Logan-Tinae Thomas
Euless,TX
Summary
An attorney with proven track record of handling multiple tasks, prioritizes efficiently and meets tight deadlines. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Attorney, 40 Hours / Week
SBA - Covid EIDL Servicing Center, CESC
06.2022 - Current
- Current ID Theft Validations Team Lead of thirty attorney-advisors, paralegal specialists, and other legal support staff.
- Provide leadership, technical guidance, and coaching to subordinate team members to improve delivery of program.
- Lead team in identifying, distributing and balancing workload and tasks.
- Provides legal expertise in creditor remedies and debtor rights, bankruptcy, secured and commercial transactions environmental law, administrative law, procurement law, court procedures and real estate law.
- Recommends various legal options and actions aimed at servicing, collection and liquidation actions because of financial statements and supporting documentation and possible legal actions by obligor(s).
- Provides well written reports and other documentation and responses to variety of contacts to include borrowers.
- Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
Team Lead / Attorney Advisor / 40 Hours / Week
SBA - Office Of Disaster Assistance, ODA
12.2012 - Current
- Participated in development of new techniques and concepts in collection and liquidation of COVD-19 EIDL loans.
- Developed and or implemented policies and procedures that improved operation of center.
- Assigned work priorities and delegated to subordinates to meet deadlines.
- Provided necessary guidance, oversight, and training over all activities of office and recommended improvements.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues
- Promoted high standards through personal example to help each member understand expected behaviors and standards
- Reviewed, implemented and updated company records related to team activities for future reference
- Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements
- Held weekly team meetings to inform team members on company news and updates
Supervisory Attorney Advisor, 40 Hours / Week
SBA - Office Of Disaster Assistance, ODA
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Supervised legal staff of twenty-five attorney-advisors, paralegal specialists, and other legal support staff.
- Provided legal advice to program officials and prosecutors on most complex questions concerning disaster loan programs as it relates to fraud or misuse.
- Responded to inquiries and drafted clear and concise letters to disaster loan applicants and borrowers outlining issues noted, any items required to resolve irregularity, or any actions taken by SBA.
- Reviewed documents related to loan processing and closings (receipts, tax documents, loan applications etc.) for legal sufficiency, and identify potential fraud.
- Monitored loan processing, loan closing, and loan disbursement activity on agency held files to assure uniformity, and adherence to all applicable laws, policies, rules, regulations, SOP's and accepted legal standards and practices.
- Directed and managed legal aspects of modification and/or liquidation of COVID-19 EIDL loans.
- Participated in development of new techniques and concepts in collection and liquidation of COVD-19 EIDL loans.
- Developed and or implemented policies and procedures that improved operation of center.
- Reviewed and investigated suspected fraudulent files and wrote detailed referrals for office of Inspector General, as necessary.
Attorney at Law, 60 Hours / Week
Thomas Law Office
07.2005 - 05.2011
- Wrote Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy petitions.
- Provided legal counsel to clients on diverse business, financial and civil matters.
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Represented clients in administrative proceedings before government agencies.
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
- Reviewed and analyzed pertinent state and federal laws and legal precedents.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
- Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients on business and legal transactions.
- Negotiated settlements with opposing counsel.
Deputy Public Defender, 40 Hours / Week
Lake County Public Defender's Office
11.2004 - 05.2011
- Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
- Reviewed and analyzed pertinent state and federal laws and legal precedents.
- Interviewed witnesses and gathered public record research relevant to each case.
- Presented key evidence and exhibits during civil trials.
- Represented clients in court hearings and in negotiations with other parties.
- Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
- Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations.
- Interviewed and selected jurors to verify competency and lack of biases, presenting challenges for cause to dismiss unfit candidates.
General Counsel, 60 Hours / Week
Gary Housing Authority
02.2005 - 11.2007
- Handled corporate legal matters through deep knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to public housing, fair housing and employment labor standards.
- Orchestrated and handled various legal issues by remaining highly organized and prioritizing.
- Reviewed and advised leadership on required disclosures for pending ligation, open door law and capital improvements.
- Completed projects with high level of accuracy by working independently and with diverse business partners.
- Met tight deadlines and effectively managed multiple priorities using strong organizational skills.
- Translated complex legal issues into understandable terms.
- Composed and reviewed requests for proposals, RPF on pending capital improvements.
- Monitored new legislation and regulatory changes that impacted public housing and fair housing regulations to advise management accordingly.
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, 40 Hours / Week
Lake County Prosecuting Attorney's Office
09.2000 - 11.2004
- Reviewed and analyzed pertinent state and federal laws and legal precedents.
- Cooperated and maintained relationships with sheriff, city and state police, county coroner's office and other law enforcement departments around county.
- Interviewed witnesses and gathered public record research relevant to each case.
- Interviewed and selected jurors to verify competency and lack of biases, presenting challenges for cause to dismiss unfit candidates.
- Researched, wrote and filed motions, writs and briefs for each case.
- Negotiated settlements with opposing counsel.
- Successfully completed numerous criminal trials involving felony and to misdemeanors.
Asst. Director of Redevelopment, 60 Hours / Week
Dept. Of Redevelopment
05.1996 - 09.2000
- Assisted senior leadership in managing all aspects of operations.
- Tracked key business metrics and made recommendations for proactive adjustments to policies and procedures.
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
- Oversaw purchasing and organization of real estate acquisitions and demolitions.
- Trained and developed department leaders and management staff for specific projects and ongoing operational needs.
- Supported capital project planning and contributed to feasibility studies.
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
- Engaged analytical subject matter experts outside project teams to drive troubleshooting of critical process-related deviations and enhance process improvements.
Education
J.D. - Law
Valparaiso University, School of Law
Valparaiso, IN05.1998
BBA - Public And Environmental Affairs
Indiana University Northwest
Gary, IN05.1995
Skills
- Practice Management
- Administrative Support
- Legal Compliance
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Building Trust and Relationships
- Case File Management
- Discovery Understanding
- Evaluating Contracts
- Real Estate Law
- Writing Reports
- Project Implementation
- Project Coordination
Timeline
Lead Attorney, 40 Hours / Week
SBA - Covid EIDL Servicing Center, CESC
06.2022 - Current
Supervisory Attorney Advisor, 40 Hours / Week
SBA - Office Of Disaster Assistance, ODA
07.2021 - 06.2022
Team Lead / Attorney Advisor / 40 Hours / Week
SBA - Office Of Disaster Assistance, ODA
12.2012 - Current
Attorney at Law, 60 Hours / Week
Thomas Law Office
07.2005 - 05.2011
General Counsel, 60 Hours / Week
Gary Housing Authority
02.2005 - 11.2007
Deputy Public Defender, 40 Hours / Week
Lake County Public Defender's Office
11.2004 - 05.2011
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, 40 Hours / Week
Lake County Prosecuting Attorney's Office
09.2000 - 11.2004
Asst. Director of Redevelopment, 60 Hours / Week
Dept. Of Redevelopment
05.1996 - 09.2000
J.D. - Law
Valparaiso University, School of Law
BBA - Public And Environmental Affairs
Indiana University Northwest
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