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Kai W. Marshall-Otto

Kai W. Marshall-Otto

91 Cortelyous Lane Somerset,NJ

Summary

Skilled legal expert with extensive experience in both large firms and government sectors. Strong communicator, team player, and heavily client-focused.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Assistant to the Director

Division of Law
12.2022 - Current
  • Coordinated with Office of Governor on policy and litigation issues.
  • Delegated responsibilities among support staff to ensure timely task completion.
  • Oversaw budget management processes, ensuring accurate financial reporting and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
  • Managed high-level projects by coordinating resources, meeting deadlines, and adhering to budget constraints.
  • Tackled, without hesitation, impromptu emergency projects necessary to address serious, time-sensitive issues.

Counsel to the Attorney General

New Jersey Office of the Attorney General
01.2021 - 12.2022
  • Oversaw New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, including 50 professional boards and various offices.
  • Supervised investigations into professional misconduct and securities fraud to ensure compliance.
  • Managed Affirmative Civil Enforcement practice group, focusing on environmental and consumer protection litigation.
  • Directed consumer protection investigations to address legal violations effectively.

Deputy Attorney General

Division of Law, State Police, Employment, & Corrections Section
04.2017 - 10.2021
  • Successfully defended executive orders from Governor Murphy against COVID-19 challenges, including before New Jersey Supreme Court.
  • Formulated emergent regulations for state agencies in response to COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Oversaw paralegal and investigative staff on key litigation matters.
  • Defended state law enforcement agencies in civil suits, conducting investigations to support the defense.

Litigation Associate

Fox Rothschild LLP
08.2014 - 03.2017
  • Achieved favorable outcomes in commercial and IP litigation, including False Claims Act and ANDA/Hatch-Waxman cases.
  • Conducted comprehensive legal research and drafted complaints, briefs, and various filings.
  • Managed pre-trial discovery processes to ensure thorough case preparation.
  • Acquired extensive knowledge of federal judiciary operations.
  • Balanced demanding workload from 10 partners and senior associates while consistently meeting deadlines.

Education

J.D. -

Rutgers School of Law
Newark, NJ
05-2014

Bachelor of Science - Environmental and Business Economics

Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ
05-2011

Bachelor of Science - Wildlife-human Conflict

Boston University - School For Field Studies
Nairobi, Kenya
08-2010

Skills

  • Civil litigation and oversight
  • Regulatory drafting
  • Settlement negotiation
  • Government investigations
  • Leadership and management
  • Legal writing
  • Public speaking
  • Agency and client advice
  • Recruitment support
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Client interaction

Hobbies and Interests

Gardening, Running, Cycling

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
German
Limited Working
Swedish
Elementary

Timeline

Special Assistant to the Director

Division of Law
12.2022 - Current

Counsel to the Attorney General

New Jersey Office of the Attorney General
01.2021 - 12.2022

Deputy Attorney General

Division of Law, State Police, Employment, & Corrections Section
04.2017 - 10.2021

Litigation Associate

Fox Rothschild LLP
08.2014 - 03.2017

J.D. -

Rutgers School of Law

Bachelor of Science - Environmental and Business Economics

Rutgers University

Bachelor of Science - Wildlife-human Conflict

Boston University - School For Field Studies

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