Human Resources Management
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DARYL PATRICK HARRIS
SUMMARY
Legal and Corporate Executive with over 14 years combined training and experience
in employment litigation, business administration, and human resources management.
Proven record of success in corporate diversity initiatives, minority recruitment
and retention, and corporate compliance. Extensive knowledge and experience in
areas of federal labor and employment law, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
standards, procedures, and protocols; and corporate tolerance and diversity best
practices. Additional expertise in collective bargaining, corporate policy
development, and employee/talent assessment. Exceptionally skilled at executive
level consulting and coaching.
EDUCATION
University of Alabama School of Law
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Juris Doctor
The Order of Barristers
Bench and Bar Honor Society
Black Law Students Association, President
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama
B.S., Justice Science; B.A., Political Science
100 Black Men of Alabama Merit Scholar
Mayoral Political Science Fellow
HONORS & AWARDS
University of Alabama School of Law,
Dallas Sands Professional Leadership Award
Young Adult Voters Alliance, Clinton Award for
Distinguished Service and Leadership
United Parcel Service, Casey National
Leadership Award, finalist
Stancil R. Starnes Scholarship for Outstanding
Achievement in Legal Education
American College of Trial Lawyers Lewis F. Powell Jr.,
Medal for Excellence in Advocacy
International Academy of Trial Lawyers, Award for
Distinguished Achievement in Trial Advocacy
EXPERIENCE
Managing Partner
September 2007 - Present
Daryl Harris & Associates, P.C.
Birmingham, Alabama
Manages the representation and education of commercial clients in matters of
corporate governance, state and federal compliance, and employment
litigation. Advisor to board of directors, executives, and management in
areas of employee dispute resolution, collective bargaining, and corporate
diversity initiatives. Provides corporate training to public and private
entities, on federal labor laws, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
standards and procedures, and minority recruitment and retention best
practices. Develops and implements corporate polices and guidelines regarding
workforce diversity and anti-discrimination/harassment policies.
Labor & Employment Attorney
July 2005- August 2007
Carr Allison Pugh Howard Oliver & Sisson P.C.
Birmingham, Alabama
Responsible for the legal representation of regional and national commercial
clients in matters of discrimination, labor and employment, and complex
litigation defense. Managed every aspect of litigation or dispute resolution
from start to finish, including pleadings, written discovery, depositions,
and jury trials. Consistently achieved favorable results for clients
including numerous favorable settlements and dismissals of claims. Trained
Human Resources professionals in anti-discrimination policies and practices.
Led firm initiatives in minority recruitment and retention, and minority
business development.
Faculty Consultant/Adjunct Professor
August 2000- May 2008 University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama Advisor to the University's pre-law program on
curriculum development, enrollment, and administration. Trained and consulted
University faculty in concepts of adult learning and instruction. Instructed
faculty, staff, and students in methods of persuasive communication.
Developed and coordinated minority recruitment and retention initiatives,
including formation of the Minority Recruitment Faculty Senate Committee, and
acted as a liaison between the University's programs and area law and
graduate schools.
Public Relations/ External Affairs
May 1999- August 2002
Office of the Mayor
Birmingham, Alabama
Coordinated the public relations functions of the Mayor's Office of the City
of Birmingham. Managed the composition and dissemination of formal
communications between the Mayor's office and other governmental and
administrative agencies, media, and general public. Composed mayoral
addresses, and served as a liaison between the Office of the Mayor and other
public and private agencies. Acted as a spokesperson for the Mayor and the
mayoral executive staff for media broadcasts and televised events. Retained
on staff through three executive administrations.
Operations Management/ Training Manager
May 1996- February 2001
United Parcel Service
Birmingham, Alabama
Managed the complete internal business operations, including personnel,
inventory, and human and capital resources, for the nation's largest shipping
and delivery corporation. Trained, supervised, and managed employees on
corporate policies and procedures, prescribed work methods, and company
disciplinary protocol. Educated and instructed employees on federal labor and
employment issues including, EEOC standards and procedures, sexual harassment
policies and prevention, and the family medical leave act. Increased
front-line management diversity by 16% in the Alabama district in two years.
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
Alabama State Law License,
Admitted September 2005
William E. and Barbara H. Beckham Jr.,
Workforce Diversity Certificate
Terry School of Business
University of Georgia, to be awarded 2011
Tanault Human Resources Information Systems
Operators Certificate, 2002
ELT-SHRM Workplace Diversity Training
Certificate, 2007
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS
Alabama State Bar Association,
Member in Good Standing
University of Alabama at Birmingham, Chair
Minority Recruitment and Retention Board
National Black MBA Association
Full Member, Atlanta, Georgia
National Association of African-Americans in
Human Resources, Birmingham, Alabama
First Round Sports Marketing,
Of Counsel, Edison, New Jersey
Access America Transport; Advisor
to the President, Chattanooga, Tennessee
Health Education Resources Group, PC
Board of Directors, Birmingham, Alabama
foreign LANGUAGES
Spanish (Latin American)- Intermediate, progressing
German- Elementary
French- Elementary, progressing
Portuguese- Elementary, progressing
PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Mr. James E. Phillips, J.D.
U.S. Attorneys Office for the
Northern District of Alabama
1801 Fourth Avenue North
Birmingham, Alabama 35203
Mr. Ted Alling, President
Access America Transport
2515 East 43rd Street, Suite B
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37407
Mrs. L. Shere Hayes, Director
Health Education Resources Group, PC.
4022 4th Avenue South
Birmingham, Alabama 35222
Mr. Carlos Hudson, CEO
Allegiance Management Consulting, LLC
3019 Laurel Lakes Cove
Helena, Alabama 35022
Mrs. Lonetta Taylor Gaines, Vice President
Lorraine Monroe Leadership Institute
361 West 125th Street
New York, New York 10027
Mr. James Derek Harris, Principal
First Round Sports Marketing
36 Woodbury Road
Edison, New Jersey
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