Corporate Compliance Essentials
University of Texas Law CLE
January 2024
Regulatory Compliance Specialization
Graduate Certificate 4.0 GPA
University of Pennsylvania
September 2023
American Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) Healthcare Compliance Professional
HCP Certification, May 2023
J.D.-Law
Texas Southern University
Cum Laude
Houston, Texas
Bachelor of Science
Textiles & Merchandising
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky
LICENSURE
Texas Bar
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ATTORNEY NOV 2002 – PRESENT
Law Office of Jeanne Fugate, PLLC dba Fugate Law Firm Houston, TX
Utilize broad scope of industry knowledge and dynamic legal acumen toward leading the start-up and successful operations of a forward-thinking practice focused on real estate, trusts, estates, contracts, probate law, and bankruptcy, including building a client base to maximize the bottom line.
Manage all aspects of the firm, including marketing, billing, accounting, client relations, and legal work.
LEASE ABSTRACTOR / ATTORNEY SEPT 2007 – JAN 2008
The Situs Companies Houston, TX
large-scale client portfolios (e.g., shopping malls, office buildings).
Handled acquisitions, dispositions, due diligence, and financial audits for a real estate abstracting firm.
Performed full lease abstracting (e.g., upcoming tenant improvements, rent roll, tenant termination, co-tenancy rights, document discrepancies) in a concise, accurate, and timely manner per cash flow-specific requirements.
TITLE ABSTRACTOR / ANALYST
Hawkins Oil Company - Contractor for Derwen Resources Houston, TX
Strategically steered title searches and updated and / or revised commitments, along with searching, examining, and typing title reports.
DOCUMENT REVIEW
Duke Energy Houston, TX
Exhibited interpersonal relations proficiencies toward assisting with document review and trial preparation. Review documents for relevancy and privilege.
DOCUMENT REVIEW
Update Legal / El Paso Energy, Inc. Houston, TX
Played a vital role in accurately reviewing documents for comprehensive relevancy and privilege to meet critical goals.
Provided concise legal analysis and commentary to highlight significant issues.
Design, implement and improve policies and procedures.
Interaction with Government Officials
Identify, investigate and resolve compliance issues
Anti-Kickback Laws, False Claims Act
U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
Perform and monitor audits
Risk Assessments
Identification of warning signs
Manage internal and external deadlines
Training and awareness programs
The Federal Bribery Statute
UK Bribery Act
Regulatory Requirements
Houston, TX 77090
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EDUCATION
Microsoft Office
Westlaw/Lexis Nexus
Analysis Skills
Compliance Reporting
Mitigation Strategies
Compliance Training
Security Audits
Interpersonal Skills
SKILLS
KEY STRENGTHS
REGULATORY AND COMPLIANCE COUNSEL
CONTACT
JEANNE FUGATE