Managed a staff of 15 attorneys and support staff, providing support to the Public Health Administration.
I researched issues of public health law and provided advice to department leadership on pressing matters affecting public health statewide.
Served as a liaison between other State departments and agencies, including the Executive Office of the Governor and Department of Attorney General.
Trained existing and new staff on matters relating to the Freedom of Information Act, Open Meetings Act, and relevant state and federal statutes, rules, and orders.
Assistant Attorney General
Michigan Department of Attorney General
Lansing
06.2012 - 05.2016
Managed a large caseload of Employment and Elections matters for the Departments of Corrections, State Police, DHHS, and others.
Took several cases to jury verdict in both state and federal court.
Conducted pre-trial activities including discovery, pre trial motions, and others.
Trained newer attorneys to be able to handle caseloads of their own throughout the process.
Responded quickly and accurately to requests for advice from client agencies.
Attorney
Gallagher Law Firm
Lansing
01.2010 - 05.2012
Handled a caseload of Real Estate, Title Insurance, and Oil & Gas matters for clients including major title insurance companies.
Conducted pre-trial activities, including depositions, discovery, and pre-trial motions.
Argued at the Michigan Court of Appeals on several matters, resulting in published and binding decisions.
Chair, Juvenile Justice Advisory Council at Michigan Department of Health & Human ServicesChair, Juvenile Justice Advisory Council at Michigan Department of Health & Human Services