Experience

Connecticut Airport Authority

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Counsel

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  As a member of the Connecticut Airport Authority’s (CAA) senior management team, I am responsible for all legal work and directing the work of any outside counsel working on behalf of the CAA, and for acting as legal advisor to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director, and the rest of the CAA team. Typical matters include procurement, insurance claims or issues, bonding and finance, construction matters, FAA involvement, labor and employment matters, and litigation and other administrative proceedings. Extensive negotiation, drafting, legal review, and approval of contracts and agreements, including real estate leases, operating agreements, license agreements, land purchase agreements, easements, grant agreements, user agreements, and permits.



Connecticut Lottery Corporation

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Counsel

  • Jan 2017 - Feb 2022

  Lead in-house attorney, corporate secretary, and ethics officer for $1.5 billion quasi-public corporation. Provided strategic legal and business advice and counsel to Board of Directors, president, and senior management. Directed and oversaw all aspects of the organization’s legal affairs to ensure maximum protection of its legal rights, including corporate governance, litigation management and resolution, risk management, intellectual property, contract drafting and negotiation, labor and employment, information privacy and security, and regulatory matters. Managed legal department staff and outside counsel.



Pullman & Comley, LLC

• United States
• Law Practice
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Associate

  • Aug 2011 - Jan 2017

  Provided advice and counsel to business, municipal, and quasi-governmental clients on a wide variety of matters, including environmental, renewable energy, legislative, compliance, and general corporate. Represented clients before various administrative agencies, including Connecticut’s Siting Council, Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, and Freedom of Information Commission. Advised clients on state and federal regulatory compliance. Drafted and negotiated a wide variety of contracts, including power purchase agreements, purchase-and-sale agreements for renewable energy credits, and vendor agreements. Drafted numerous corporate documents, including employment policies, bylaws, and operating procedures. Evaluated, prepared, and negotiated a broad range of business transactions.



Connecticut Clean Energy Fund

• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Counsel

  • Jul 2010 - Jul 2011

  Sole in-house counsel for renewable energy investment fund with $30 million annual budget. Managed legal department staff and outside counsel. Represented the CCEF before various administrative law and regulatory entities, drafted and negotiated various types of contracts, ensured regulatory and statutory compliance, and advised staff and Board of Directors on policy and programmatic matters.

• Associate Counsel

  • Aug 2008 - Jul 2010

  One of two in-house counsel for renewable energy investment fund. Provided legal, regulatory, and policy advice and support to CCEF staff and Board of Directors. Drafted and negotiated a variety of contracts, and drafted regulatory and policy plans, reports, and compliance filings.



Regional Growth Partnership

• Brownfields Coordinator

  • Jan 2008 - Jul 2008

  Project manager for brownfield redevelopment projects. Selected eligible sites, reviewed project proposals, determined funding levels, negotiated contracts, conducted related public outreach and education, pursued new funding sources, prepared budget, and met federal and state reporting requirements. Project manager for brownfield redevelopment projects. Selected eligible sites, reviewed project proposals, determined funding levels, negotiated contracts, conducted related public outreach and education, pursued new funding sources, prepared budget, and met federal and state reporting requirements.



Connecticut Development Authority

• Legislative Liaison

  • Jun 2006 - Jan 2008

  Legislative liaison to state economic development Authority. Prepared the Authority’s legislative agenda, drafted legislation, and promoted passage of same at the Capitol. Provided legal advice and counsel to staff and Board of Directors. Legislative liaison to state economic development Authority. Prepared the Authority’s legislative agenda, drafted legislation, and promoted passage of same at the Capitol. Provided legal advice and counsel to staff and Board of Directors.



Global Spectrum is now Spectra

• United States
• Hospitality
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Operations Supervisor

  • Mar 1999 - Oct 2002

  Supervised a 50-person crew. Responsible for event set-up in a busy 10,000-seat, multi-purpose college arena. Devised and implemented a comprehensive task assignment system that significantly improved efficiency while reducing labor costs. Drove the Zamboni during Men’s varsity ice hockey games. Supervised a 50-person crew. Responsible for event set-up in a busy 10,000-seat, multi-purpose college arena. Devised and implemented a comprehensive task assignment system that significantly improved efficiency while reducing labor costs. Drove the Zamboni during Men’s varsity ice hockey games.