performed contract closeouts and final payments. Wrote pre-negotiation memoranda and served as a key contributor in successfully negotiating a global settlement on 8 Task Order contract disputes. Also, trusted to negotiate with another contractor to settle $16M outstanding claim against the government, saving upwards of $7M by collaborating effectively with a Project Manager, General Counsel, and Contracting Officer to reach a tangible solution with the contractor. Responsible for entering the settlement agreements into PD2 and preparing the contract documents for legal review and the Contracting Officer’s signature. Show less
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United States Air Force
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Engineer Technician
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Oct 2008 - Apr 2010
Provided humanitarian support following the 2010 Haiti earthquake, working from the office to send required equipment and supplies. Collected and organized the base as-built drawings on the server; performed survey for security protection road and surveyed new waterlines/updated the base map with current data from surveys. During deployment to Afghanistan from Jun. – Dec. 2009, significantly improved security measures by coordinating construction and security of multi-million dollar projects (i.e. a $31M runway/apron at a new air hub that effectively decreased ground convoys by 80%).SAMPLE PROJECTS:--------------------------------• While deployed to Bagram Afghanistan from Jun. – Dec. 2009, presented project design info that guaranteed accurate data for leadership to make combat operation decisions. Initiated oversight for $31M runway/apron at a new air hub to ground convoys by 80%. Improved force protection by coordinating construction and security of $213.9M projects. Show less
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Engineer Technician
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Sep 2002 - Sep 2008
Functioned as contract manager of a five-year, $50M contract for base infrastructure and maintenance requirements, provided statement of work, detailed cost estimates for contract proposals, and monitored contractor's performance. Analyzed contractor’s proposals, including cost/price proposals, and wrote memorandum to contracting officer to help prepare for negotiation. While deployed to Kuwait from Jun. to Dec. 2006, surveyed and developed drawings for the Kuwait-Iraqi border crossing with the aim of constructing a new road/access point. SAMPLE PROJECTS:--------------------------------• While deployed to Kuwait from Jun. – Dec. 2006, surveyed and developed drawings for the Kuwait-Iraqi border crossing with the aim of constructing a new road/access point. • While deployed to Kyrgyzstan from Jul. – Dec. 2003, managed and inspected over $350K in projects as primary surveyor; executed statements of work, drafting, cost estimates, and presentations to contractors. Show less
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Education
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2011 - 2014
Texas Southern University—Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Cum Laude, Cum Laude -
2008 - 2009
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Drafting Technology, Certification -
2005 - 2009
Wayland Baptist University
Bachelors of Science, Occupational Education; Construction Technology -
2006 - 2008
Community College of the Air Force
Associates of Science, Construction Technology
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