Experience

Affiliated Construction Trades of Ohio (ACT Ohio)

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• • May 2013 - Present

  I serve as the chief legal counsel for a 501(c)(5) state-wide labor organization which works with over 130 affiliate unions and 14 regional building trades councils.

• • Nov 2011 - May 2013

  Provided legal, political and economic research services for affiliate unions and senior staff of ACT Ohio and Ohio State Building & Construction Trades Council.



City of Columbus

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• President Pro Tem of City Council

  • Feb 2019 - Present

  One of seven elected members of the legislative branch of the government of the City of Columbus. Chair of the Zoning, Building & Policy, Public Utilities, and Workforce Development Committees. One of seven elected members of the legislative branch of the government of the City of Columbus. Chair of the Zoning, Building & Policy, Public Utilities, and Workforce Development Committees.



Lucas County Prosecutor Office, Juvenile Division

• Toledo, Ohio Area

• Certified Legal Intern

  • Aug 2011 - Dec 2011

  Prosecuted felony and misdemeanor defendants in Lucas County Court of Common Pleas. Handled all aspects of prosecution, including; witness interviews, pre-trial hearings, plea negotiations and dispositions. Prosecuted felony and misdemeanor defendants in Lucas County Court of Common Pleas. Handled all aspects of prosecution, including; witness interviews, pre-trial hearings, plea negotiations and dispositions.



AFGE

• United States
• Government Relations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Law Clerk for the General Counsel's Office

  • May 2011 - Jul 2011

  Drafted research memorandum, appellate briefs, interviewed witnesses in preparation of arbitration cases between union members and various federal agencies and departments. Drafted research memorandum, appellate briefs, interviewed witnesses in preparation of arbitration cases between union members and various federal agencies and departments.



City of Toledo Prosecutor’s Office

• Toledo, Ohio Area

• Legal Intern

  • Jan 2010 - May 2011



Ohio House Democratic Caucus

• Campaign Consultant

  • Jun 2010 - Nov 2010



Ohio House of Representatives

• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legal Intern

  • May 2010 - Jun 2010

  Provided research memorandum to lawmakers and policy staff on the constitutionality of proposed legislation. Provided research memorandum to lawmakers and policy staff on the constitutionality of proposed legislation.



Ohio House of Representatives

• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legislative Aide

  • Jan 2009 - Sep 2009

  Assisted in the research and drafting of legislation and managed all constituent service cases. Supervised district and capital office interns. Assisted in the research and drafting of legislation and managed all constituent service cases. Supervised district and capital office interns.



Debbie Phillips for State Representative

• Athens, Ohio

• Campaign Manager

  • Jan 2008 - Dec 2008

  Directed all aspects of state representative campaign, including; fundraising, paid media, communications and data and field assignments. Supervised a full time staff of 3 and internships program. Directed all aspects of state representative campaign, including; fundraising, paid media, communications and data and field assignments. Supervised a full time staff of 3 and internships program.