PROFILE

Motivated, results-focused, multi-faceted credentialed attorney and human resour

ces professional
with a comprehensive background in criminal law, litigation and human resource m
anagement. Strong commitment to excellence proven through demonstrated success
anticipating, mediating and resolving workplace issues. Exhibits dynamic initiat
ive complemented by highly developed legal, analytical and problem-solving skill
s. Highly versatile; quickly masters new roles, responsibilities, technologies
and environments. Effective and motivating supervisor. Reputation for integrit
y, dedication and professional work ethics.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Litigation; Collaborative Teamwork; Research, Analysis & Writing; Excellent Info
rmation Gathering Skills; Creative Approaches to Problem Solving; Organizational
and Employee Development; Employee Relations; Extensive Knowledge of Federal, S
tate Laws, Regulatory and Policy Compliance
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Compliance LP, Arlington Virginia
2003- 2010
National Human Resources Director
Actively participate in the development, design, analysis and implementation of
all Human Resource policies and functions for organization's corporate headquart
ers and national satellite offices. (Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Washington
, DC and Virginia)
* Draft and design organization's human resource employee handbook and ensuring
an environment of respect for staff and legal compliance.
* Analyze, create and designate employee job descriptions and classifications.
* Provide direction and supervision for the administration of organization's pol
icies.
* Implement, conduct and analyze psychological testing for all new hires.
* Process workers compensation and unemployment claims.
* Respond and coordinate federal security clearance and reference investigations
.
* Investigate and analyze all employee complaints.
* Oversee and conduct internal and external employee training and orientations.
* Maintain federal, state and regulatory compliance pertaining to all offices.
* Collaboratively participate in development of compensation and benefit program
s providing motivation incentives and rewards for effective performance.
* Conduct employee performance evaluations.
* Participate in company organizational development initiatives regarding downsi
zing.
* Maintain HRIS systems.

Compliance LP, Arlington Virginia

2000- 2010
National Recruiting Director
Develop, design, supervise and implement all recruitment policies and functions
for corporate and satellite offices.
* Primary duties include advertising, recruitment, evaluation and staffing for l
egal professionals in law firms and corporate general counsel offices.
* Develop and implement recruiting strategies and programs to identify talent wi
thin and outside of organization of internal and external employees.
* Create, design and implement effective strategies for screening, recruitment a
nd retention.
* Conduct resume workshops and career counseling seminars.
* Supervise and coordinate all outreach recruiting including job fairs at colleg
es and universities; professional associations and networking groups.
* Conduct career counseling workshops.
* Provide leadership and supervision to recruiters.

LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Compliance LP, Arlington Virginia
1999-2000
Contract, Administrative Supervising Attorney
Performed and supervised litigation and anti-trust responsive and privilege docu
ment reviews at Washington, DC metropolitan area international law firms.

Office of the District Attorney, Bronx, New York

Assistant District Attorney/Supervisor/Senior Trial Attorney
1990-1998
Active trial litigation attorney in New York Criminal, Housing and Supreme Court
s.
Completed contractual rotation within the office from Criminal Court to Senior T
rial Bureau and Specialized- Narcotics Bureau. Closely evaluated case facts and
implemented litigation strategies, prepared and responded to discovery and draft
ed motions, complaints, indictments, search and arrest warrants and memoranda of
law. Litigated hundreds of criminal and civil cases from intake to verdict, in
cluding; motion practice, hearings, bench and jury trials. (Assaults; Attempted/
Murder; Murder; Auto Theft; Burglary; DWI; Firearms; Larceny; Narcotics; Rape/Se
x Crimes; and Robbery). Qualified and examined experts in the field of medicine,
ballistics, serology and chemical analysis. Expertly supervised major homicide
and felony investigations including conducting video-taped interrogations. Supe
rvised thirty junior Assistant district Attorneys and second chaired jury trials
. Actively participated in the recruitment and evaluation of prospective candid
ates for employment with the organization.
Lee and Harvey, Washington DC
Law Clerk 1989-1990
Provided litigation support for major civil litigation practice. Drafted article
s of incorporation, complaints, interrogatories and legal memoranda. Prepared
and negotiated personal injury settlement claims with insurance carriers.

Howard University School of Law- Labor Law Clinic, Washington DC

Student Attorney
1989-1990
Litigated administrative claims before the Merit Systems Protection Board for pr
o bono clients.

Wolf, Popper, Ross, Wolf & Jones, New York, New York
Litigation Paralegal
 1986-1987
Provided litigation support for major corporate litigation practice. Digested d
epositions. Vigorously involved in motion practice and pre-trial preparation.
Conducted legal research, interviewed witnesses and prepared trial and exhibits
for trial.

VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY SERVICE
New York Bar Association
Instructor
Taught criminal and constitutional law to New York City high school seniors. Ef
fectively judged a mock moot court competition.

EDUCATION
Howard University School of Law, Washington DC
Juris Doctor May 1990
Long Island University, Brooklyn, New York
Paralegal Certificate, May 1986
John Jay College, New York, New York
Bachelor of Arts, June 1985

CREDENTIALS/ADMISSIONS
New York Bar
United States District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York
United States Supreme Court

MEMBERSHIPS
Society for Human Resource Management