Human Resources Risk Management

Carlos E. Moore, J.D.

Cell: 662-***-**** • Email: ******@***********.***

Education

• Florida State University, College of Law Tallahassee, FL Juris Doctorate, Honors 2002

National Trial Advocacy Team, Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity

• University of Mississippi, School of Law Oxford, MS Visiting Student 2001-2002

• University of South Alabama Mobile, AL

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science & Psychology 1999 Professional Experience

Carlos Moore Law Group Grenada, MS

Managing Partner & CEO Nov. 2023 – Dec. 2024

• Managed day-to-day operations and administrative duties of a law firm with offices in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Georgia including human resources, risk management, budgeting, purchasing, marketing, branding, and public relations.

• Supervised all client matters from intake to conclusion including claims negotiations, litigation management, legal research and writing, court appearances, investigations, mediations, and appeals.

• Managed a team of 12 employees and independent contractors including: COO, Firm Administrator, Associate Attorneys, Law Clerks, Paralegals, Legal Assistants, and Investigators. City of Jonestown, Mississippi Jonestown, MS

City Attorney Dec. 2017 – Dec. 2018

• Advised Mayor and Board of Aldermen on applicable state law, policy and procedures, and city ordinances.

• Reviewed and drafted contracts and resolutions.

• Advised city officials on employment law matters including workers compensation, overtime, safety and risk management, and claims management.

City of Drew, Mississippi Drew, MS

City Attorney May. 2018 – Dec. 2018

• Advised Mayor and Board of Aldermen on applicable state law and city ordinances.

• Developed and reviewed contracts and resolutions.

• Advised city officials on employment law matters. City of Clarksdale, Mississippi Clarksdale, MS

Municipal Judge July 2017 – Feb. 2024

• Supervised court staff including court bailiffs, clerks, attorneys, and probation officers. Carlos E. Moore ******@***********.***

• Adjudicated misdemeanors, violations of city ordinances, and handled arraignments and preliminary hearings for felony offenses.

• Set bail and issued search and arrest warrants.

• Handled domestic protection restraining orders.

• Created and administered the Do Better ASAP (Alternative Sentencing Accountability Program) Program providing second chances to first time, non-violent youthful offenders. City of Grenada, Mississippi Grenada, MS

Municipal Judge May 2020 - Feb. 2024

• Adjudicated misdemeanors, violations of city ordinances, handled arraignments and preliminary hearings for felony offenses, and presided over civil domestic protection hearings.

• Set bail and issued search and arrest warrants.

The Cochran Firm – Mississippi Delta Grenada, MS

Managing Partner & CEO Jan. 2019 – Oct. 2023

• Managed daily operations and administration of a Mississippi branch of a nationally renowned law firm that has recovered over thirty-five billion dollars for our clients.

• Supervised all client matters from intake to conclusion.

• Served as a member of the Executive Committee of the firm where key decisions were made about firm expansion, operations, and branding.

• Recruited lawyers to run other Mississippi branch offices.

• Managed a team of 12 plus employees and independent contractors. Moore Law Group Grenada, MS

Founder, Managing Partner, CEO Feb. 2006 – Dec. 2018

• Managed day to day operations and administration of a law firm with offices in Mississippi & Tennessee.

• Investigated and resolved claims related to: litigated bankruptcy, personal injury, premises liability, medical malpractice, mass tort, workers’ compensation, domestic, employment, and social security disability cases.

• Handled or supervised all client matters from intake to conclusion including claims negotiation, litigation management, legal research and writing, court appearances, investigations, mediation, and appeals.

• Managed a team of 14 plus employees and independent contractors. Harlow Law Firm Grenada, MS

Associate Attorney Sept. 2002 – Feb. 2006

• Supervised client matters from intake to conclusion including claims negotiation, litigation management, legal research and writing, court appearances, investigations, mediation, and appeals. Carlos E. Moore ******@***********.***

Skills and Training

Awards/Honors

• Joseph R. Biden Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, (2023)

• President’s Award – Kappa Alpha Psi Southaven Alumni Chapter, (2023)

• 79th President of the National Bar Association, (2021-2022)

• Named to the Top 100 Most Influential African-American Leaders in the United States by African Leadership Magazine, (2020)

• Overall Best Attorney and Best Defense Attorney, Jackson Free Press, (2018 & 2019)

• First African-American Municipal Court Judge Pro Tem – City of Clarksdale, Mississippi,

(2017-2024)

• First African-American Municipal Court Judge Pro Tem – City of Grenada, Mississippi, (2020- 2024)

• Top 100 Trial Lawyers– The National Trial Lawyers, (2016)

• Outstanding Alumni Award, Southern Region Black Law Students Association, (2015)

• Esquire Award, National Bar Association, (2014)

• Trailblazer Under 40 Award, National Bar Association, (2014)

• Presidential Fred D. Gray Legacy Award, National Bar Association, (2014)

• Graduate – Leadership Mississippi, (2013)

• Graduate – Collaborative Bar Leadership Academy, (2013)

• Legal Experience:

- Claims Negotiation

- Litigation Management

- Investigations

- Legal Research and Writing

- Oral Advocacy

- City Attorney and Prosecutor

- University Outside Counsel

- Personal Injury

- Workers’ Compensation

- Premises Liability

- Mass Torts

- Environmental Claims

- Construction Defects

- Employment Law

- Medical Malpractice

- Nursing Home Negligence

- Civil Rights

- Certified Mediator

• Leadership and Government Relations

Experience:

- National Bar Association President and

Chairman of the Board

- Municipal Court Judge

- White House Consultant

- Congressional Advisor

- United States Justice Department Advisor

- Foreign Relations

- State and Local Government Consultant

• Administrative and Operations Experience:

- Law Firm Management

- Human Resources Management

- Risk Management

- Budgeting

- Purchasing

- Marketing and Branding

- Public Relations

- Team and Task Management

- Personnel Organization

- Interpersonal Skills

- Problem Solving

- Public speaking

Carlos E. Moore ******@***********.***

• Young Lawyer of the Year, National Bar Association Young Lawyers’ Division, (2012)

• White House Fellows Regional Finalist, (2012)

• Rising Star – Mid South Super Lawyers Magazine, (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016)

• Outstanding Young Lawyer of Mississippi, The Mississippi Bar YLD, (2008)

• Presidential Awards for Outstanding Service, National Bar Association, (2008, 2009, 2016)

• Coca-Cola Scholar, Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, (1995-1999)

• Presidential and Leadership Scholarships, University of South Alabama, (1995 –1999)

• Outstanding Young Man of America, Outstanding Young Americans, (1998)

• United States Senate Youth Program Scholar and Mississippi Delegate, (1995)

• Youth Volunteer of the Year, United Way of Jackson County, MS, (1993) Professional Memberships

• President, National Bar Association (2021-2022)

• Vice President, Membership, National Bar Association (2014-2016)

• Fellow, American Bar Foundation (2015 – Present)

• Member, Criminal Justice Section, American Bar Association (2015-2016)

• Member, ABA Council on Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Educational Pipeline (2015-2017)

• Member At Large & Executive Committee Member, National Bar Association (2010-2014)

• Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum (2011- Present)

• Chair, Young Lawyers Division, National Bar Association (2007-2008)

• Chair, Minorities in the Profession Committee, ABA Young Lawyers Division (2008-2009)

• Assistant Diversity Director, ABA Young Lawyers Division (2009-2010)

• Special Assistant to the President, National Bar Association (2008-2009)

• Member, Executive Director Search Committee, National Bar Association (2008-2009)

• Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, National Bar Association (2010-2011)

• Regional Director, Region V (MS, LA, TX), National Bar Association (2009-2010)

• Member, Board of Governors, Mississippi Association for Justice (2008-2013)

• Member, Ethics Committee, The Mississippi Bar (2008-2011)

• Secretary/Treasurer, Grenada County Bar Association (2003-2007)

• Member, Board of Bar Commissioners, The Mississippi Bar (2011-2014)

• Member, Board of Governors, Magnolia Bar Association (2010-2014)

• Chair, Workers Compensation Section, The Mississippi Bar (2013-2014)

• Member, Board of Governors, National Bar Association (2006-Present)

• Member, American Association for Justice

• National Treasurer, National Black Law Students Association, (2000-2001) Community Service

• Member, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. (2010 – Present)

• President and Chairman of the Board, 100 Black Men of Grenada (2008 - 2011)

• Board Chair, Boys and Girls Clubs of Mississippi Delta, Inc. – Grenada Unit (2002-2006)

• Board of Directors, 100 Black Men of America, Inc. (2008 – 2011)

• Board of Directors, Foundation for the Mid-South (2015 – Present)

• Graduate, Leadership Grenada – Grenada Chamber of Commerce – (2010)

• Member, Grenada Rotary Club (2002-2022)

• Democratic Nominee – Mississippi Senate, District 14 (2011)

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