Experience

Carmichael Ellis & Brock, PLLC

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Attorney

  • Oct 2020 - Present



University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law (UDC Law) Legislation Clinic

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Student Attorney

  • Aug 2019 - Dec 2019

  Most recently, I was a Student Attorney at UDC Legislation Clinic, and I provide active functional support by steering legal research related to proposed legislation, regulatory history, and statutory interpretation for D.C.-based clients. I liaise with clients; plan, coordinate, and manage meetings as well as deliver comprehensive presentations.A few key achievements in this tenure include:★ Facilitated development of legislation associated with gender equality, proposed to DC City Council.★ Drafted an executive level-report after analyzing regional criminal activities affecting vulnerable population and the potential impact on pending legislation.

• Student Attorney/Research Fellow

  • Jan 2019 - Jul 2019

  In 2019, I was the Student Attorney - Law & Policy Fellow at the UDC Community Development Legal Clinic, and I rendered exceptional legal advisory services to non-profit organizations, small urban entrepreneurs, and housing cooperatives on business and transactional law. I provided comprehensive consulting services to clients by engaging with transactional law professionals. I reviewed articles of incorporation, bylaws, partnership agreements, business contracts, and tax laws for informed decision making.A few key achievements in this tenure include:★ Aided dissolution of housing cooperative; identified an additional $6K in assets missed by property manager.★ Guided a client in the complete formation of a 501(c)(3) entity.★ Performed as a project manager for an 80+ page urban agriculture whitepaper.



Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of General Counsel

• Legal Intern

  • Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  As a Legal Intern at the Department of Veteran’s Affairs - Office of General Counsel in 2018, I steered research on U.S.C. Title 38 to generate memos and correspondence regarding attorney fees and potential discipline for delinquent attorneys. I responded to email inquiries, phone calls and submissions sent by mail and fax.A few key achievements in this tenure include:★ Drove agency’s accreditation program as a lead staff member.★ Liaised with 1,250 delinquent attorneys to retain accreditation.



Friendship Place

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legal Intern

  • Nov 2017 - Apr 2018

  I was the Legal Intern at Friendship Place – Veterans Services Division in 2017, and I aided homeless veterans with legal issues by conducting research in civil and criminal law. I provided robust support by drafting motions for child custody cases, preparing information for character of discharge upgrades, writing wills, managing disability compensation claims, and facilitating reissue of driver’s license.A few key achievements in this tenure include:★ Drafted legal memorandum for ownership of a service animal fell within breed restriction in Bethesda, MD.★ Advised a fugitive veteran to return to prison; persuaded Dept. of VA to resume benefit payments to spouse.



OMNIPLEX World Services Corporation

• United States
• Security and Investigations
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Case Reviewer

  • Sep 2016 - Aug 2017

  I was selected as a Case Reviewer at Omniplex World Services in 2016, and I spearheaded investigation cycle to ensure quality control and thoroughness of all background investigations for customers in Federal Government.A few key achievements in this tenure include:★ Credited for successfully reviewing 200+ investigations.★ Ensured accuracy and completeness within case reports of five, seven, and ten-year scopes by overseeing inventory of active investigations and activities of several hundred field investigators.



PHYLEO, LLC

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care

• Director of Operations and Client Services

  • Jan 2015 - Jun 2016

  Missing Link Security is a Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializing in information technology security support to government and private industry. We are ISO 9001:2008 certified and follow these processes to successfully manage projects spanning information security compliance, security program support, and training and security operations. We specialize in providing tailored security solutions for our customers’ unique missions. The Missing Link Security Team has been providing both Military and Civilian Agencies with the highest levels of expertise in the field of IT Security, for more nearly twenty years. Our core belief is that there is no single product or process that can provide the necessary security for any IT environment. The best security posture can only be achieved by considering and implementing an Innovative Security Solution that includes understanding the unique threats to your unique enterprise, mitigating those threats, providing reasonable Risk Management and providing “Documented Repeatable Processes and Procedures” that will allow your agency to accomplish its mission.Missing Link Security is pleased to announce that the same industry-leading cyber-security expertise entrusted to safeguard our nation's most sensitive information systems and infrastructure for over 20 years is now available to commercial clients as well. Missing Link will tailor a cyber-security solution for any size enterprise. Whether you have 1 employee or 10,000, MLS will design a cyber-security plan to fit your needs.



Logos Technologies, Inc.

• Software Development

• Lead Operational Analyst, Forward Capabilities Matrix Manager

  • Jun 2011 - Oct 2014

  Functioned as primary operator and Senior Operations Analyst for Kestrel Wide Area Persistent Surveillance asset; additionally named Manager of 27-person Forward Capabilities Matrix. Hand selected to lead 3 person team to Afghanistan (Feb 2012 to Jan 2013) in order to establish new Kestrel site in theater’s most active and volatile Area of Operations with the first world’s first 24 hour, Wide Area Persistent Surveillance asset (Kestrel).



Defense Intelligence Agency

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Issues/Collection Manager

  • Sep 2007 - Jun 2011

  Analyzed trends and patterns in intelligence reporting and advised leadership on information gaps. Served U.S. Army element as primary combatives/unarmed combat instructor, former chairman of Enlisted Progression Advisory Symposium and Physical Training coordinator. Trained in close quarters battle (CQB), firearms marksmanship, combat life saving, appropriate use of force, surveillance, surveillance detection, sensitive site exploitation, defensive driving and all source operations. Selected to deploy to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom as Team Leader of the Operational Support Team/Personnel Security Detachment (PSD). Conducted 330 movement operations traversing over 4,500 miles between Kabul and Bagram Airfield resulting in zero losses of personnel or classified items. Provided daily personal security to Defense Forward Element (1 Star Equivalent), DIA’s senior leadership in theater.



Joint Intelligence Operations Center

• Intel Analyst

  • Sep 2004 - Aug 2007

  Served as Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) of the Tactical Support Team (TST) and the Philippines Extremism (PHL-X) Team within the Combating Terrorism Division (CT-D), Joint Intelligence Operations Center (JIOC) Pacific. Also worked as a liaison with the Special Operations Command Pacific (SOCPAC) and as such, was hand-selected to deploy as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on a seven-man Military Liaison Element (MLE) from 1st Special Forces Group to the U.S. Embassy, Republic of the Philippines.



US Army - 82nd Airborne Division

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Intel Analyst

  • Apr 2002 - Sep 2004

  Served as team leader and intelligence analyst within the 82nd Airborne Division's Analysis and Control Element (ACE) and as the primary All Source Analyst on the Division's Assault Command Post (ACP). As a member of the 82nd ABN DIV's ACP, deployed with the advance party to both Afghanistan and Iraq in support of the Global War on Terrorism. Responsibilities included production of over 300 daily Intelligence Summaries (INTSUMs) as well as providing Division Commanding General with an analytical outlook of 30, 60 and 90 day windows forecasting timely, accurate and relevant counter-terrorism issues at the tactical level.