Project Manager/Attorney Resume Cincinnati, OhioÂ - Hire IT People

SUMMARY:

Proficiently organize and facilitate meetings, reviews, retrospectives, and project releases
Collaborate closely with stakeholders on quality control to keep project backlog relevant and prioritized, ensuring acceptance criteria were agreed upon and met
Effectively trace team’s progress, including burn down, velocity, and release forecasting
Lead case team of 30 attorneys and staff on $37 billion compliance audit and stock purchase
Expertly promote continuous improvement and help teams increase productivity and foster innovation

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Confidential, Cincinnati, Ohio

Project Manager/Attorney

Responsibilities:

Review contracts and financial documents to assess liability
Create and implement corporate compliance policies and protocols
Target project areas that warrant independent evaluation based on budget, risk, and time constraints
Identify deficiencies in project life - cycle and creates remedies to minimize downstream impacts
Negotiate agreements and disputes with subcontractors and outside vendors
Plan project roadmaps, scheduling, and release cycles

Confidential, Dayton, Ohio

Discovery Attorney/Team Leader

Responsibilities:

Worked with Project Managers and Team Leads across four sites to prepare for and facilitate shippable product
Managed and led teams of 5-35 attorneys and staff throughout the discovery process of large-scale litigation to ensure timely and quality completion of projects, exceeding client expectations
Identified and removed organization and team impediments to enhance productivity and efficiency
Ensured client compliance with federal and state laws, subpoena requests, administrative regulations, and court orders
Spearheaded investigation to locate $150 million in missing funds for client
Worked closely with partners and associates on securing $900 million Federal Acquisition Regulation dispute against US Air Force
Performed business and legal research and provided discovery services to firm clients
Achieved victory on all counts for global banking client in $190 million fee dispute
Monitored and managed dependencies on other teams and external projects to ensure potential issues are resolved
Conducted internal investigations of corporations to detect fraud and prevent future harm
Assisted in the hiring, interviewing, and on-boarding processes of new attorneys
Effectively tracked team’s progress, including burn down, velocity, and release forecasting