Marilyn Williams, J.D., R.N.
adkqmx@r.postjobfree.com Florida & Belize 954-***-**** LinkedIn
Attorney-At-Law Registered Nurse
Attorney and legal advisor accomplished in highly-regulated industries such as healthcare and finance, as well as political leadership. Collaborative partner, effective at implementing necessary controls to ensure compliance while improving risk and policy awareness. Translate knowledge of local and international regulations into results benefiting shareholders, customers, employees, and public. Persuasive communication and presentation skills. Able to negotiate and problem solve under pressure. Leader in legal reform; filed first environmental and first money laundering cases in Belize. Highly analytical and organized. Adaptable. Skilled at Conflict resolution. Leadership based on quality, service, and uncompromising ethics. US citizen.
Regulatory Compliance
Research
Skilled in performing Root cause analysis
Works well independently or on a team
Works well with staff and physicians
Reporting to regulatory and external agencies
Clinical analytical skills to review process/events
Strong analytical skills
Florida Issued Compact RN Nursing License
Prepare analytical reports
Investigate and report on Incident occurrences
Project Management
Ethics and Integrity
Documentation Review
Knowledge of Joint Commission Standards
Patient Safety
Detail Oriented
Excellent writing skills
Compliance
HIPPA
Identify risks/trends
Actively works with Legal Counsel
Attend and actively participate in mediation hearings
Strong leadership skills
Risk Management
Core measures and evidence- based practices
Ability to identify trends and events that may lead to risk, safety and quality issues
Root Cause Analysis
Management of Incident Reporting
Participate in Quality Improvement meetings
Participate in staff Orientation
Assist Legal Counsel in preparation of cases
Reviewed and negotiate Hospital Contracts
Professional Experience
JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT — Belize City (Belize) 2018 – 2021
Judge
Preside over criminal matters at Supreme Court level.
Research, interpret, and apply criminal law.
Write judgements and orders and pronounce sentencing according to the law.
Cleared backlog of pending trials.
SOLE PRACTITIONER — Belize City (Belize) 2014 – 2018
Attorney-At-Law, Owner & Manager
Legal advisor, litigating various criminal and civil matters. Represented broad range of corporate and individual clients regarding medical malpractice, contracts, money laundering, offshore law, personal injury, criminal offenses, environmental law, constitutional matters, as well as land law.
GOVERNMENT OF BELIZE — Belize City (Belize) 2008 – 2014
Director, Financial Intelligence Unit
Directed Investigated all financial crimes in the jurisdiction, directed the Supervisory, and Administrative functions of the Financial Intelligence Unit as related to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Financing of Terrorism (CFT). Central point of contact to financial institutions for immediate advice on compliance/BSA, legal, and Third-Party Risk questions; guided institutions to understand, accept, and implement compliance/risk policies and procedures. Actively represented Belize Government at high-level meetings as well as at international task forces and associations. Supervised financial crimes investigation department, including AML and fraud in the jurisdiction. Partnered with local and international law enforcement agencies to share information, as well as for investigating and prosecuting crimes. Provided foreign jurisdictions with local investigatory assistance regarding violations of the Patriot Act.
Effected substantial amendments to laws relative to AML/CFT regime, in order to bring Belize into compliance with the Financial Action Task Force Recommendations and avoid blacklisting. Overhauled existing frameworks and developed new infrastructure to support global compliance standards.
Initiated and led first AML Committee of Belize and filed the country’s first money laundering case.
Enhanced public awareness of money laundering by developing seminars and documentation for financial institutions. Also provided public awareness trainings, including informative TV appearances.
Strengthened Police Department’s and Judiciary’s ability to perform obligations by organizing training.
FLORIDA MEDICAL CENTRE — Plantation, FL (USA) 2005 – 2008
Director of Risk Management
SOLE PRACTIIONER — Belize City (Belize) 1999 – 2005
Attorney-At-Law
Represented corporate clients and provided legal advice regarding environmental law, medical malpractice, criminal, contracts, and personal injury.
Earlier government career includes the roles Senior Crown Counsel/Acting Director of Public Prosecutions and the Crown Counsel-Ministry of The Attorney General.
Professional Organizations & Affiliations
FLORIDA RISK ASSOCIATION
INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION
BELIZE BAR ASSOCIATION
BELIZE INCOME AND BUSINESS TAX APPEALS BOARD
WOMEN IN POLITICS (WIN)
Member, BELIZE ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND POLICY ORGANIZATION (BELPO) 1998 – Present
Chair of KARL HEUSNER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 2014 – 2017
Chair of the INTEGRITY COMMISSION 2014 – 2017
Honorable Senator of Belize 2000 – 2003
Attorney & Finance Committee Member, BELIZE ORGANIZATION FOR WOMEN & DEVELOPMENT 2000 – 2003
Board Member, PROGRAM FOR BELIZE 1999 – 2002
Member, NATIONAL DRUG AND ABUSE CONTROL COUNCIL (NDACC) 1995 – 1998
Member, NATIONAL WOMEN’S COMMISSION 1993 – 1998
Education
Juris Doctorate BENJAMIN CARDOZO SCHOOL OF LAW — New York, NY
Bachelor of Science, Psychology BROOKLYN COLLEGE, CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK — New York, NY
Associates in Applied Sciences, Nursing KINGSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE — New York, NY
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
CFATF — Mutual Evaluation Training Course
OECD — Regulation of Casinos