Dana Mumey
Employment and Labor Law Expert-Human Resources Professional
Lakewood, CO 80227
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Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Senior Human Resources Specialist
CTSI-County Technical Services Inc. - Denver, CO
October 2015 to Present
Daily advisement to County Human Resources Directors, County Attorneys and County Commissioners on Human Resources issues. Webinars on Human Resources topics, Training, Risk Management . Sexual Harassment Investigations.
Attorney at Law
Law office of Dana N. Mumey - Denver, CO
April 2012 to October 2015
Workplace Investigations, representation of small businesses in employment law matters Manager of Employee and Labor Relations
FlightSafety Services/ FlightSafety International
March 2011 to April 2012
Investigations of workplace harassment, training, Affirmative Action Program, Drug and Alcohol Testing procedures, progressive discipline. Union negotiations and grievances. FMLA and ADA accommodations. Conducted training for first line managers on human resources best practices. Oversaw OFCCP audit of Affirmative Action Plans.
Conducted workplace harassment investigations.
Senior Assistant County Attorney
Adams County Attorney's Office
2007 to 2009
Proficiently provided expert knowledge and counseling to County Commissioners regarding election litigation, land use and employment issues. Applied strong employment and labor law expertise toward educating management in all facets of employment law best practices. Collaboratively worked with junior attorneys to assist them in understanding the litigation process and effectively resolving matters. Played a key role in the determination of on-site accommodations for workers with ADA claims. Managed Federal Court and State Court employment law litigation as well as land use/energy litigation before the PUC.
Represented Human Resources, Office of the Sheriff and Office of the Coroner in all employment law matters, including administrative hearings involving the termination or demotion of employees.
Successfully oversaw the termination of a high level administrator accomplished without litigation or large settlement.
Associate Litigation Attorney
Giometti & Associates
2006 to 2007
Managed a diverse caseload, including intellectual property/ copyright infringement, professional malpractice, personal injury and premises liability lawsuits. Contributed case management and litigation abilities toward evaluating cases and designing litigation strategies. Demonstrated multitasking and prioritization abilities in effectively defending and conducting depositions, preparing discovery, drafting briefs, and resolving cases through settlement and mediation. Successfully defended several depositions in a complex intellectual property/ copyright infringement case, which resulted in substantial decrease from plaintiff of settlement demands. Law offices of Dana N Mumey
Demonstrating sharp business acumen, launched, developed and managed a successful law practice with an emphasis on representing management in Labor and Employment Law related matters. Exhibited prioritization, strategic planning and organization skills in proficiently steering case projects from initiation and discovery through court trial. Stayed abreast of current state and federal employment and labor regulations and recommended courses of action to HR professionals and operations management regarding workplace discrimination and hostile environment, employee compensation and benefits, workplace violence and allegations of violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Served as Conflict County Attorney for the Office of the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder, Tracy Baker.
Appointed as Conflict Employment Counsel for Governmental Agencies that had Conflicts of Interest in the Representation of the Agency or Elected Officials. Represented the Denver Water Board in internal disciplinary hearings. Teamed with a major customer service organization to prepare the company for strike planning, including drafting security and media responses, researching issues pertaining to replacement workers, and evaluating a complex agreement between the parties for potential Unfair Labor Practice Issues. Averted a potential major strike by leading a team of 45 regional attorneys with responsibility for developing and executing a strike plan for compliance with the National Labor Relations Act. Associate General Counsel
Regional Transportation District (RTD)
1997 to 2003
Maintained full accountability for managing all employee and labor relations matters for a large Metropolitan Transit Agency with sole responsibility for all employment related issues for over 2,500 union and salaried employees. Successfully represented the district in a wide array of state and federal court cases on matters involving wage and hour, unemployment, discrimination, Title VII, affirmative action Title VII, Age Discrimination, Americans with Disabilities Act, Family and Medical Leave, and Zero Tolerance Policies.
Achieved a $2.5 million savings to the District by representing the District in a complicated arbitration involving a multi-million dollar contract dispute with a national Para transit provider. Spearheaded the negotiation of a Five-Year ADA Consent Decree with members of Denver's disabled community that now serves as the model for other transit agencies nationwide. Career Note: Additional experience as an Assistant City Attorney for the City of Aurora, and as a Deputy District Attorney in Several Colorado Jurisdictions Education
Juris Doctor in Law
University of Puget Sound - Tacoma, WA
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications and Theatre Gustavus Adolphus College - Saint Peter, MN
Skills
• Legal Drafting
• Legal Research
• Operations Management
• Strategic Planning
• Case Management
• Negotiation
• Writing Skills
• Management
• Proofreading
• Human Resources
• Risk Management
• Analysis skills
• Conflict management
• Succession planning
• Project management
• Administrative Experience
• Performance Management
• Employee Orientation
• Interviewing
• Presentation Skills
Certifications and Licenses
Law license