Rodney Moore
Atlanta,GA
Summary
A proven education law leader with extensive expertise as an in-house general counsel and trusted legal advisor. Known for successful litigation management and policy implementation, driving compliance, and strategic decision-making. Recognized for delivering innovative solutions that enhance legal frameworks, and improve operational efficiency. Confident Managing Attorney with many years of experience in a successful leadership position. Extensive knowledge of running its day-to-day functions and maintaining exceptional communication and productivity. Ready to bring outstanding levels of organization and passionate, innovative management.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Attorney
MOORE RGM LAW GROUP, PC
Atlanta, GA
01.2025 - Current
- Review and negotiate contracts.
- Provide guidance and prepare policies for Superintendents, Boards of Education, and executive leadership teams.
- Advise on disciplinary matters.
- Provide timely legal updates to senior leadership, crisis management advice, and counsel.
- Handle civil and administrative hearings, including appellate proceedings before courts and administrative tribunals.
- Conduct internal investigations into possible statutory violations, including Title VI and Title VII.
- Prepare legal documents, rules and regulations, resolutions, applications, and other legal or quasi-legal papers for the Superintendent, the Board of Education, and senior administrative staff.
- Provide legal guidance at Board meetings.
- Manage case files and documentation, ensuring all relevant information is organized, accessible, and maintained in strict confidentiality.
- Monitor legislative and regulatory developments relevant to clients' interests, providing proactive advice and adjustments to legal strategies as necessary.
General Counsel & Chief Legal Officer
San Francisco Unified School District
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Directed legal and operational support across departments comprising Legal, Risk Management, Labor, and Employee Investigations.
- Directed training initiatives for staff attorneys, investigators and risk management personnel.
- Authorized approval of contractual agreements in adherence to legal standards.
- Provided expertise on compliance with Wage & Hour rules, Title VII standards, and labor relations matters.
- Established actionable protocols supporting Title IX adherence across educational personnel.
- Guided diverse divisions such as Security, Transportation, Finance, Purchasing and Facilities.
- Guided CEO and Board on high-level management decisions.
Partner
Dentons US, LLP
Atlanta, USA
11.2020 - 03.2024
- Dentons US, LLP is a global law firm.
- Participated in Labor & Employment and Litigation Practice Groups.
- Represented various clients, including large and small businesses, K-12 school districts, colleges, and universities.
Partner
Ogletree Deakins
Atlanta, GA
02.2018 - 11.2020
- Labor and Employment Partner.
- Lead Partner, Education Law Practice.
- Represented various clients, including large and small businesses, K-12 school districts, colleges, and universities.
General Counsel & Chief Legal Officer
Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS)
Memphis, TN
01.2016 - 02.2018
- Chief legal counsel to Superintendent and Board of Education; Managed and supervised all litigation and certificated employee due process hearings;
- Managed and trained staff attorneys; Reviewed, negotiated and approved (as to legal form) contracts;
- Advised Human Resource Director on employment and labor issues, including Wage & Hour rules, Title VII compliance and labor relations;
- Developed Title IX guidance for administrators and teachers;
- Advised WQOX (Radio 88.5) on legal and regulatory issues;
- Advised various divisions, including Security, Transportation, Finance, Purchasing and Facilities;
- Advised CEO and Board on executive management and business issues, including strategic partnerships, and business ethics;
Partner
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith
Atlanta, GA
10.2014 - 01.2016
- Member, Education, Business Litigation and Labor & Employment groups
Shareholder
Baker Donelson
Atlanta, GA
01.2010 - 09.2014
- Member, Education, Business Litigation and Labor & Employment groups
Of Counsel
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Atlanta, GA
07.2005 - 01.2009
- Member of Labor & Employment, Litigation and Education Law departments Developed National Education Law Practice for the firm
General Counsel
Atlanta Public Schools
Atlanta, GA
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Chief Legal Advisor to 8,000-employee agency
- Member of Senior Management Team
- Responsible for the oversight and administration of all legal affairs, including: Managed and supervised all litigation and labor tribunal hearings (for certificated employees);
- Managed outside counsel and staff attorneys; Reviewed, negotiated and approved (as to legal form) contracts, including technology agreement subject to federal funding;
- Advised Human Resource Director on employment and labor issues, including Wage & Hour rules, Title VII compliance and labor relations;
- Advised WABE (Radio) and WPBA (Television) on legal and regulatory issues;
- Advised various divisions, including Finance, Purchasing and Facilities;
- Media spokesperson on legal and public policy issues;
- Advised CEO and Board on executive management and business issues, including strategic partnerships, relevant IRS rules, business ethics, etc.;
- Developed budget based on zero-based methodology; and Managed legal department utilizing corporate best practice tools, including Change Acceleration Process pioneered by Jack Welch (G.E.)
General Counsel
East Side Union High School District
San Jose, CA
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Chief Legal Advisor to 4,000-employee agency
- Provide counsel to East Side VIP Consortium, a coalition of seven feeder school districts with total employment base of over 14,000
- Advised the agency on all legal issues, including: Managed and supervised all litigation and labor arbitrations;
- Managed outside counsel; Reviewed and approved all business contracts;
- Advised various divisions, including Finance, Purchasing and Facilities;
- Advised Human Resources on Labor issues, including Wage & Hour rules, Title VII compliance, labor relations and collective bargaining issues;
- Advised Superintendent CEO and Board on executive management and business issues
Education
J.D. -
University of Santa Clara, School of Law
Santa Clara, CABachelors of Art - Political Science
University of Washington
Seattle, WASkills
- Policy Knowledge
- Knowledge of Federal and State Laws
- Employment and Labor Law
- Legal Documentation and Reporting
- Case Law and Outcome Analysis
- Organization and Administration
- Establishing Effective Relationships
- Creative and Critical Thinking
- Litigation Experience
- Litigation Management
- Investigation Skills
- Employee Relations
Accomplishments
- Listed, Best Lawyers in America (Education Law and Labor & Employment)
- AV Preeminent Rated by Martindale Hubbell
- Listed, Recognized Lawyer, The Legal 500, for Employment and Labor, 2022
- Hall of Fame Inductee, Black Legends Hall of Fame-Silicon Valley, Class of 2022
- Hall of Fame Inductee, East Side Union High School District, San Jose, CA, 2011
- Listed, University of Washington's Wondrous One Hundred (Top 100 Living Alumni) (2008)
- Distinguished Alumni Award, University of Santa Clara Law School (2008)
- National Law Journal's 50 Most Influential Minority Lawyers (2008)
- Georgia Super Lawyer
Professional Leadership
- National Bar Association (NBA), President, 2008-2009, Chair, NBA Judicial Selection Committee, 2012-2013; 2021-2023, Chair, NBA Investigative Meeting @ International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, 1995
- National Board Member, Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights
- California Association of Black Lawyers, President, 1997-1998
- NSBA Council of School Attorneys, In-House Council Committee, Former Chair/Founder
Timeline
Managing Attorney
MOORE RGM LAW GROUP, PC
01.2025 - Current
General Counsel & Chief Legal Officer
San Francisco Unified School District
02.2024 - 11.2024
Partner
Dentons US, LLP
11.2020 - 03.2024
Partner
Ogletree Deakins
02.2018 - 11.2020
General Counsel & Chief Legal Officer
Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS)
01.2016 - 02.2018
Partner
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith
10.2014 - 01.2016
Shareholder
Baker Donelson
01.2010 - 09.2014
Of Counsel
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
07.2005 - 01.2009
General Counsel
Atlanta Public Schools
01.2000 - 01.2005
General Counsel
East Side Union High School District
01.1997 - 01.2000
J.D. -
University of Santa Clara, School of Law
Bachelors of Art - Political Science
University of Washington
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