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Crystal Wagar

Miami,FL

Summary

Talented Partner with 20 plus years of industry experience plus extensive relationships. Highly skilled at handling all types of issues successfully. Known for effective problem-solving and goal-oriented planning and strong leadership and industry relationship knowledge both locally, state-wide and nationally.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Partner

LSN Partners
Miami , FL
01.2021 - Current
  • Worked with leadership to strategize and introduce office initiatives.
  • Track and research developing precedent and legislation in municipal law to maintain expertise and best advise and advocacy for clients.
  • Provide outstanding service to all individuals, promoting effective and lasting business relationships.
  • Seek out, cultivate and build business relationships.
  • Promote new business and expanded firm's professional network through attendance and participation in community, government and industry events locally, statewide and nationally.
  • Analyzed probable outcomes of client issues using knowledge of previous precedents and outcomes.
  • Advised clients on advocacy efforts and best practices and specific to their industry.
  • Obtain stakeholder meetings and maintain stakeholder relationships on behalf of LSN Partners and clients.
  • Apprise clients of potential risks and costs associated with each course of action.
  • Co-host fundraising events.

Attorney/Consultant

The Connor Group Miami
Miami, Florida
06.2009 - 07.2013
  • Developed strategies to resolve matters in client's best interest.
  • Developed best community affairs outreach strategies.
  • Advocated for clients before municipal bodies.
  • Conducted in-depth legal research related to government practice.
  • Attended hearings as a representative of corporate entities, technology entities, developers and transportation clients.
  • Advocated for clients before administrative bodies.
  • Tracked and researched developing precedent and legislation in government and administrative law to maintain expertise and best advise and advocate for clients.
  • Tracked and researched developing precedent and legislation in government and municipal law to maintain expertise and best advise and advocate for clients.
  • Hosted formal fundraising events for local and state political candidates.
  • Managed high-volume caseload.
  • Managed community outreach initiatives
  • Managed office administrative staff and accounting staff.

Attorney

Law Offices Of Becker And Polliakoff
Miami, Florida
08.2006 - 05.2009
  • Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
  • Developed policy and legislative strategies to resolve matters in the client's best interest.
  • Advocated for clients before state/local and Federal bodies by presenting facts and evidence in most favorable light.
  • Tracked and researched developing precedent and legislation in government municipal development and land use law to maintain expertise and best advise and advocate for clients.
  • Attended hearings as representative of corporate entities and municipal clients.
  • Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
  • Developed strategies for community and stakeholder outreach on behalf of clients.
  • Review and drafting of policy initiatives relevant to client needs. Created memos outlining the same.
  • Attended municipal workshops and educational seminars.
  • Co-hosted formal fundraising events for political candidates

Attorney Consultant

Law Offices Of Tew Cardenas
Maimi , Florida
03.2005 - 04.2006
  • Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
  • Reviewed cases and made recommendations on various areas of government/municipal law.
  • Conducted in-depth legal research related to agency practice.
  • Maintained and developed key relationships at the local and state level.
  • Attended Sate legislative sessions and committee meetings.
  • Tracked and researched developing precedent and legislation in government/landuse/enviromental/developmentlaw to maintain expertise and best advise and advocate for clients.
  • Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
  • Community relations with relevant stakeholders and government entities.
  • Monitored and analyzed local / State/ Federal government legislation and policy.

Intermim City Manager

Village Of El Portal
El Portal, Florida
07.2004 - 02.2006
  • Kept municipal operations in compliance with city ordinances, state requirements and federal laws.
  • Appointed and managed department heads to maintain smooth operations between different functional areas.
  • Oversaw over 25 personnel working in multiple areas.
  • Adhered to applicable local, state and federal regulations governing land use and growth.
  • Fostered climate of collaboration between general public, city manager and members of city council.
  • Researched issues, wrote reports and presented findings to city council.

Chief Policy Aide/Chief of Staff

Miami Dade County Board Of County Commissioners
Miami, FL
09.2001 - 04.2004
  • Supervised staff and participated in hiring, training and performance evaluations to establish and enforce policies and procedures for county functions.
  • Developed analytical frameworks, data models, ongoing research and drafted policy and legislative initiatives.
  • Managed municipal relationships. Communicated with stakeholders and community leaders. Conducted community outreach.
  • Served as the liaison between municipal stakeholders and Miami Dade County Department executives.
  • Served as the chief advisor to the County Commissioner


Legal Counsel

Black Econmoc Development Org Aks Tools For Change
Miami, Florida
05.2000 - 08.2001

Advocated for positive outcome on behalf of small black owned businesses in Miami Dade County.


Assessed risk outcomes and negotiated partnership oppoturnities for small black owned businesses.


Filed articles of incorporation for both profit and non for profits organizations.









Education

Bachelor of Arts

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Juris Doctorate

William Mitchell Collge of Law
St. Paul Minnesota

High School Diploma -

Hoover High School
Des Moines, IA

Skills

  • Business Trend Identification
  • Public Relations Strategies
  • Community Relationship Building
  • Creative Strategies
  • Stakeholder Communications
  • Crisis Communications
  • Public Speaking

Timeline

Partner

LSN Partners
01.2021 - Current

Attorney/Consultant

The Connor Group Miami
06.2009 - 07.2013

Attorney

Law Offices Of Becker And Polliakoff
08.2006 - 05.2009

Attorney Consultant

Law Offices Of Tew Cardenas
03.2005 - 04.2006

Intermim City Manager

Village Of El Portal
07.2004 - 02.2006

Chief Policy Aide/Chief of Staff

Miami Dade County Board Of County Commissioners
09.2001 - 04.2004

Legal Counsel

Black Econmoc Development Org Aks Tools For Change
05.2000 - 08.2001

Bachelor of Arts

Temple University

Juris Doctorate

William Mitchell Collge of Law

High School Diploma -

Hoover High School