Alan Phelps
*** ********* ******, **** ****, Atlanta, GA 30309
*******@*****.*** 678-***-****
Profile
Accomplished attorney with twenty-one years of experience; including sixteen years of legal, regulatory, legislative
and state government relations experience in the property and casualty insurance field. A proven performer with a
track record of successfully managing government affairs relationships in multiple state legislatures and departments
of insurance for major insurers. Experienced counselor with the political savvy to facilitate clients’ objectives and
minimize legal and regulatory risk via creative solutions and problem solving.
Professional Experience
Sr. Compliance Manager, Kemper Insurance Company, Dallas, TX (Remote Employee) 2006 – 2014
Responsibilities for compliance issues for personal and commercial insurance. Duties included drafting of new policy
forms, including new base policies, incorporating state specific legal requirements as well as additional provisions
advantageous to the insurer. Revised current forms based upon company needs and regulatory requirements. Advised
on claims and coverage issues.
Associate Counsel, The Hartford Omni Auto Program, Atlanta, GA 1998 – 2006
Legal research in the area of high-risk auto insurance law, gathering of regulatory information including tax and
corporate compliance, drafting of guidelines for entering the market in various states, review of contracts.
Attorney, Alston & Bird, Atlanta, GA 1997-1998
General legal duties associated with Medical Malpractice Defense including review of medical records, summarization
of depositions, research and drafting of pleadings. Worked intensively with client Charter Behavioral Health Services’
Department of Risk Management in settlement of claims.
Attorney, Sidley & Austin, Washington, DC 1997
Assisted in the preparation and gathering of evidence to be presented at trial. Organized, cataloged, and indexed
documents, including affidavits and depositions, for analysis and review.
Attorney, Title Searcher, Chicago Title Insurance Company, Nashville, TN 1996
Researched and helped clear title on residential and commercial properties. Drafted insurance commitments and
letters of information for properties worth millions of dollars.
Assistant Director of Regulatory Compliance, Blue Rhino Corporation, Winston Salem, NC 1995 1996
Assisted in establishing the company’s regulatory process in more than twenty five states. Developed relationships
with regulatory officials and applicable states. Supervised a staff of ten in the regulatory compliance team.
Coordinated with retail stores and assisted businesses in acquiring licenses. Researched and drafted corporate
contracts.
1994 1995
Attorney, Legal Alternative, High Point, NC
Supervised paralegals and represented clients in criminal and domestic matters. Served on numerous cases in district
criminal court in diverse areas of the law. Negotiated settlements and dispositions.
Additional Professional Experience
Pro Bono (Volunteer) Attorney, Central Carolina Legal Services, Greensboro, NC 1994
1983 1993
Assistant Manager, Waldenbooks, Greensboro, NC
Education
Juris Doctor, North Carolina Central University School of Law * Dean’s List 1990-1993
Bachelor of Science in Business Management,
University of North Carolina at Greensboro * Dean’s List 1982-1986
Licensed to practice law in GA, NC & TN.