Managing Director, Global Legal Delivery, and Global Head of People

• Jul 2023 - Present

Managing Director, Global Employment Law, and Head of People

• Oct 2022 - Jun 2023

Director, Assistant General Counsel of Global Employment Law

• Sep 2021 - Sep 2022

Director, Global Employment Law

• Oct 2020 - Sep 2021

Global Employment Counsel

• Feb 2019 - Oct 2020

Employment Attorney (OnDemand)

• Dec 2017 - Jan 2019

• Selected as one of three Flex Time Attorneys to pilot innovative consultation program that earned recognition from partners for streamlining key processes and transforming client servicing• Analyze existing operations and client relationships to determine best practices, procedures, and methods for continuous improvement

Employment Attorney (Charges)

• Mar 2016 - Jan 2019

• Investigate harassment and discrimination charges, interviewing witnesses and reviewing relevant employment files to define legal strategies that minimize clients’ potential liability• Lead successful client mediation sessions, frequently securing settlement amounts that were significantly less than client authorizations• Draft legal responses to charges of discrimination filed with state and federal agencies, including the EEOC• Autonomously balance up to 20 cases at once, leveraging excellent communication, prioritization, and interpersonal skills to deliver first-rate client servicing while meeting tight case deadlines • Deliver advice and counsel to a diverse range of national and multinational corporations on behalf of the largest US-based labor and employment law firm • Consistently exceeded client and firm performance expectations, earning high praise from management as setting the “gold standard” for Flex Time Attorney division Show less

Employment Attorney and Owner

• Sep 2013 - Feb 2016

• Founded and managed boutique law firm specializing in state and federal employment law, adapting legal strategy and approach to fit the unique needs of diverse individual and corporate clients • Advise clients on all areas of personnel management and employment law, including employee relations, wage and hour compliance, employment agreements, corporate employee policies, disability accommodations, and compliance with statutes including FMLA, ADA and Title VII • Negotiated and drafted employment and severance agreements, prepared detailed employment policies, handbooks, and safety protocols, and developed comprehensive understanding of client’s company culture and operations to deliver strategic insights for success • Hosted training sessions and seminars for employers to improve overall employee management activities, highlighting topics including wage and hour laws, hiring, harassment, discrimination, and compliance with state and federal statutes • Defined the firm’s brand and prospected for clients via extensive social media marketing, online SEO, public speaking appearances, written publications, and networking at regional business events Show less

Litigation & Employment Associate

• Sep 2007 - Sep 2013

Law Clerk, Domestic Security Section

• Jan 2007 - May 2007

Law Clerk

• May 2006 - Aug 2006

Intern

• May 2005 - Aug 2005

Volunteer Coordinator

• Dec 2002 - Jun 2003