Senior Manager

• Jun 2022 - Present

Managing a team of subject matter experts providing support to the Department of Justice - Office of Records Management Policy, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), and eDiscovery. Service areas include: - SharePoint Configuration and Support - Reporting, Analytics and Visualization - Electronic Records Policy and Standards - Electronic Records Training - Justice Control Records Schedule (JCRS) Support - Records Information Management Certification (RIMCert) Process Facilitation - Records Information Management Support for Senior Leadership Offices Show less

Program Manager

• Nov 2018 - Jun 2022

Overseeing contract deliverables in the following areas: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Program SupportAutomatic Declassification Review OCIO ISO 200000/ISO 270000 Certification SupportNational Security Information (NSI) Program SupportProving program support to client transition from Limited Official Use (LOU) to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI):- Draft transitional policy and procedure- Evaluate existing policy and guidelines for compliance with new policy- Serve as program SME to client program offices, assist in evaluating program impact on normal business- Organize and moderate agency-wide meetings to kick off transition and draft necessary program guidance- Brief high-level agency officials, agency working groups, and component agencies/bureaus on program goals and benchmarks Show less

Project Manager

• Mar 2021 - Apr 2021

Information Security Policy Lead and Project Manager

Team Lead/Principal Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Revieiwer

• Nov 2018 - Mar 2021

• Onsite management of CUI Program Support/Declassification Support/Special Security Center Support Services at the Department of Justice • Provide support for the development and implementation of the DOJ’s Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Program in accordance with Executive Order 13556 “Controlled Unclassified Information.”• Assist in representing DOJ on the CUI Advisory Council and the CUI Registry Council at the National Archives and Records Administration• Coordinate with DOJ personnel in legal policy, records management, directives, and information security to establish a written policy, implementation plan, and training materials for the CUI program• Oversee staff of three providing declassification and administrative assistant duties Show less

Senior FOIA Analyst

• May 2017 - Nov 2018

• Redact, withhold or release information in compliance with the exceptions listed in the Freedom of Information Act • Coordinate document production efforts within the agency • Assist in FOIA request backlog relief efforts • Track FOIA requests in the FOIA Xpress database • Redact, withhold or release information in compliance with the exceptions listed in the Freedom of Information Act • Coordinate document production efforts within the agency • Assist in FOIA request backlog relief efforts • Track FOIA requests in the FOIA Xpress database

Project Manager

• Dec 2013 - May 2017

• Review incoming FOIA requests for compliance with FOIA submission rules • Meet with agency, military and private sector personnel to coordinate agency response to FOIA requests • Redact, withhold or release information in compliance with the exceptions listed in the Freedom of Information Act • Meet with agency personnel to maintain retention of personally identifiably information • Meet with government contractors to ensure retention of proprietary information • Write letters to the public explaining the agency’s decision and applicable laws • Received Management Internal Controls management training • Assist in coordinating Management and Internal Controls paperwork to further agency risk management efforts Show less

Project Attorney

• Sep 2012 - Nov 2013

Litigation Support Specialist

• Feb 2012 - Aug 2012

Review and analyze Department of Energy documents in iConect in preparation for Congressional Review Prepare files related to loan programs for delivery to Congressional Committees Consulted with FOIA department concerning eDiscovery software Review and analyze Department of Energy documents in iConect in preparation for Congressional Review Prepare files related to loan programs for delivery to Congressional Committees Consulted with FOIA department concerning eDiscovery software

Deputy Campaign Manager

• Jan 2012 - Apr 2012

• Identified issues important to primary election; conducted state and federal legal and legislative research • Wrote policy papers, briefed candidate on national issues and drafted talking points for forums. • Cultivated and managed social media presence and coordinated online voter outreach • Identified issues important to primary election; conducted state and federal legal and legislative research • Wrote policy papers, briefed candidate on national issues and drafted talking points for forums. • Cultivated and managed social media presence and coordinated online voter outreach

Project Attorney

• Jun 2009 - Jan 2012

• Review and identify pertinent litigation issues and regulatory actions based on governmental requests • Review and analyze documents for a document request from the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice pursuant to Hart-Scott-Rodino Act in merger and acquisition matters. • Review and analyze documents for a document request from the Department of Justice pursuant to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act • Discuss and resolve document privilege issues regarding attorney-client, joint defense, and work product privilege issues • Draft the privilege log for governmental document requests • Extensive knowledge of large document database software programs such as Relativity, Kroll, Stratify, JFS Litigator’s Notebook). Show less

Attorney

• Aug 2008 - May 2009

Assigned to the Federal Aviation Administration’s Office of Chief Counsel: Airports and Environmental Division to support the FAA in County of Rockland, et al v. Federal Aviation Administration. A multi party, multi jurisdiction case stemming from the FAA’s redistricting of the airspace around numerous airports in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. • Performed research on Aviation and Environmental litigation matters including: the Administrative Procedures Act; Clean Air Act; National Environmental Policy Act and Executive Orders. • Performed research on the project’s Record of Decision, Draft and Final Environmental Impact Statements, Pre-Scoping and Scoping Reports, and Noise Mitigation Reports • Conducted legislative research in appropriations committee actions relevant to the Airspace Redesign project • Analyzed, tracked and logged comments on the Airspace Design Project from sitting members of Congress, advocacy groups, and the public • Participated in meetings with attorneys and technical consultants in New York office to discuss strategy for appellate brief. • Participated in meetings with Department of Justice attorneys to assist in preparing for appellate court arguments, • Researched Westlaw, PACER, and the case’s administrative records to answer legal and factual inquiries from supervising attorneys. • Maintained administrative record on the Airspace Redesign Project • Developed an understanding and knowledge of the FAA’s operating and business environment. • Researched, summarized & maintained Freedom of Information Act requests • Wrote litigation reports & case summaries. • Wrote case summary of Airspace Redesign case for Presidential Transition Team. • Initiated transition to an electronic database for existing and past Airports & Environmental law cases where the FAA or its Director was named. • Coordinated with outside consultants & FAA staff in Washington DC & Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to organize large amounts of data for document review. Show less

Project Attorney

• Sep 2005 - Jun 2008

• Researched and analyzed credit card anti-trust issues • Provided Document Review of files pursuant to requests by government agencies and private individuals. • Conducted 1st and 2nd Level Reviews for documents that conformed to specifications requested in subpoenas. • Conducted reviews for privileged documents and compiled privilege log lines. • Successfully worked on cases including DOJ subpoenas, Mergers & Acquisitions, and complex class action suits. • Implemented streamlined document review process effort. • Compiled Adjustment of Status applications for employees of client companies and filing applications with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Bureau. Show less

Teaching Assistant

• Jan 2005 - Apr 2005

Instructed second-year law students in trial process and assisted in demonstrating the various aspects of trial advocacy. Developed students' public speaking and courtroom presentation skills. Identified exemplary students for participation in the trial competition program. Instructed second-year law students in trial process and assisted in demonstrating the various aspects of trial advocacy. Developed students' public speaking and courtroom presentation skills. Identified exemplary students for participation in the trial competition program.

Law Clerk

• May 2004 - Aug 2004

Conducted legal research in the areas of Employment Discrimination, Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, Public Health Policy and Estate Law for interoffice memorandum. Completed pretrial preparation, including drafting interrogatories and answers to interrogatories. Organized case files in office filing system. Advised attorneys on viability of cases. Conducted legal research in the areas of Employment Discrimination, Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, Public Health Policy and Estate Law for interoffice memorandum. Completed pretrial preparation, including drafting interrogatories and answers to interrogatories. Organized case files in office filing system. Advised attorneys on viability of cases.

Law Clerk

• Jun 2003 - Aug 2003

Conducted client interviews to ascertain initial arrest information. Assembled case files on criminal defendants. Conducted witness interviews. Advised attorneys on the viability of criminal cases. Assisted investigators in assembling cases for trial Conducted client interviews to ascertain initial arrest information. Assembled case files on criminal defendants. Conducted witness interviews. Advised attorneys on the viability of criminal cases. Assisted investigators in assembling cases for trial