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Brenda F

In-House Counsel & Risk Management Officer

Occupation:

Administrator

Education Level:

Law Degree

Will Relocate:

No

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Legal and Administrative Executive. Position as In-House Counsel specializing in employee relations and employment law. Alternatively, position as Risk Management Director.

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SCHOOL MAJOR YEAR DEGREE

Temple University Social Work 2000 Master Degree
Dickinson School of Law Law 1983 Law Degree
Williams College English Bachelor Degree
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Highlights:

Won every case before the Equal Employment Opportunity, Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission and the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations resulting in savings of significant money in each case. Drafted a proposal for the State of Delaware that retained the state payer relationship, and resulted in a renewal of a $4,000,000 contract. Reduced discrimination claims on average from six per year to zero. Negotiated vendor contracts to company's advantage.

Companies I like:

Elwyn, Woods Services, JEVS Human Services, United Cerebral Palsy of Philadelphia, United Way of Greater Philadelphia & Southern NJ, Public Health Management Corporation, Resources for Human Development, Center for Autism, Horizon House, COMHAR, Devereux Foundation, PEW Charitable Trusts

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In-House Counsel handling all legal issues. Handle all labor and employment law. Risk Management development, monitoring, training, and interface with insurance company. Negotiate contracts and leases. Medicaid compliance. HR staff leadership. Management of issues relating to the Americans with Disabilities Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act. Defend all discrimination claims before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and PA Human Relations Commission, Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations. Train supervisors to document performance issues to avoid litigation. Manage outside counsel cost effectively.
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