CANDACE M. CROOK, JD.
Birmingham
Summary
Highly qualified research administration professional and persuasive and experienced contract negotiator with a solid record of accomplishments in the legal profession as a licensed attorney, and now complex contract negotiations pertaining to academic research. Ability to effectively communicate knowledge and ideas with clarity; deliver high quality work product; and work independently as well as collaborate in a team setting. Organized worker with a meticulous attention to detail and the ability to prioritize a variety of tasks and responsibilities in fast paced university research environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Grants and Contracts Officer
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
10.2021 - Current
- Responsible for providing high quality services to support the academic research mission of the University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Actively participate in the development, review, and submission of all routine and complex grant and contract funding opportunities to ensure compliance with university, state, federal, and industry regulations
- Maintain frequent contact with researchers and project administrators throughout the university and external for-profit funding sources
- Represent the University in extensively negotiating the terms and conditions of various agreements, such as: research collaborations, sponsor-initiated and principal investigator-initiated clinical trial agreements, and data use agreements to ensure compliance with applicable data protection and privacy laws
- Provide practical assistance and support to senior staff in the administration of certain federal and sponsored programs.
Deputy District Attorney
Office Of The District Attorney, Jefferson County
03.2019 - 10.2021
- Prosecuted misdemeanor bench trials, felony preliminary hearings, bond revocation hearings, and successfully litigated felony jury trials to conviction
- Screened and issued felony warrants, conducted interviews with law enforcement officers, and communicated with victims of criminal activity daily
- Prepared and presented motions, responses, and oral arguments to both juries and judges in court
- Fairly negotiated numerous settlement agreements with the goal of facilitating an efficient judicial system process.
Staff Attorney
YWCA CENTRAL ALABAMA
11.2016 - 03.2019
- Provided civil legal representation to victims of domestic violence, stalking, and sexual harassment
- Managed an active caseload of over 40 cases across multiple counties in the State of Alabama
- Filed motions and attended court proceedings on behalf of my clients
- Conducted legal research and other case preparation
- Negotiated settlement agreements in the light most favorable to my clients
- Defended depositions, led mediations, and actively litigated cases in court.
Education
Juris Doctor -
Faulkner University, Thomas Goode Jones School of Law
Montgomery, AL05.2016
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice -
Troy University
Troy, AL05.2012
Skills
- Demonstrated strengths in sponsored and non-sponsored research processes
- Advanced knowledge of contract drafting, negotiation, and administration
- Strong analytical and critical problem-solving skills
- Service oriented with the ability to build meaningful professional relationships
Professional License
Alabama State Bar, 09/2016
Publications
Candace M. Crook, Educating America’s Homeless Youth through Reinforcement of the McKinney Vento Homeless Assistance Act, 6 Faulkner L. Rev. 395 (2015)., In this law review article, I provided my prospective on the importance of education for children, in particular homeless or transient children in the United States. The article focuses on the McKinney Vento Homeless Assistance Act, federal legislation passed in an effort to help homeless children not only get into school, but also provide avenues for the success of these children inside the classroom as well as when they become productive adult members of society.
Timeline
Grants and Contracts Officer
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
10.2021 - Current
Deputy District Attorney
Office Of The District Attorney, Jefferson County
03.2019 - 10.2021
Staff Attorney
YWCA CENTRAL ALABAMA
11.2016 - 03.2019
Juris Doctor -
Faulkner University, Thomas Goode Jones School of Law
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice -
Troy University
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