PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL – Saint Mary’s College 2008-Present

• PARTNER – The National Center for Higher Education Risk Management 2008-Present

• ASSISTANT VICE PROVOST - The University of South Carolina 2006-2008

• CHAIR – UNIVERSITY BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION TEAM 2003-2008

• DIRECTOR OF JUDICIAL AFFAIRS, THE NATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE & ACADEMIC INTEGRITY The University of South Carolina 2004-2006

• DIRECTOR OF JUDICIAL AFFAIRS, NATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE, & STUDENT ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT The University of South Carolina 2001- 2004

• DIRECTOR OF JUDICIAL AFFAIRS - The University of South Carolina 1998-2001

• DIRECTOR OF STUDENT JUDICIAL AFFAIRS - The University of South Carolina 1997-1998

• LEGAL CONSULTANT/CLERK Abraham, Watkins, Nichols & Friend 1995-1997

• PROPERTY MANAGER – 800 Commerce Street Partnership 1995-1997

• AREA HALL DIRECTOR – Texas A&M University 1991-1994

• RESIDENT DIRECTOR – Texas A&M University 1990-1991

• MANAGER – Jeld-Wen, Inc. 1989-1999

FACULTY EXPERIENCE

FACULTY – The University of South Carolina 1999-Present

• Moore School of Business Daniel-Mickell School for Executive Education

CLINICAL FACULTY – The University of South Carolina 2006-2008

• The College of Education – Higher Education Law (EDHE/EDLP 737)

ADJUNCT FACULTY 1997-2008
The Department of Political Science - Law and Society (POLI 554), Controversies in American Politics (POLS 111), Assistant. Coach – Mock Trial Team

• Moore School Of Business – Negotiation/Collective Bargaining (MGMT 476)
• University 101 and 401 (Senior Capstone Course, Honors, Athletes and Pre-Law)
• Mediation Instructor (Division of Student Affairs)

EDUCATION & ACHIEVEMENTS

Doctor of Jurisprudence – University of Houston  (1997)

MS, Higher Education Administration– Texas A&M University (1990-1994)
     *Coursework completed while full-time employee.

BS, Psychology; Minor: Marketing – Texas A&M University (1989)

Birkman, Inc. – Certified Consultant in Instrument Interpretation
(2004-Present)

Leadership Columbia (2000)

Mediation Training Programs:

Association of Student Judicial Affairs (1997), University of Houston LawCenter (1996)

EDUCATIONAL & FACULTY ACHIEVEMENTS AND HONORS

Mortar Board Excellence in Teaching Award  - USC

ODK Excellence in Teaching Award – USC (2 time recipient)

Paul Fidler Bridgebuilder Award - SCCPA

New Professional of the Year – USC Division of Student and Alumni Services

New Professional of the Year – Association of Student Judicial Affairs (ASJA)

New Professional of the Year – TexasA&MUniversity

Special Recognition Award – USC Division of Law Enforcement & Safety

President of the Student Bar and Honor Court Associate Chief Justice – University of Houston

Hippard Mock Trial Champion & Howard Pollock Award Winner – University of Houston

LEGAL EXPERIENCE

• Providing guidance and counsel to Saint Mary’s college in the areas of legal issues, risk management, crisis management, and policy and protocol development, engaging outside counsel when appropriate
• Responsible for processing and negotiating cases from inception to trial or settlement, including drafting and filing all appropriate petitions, responses, discovery, motions, and memoranda
• Responsible for interviewing and screening clients and assisting in depositions and trial
• Authored and co-authored speeches and publications
• Coordinated all subscriptions and maintain text and computer library
• Negotiated and mediated settlements, as well as all contracts with tenants, including lease terms, improvements, enforcing lease provisions, evictions and collections
• Coordinated all bidding processes for historical building renovations, security and custodial care
• Sponsored and coordinated Open House for current and prospective clients

• Chair – University Behavioral Intervention Team (2003-2008)
• Co-Chair – Academic Integrity Task Force (2005-2008)
• University Strategic Planning and Assessment Committee (2005-2008)
• University Retention Committee (2005-2008)
• Division Customer Service Committee (2005-2007)
• Chair - University Housing Appeals Committee (2005-2008)
• University On-line/Social Networking Task Force (2006-2007)
• Chair - University Mental Health Disturbance Committee (2001-2003)
• University Safety Committee (1999-2004)
• Divisional Internal Program Review/Audit Team (2000-2004)
• Sophomore Experience Task Force (2003-2004)
• Professional Development Committee (2001-2003)
• Alcohol Issues Task Force (1997-2003)
• Sexual Assault/Relationship Violence Task Force (1997-2003)
• University Withdrawal Refund Appeal Committee (1997-2001)
• Faculty Development Committee (1999-2001)
• Lexington/Richland County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission Advisory Committee (1999-2001)

The Returning Veterans: Challenges for Higher Education, Magna Publications (2008)

The Liability of Colleges and Universities for Violent Campus Attacks, The Journal of College and University Law (2008)

Contributing Editor, The Chronicle of Campus Conduct (2005)

Contributing Editor, The Report on Campus Safety and Student Development (2005-2007)

Comprehensive Campus Sexual Misconduct Judicial Procedures (2001)

The 2001 Judicial Training Videoseminar Video/CD-ROM (2001)

The Sexual Misconduct Judicial Training Manual (2000)

Self-Insureds and Non-Subscribers: Special Considerations in Suing and Defending (1997)*

The Rosenbeger Decision (or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Neutrality Test) (1997)

Chapter 1: Texas American Inns of Court Civil Litigation Practice Guide (1997)*
Handling the Difficult Plaintiff (1996)*

Themes, Schemes, and Jury Consultants: Case Theme from Voir Dire to Jury Verdict (1996)*

* (contributing author)

Issues and Best Practices in Higher Education (2008 – The Washington Consortium of Community Colleges, City of New York University System, Portland Community College System, The Association of Deans of Student Affairs for the State of Alabama, Emporia State University, Northwest Michigan College, other institutions available on request)

Managing Disruptive Students In and Out of the Classroom (2008 – Eastern Kentucky University, Central Oregon Community College, Midwestern State University, Central Oregon Community College, Tarleton State University, other institutions available on request)

The College and University Behavioral Intervention Team (CUBIT) Institute (Plenary and Featured Speaker, Kean University, 2007; UTSA, University of Utah, Illinois State University, Purdue University in 2008)

Current Legal Issues in Technology and Higher Education (Institute for College and University Policy 2008)

A Framework for University Crisis Management (NASPA 2008)

The Higher Education Legal Academy (Preconference Workshop ACPA 2008)

Mental Health Issues in Higher Education – A Preconference Workshop (ASJA 2008)

Beyond Virginia Tech – The Future of Higher Education (ResLife.Net class 2008)

Applying the lessons of Virginia Tech: A Panel Discussion (SC Safety Conference 2008)

Classroom Management and Crisis Response (Workshop - First Year Experience Annual Conf., 2007-8)

College and University Behavioral Intervention Team Formation and Development (Magna/NCHERM Webinar, 2007-8)

A Guide for Faculty Responding to Students in Distress (Magna/ NCHERM, 2006-7; USC 2000-2008; USC-Upstate 2006)

Learning from Tragedy: Debriefing Virginia Tech and Moving Forward (NCHERM, 2006-7)

A Framework for School Mental Health and Violence Prevention (NCHERM/Magna, 2007)

Risk Management for College Athletics (NCHERM 2007)

The Current Legal Landscape in Higher Education (Standing Plenary Session, ASJA, 2006-8)

Why Case Law Matters (ASJA, 2006-8)

Behavioral Intervention Teams – Importance and Development (SCCPA Best program 2006-7; SC Campus Safety Conference, 2007-8)

Search and Seizure on the College Campus (2007)

Student  Suicide:  Best Practices for Student Affairs Administrators, Counselors and  Campus Health Service Providers (2006)

Creating A Campus-wide Climate Focusing Attention to Ethics (Institute for Leadership, Ethics and Character,2006)

The Litigation Blitz of 2005-2006 (Concordia University/WACU/NCHERM)

Considerations in Adjudicating Sexual Assault Cases on a College Campus (Webinar Series, 2006)

Legal Policy Perspectives on Responding to Suicidal Students (Concordia University/WACU/NCHERM, 2006)

Adjudicating Sexual Assault, Relationship Violence and Stalking on Campus: An Outcomes Based Model (California Coalition Against Sexual Assault/CALCASA; Department of Justice/DOJ, 2004-5)

Panelist – Best Practices in Adjudicating Sexual Assault Cases and developing Policies and Procedures (CALCASA; DOJ, 2005)

The Making and Success of Carolinian Creed Week (NASPA, 2005)

Carolinian Creed Week - Celebrating Values & Winning Awards on a Shoestring Budget (NASPA/SCCPA, 2004-5)

Judicial Affairs & Athletics: Values and (or in) Competition? (ACPA/ASJA, 2004)
Judicial Processes – Developing Pragmatic Policies and Procedures(ASJA/USC, 2004)

Developing Creative Sanctions(ASJA/USC, 2004)

Developing Community Relationships and Utilizing Community Resources(ASJA/USC, 2004)

Moral and Ethical Decision Making in Higher Education (SCCPA/Clemson, 2004-5)

Suicidal or Drunk: Best Practices in Mental Health Issues (SCCPA, 2004-5)

Risk Management in Student Affairs (NSE, 2004-6)

Ethical Decision Making in the NSE process (NSE, 2005)

Classroom Management: Surviving in Today’s College Classroom (USC, 2000-2008)

Questioning Skills and Gestics in Judicial Hearings and Investigations (NCHERM, 2004-7)

List of additional presentations available on request

Sexual Harassment and Site Management(DMC, 2004-7)
The Power of Negotiation(DMC, 1998-present)
Coaching & Counseling Supervisory Skills(DMC, 1998-present)
Assertiveness Training (DMC, 1998-present)
Utilizing the Birkman Inventory in Communication Strategies for Improving Performance (DMC, 2001-present)
Time Management Skills (USC/DMC, 1997-2001)
Training workshops — University of South Carolina (including satellite and regional campuses), ACPA, NAAPA, The Daniel Management Center, ASJA, NSE and NCHERM as well as for a variety of other Colleges, Universities, and businesses

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education
Program Review Committee (2005, 2006)
ACPA – College Student Educators International
Commission for Campus Judicial Affairs and Legal Issues (2000-present)
Program Review Committee (2005-8)
Association of Student Judicial Affairs (ASJA)
      Board of Directors (2006-present)
Conference Core Committee
Awards Committee
Case Study Competition Judge
South Carolina Student Personnel Association (SCCPA)
   Board of Directors (2004-2008)
Education Law Association (ELA)
The Law & Higher Education Conference
Texas Young Lawyers Association
Hispanic Law Students Association

INTERESTS & VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Rotary Club
Junior Achievement
Taping for the Blind
Volunteers in Public Schools