James Dixon
Washington,DC
Summary
Results-driven legal professional with a robust background in Compliance, FOIA and Privacy law. Proven ability to excel in both independent and collaborative environments, leveraging leadership experience as a U.S. Navy Veteran (Active Security Clearance). Authorized to work for any U.S. employer in both the public and private sector with a commitment to adhering to the organizational mission.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Government Information Specialist
Export-Import Bank of the United States
Washington, DC
11.2019 - Current
- Processed complex, sensitive, high-volume Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) requests for bank records, ensuring compliance with statutory timeframes to uphold transparency in government operations
- Ensured compliance with federal laws on disclosure of federal records, skillfully applying (b)(4), (b)(5), (b)(6) & (b)(7)(C) exemptions to minimize improper withholdings and protect sensitive information
- Managed identification and redaction of confidential, proprietary, and sensitive information, ensuring compliance with federal privacy regulations (HIPAA/Privacy Act) during public release to safeguard individual privacy
- Consult with Office of General Counsel (OGC) attorneys for legal sufficiency pursuant to Title 5 of the United States Code, Section 552 prior to final response to requester(s)
- Conduct advanced legal research to determine applicability of precedents, thus improving accuracy of information releases
Paralegal
NAVFAC Washington
Washington Navy Yard, DC
04.2011 - 12.2019
- Represented Office of Counsel as sole paralegal, providing office management support and legal research for five attorneys in Acquisitions, Environmental, Ethics, Personnel (CPL), and Real Estate law.
- Assisted legal counsel in various aspects of law, serving as FOIA Coordinator, facilitating subpoena oversight across the agency, and managing organizational charts for employee financial disclosure and ethics training.
- Guided stakeholders on FOIA/Privacy (PA) regulations, agency record disclosures, and exemptions related to confidential business and ethics information.
- Coordinated with personnel to process sensitive requests for information and organized responses within statutory timeframes.
- Collaborate with Acquisitions Office personnel regarding the management of legal research software services contract
Education
Bachelor's - Management
American Public University System
Charles Town, WVAssociate of Arts - Business Administration
Strayer University
Washington, DC09-2007
Skills
- FOIA Compliance
- Document Redaction
- Regulatory Compliance
- Privacy Regulations
- Information Management
- Records Management
- Legal Research
- Data Analysis
- Risk Assessment
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
References
References available upon request.
Military Service
Veteran, United States Navy
Certification
Paralegal Certificate
Timeline
Government Information Specialist
Export-Import Bank of the United States
11.2019 - Current
Paralegal
NAVFAC Washington
04.2011 - 12.2019
Bachelor's - Management
American Public University System
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Strayer University