Bio
Experience
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United States
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Insurance
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Counsel
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Aug 2021 - Present
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Claims Director
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Jun 2015 - Present
Supervise in-house Claims Department tasked with adjusting claims submitted under OMAG's Municipal Liability and Property Plans.
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Deputy General Counsel
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Aug 2014 - Jul 2021
Review and assign lawsuits and claims to outside counsel and supervise counsel on the handling of all claims. Monitor pending litigation, attend meditations and settlement conferences with full settlement authority. Review potential adverse employment actions and proposed employment handbooks/policies for insured. Provide guidance regarding risk coverage and municipal risk issues.Provide training to municipal officials ranging from Chief Executive Officers to Clerks to Law Enforcement on risk issues.
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City of The Village, OK
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The Village, Oklahoma Area
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City Prosecutor
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Jul 2014 - Present
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The Village, Oklahoma Area
Review and endorse all citations alleging violation(s) of municipal ordinances. Negotiate Plea Agreements. Prosecute trials. Advise City on matters pertaining to the criminal portions of the municipal code. Advise Police Department on matters pertaining to criminal prosecutions and civil subpoenas in District Court.
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City of Warr Acres
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Warr Acres, Oklahoma Area
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City Attorney
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Oct 2009 - Present
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Warr Acres, Oklahoma Area
General Counsel for the City. Attend City Council and Planning Commission meetings. Advise the Mayor and Department Heads on legal matters day-to-day. Draft ordinances. Review and negotiate contracts.
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Attorney At Law
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Aug 2006 - Aug 2014
Responsible for advising municipalities in all areas of municipal law with a special focus on labor and employment. We defend municipalities in litigation, directly and through the Oklahoma Municipal Assurance Group. We also represent municipalities in Labor Arbitration.
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Education
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2003 - 2006University of Oklahoma College of Law
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law -
1998 - 2003Saint Louis University
Bachelor’s Degree, Political Science and Government
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