DEENA M. GREBLE, Esquire

T: 609-***-**** Email: adrl49@r.postjobfree.com

ATTORNEY

A solutions focused practitioner accomplished in general transactional law, corporate law, municipal law land use law and regulatory compliance. Professional that excels in balancing legal and corporate needs to produce concentrated effects that drive business growth. Highly versatile with the ability to manage multiple projects under strict deadlines in high performance cultures. Subject matter specialist in contract review and analysis, employment models, land use planning and development, government regulation and local public contract awards and administration. Comprehensive background in applying superior mediation skills to challenging situations, in close collaboration with senior executives.

CORE SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Contract Drafting & Negotiation

Corporate/Nonprofit Governance

Outside Counsel Management

Process Improvement

Land Development Approvals Procurement

Regulatory Conformance

Residential & Commercial Lease Compliance

Risk Mitigation

Adaptable Leader

Attentive Reviewer

Relationship Builder

Resourceful Mediator

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CAMDEN LUTHERAN HOUSING, INC. Camden, New Jersey

General Counsel/Director of Housing (2016-2022)

Acting Executive Director (10/2020-02/2021)

Supervise the housing development projects, rental activity, property maintenance and daily operations of the organization

Administer daily operations to ensure policies and procedures where understood and adhered to by staff.

Prepare, review and negotiate documents including reports, agreements and projects, while incorporating legal regulatory requirements, as necessary.

Analyze the impact and application of federal and state charitable and nonprofit organization laws and regulations in connection with and in relation to the strategic business operations of CLHI and its affiliates.

Provide legal advice and counsel to administration and staff regarding legal matters, including, but not limited to, conflicts of interest policy, confidentiality obligations, employment guidelines, risk management matters and regulatory requirements.

Manage the property rental program of CLHI and its affiliates and ensure lease compliance including tax credit qualification and compliance

Coordinate the acquisition of appropriate permits and approvals from diverse municipal agencies for CLHI land development projects.

Devise, implement and analyze business operation protocols

Maintain a proactive approach on sustaining full occupancy levels

Oversee and motivate a team of four property maintenance associates

Reduced more than $150,000.00 tenant rental delinquency balance

Secured more than $500,000.00 (budget) in funding thorough development of proposals for government funders.

SOUTH JERSEY HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER Cherry Hill, New Jersey (2014-2021)

General Counsel

Guide the identification and development of corporate policies, procedures and programs and offer continuing counsel on legal issues and potential implications of all matters.

Serve as legal advisor on contract proposals and business arrangements.

Assess the merits of litigation involving the company and cooperate with relevant executive(s) to define tactical defenses and approve warranted settlements of disputes.

Ensure the enterprise is conducting its operations in adherence of applicable laws and regulations.

Assist with record retention, file management systems and personal data confidentiality measures.

Structure and direct the office internal legal function and staff.

MILITARY WARRIORS SUPPORT FOUNDATION San Antonio, Texas (2014-2019)

Homeownership and Financial Mentor, Homes for Heroes Program

Provide guidance and support to disabled military veterans awarded mortgage free residences.

Compile data, review reports and evaluate statistical facts to understand focal trends of the Heroes.

Partner and strategize with Leadership to establish methodologies and protocols to serve families.

ZELLER & WIELICZKO, LLP Cherry Hill, New Jersey (2003-2014)

Senior Associate Attorney

Key Achievements

Positively litigated a precedent setting complex land use case that upheld a zoning board’s authority to deny a use variance application. The Salt & Light Company, Inc., et al. v. Willingboro Township Zoning Board of Adjustment, 423 N.J. Super. 282 (App Div. 2011) cert. den. 210 N.J. 108, (2012).

Acted as solicitor for numerous land use boards; including Cherry Hill Township Planning Board and Zoning Board, Deptford Township Planning Board, Glassboro Borough Zoning Board, Pennsauken Township Zoning Board, Somerdale Borough Joint Planning and Zoning Board, Willingboro Township Zoning Board and Woolwich Township Joint Land Use Board.

Negotiated favorable affordable housing compliance settlement agreements on behalf of multiple municipalities.

Influenced, fostered and managed the enactment of various land use ordinances for several New Jersey municipalities.

Developed and presented a parcel cultivation guideline training program to enhance local land use board members’ understanding of sustainability and compatibility of proposed growth.

Leveraged superior organizational skills and legal expertise to represent the interests of clients across multiple disciplines for this full-service law firm; including transactional business, complex civil litigation, estate planning, landlord/tenant law, municipal governance, public finance, real estate operations and land use regulation.

Counseled and informed governmental agencies of new and inventive alternatives to advance updated land use patterns.

Acquired appropriate permits and approvals from diverse municipal agencies for individuals and corporate entities.

Derived remarkable business products by forming and maintaining legal entities; including non-profit organizations.

Delivered exceptional outcomes by successfully representing property owners in landlord/tenant disputes.

Handled multi-faceted real estate transfers on behalf of individuals and banking agencies.

Engaged in public financing deals in varying capacities; including bond counsel, underwriter counsel and trustee counsel.

Coordinated and participated in diverse case management conferences, settlement conferences, mediations and Special Civil Part trials; consulted extensively with clients to interpret and communicate complex legal issues and attain the optimum results for each case.

THE HONORABLE RONALD J. FREEMAN, JSC, CIVIL PART, Camden, NJ (2002-2003)

Law Clerk

Researched points of law and considered facts in evidence to provide the Judge with information essential to form judicial conclusions.

Supported the Judge in courtroom proceedings including pretrial conferences, motion sessions and trials.

Contributed expertise in managing the Judge’s motion calendar and coordinated changes to the court schedule with the Civil Division.

Communicated directly with lawyers and pro se litigants regarding motion related questions, as well as provided answers to any inquiries regarding matters pending before the court.

Mediated effectively Special Civil Part, Small Claims Court and Landlord-Tenant disputes.

EDUCATION

RUTGERS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, CAMDEN, NJ

Juris Doctor Degree (2002)

Dean’s List

WIDENER UNIVERSITY, CHESTER, PA

Master of Social Work (1999)

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology (1998)

Bachelor of Social Work (1998)

Dean’s List

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES

Admitted to Practice in the State of New Jersey (2002)

Admitted to Practice in the United States Federal Court District of New Jersey (2003)

Admitted to Practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (2002)

Admitted to Practice in the United State Federal Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania (2003)

Court-Approved Civil Arbitrator for the Superior Court of New Jersey (2002)

Certified Tax Credit Specialist (2020)

MEMBERSHIPS

Member, Rutgers University School of Law – Camden Law Alumni Association

Member, New Jersey State Bar Association

Member, Camden County Bar Association

Member, Burlington County Bar Association

Listed in the Municipal Bond Attorneys of the United States: The Bond Buyer’s

Directory of Municipal Bond Dealers of the United States (the “Red Book”)

Former Member, Mount Ephraim Public School District School Board

Contact this candidate