FELICIA MILLER-WATSON

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Glendale, WI 53217

602-***-****

acv5d6@r.postjobfree.com

Overview of Experience:

1.10+ Years of experience as an Attorney specializing in Employment/Labor Law, Workers Compensation and Business Law

2.15+ years experience in Human Resources industry and Business Consultant experience ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 Companies with up to 4000 employees.

3.5 years Professor/Instructor experience on Collegiate Level

4.15+ years of Management experience ranging from direct managing of 2 - 40 employees

5.License –Wisconsin State Bar #1056594 (since 2005); U.S. Eastern and Western District Courts of Wisconsin (Bankruptcy and Civil Courts); U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit

Education:

Leadership Certification – Cardinal Stritch University (June, 2009)

J.D. - Thomas M. Cooley Law School (January, 2005) Litigation Concentration

M.S.M - Cardinal Stritch University (August, 2005), College of Business – Emphasis HR

B.A. – UW – Milwaukee (December, 1997), Major Political Science

Work Experience:

2015 – Present Account Setup Team/Power of Attorney Desk - Supervisor

DB Schenker, Inc., (International Transportation and Logistics Company)

Supervise all daily account set up activities in accordance with corporate policy and US Customs & Border Patrol regulations, federal laws, guidelines and policies

Supervise the daily activities of the Customs Master Data Coordinators to ensure compliance with customs regulations, federal laws, company policies and procedures.

Supervise the handling of account set up to ensure effective customer service

Research and resolve customer complaints exceptions related to account set up, Power of Attorney and operational issues

Review, research, and analyze State and Federal law to draft contracts regarding Import/Export US Customs transaction/entries

Review, research and draft department policies, procedures, training manuals, and job functions list

Developed the internal audit scope, performed internal audit procedures and prepared internal audit reports for the department

Supervised internal audit management and the development of the annual internal audit plan

2015 Contract Attorney Positions:

Robert Half Legal Division – Contract Jobs (including Document Review)

Draft, Review and Analyze contracts regarding Consultant Agreement and Construction Contracts

Reviewed documents and analyzed content for responsiveness to requests for production, advancing to the QC team and the privilege review..

Prepared privilege log, preserving attorney-client and work product privilege.

Reviewed opposing party document productions and identified hot documents

Knowledge of Relativity and EDiscovery Software

Analyzed complex legal documents including emails, contracts, spreadsheets and other financial documents

Determined which issues applied to each document and coded the documents accordingly

Reviewed and determined if the document was responsive to the issues in the case and determined if any type of attorney-client privilege applied

Performed quality control on other reviewers work to ensure the client was receiving a top quality production

2013 – 2015 EEO Specialist – Lead

State of Arizona – Department of Transportation; and, DCS - Centralized Records Unit

Planned and Coordinated the Civil Rights Office Equal Employment Opportunity Internal Investigation Complaint Program

Developed and used investigation program procedures that met Federal, State and personnel requirements

Supervised the Civil Rights complaint handling process and conducted investigations and reviews of complaints of alleged discrimination and unfair employment practices

Represented the Civil Rights Office at Executive Staff meeting, and liaison with: ADOT’s management, Federal, State, Local and Community representative in providing technical guidance on non-discrimination ruling and court decisions

Supervised and provided training to EEO Counselors/Specialist in their duties and responsibilities as counselors. This includes planning and coordinating all EEO Counselors meetings and trainings’; recruiting and appointing EEO Counselors; drafting and revising the EEO Counselor Program Policy

Legal Document Review and Redactions (Records Coordinator – Team Lead position

2013 Legal Document Review

Ryley, Carlock & Applewhite, Document Control Group

Analyzed complex legal documents including emails, contracts, spreadsheets and other financial documents

Determined which issues applied to each document and coded the documents accordingly

Analyzed complex legal documents including emails, contracts, spreadsheets and other financial documents

Determined which issues applied to each document and coded the documents accordingly

Reviewed and determined if the document was responsive to the issues in the case and determined if any type of attorney-client privilege applied

Performed quality control on other reviewers work to ensure the client was receiving a top quality product

Managing and Co/Managing Partner

2015 – 2005 Practicing Litigation Attorney

US Law Group, LLP, Sun City, AZ, 2012 – 2013; and Miller-Watson Law Office, Glendale, WI, 2009 – 2013

Managed firm of 15-20 Employees

Managing Partner of Solo Practice and Co/owned partnership

Litigation firm specializing in Corporate Law, Labor/Employment, Workers Compensation, Bankruptcy, Criminal, and Immigration Law

Office Administrator/HR Director

Labor and Employment/HR Consulting:

oOffered guidance which complied with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions. Advised management on all aspects of labor/employment relations, including claims of discrimination, sexual harassment, defamation and severance agreements, job accommodations, FMLA, etc

oProvided investigation and responses to internal and external complaints, agency charges, gather and analyze evidence, applying relevant laws, policies and past practice to reach conclusions

oProvided preventive measures to employers to avoid litigation through proper hiring, discipline, termination and other employment policies and procedures

Business Consultant - Advised businesses regarding starting up, marketing, financing through dissolution (etc)

Knowledge of Public procurement policies, procedures and regulations

Knowledge of Procurement methods and procedures for a centralized procurement function including buying, contract administration and contract law

Associate Attorney:

Gonzales, Saggio & Harlan, LLP, (Labor/Employment and Workers Compensation Litigation), 2007 – 2009

Defended employers in employment litigation and administrative process; and with grievance process for Union environments

Advised management on all aspects of labor/employment relations, including claims of discrimination, sexual harassment, defamation and severance agreements, job accommodations, FMLA, etc

Provided preventive measures to employers to avoid litigation through proper hiring, discipline, termination and other employment policies and procedures

Advised and consulted on issues of compensation, benefits, pensions, and insurance to Fortune 500 Clients (i.e. Target, Walmart, McDonald’s etc.)

Experienced in handling litigation and assisting with cases before:

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Labor and Industry Review Commission

Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission

Department of Workforce Development

U.S. Eastern and Western District Courts of the

Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals

Lead attorney in the Workers’ Compensation litigation practice division.

Drafted budgets to advise clients regarding setting aside reserves for claims

Advised clients in completing RFP’s for state and federal contracts regarding MBE/WBE requirements and disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE)

Borgelt, Powell, Peterson and Frauen, SC., (Insurance Defense),

2006 – 2007

Insurance Defense litigator in the area of Worker’s Compensation (primary account was Walmart/Sam’s Club)

Handled all aspects of litigation before the Worker’s Compensation Division, the Labor and Industry Review Commission, and any claims on appeal within the State of Wisconsin Court System

Working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act relating to workplace accidents and occupational injuries

Provided Training on Application of Laws and Updates to the Law

Spencer & Associates, LLC (General Practice Firm),

2005 – 2006

Practiced law in a small general practice firm

Handled all aspects of litigation in the areas of criminal law, probate law, family law, employment law, personal injury, corporate law and real estate

General Counsel Experience:

2006 - 2013

National Association of Minority Contractors, Headquartered in Washington, DC

(2008– 2013)

oAdvised National Board of Directors on all federal legal and business issues

oDrafted, Reviewed and Analyzed contracts regarding Consultant Agreement and Construction Contracts

oKnowledge of disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) and minority owned businesses (MBE)

oConsulted MBE/DEB on Federal and state laws pertaining to Davis Bacon wage determination and Legislative Review of Federal and State Laws, etc

oConsultant regarding applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations and other requirements governing Federal Contracts and compliance with government contracting/contractors and McNamara-O-Hara Service Contract Act (SCA)

World Outreach and Bible Training Center, Headquartered - Glendale, WI

(2006-2013) & Board Member – Nonprofit Organization

oResponsible for coordinating operational services for the New Church openings in Arizona and Mississippi

oDrafted, Reviewed and Analyzed contracts regarding Consultant Agreement and Construction Contracts with community services, vendors; including communication with City/State Government Officials/Boards/Agencies

oAdvised Board of Directors on all legal and business related issues.

oBudge increased to over $1M within 5 years

oContract Review/Negotiations

oDeveloping, modifying and maintaining policies/procedures and process workflows for all operational functions

oReview and Negotiate Real Estate Agreements and documents.

oWorked with Contractors and Project Managers regarding compliance with governmental zoning departments/agencies

Instructor Experience:

Park University – Luke Air Force Base, Arizona – Senior Professor of Business Law I & II; Employment Law (2013 – Present)

UW-Milwaukee – Milwaukee, WI – Law & Courtroom and Worker’s Compensation Law (2006 & 2009)

Military

1989 – 1997 – Environmental Health and Water Specialist – U.S. Army National Guard

Honorable Discharge – Advised Commanding Officers regarding environmental and health issues and provided training to military personnel

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