Attorney

KENT W. BAILEY

**** *. ******* **. • Meridian, ID 83646 • 208-***-**** • *************@****.***

KEY STRENGTHS

• Idaho attorney with broad legal, technical, and professional management experience.

• Proven performer with superb client advocacy skills and a passion for public service.

• Talented communicator with excellent research, writing, analysis, and mediation skills.

• Persuades others effectively while maintaining credibility, professionalism, and integrity.

• Strategic thinker with proven ability to manage and prioritize cases, projects, and deadlines.

• Operates independently and takes full ownership of all cases and assignments.

• Experience leading various legal, business, and technology projects to successful completion.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Kent W. Bailey, Esq. Meridian, ID

Attorney (Self-employed) 2011 to Present

Sole Practitioner engaged in the general practice of law with an emphasis on employment law, administrative law, health care

compliance, commercial and residential real estate, wills and estate administration, contract law, and general civil litigation. Provide

legal research, writing, analysis, and counsel to attorney clients.

Office of the Idaho Attorney General Boise, ID

Deputy Attorney General 2008 to 2010

In-house counsel to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. Successfully handled all employment cases before the Idaho

Personnel Commission, Idaho Commission on Human Rights, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and U.S. Office for

Civil Rights. Identified organizational risks and worked with key stakeholders to implement policies and minimize liability. Provided

advice, counsel, and direction to ensure compliance with state and federal law. Successfully managed complex employment

complaints, investigations, negotiations, and litigation. Prosecuted fraud and abuse cases against Idaho Medicaid providers. Provided

legal review and strategic guidance of investigations, proposed actions, and administrative appeals. Successfully trained human

resource managers, supervisors, and peer deputy attorneys in various employment law topics.

CDI Corporation Phoenix, AZ

Solutions Architect 2000 to 2004

Designed, planned, and implemented technology solutions for internal and external clients. Analyzed complex business issues and

proposed appropriate, cost-effective solutions. Coordinated sales, support, accounting, and legal teams in writing, editing, finalizing,

and presenting professional bids, proposals, and draft contracts. Worked with key stakeholders to develop accurate cost models for

executive approval. Worked with clients to ensure solutions met technical, contract, and business requirements. Directed multiple

stakeholders to design and implement projects and process improvements. Worked with executives to develop market plans and

initiatives, and strategic positioning. Authored proposals, marketing presentations, web content, case studies, and white papers.

Provided technical subject matter expertise to executives, sales managers, and peers. Developed and executed technical policies,

processes, methodologies, and best practices.

Phelps Dodge Corporation (Now Freeport-McMoRan Inc.) Phoenix, AZ

Project Management Analyst 2002 to 2003

Developed solutions to ensure the successful delivery of all technology projects. Prioritized projects, finalized plans and budgets,

secured funding, and oversaw schedules. Monitored project performance, providing detailed status reports to key decision makers.

Authored, implemented, and maintained the corporate technology policies and procedures. Conducted on-site audits to ensure

compliance with corporate technology policies. Improved project delivery and policy compliance across the entire enterprise.

Developed processes and tools to monitor project performance, identify improvement areas, resolve conflicts, and communicate best

practices to project managers. Worked with technology directors and financial analysts to develop and monitor capital and expense

plans for the corporate technology division. Managed vendor contracts, project schedules, performance, and relationships. Authored

requests for project bids, proposals, and quotations. Developed and implemented a corporate-wide training strategy for employees.

Inacom Corporation Phoenix, AZ

Data Analyst 1999 to 2000

Captured business requirements, recommended improvements, forecasted impact, monitored internal progress, and ensured

successful project implementation. Compiled, analyzed, and communicated business activity to internal and external clients. Liaised

between business users and technical support groups to resolve client concerns. Provided cross-functional support to clients,

technology developers, and executives. Built and managed positive business relationships with internal and external clients.

Monitored contract performance, relaying revenue opportunities to account management. Prepared and presented detailed monthly

status reports to directors and clients. Audited project performance and timely resolved issues. Directed special projects to improve

performance and strengthen client relationships.

Arthur Andersen LLP (Now Accenture) Phoenix, AZ

Technology Consultant 1996 to 1999

Successfully implemented and managed technology and business process solutions for legal and business clients. Managed high-

volume litigation imaging projects and technology support teams. Managed work flow, production, personnel, efficiency, and quality

control. Provided hardware, software, and network support for the litigation imaging department. Planned and implemented data

security, storage, and backup procedures. Captured, tracked, and managed technical specifications to satisfy client requirements.

Developed procedures and information systems to manage production, client records, and improve project delivery. Developed and

implemented process improvements tailored to client needs. Built and maintained strong relationships with internal and external

clients.

INTERNSHIPS

Idaho State Board of Tax Appeals Boise, ID

Law Clerk 2007 to 2008

Provided comprehensive legal review of appeals involving state taxes, tax exemptions, and county Board of Equalization decisions.

Drafted legal decisions and orders based on available facts, Idaho Code, Idaho Administrative Rules, relevant case law, and accepted

appraisal methodologies. Conducted in-depth research and analysis of statutes, court decisions, Board decisions, briefs, exhibits, and

all other related sources. Provided legal, logistical, and technical support to help manage the Board's work flow.

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Missoula, MT

Legal Intern 2006 to 2007

Assisted General Counsel with non-profit corporate law matters involving charitable giving, planned giving, charitable tax issues,

employment law, administrative law, Constitutional takings, conservation easements, water law, trademark and copyright law, gaming

law compliance, and commercial contracts. Prepared documents, conducted legal and factual research, drafted and edited

correspondence, legal memoranda, and pleadings.

Church Harris Johnson & Williams, P.C. Missoula, MT

Legal Intern 2006

Assisted attorneys with legal issues involving contracts, real property, water rights, construction issues, probate, employment,

professional malpractice, insurance litigation, personal injury, and family law. Prepared documents, conducted legal and factual

research, drafted and edited correspondence, legal memoranda, and pleadings. Assisted attorneys during all phases of the litigation

process, including client meetings, settlement conferences, arbitration hearings, and at trial.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

University of Montana School of Law Missoula, MT

Juris Doctor with Certificates in Mediation and Trial Advocacy 2007

University of Phoenix Phoenix, AZ

Bachelor of Science in Business Information Systems 2000

ASSOCIATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS

Idaho State Bar Association, ISB#7739 Since 2007

United States Courts, District of Idaho Since 2007

Idaho State Bar, Employment Law Section Since 2008

American Bar Association Since 2004

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