Aaron Lamski
Omaha,Nebraska
Summary
Accomplished Director of Legal Operations and attorney with 17 years of experience in the financial services sector, recognized for reducing legal costs by 30% and increasing complaint resolution efficiency by 20%. Proven success in managing litigation, handling corporate governance matters, leading regulatory compliance initiatives, and preparing and reviewing contracts. Expertise in overseeing outside counsel to align with company goals and fostering strong professional relationships. Demonstrated financial acumen, proficiency in analytics, accounting, finance, procurement, and data management. Skilled in change management, project management, and enterprise software systems. Known for enhancing legal awareness by 40% through training and resource development. Committed to safeguarding sensitive information. Possess strong negotiating skills, professionalism, ability to work independently, attention to detail, and organizational skills. Seeking a challenging role to leverage these achievements and provide strategic direction in a team that values hard work and teamwork.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Attorney, Senior Attorney
First National Bank Omaha
Omaha, NE
06.2006 - 09.2023
- Leadership in Legal Advisory & Compliance: Managed and provided legal advice to business unit leaders, leading to a 30% reduction in consumer complaint response times and a 20% increase in complaint resolution efficiency
- Leveraged extensive knowledge of banking laws to reduce regulatory violations by 40% and improve compliance efficiency by 25% within the first year
- Litigation Leadership & Collection Recovery Oversight: Spearheaded litigation operations for the bank and managed the litigation for the banks credit card division’s collection and recovery area
- Effective strategies in deposition preparation, trial support, and motion drafting led to a 40% increase in case success rate
- Strong analytical skills were instrumental in developing case strategies and defending consumer protection actions across multiple jurisdictions, safeguarding the bank’s interests
- Additionally, mentored the litigation team, fostering a collaborative environment that enhanced professional development and increased team efficiency and effectiveness
- Risk Mitigation & Internal Investigations: Developed procedures promoting legal compliance and conducted internal corporate investigations, leading to a 50% reduction in regulatory issues, potential lawsuits, and employee misconduct incidents
- Outside Counsel Management: Demonstrated expertise in managing relationships with outside counsel, leading to a 30% reduction in legal costs
- Developed and implemented strategies for selecting and overseeing outside counsel, ensuring alignment with the bank’s objectives
- Regularly evaluated outside counsel performance, fostering a collaborative relationship that enhanced legal outcomes and efficiency
- This strategic initiative resulted in a significant improvement in the quality of legal services received and a reduction in costs
- Directed Contract Management: Led the drafting, reviewing, and negotiation of various contracts and legal documents, reducing the bank’s risk by 30% and ensuring legal and policy compliance
- Directed eDiscovery initiatives for large-scale, complex litigation cases, improving data preservation, collection, processing, review, and production to ensure legal compliance and meet strict deadlines
- Research & Reporting: Conducted research on new legal developments and industry trends, providing advice and support that led to a 20% increase in the efficiency of affected business areas and systems
- Leveraged reporting expertise to create comprehensive quarterly and annual reports for Board of Directors’ and Enterprise Risk Committees’ meetings
- Regulatory Monitoring & Information Management: Proactively monitored the regulatory landscape and led the management of the bank’s information requests, implementing streamlined processes that enhanced accuracy by 40%, reduced response times by 30%, and led to timely adaptations in bank practices while safeguarding customer personal information
- Records Management & Legal Hold Oversight: Led the creation of the Enterprise’s Records Management System and oversaw the Legal hold system and tracking database, implementing enterprise-wide legal holds, reducing document volumes by 25%, and resulting in a 30% reduction in potential litigation risks
- Training & Resource Development: Conducted training sessions on legal matters and corporate governance policies and created legal resources that educated staff about applicable laws, leading to a 40% increase in legal awareness, compliance, and employee understanding across the organization
- This resulted in a 25% increase in customer satisfaction ratings
- Championed legal tech adoption, driving practice enhancements through proficiency in TAR, CAL, Relativity, and other eDiscovery tools
- Managed outside counsel billing using Serengeti and adapted to emerging tools, significantly improving legal operations efficiency.
Education
Juris Doctor (J.D.) -
Creighton University School of Law
05.2001
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Sociology -
University of Minnesota
05.1995
Skills
- Project Management
- Contract and Vendor Management
- Financial Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Strategic Planning
- Negotiation
- Financial Reporting
- Issues Resolution
- Court Procedures
- Litigation Management
Affiliations
Nebraska Bar Association
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Corporate Attorney, Senior Attorney
First National Bank Omaha
06.2006 - 09.2023
Juris Doctor (J.D.) -
Creighton University School of Law
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Sociology -
University of Minnesota
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