Director of Legal Services Program

• Jun 2021 - Present

Administrative Law Judge

• Jan 2021 - Jun 2021

Conducted hearings and drafted decisions on issues regarding unemployment insurance. Conducted hearings and drafted decisions on issues regarding unemployment insurance.

Senior Attorney

• Sep 2009 - Jun 2021

• Represented and advised employers and employees in all areas of labor and employment litigation including wage and hour claims, personnel grievances, unemployment claims, wrongful termination claims, discrimination claims, ERISA, ADA, ADEA, COBRA and FLSA issues • Prepared and reviewed policies and procedures and employment manuals for employers • Provided investigation and responses to internal and external complaints, agency charges, gather and analyze evidence, applying relevant laws, policies and past practice to reach conclusions • Advised clients on constitutional issues, public records laws, employment policies and procedures and substance abuse policies • Advised clients and litigate Workers' Compensation claims • Interpreted statues, court decisions, and rules and policies affecting clients and provide written and oral legal advice and recommendations • Assessed, prepared and presented labor contract and wrongful discharge arbitrations Experienced in handling litigation and assisting with cases before: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Labor and Industry Review Commission Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission Department of Workforce Development U.S. Eastern and Western District Courts of the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Business Consultant/Advised businesses regarding starting up, marketing, financing through dissolution (etc). • Knowledge of Public procurement policies, procedures and regulations • Knowledge of Procurement methods and procedures for a centralized procurement function including buying, contract administration and contract law

Senior Adjunct Professor

• Jun 2013 - Aug 2016

Instructor for Business Law I & II and Employment Law Instructor for Business Law I & II and Employment Law

General Counsel

• 2013 - 2016

General Counsel for a Non-Profit Religious organization. Advised organization during its' expansion to 3 other locations throughout the United States. General Counsel for a Non-Profit Religious organization. Advised organization during its' expansion to 3 other locations throughout the United States.

General Counsel

• 2008 - 2013

Advised executive board members on new laws, existing laws, and legal rights that would impact functionality of the organization. Oversaw the legal matters of the organization as a whole, including acting as the business’ legal representative. Maintaining knowledge of the company’s legal documents and operations Crafted and reviewed legal strategy in response to any litigation. Kept a record of all legal documents and proceedings for the company. Facilitated filings of licensing forms and other statutory requirements

Associate Attorney Law

• Jun 2007 - Jun 2009

Labor & Employment Law and Workers Compensation Attorney Labor & Employment Law and Workers Compensation Attorney

Associate Attorney

• May 2006 - May 2007

Workers Compensation Insurance Defense Attorney Workers Compensation Insurance Defense Attorney