Tasha Stevenson
Arlington,TX
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisory Labor and Employment Attorney
Office Of The General Counsel For SSA
Dallas, TX
04.2012 - Current
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Planned, monitored and appraised employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees.
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
- Conducted performance reviews and provided feedback to managers on employee performance.
- Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
- Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
- Trained, mentored and coached staff to improve performance and results for clients.
- Contract negotiator and trainer.
Acting Deputy Chief Counsel
Office Of The General Counsel For SSA
Dallas, TX
03.2020 - 09.2020
- Evaluated complaint and emergency request information to determine response requirements.
- Rewrote and updated comprehensive department policies and procedures.
- Conducted security assessments of buildings and storage facilities to report deficiencies and suggest corrective actions.
- Established new police training programs to address training needs for terrorism response, active shooter response and de-escalation of use of force.
- Organized, reviewed and evaluated work of 5 supervisors and 45 attorneys.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, and conducted performance reviews.
- Built highly-efficient administrative teams through ongoing coaching and professional development opportunities.
- Built highly-efficient administrative teams through ongoinga coaching and professional development opportunities.
- Handled budgetary matters.
Assistant Regional Counsel
Office Of The General Counsel For SSA
Dallas, TX
06.1994 - 04.2012
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
- Advocated for clients Federal District Court, EEOC, MSPB and in Arbitrations by presenting facts and evidence in most favorable light.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
- Developed legal strategies to protect client interests and resolve disputes.
- Drafted, reviewed and negotiated contracts and other legal documents to support client needs.
- Developed strategies and arguments for hearings, trials and appeals.
- Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation.
- Represented clients in administrative proceedings before government agencies.
- Presented key evidence and exhibits during civil trials.
- Researched, wrote and filed motions, writs and briefs for each case.
- Reviewed and analyzed pertinent state and federal laws and legal precedents.
- Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
- Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
- Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations.
Education
J.D. - Legal Studies
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Fayetteville, ARBachelor of Arts - Political Science
Spelman College
Atlanta, GASkills
- Case Management
- Client Interaction
- Risk Management
- Administrative Management
- Report Writing
- Case Review
- Training
- Employee Appraisal
- Strategic Planning
- Microsoft Office
- Litigation
- Employment and labor law expertise
- Effective collaboration and interaction
- Collaboration and relationships
- Labor relations and negotiations
- Team leadership and collaboration
Certification
- Licensed Attorney - Arkansas
- Certified Mediator
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Acting Deputy Chief Counsel
Office Of The General Counsel For SSA
03.2020 - 09.2020
Supervisory Labor and Employment Attorney
Office Of The General Counsel For SSA
04.2012 - Current
Assistant Regional Counsel
Office Of The General Counsel For SSA
06.1994 - 04.2012
J.D. - Legal Studies
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Spelman College
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