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Gavin Burl

Seattle,WA

Summary

  • Revitalized and redesigned the Holland America Line Onboard/Shoreside Employee Recognition and Incentives program which received a 94% company-wide approval rate post-policy implementation.
  • Successfully advocated for full sentence commutation of 45 parole applicants (100% success rate) at the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board and subsequently curated personalized community re-entry plans for clients released on parole which included: securing proper housing arrangements, vocational skills training, addiction counseling, and several other resources to help the client successfully transition back into society.
  • Directly handled over 1,000 municipal court infractions (200+ trials) and advised the Bellevue Police Department on legal matters including criminal procedure, charging, and custodial decisions.
  • Compiled research/data and prepared written testimony on issues like Immigration (DACA) and Mass Incarceration reform which was presented at House/Senate Judiciary committees.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Project/Policy Manager

Holland America Line
03.2022 - Current
  • Addressed compliance issues by developing and implementing corrective action plans.
  • Analyzed and identified risk areas to determine compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Outlined work plans, determined resources, wrote timelines, and generated initial budgets as part of project scope determination.
  • Directed large-scale development and implementation of Employee Policies/Regulations and incentive-based solutions to meet business needs such as building customer loyalty and employee retention.

City Attorney

City Of Bellevue
06.2021 - 03.2022
  • Directly handled over 1,000 municipal court infractions and successfully tried over 100 of said infractions in municipal court.
  • Thoroughly advised Bellevue Police Department regarding criminal procedure and charging/custodial decisions.
  • Provided variety of legal services for all municipal departments of the City of Bellevue including but not limited: responding to inquiries submitted to the City by other agencies or members of the public, preparing legal opinions, preparing and reviewing contracts and agreements, drafting ordinances and resolutions, and defending the City before administrative bodies and courts of any level or jurisdiction.
  • Researched and drafted legal memoranda detailing the impact of Washington State Supreme Court decisions on Washington state civil forfeiture laws.

Federal Policy Researcher/Writer

Vera Institute Of Justice
01.2021 - 06.2021
  • Identified, researched and tracked legislative issues relevant to current public issues.
  • Organized and planned meetings with high-level political appointees and elected officials.
  • Attended legislative and regulatory hearings to report information.
  • Drafted articles, letters, reports and technical documents on policy and public affairs issues for publication.

Legal Clerk

Rhodes Hieronymus Jones Tucker & Gable
06.2020 - 01.2021
  • Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
  • Conducted legal research, compiled and organized evidence and identified relevant legal articles and statutes to use for legal proceedings.
  • Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
  • Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.

Legal Clerk/Parole Board Advocate

Project Commutation
12.2018 - 05.2020
  • Created community re-entry plans for clients released on parole which involved: securing proper housing, vocational skills training, addiction counseling, and several other resources to help clients successfully transition back into society.
  • Researched, analyzed, and interpreted complex issues of criminal law.
  • Developed and maintained data tracking the statistical effectiveness of Project Commutation, a Tulsa Public Defenders initiative dedicated to ensuring the commutation of non violent individuals serving unfair and excessive prison sentences in the state of Oklahoma.
  • Drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications between clients, law enforcement officials, and opposing counsel.
  • Managed accounts and client records with confidentiality and extreme discretion.

Education

J.D. - College of Law

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK
05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Political Science & Legal Studies

East Central University
Ada, OK
05.2018

Skills

  • Process Development
  • Policy Knowledge
  • Contract Review and Negotiation
  • Strategic Planning
  • Project Management
  • Verbal and Written Communication

Timeline

Project/Policy Manager

Holland America Line
03.2022 - Current

City Attorney

City Of Bellevue
06.2021 - 03.2022

Federal Policy Researcher/Writer

Vera Institute Of Justice
01.2021 - 06.2021

Legal Clerk

Rhodes Hieronymus Jones Tucker & Gable
06.2020 - 01.2021

Legal Clerk/Parole Board Advocate

Project Commutation
12.2018 - 05.2020

J.D. - College of Law

University of Tulsa

Bachelor of Science - Political Science & Legal Studies

East Central University

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