Brittney Rocha
Kentwood
Summary
Dynamic Chief Compliance Officer and Attorney with extensive experience at Velo Law Office, excelling in compliance management and team leadership. Proven track record in risk assessment and policy writing, enhancing operational integrity and staff development. Adept at fostering relationships and driving training initiatives to elevate compliance standards across the organization.
Overview
3
3
Certifications
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Compliance Officer & Attorney
Velo Law Office
05.2025 - Current
- Managed compliance team at Velo Law Office.
- Oversee Attorneys and support staff to ensure adherence to local, state, and federal regulations.
- Conducted risk assessments and internal audits to identify operational vulnerabilities.
- Drafted, updated, and implemented comprehensive firm policies and procedures.
- Acted as primary liaison for regulatory inquiries, drafting timely responses for oversight agencies.
- Created ongoing training programs for new and existing employees to enhance compliance knowledge.
- Tracked and reported on professional licensing to maintain operational integrity.
Legal Support Manager & Attorney
Velo Law Office
01.2023 - 04.2025
- Managed and oversaw the Legal Support Department which consisted of seven teams who handled cases in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Montana.
- In addition, the role included auditing current and future work volume, production levels of individual employees, overall department accuracy, and professional development of support staff.
- I created and implemented training schedules for all new legal department employees as well as assisted with the development of training tools.
- In addition, I am a licensed attorney in Michigan and Indiana with a focus in civil litigation and creditor’s rights.
- Assisted in developing training tools to improve onboarding processes.
- Licensed attorney in Michigan and Indiana specializing in civil litigation and creditor’s rights.
Policy Advisor
Senate Majority Policy Office
10.2021 - 12.2022
- Acted as a liaison for policy and appropriations within the Senate Majority Policy Office.
- Managed policy areas, including transportation and infrastructure, and administrative rules.
- Oversaw appropriations concerning transportation, state police, and military and veteran affairs.
Legislative Director
Sen. Wayne Schmidt
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Coordinated legislative activities to align with strategic educational funding goals.
- Served as primary contact for legislative matters, focusing on school aid and education budgets.
- Prepared senator for policy committee meetings, appropriation subcommittees, and floor activities.
- Created comprehensive talking points for in-district events and media engagements.
- Assisted in enactment of Senate Bill 141, Senate Bill 437, and House Bill 4411.
- Acted as Chief of Staff from April 29 to July 1, 2021, overseeing key departmental budgets.
- Facilitated collaboration among stakeholders to promote educational funding initiatives.
- Managed interactions with Michigan Department of Transportation regarding budgetary considerations.
Case Management Attorney
Velo Law Office
11.2017 - 03.2021
- Oversaw the day-to-day management of six attorneys, which included hearing scheduling, compliance with state and federal standards, staffing decisions, and training.
- Also handled a variety of civil and collection litigation matters, including bankruptcy and foreclosure proceedings.
- Created training models for legal support staff and both new and experienced attorneys.
Paralegal
Velo Law Office
06.2017 - 11.2017
- Researched legal issues for licensed attorneys, processed legal documents, and drafted litigation materials.
Education
Mater of Laws - Taxation
WMU Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Grand Rapids, MI09.2019
Juris Doctor -
WMU Thomas M. L Cooley Law School
Grand Rapids, MI05.2016
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI05.2013
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Staff Development
- Compliance management
- Risk assessment
- Policy writing
- Legal research
- Employee training
- Team leadership
- Case management
- Vendor management
- Relationship building
- Interviewing
- Coaching and mentoring
Certification
Michigan State Bar - P82071
Timeline
Chief Compliance Officer & Attorney
Velo Law Office
05.2025 - Current
Legal Support Manager & Attorney
Velo Law Office
01.2023 - 04.2025
Policy Advisor
Senate Majority Policy Office
10.2021 - 12.2022
Legislative Director
Sen. Wayne Schmidt
04.2021 - 10.2021
Case Management Attorney
Velo Law Office
11.2017 - 03.2021
Paralegal
Velo Law Office
06.2017 - 11.2017
Mater of Laws - Taxation
WMU Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Juris Doctor -
WMU Thomas M. L Cooley Law School
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
Grand Valley State University