Experience

Armstrong Teasdale

• United States
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Conflicts/Business Acceptance Manager

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  Atlanta, Georgia, United States

• Business Acceptance Counsel

  • May 2021 - Jan 2022

  St. Louis City County, Missouri, United States Analyzes potential conflicts of interest and collaborates with key stakeholders to manage and mitigate the risk of conflicts. Provides sound legal advice regarding the review, resolution and mitigation of risk for the firm from the generation of new business. Assists with the implementation of internal compliance processes/policies. Reviews and maintains compliance with outside counsel guidelines. Collaborates with the firm’s Pricing, Billing and Technology teams to maintain matters for… Show more Analyzes potential conflicts of interest and collaborates with key stakeholders to manage and mitigate the risk of conflicts. Provides sound legal advice regarding the review, resolution and mitigation of risk for the firm from the generation of new business. Assists with the implementation of internal compliance processes/policies. Reviews and maintains compliance with outside counsel guidelines. Collaborates with the firm’s Pricing, Billing and Technology teams to maintain matters for existing firm clients. Researches entities, business structures, and its significant executives to analyze global business risks to Armstrong. Identifies key legal issues, develops solutions to complex problems, and effectively communicates the same to internal stakeholders. Proactively explores opportunities for client intake process innovation and efficiency. Drafts, reviews and redlines engagement letter contracts, conflict waivers, and ethical screens. Armstrong Teasdale LLP focuses on client success and strives to exhibit its mission to “always exceed expectations through teamwork and excellent client service”— through everything we do. Armstrong has a rich history with 120 years of experience counseling clients through their most complex legal challenges. Over the past century, the firm has grown tremendously and now boasts more than 640 lawyers and staff members in 13 offices throughout the U.S. and in the U.K.



Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP

• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Conflicts Attorney

  • Aug 2016 - May 2021

  Greater St. Louis Area Researched and reviewed risk management guidelines and professional rules of conduct for clearance of conflict matters to ensure firm compliance. Evaluated potential conflicts, identified appropriate steps for resolution, assessed risk and prepared memorandum for attorney review. Reviewed and analyzed client outside counsel guidelines, rules of professional conduct, precedent, and state and federal regulations in the evaluation of conflict issues. Drafted and reviewed engagement… Show more Researched and reviewed risk management guidelines and professional rules of conduct for clearance of conflict matters to ensure firm compliance. Evaluated potential conflicts, identified appropriate steps for resolution, assessed risk and prepared memorandum for attorney review. Reviewed and analyzed client outside counsel guidelines, rules of professional conduct, precedent, and state and federal regulations in the evaluation of conflict issues. Drafted and reviewed engagement letters/contracts and conflict waivers. Identified and assessed potential firm liability arising from the generation of new business. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP is an international law firm with over 30 offices and 1400 attorneys. BCLP clients rely on its attorneys abilities to protect their interests and make their business ambitions become business realities. The Firm helps clients overcome the complexity and challenges caused by competition, disputes, regulation, globalization and market disruption. Show less



Millsap & Singer, P.C.

• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Attorney

  • Sep 2014 - Aug 2016

  Assessed referrals with regard to risks of foreclosure and debt collection to prepare complaints for filing. Reviewed mortgage contracts and promissory notes to determine default, cure and risk of foreclosure. Verified mortgage documents were correctly assigned. Reviewed and analyzed residential title commitments to clear and resolve title issues including lien priority. Drafted pleadings for mortgage foreclosure and managed a team of paralegals to ensure adherence to regulatory, municipal… Show more Assessed referrals with regard to risks of foreclosure and debt collection to prepare complaints for filing. Reviewed mortgage contracts and promissory notes to determine default, cure and risk of foreclosure. Verified mortgage documents were correctly assigned. Reviewed and analyzed residential title commitments to clear and resolve title issues including lien priority. Drafted pleadings for mortgage foreclosure and managed a team of paralegals to ensure adherence to regulatory, municipal and state guidelines, including service of process, notice of foreclosure, judgment being entered and sale of property. Handled internal compliance and procedural inquires as well as client file inquires. Participated in client audits of firm activities to confirm adherence to both state and federal rules and regulations as well as client protocol and policies. Provided advice to firm clients regarding risk and contract/fair debt collection compliance. Researched and reviewed state and federal debt collection statues (FDCPA, CFPB, Truth in Lending Act), regulations, and applicable case law. Millsap & Singer is a debt collection firm located in St. Louis, MO. Millsap maintains the highest standards of legal excellence, with offices in Missouri, Kansas and Kentucky. Millsap has grown to become a respected firm focused on establishing close relationships with clients, serving as valued counselors, and providing exceptional service. Show less



Morrow Willnauer Church LLC

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Litigation Associate

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2014

  Kansas City, Missouri Area Drafted pleadings and dispositive motions for trial use. Researched legal opinions and drafted memoranda primarily focused on insurance defense, workers compensation, civil litigation, legal malpractice, and employment law. Reviewed, analyzed and summarized depositions. Managed discovery in complex litigation matters. Attended hearings, pre-trial conferences, client meetings, and telephone conferences in preparation for trial. Headquartered in Kansas City, Morrow Willnauer Church is a… Show more Drafted pleadings and dispositive motions for trial use. Researched legal opinions and drafted memoranda primarily focused on insurance defense, workers compensation, civil litigation, legal malpractice, and employment law. Reviewed, analyzed and summarized depositions. Managed discovery in complex litigation matters. Attended hearings, pre-trial conferences, client meetings, and telephone conferences in preparation for trial. Headquartered in Kansas City, Morrow Willnauer Church is a respected leader in the areas of civil litigation and workers’ compensation defense. This is a law firm that businesses, individuals and insurance providers call on to protect their interests. New businesses and existing companies seek their advice in employment, liability and taxation issues. Morrow Willnauer Church offers all the comprehensive litigation and advisory services you would expect from a “high end” law firm. Yet, it’s the Firm's Midwestern values and the way it approaches client relationships that sets it apart. Show less



MetLife

• United States
• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• Claim Adjuster

  • Jul 2008 - Aug 2011

  Recently Purchased by Farmers Insurance Evaluated first notice of loss claims and reviewed insurance policy contracts to determine insurance coverage. Reviewed and analyzed contractual obligations in conjunction with state and federal regulations to resolve coverage issues and mitigate damages. Analyzed insured, claimant, and witness statements and assessed damages, scene photos, and cost of repairs to determine liability. Reviewed and resolved diminished value claims. Collected and reviewed loss wages, special damages, general… Show more Evaluated first notice of loss claims and reviewed insurance policy contracts to determine insurance coverage. Reviewed and analyzed contractual obligations in conjunction with state and federal regulations to resolve coverage issues and mitigate damages. Analyzed insured, claimant, and witness statements and assessed damages, scene photos, and cost of repairs to determine liability. Reviewed and resolved diminished value claims. Collected and reviewed loss wages, special damages, general damages, and degree of injury to determine settlement amount. Set up inspection appointments, monitored car rentals, and authorized payments for the resolution of auto claims. MetLife Auto & Home, now owned by Farmers Insurance Group, is among the largest global provider of auto, home and small business insurance among other financial services products.

• Diversity Chairperson

  • 2009 - 2011