Keith j. jones

**** ****** ***** ? Vienna, VA ***81 ? 703-***-****

http://www.linkedin.com/in/KeithJJones11 ? acqfve@r.postjobfree.com

GENERAL COUNSEL

NEGOTIATION ADVOCACY NONPROFITS REGULATORY AFFAIRS

POLICY DEVELOPMENT GOVERNMENT AGENCIES LEGISLATION

Inspirational legal advisor and spokesperson with a background in

contracts, combined with multifaceted experience

delivering astute legal insights, building consensus and recruiting /

mentoring top-performing legal teams.

Broad strengths in leadership, negotiation, legal affairs and risk

management to achieve goals.

Recognized thought leader and speaker at the Toronto Life and Annuity

Symposium, the National Academy of Sciences/National Research Council

Program on Nutrient Pollution, the Lower Merion Federation of Civic

Associations Meeting, and more.

Noted author of papers published in peer-reviewed journals and law reviews

on legal, public policy, and legislative topics including economic-damage

liability, tax incentives, utility infrastructure, sustainability, and risk

assessment.

Leadership Strengths: Legal & Regulatory Insights Executive Management

Board of Directors Liaison Policy Issues

Budgeting Legal Issues Legal Compliance Legislation Settlements

Environmental Law Vendor Relations

Public Relations Resource Management Federal, State & Local Regulations

PROFESSIONAL experience

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ACTUARIES - Washington, DC 2011 - Present

General COUNSEL & Director of Professionalism

Define strategic direction and lead tactical execution on diverse legal

issues to reduce risk, manage litigation and achieve organizational goals.

Plan, orchestrate and moderate four professionalism continuing education

webinars per year. Streamlined contracting, negotiation and RFP processes

to reduce costs yet provide higher levels of service to members.

Collaborated on creation of an industry-wide joint disciplinary process for

professionals. Recruited and built a dynamic team of six professionals and

manage an annual budget of $1M.

. Provide expert guidance as trusted legal advisor and general counsel to

the non-profit Board of Directors on issues including membership

qualifications, bylaws and antitrust matters.

. Represent U.S. profession regarding cross-border governance issues

related to international actuarial work.

. Successfully settled a threatened lawsuit regarding unlicensed use of

images on the website by negotiating a reduced claim paid by the graphic

design vendor and drafting a professional services agreement.

. Leveraged litigation and negotiation skills to persuade a vendor to

deliver products and services that had already been paid for, and to

suspend the contract moving forward with a substantial credit.

. Transformed professional continuing education program by creating more

entertaining and interactive training presentations that attracted 5,000+

attendees - a new record - and received overwhelmingly positive response.

LOWER MERION CONSERVANCY - Gladwyne, PA 2010 - 2011

Executive Director

Inspired a diverse network of board members, community volunteers and

stakeholders to achieve new heights. Provided legal counsel and served as

the public face of the organization. Led public relations initiatives as

media spokesperson to increase community awareness while attracting new

members and major donors. Managed and mentored a staff of four director-

level professionals plus an Office Manager, numerous interns and myriad

volunteers. Handled cost projections and financial reporting for $600K+

budget.

. Spearheaded the campaign to establish a conservation easement that

prevented any future development on an historic farm in the community,

increasing public awareness of the organization and environmental issues.

. Established successful and uniform RFP and contracting processes to

replace previously ad hoc and unreliable vendor selection.

. Won a $50K grant from a local foundation for renovations (repairs,

exterior paint, new flooring and fixtures for the research lab) in the

organization's headquarters, a cottage built in 1895 and fully restored

in 2000.

. Improved collaboration and employee morale by enriching relationships as

the key leadership and legal liaison with the 25-member non-profit Board

of Directors, especially the Executive Committee and Finance Committee.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CLEAN WATER AGENCIES - Washington, DC 2007 - 2010

General Counsel

Key advisor to the Legal Affairs Committee with 200+ members including

municipal attorneys and law professionals in private practice. Interacted

extensive with Congress, the EPA and national media while managing a

nationwide network of in-house and outside attorneys. Provide legal

guidance to the Executive Director and Board of Directors on diverse

issues. Orchestrated and facilitated 10+ legal educational programs and

continuing education webinars annually, with up to 100 attendees.

Streamlined contracting procedures and greatly enhanced ability to deliver

projects on time. Managed a close-knit, top-performing team of

professionals and $500K budget.

. Achieved admission to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to personally

file a heavily revised amicus brief on time for a key supporter, when the

original brief from another non-profit entity proved highly

unsatisfactory.

. Authored a law journal paper after forging a partnership with The

Conservation Fund to create a popular training course How Green Is My

Infrastructure on the challenges and benefits of green infrastructure

design.

. Attained national recognition as an industry thought leader and speaker,

invited to make presentations for multiple organizations including the

National Academy of Sciences and the University of Pennsylvania.

. Established a broad, strong coalition and enriched strategic partnerships

with diverse non-profit organizations including NGOs: American Rivers,

the Conservation Fund and the Natural Resources Defense Council.

PHILADELPHIA WATER DEPARTMENT - Philadelphia, PA 2000 - 2007

Divisional Deputy City Solicitor (General Counsel) - 2005-2007

Deputy City Solicitor - 2003-2005 Assistant City Solicitor - 2000-2003

Rapidly promoted to role functioning as the city's lead attorney on issues

related to water quality. Served as the City of Philadelphia's Pretreatment

Enforcement Attorney under the federal Clean Water Act and in collaboration

with the US Environmental Protection Agency. Counseled Water commissioner

and other city officials regarding Environmental Law, regulatory issues and

rates. Defined enduring Freedom of Information Act policies. Created a top-

quality year-round legal internship program to develop tomorrow's leaders,

which continues today.

. Led legal response to a chemical spill by an international corporation

that required temporary shut-down of some City water intakes, with

extensive media coverage. Negotiated a $100K+ settlement to reimburse the

City for all expenses incurred.

. As Pretreatment Enforcement Attorney under the Clean Water Act, managed

and resolved numerous disputes resulting in corrective action plans,

Consent Decrees and Agreements or revocation of permits.

. Transformed stormwater management and building development regulations

citywide by leveraging strategy and public relations to overcome

opposition, building consensus with real estate developers and community

leaders.

. Spearheaded the RFQ and RFP processes for an innovative new $400M

biosolids recycling program to reduce liability and operating costs

through technology innovation of a portion of the core business for 20

years.

. Developed comprehensive expertise in water regulations and completed the

"insurmountable" task of systematically revising the Philadelphia Water

Department regulations to be user-friendly and accessible online.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Associate - Margolis Edelstein, Environmental Department 1999-2000

Civil litigation and toxic tort defense including legal research, pretrial

petitions, motions, preliminary objections and more.

Judicial Clerk - Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas 1998-1999

education, Qualifications & affiliations

Juris Doctor - TEMPLE UNIVERSITY - Third-Year Class President

Master of Environmental Studies in Resource Management - UNIVERSITY OF

PENNSYLVANIA - 3.83 GPA

Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Public Relations - RIDER UNIVERSITY -

Magna cum laude

Member of the Bar: U.S. Supreme Court District of Columbia Commonwealth

of Pennsylvania

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Third Circuit Court of Appeals U.S.

District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Member: American Bar Association Volunteer: Kennedy Center Open House Arts

Festival

Past Board Member: Pennsylvania Resources Council and Mendelssohn Club of

Philadelphia

Contact this candidate