Legal Service

PAUL A. B. BARBER

563-***-**** • ********@*****.*** •

Louisville, KY

Scheduled to relocate to Washington, D.C.

SUMMARY

High achieving, focused, and decisive attorney with over 4 years of experience in conflicts analysis, client intake, and legal and business risk management for a global megafirm. Assume a pivotal role in facilitating the resolution process for conflicts of interest related to the firm using demonstrated research and complex problem-solving skills. Possess an outstanding professional record of high ethical standards and integrity, and a reputation for effectively leading, developing, and inspiring trust among the conflicts team – helping ensure best practices and adherence to firm policies and procedures.

Leverage broad knowledge of laws, regulations, and industry guidelines, and a strong interest in the areas of ethics and compliance to take up roles charged with protecting the company against legal risk and securing its sound internal controls. Demonstrate a sense of discretion, diplomacy, and tact in completing tasks with complex legal implications, adapting to changing environments, resolving ethically-challenging circumstances, and balancing multiple priorities. Affirm readiness and capability to extend clear and pragmatic legal solutions and assistance in other areas besides conflicts. MEMBERSHIP

Kentucky Bar Association Admitted October 2016

Member of Young Lawyers Division Active, in good standing ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Juris Doctor (J.D.) May 2016

University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law*, Louisville, KY Activities: Journal of Law and Education (2014-2016)

*Fully accredited by the American Bar Association and a member of the Association of American Law Schools Bachelor of Science, Major in Sports Administration, Minor in Business Administration May 2013 University of Louisville, Louisville, KY

Honors: Cum Laude

CORE COMPETENCIES

Industry skills Conflicts Clearing Rules of Professional Conduct Client Service and Responsiveness Regulatory Review and Compliance New Business Intake System Due Diligence Process

Risk Assessment Audit and Investigation

Case and Matter Analysis Conflict/Dispute Resolution Conflict Waiver and Ethical Wall Management Firm Counsel Support Legal Research and Writing Legal Counseling

Team Supervision and Development Process Improvements Technical proficiencies Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Process management systems, Elite Enterprise, Metastorm, Intapp Web conferencing/remote tools and applications, Zoom, Skype eDiscovery/online legal research services

WORK HISTORY

Hogan Lovells 2016 to present

NEW BUSINESS INTAKE SUPERVISOR AND CONFLICTS ATTORNEY Previously New Business Intake Analyst

• Sit at the forefront of the firm’s new business intake processes – exhibiting a high level of programmatic accountability in identifying and resolving potential legal and business conflicts

• Oversee the performance and professional development of a team of six new business intake specialists handling over 2,000 requests annually

Cont’d

PAUL A. B. BARBER

563-***-**** • ********@*****.***

• Communicate successes, highlight challenges, and keep the 50+-person New Business Conflicts department up to speed with the firm’s goals, strategies, and priorities

• Work closely with the office of the General Counsel in dealing with critical ethics and risk management operations of the firm and supporting various legal compliance and professional responsibility activities

• Review numerous incoming legal engagement contracts to ensure compliance with conflicts of law rules of the governing jurisdiction

• Conduct factual research around potential conflict problems, including determining the current status of relevant matters, understanding each clients’ role, and analyzing any existing waivers

• Draft and send conflict waivers and engagement letters for consent to waive specific representations; review and implement outside counsel guidelines and similar documentation

• Keep abreast of federal and state laws and other regulatory developments affecting the firm's conflicts of interest avoidance procedures

• Serve as the primary attorney contact for conflict checks; understand and operate the firm’s conflicts and new business software to perform and review situation-specific conflicts checks

• Establish process standards and performance targets, and promote a learning and development culture to encourage the conflicts team to achieve individual and collective full potential

• Set the tone for customer-centered hospitality and service in addressing the needs of clients and handling concerns of third party stakeholders

• Provide administrative support and legal guidance, and perform legal research and analysis projects relating to conflicts and other aspects of ethics and professional responsibility Passport Health Plan 2016

COMPLIANCE/LEGAL INTERN

• Carried out legal research into company policies for compliance with state and federal law regarding the disbursement of Medicaid funds and contract requirements involving service providers

• Paved the way for the improvement of potential legal outcomes by assisting in the redrafting of company contractual templates containing ambiguous language and vague provisions

• Prepared memos identifying potential issues with Passport Health Plan’s policies and procedures in conflict with state and federal laws, and formulate and recommend solutions to address the same

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