Air Force Regulatory Compliance

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Accomplished attorney with over 11 years of legal experience currently serving as a federal civilian employee and Reserve Air Force Judge Advocate. Possesses outstanding legal training, advocacy ability, and litigation experience. Extensive record of performance in advising government officials and senior military leaders on complex legal issues including criminal and civil law matters, federal employment and personnel law, contract negotiation and interpretation, regulatory compliance and interpretation, and government ethics. Excellent litigation, analytical, investigative, research, and communication skills. Team-driven, goal-oriented professional ready to collaborate and work cooperatively to achieve organizational objectives. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Assistant Regional Counsel U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services Denver, CO September 2023 – Present Federal civilian attorney within the Office of the General Counsel, Department of Health & Human Services, Region VIII. Legal advisor to the Indian Health Service (IHS), Billings Area, advising on federal labor, employment, and personnel law issues, direct health care support activities, regulatory compliance, and contract negotiation and interpretation.

• Advises staff on Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Privacy Act, and quality assurance

• Consults on implementation and interpretation of medical staff bylaws and credentialing and privileging actions

• Represents the government on medical malpractice claims under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA)

• Counsel in Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) cases

• Participates in contract negotiations with Tribal entities; reviews and advises on other government agreements Reserve Judge Advocate U.S. Air Force JAG Corps Various Locations August 2020 – Present Serves as an Air Force Reserve officer and attorney to an active-duty legal office. Advises on military justice, civil law, and Dept. of Defense and Dept. of the Air Force regulatory compliance issues. Federal prosecutor in courts-martial and government counsel in administrative misconduct hearings.

• Serves in acting leadership positions, such as Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) and Deputy SJA, at Kirtland AFB, NM

• Conducts Inspector General, Equal Opportunity, and administrative investigation legal reviews at various installations

• Designated ethics counselor and civil law attorney for Air Education and Training Command, February-July 2022

• Reviewed public/confidential financial disclosures; drafted ethics opinions for general officers and civilian officials Assistant Chief Counsel U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security San Antonio, TX September 2020 – August 2023 Represented the United States government as a member of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Office of the Principal Legal Advisor, in immigration removal proceedings before the Dept. of Justice’s (DOJ) Executive Office for Immigration Review. Advised law enforcement officers on federal immigration and administrative law.

• Managed hundreds of cases and cross-examined respondents seeking relief before DOJ immigration judges

• Conducted legal research and drafted motions applying federal case law, regulations, administrative law decisions

• Drafted affirmative appellate briefs and responded to appeals before the DOJ’s Board of Immigration Appeals

• Negotiated with respondents’ counsel to narrow issues, stipulate to facts, and exercise prosecutorial discretion Area Defense Counsel U.S. Air Force JAG Corps Robins AFB, GA August 2018 – July 2020 Represented Active Duty and Reserve Airmen in courts-martial, administrative hearings, and adverse/administrative personnel actions. Effectively managed a stand-alone defense counsel office with two defense paralegals. Served 400+ clients stationed around the world for 350+ criminal, adverse, and administrative actions.

• Defense counsel in ten courts-martial for felony-level offenses including manslaughter and sexual assault

• Drafted and litigated 20+ motions applying Military Rules of Evidence aligned with Federal Rules of Evidence

• Represented medical providers in privileging/credentialing hearings; represented pilot in flying evaluation board (FEB)

• Counsel in 19 administrative misconduct discharge hearings with 74% success rate for retention/Honorable separation Chief, Civil Law U.S. Air Force JAG Corps JB Andrews, MD August 2017 – July 2018 Oversaw six-member team assisting Headquarters Air Force and Secretary of the Air Force-level general officers and civilian directors for administrative investigations, government ethics, labor and employment issues, base-level contracts, legal assistance, and military regulatory compliance issues. Reviewed 500+ tasks, requests, and documents for overall legal sufficiency.

• Legal counsel for 60+ Inspector General, Equal Employment Opportunity, and commander-directed investigations

• Certified government ethics counselor; drafted 20+ ethics opinions for general officers and wing commanders

• Advised on establishing new helicopter landing zones; reviewed license/support agreements with landowners/airfields

• Analyzed federal labor and employment personnel actions and investigations; reviewed base-level contracts Chief, Military Justice U.S. Air Force JAG Corps JB Andrews, MD August 2016 – July 2017 Primary Air Force military justice (criminal law) advisor in National Capital Region (NCR) for three wings and Air Force personnel at the Pentagon. Managed criminal and disciplinary issues for an Air Force population of 60,000 members worldwide. Supervised 14-member military justice division directing efforts of four attorneys and nine military/civilian paralegals.

• Led #1 legal office in the Air Force with 130+ high-visibility, headquarters-level misconduct cases/investigations

• Coordinated eight courts-martial and personally prosecuted two cases as lead counsel on behalf of the United States

• Guided prosecution efforts for complex 10-member drug ring; obtained 24 search authorizations in 72-hour period

• Directly advised general officers on officer misconduct cases; lead advisor for 200+ criminal cases and investigations

• Recognized as Air Force District of Washington’s “Outstanding Young Judge Advocate of the Year” Chief, Military Justice U.S. Air Force JAG Corps Tinker AFB, OK December 2014 – July 2016 Primary military justice advisor of the Air Force’s largest Air Logistic Complex, eight wings, and 45 associate units. Led eight-member division managing 100+ criminal cases and investigations, adverse actions, and administrative separations. Served as a federal prosecutor in courts-martial and government counsel in administrative misconduct hearings.

• Certified military trial counsel (federal prosecutor) in six general courts-martial for felony-level offenses

• Led investigative/prosecutorial efforts on two attempted murder cases; secured 50-year sentence for primary offender

• Directed prosecution efforts for ten sexual misconduct cases; worked closely with federal, state, local law enforcement

• Supervised courts-martial and administrative misconduct discharges for 11-member drug distribution ring Chief, Operations Law U.S. Air Force JAG Corps Tinker AFB, OK April – November 2014 Legal advisor for law of armed conflict (LOAC), rules of engagement (ROEs), pre-deployment legal issues, and all flying evaluation boards (FEBs). Served as recruiting officer at local colleges and universities. Dedicated legal assistance attorney representing active duty members, dependents, and retirees on a myriad of legal issues

• Advised on six FEBs drafting legal sufficiency reviews and ensuring due process at administrative hearings

• Staffed seven pre-deployment lines providing legal assistance and briefing 500+ deployers on LOAC/ROEs

• Recruited for JAG Corps at two law schools and three colleges; taught military justice/LOAC classes for ROTC cadets

• Analyzed base-level civil law issues; drafted/reviewed memorandums of agreement/understanding (MOAs/MOUs) Attorney Fields, Dehmlow & Vessels Marietta, OH August – December 2013 Associate attorney and law clerk for plaintiff’s litigation firm in oil and gas, personal injury, and corporate shareholder actions.

• Drafted complaints, answers, and motions; served as assistant counsel in a personal injury trial

• Assisted with client consultations, witness interviews, depositions, discovery responses, and trial preparation

• Conducted extensive electronic and hardcopy document review for corporate litigation clients Law Clerk U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Ohio Columbus, OH May – August 2012 Summer law clerk in the office’s Criminal Division conducting extensive legal research and writing for Assistant United States Attorneys. Assisted with trial and appellate-level criminal cases.

• Analyzed post-trial conviction relief petitions, produced office memoranda, and drafted motions filed with the Court

• Researched and drafted sections of an appellate brief before the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

• Attended hearings, arraignments, and litigated trials; liaised with federal district/magistrate judges Legislative Fellow Ohio Legislative Service Commission Columbus, OH December 2010 – July 2011 Managed legislative, media, and constituent affairs for Rep. Debbie Phillips, Assistant Minority Whip, Ohio House of Representatives, 129th Ohio General Assembly. Managed the office as the sole professional staffer from May-July 2011.

• Attended committee hearings, caucus policy meetings, and spoke on behalf of the member at designated events

• Interacted and participated in meetings with elected officials, legislative liaisons, and lobbyists

• Researched active legislation and policy proposals; performed legal research for caucus counsel Congressional Intern U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC June – August 2008 Summer intern in the office of Congressman Zack Space, Ohio’s 18th Congressional District, United States House of Representatives, 110th United States Congress. Assisted with constituent relations and official correspondence.

• Drafted official office correspondence on behalf of Rep. Space; assisted with district-wide telephone town halls

• Conducted U.S. Capitol Building tours for constituents; coordinated official office visits for the Congressman

• Researched active legislation and policy proposals; attended Congressional hearings for professional staffers EDUCATION:

Washington and Lee University School of Law Lexington, VA Juris Doctor, 2013, cum laude, GPA: 3.59/4.00, Phi Delta Phi, Tucker Inn – The International Legal Honor Society Third Year Business Law Practicum

Washington and Jefferson College Washington, PA

Bachelor of Arts, 2010, magna cum laude, GPA: 3.83/4.00, Phi Beta Kappa Majors: History and Political Science

BAR ADMISSIONS:

State of Ohio (active and in good standing)

State of Texas (inactive)

State of Colorado (application pending)

Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces

Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals

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