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EEO Management
91.8% decrease in EEO complaints over a four-year period, as a result of management personnel education.
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Over $400,000 saved in actual and projected litigation and settlement costs for one year by
designing and presenting Equal Employment Awareness Training for both Staff and Management.
86% reduction in average case completion time, completing internal investigations and issuing
findings in less than 15 days (down from 28 days) by utilizing excellent case management skills and
establishing performance goals.
Successfully developed and implemented Diversity Initiatives by collaborating with senior
management, to foster a culturally competent workforce and create opportunities for employees to
learn about each other's cultural identities and viewpoints.
Presented successful EEO and Diversity programs to both internal and external groups such as
executive staff, state agencies, and EEO officials for the Indiana Bureau of Workers' Compensation.
Litigation Strategies
Ceased litigation action for vulnerable employer by decisively defending against false race discrimination claims, and forcing
claimants to prove their cases rather than settling without deliberation.
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Counseled clients of the Indiana Attorney General's Office on threatened litigation issues,
drafting settlement documents, preparing position statements for Equal Employment
Opportunity charges, and representation of clients at settlement conferences and
negotiations. Subsequently represented clients in matters before all courts and agencies.
Three Successful Appearances before the Indiana Supreme Court as Assistant Attorney General.
Risk Management
Halted ADA lawsuits through streamlining of request procedure and training managers on the distinctiveness of various EEOC guidelines.
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Accomplished zero lawsuits and zero dollars paid in settlements over the past 4 years by
implementing discrimination policies, educating employees, and providing an efficient system for
reporting charges of discrimination.
Reduced risks in high exposure cases by providing preventative advice to state employers and resolving issues before they escalated.
Leadership in Diversity Education & Civil Rights
Led the state Bureau of Workers' Compensation, a team of 2,800 employees, to acceptance of and excitement toward Diversity Initiatives
through an evolved definition of Diversity and its benefits to the entire team.
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Consistently maintained and managed 75+ cases for the Attorney General's Office of Civil
Rights while performing duties of Acting Assistant Chief for 180-day period and counseling
the Indiana Civil Rights Commission.
Allied for frequent speaking engagements on behalf of the Civil Rights Commission to both private and state organizations.
Employment/Labor Law & Relations
Assured the protection of 2,800 employees by planning, developing and administering the Indiana
Bureau of Workers' Compensation EEO, Affirmative Action and compliance programs and ensuring the
EEO program's state and federal compliance.
Provided legal advice and representation for all agencies of the State of Indiana in employment
related matters.
Represented and advised all Human Relations agencies of the State of Indiana in labor and
employment matters including hiring, layoffs, abolishments, transfers, terminations, and other
disciplinary matters.
Administered Indiana's Collective Bargaining law for state and local governmental agencies and their employees, and represented State Employment Relations Board in HR related matters.
Settlements/Negotiation
Minimized costs to the agencies by settling cases, which reduced litigation and
court costs. Settled or received successful outcome in over 97% of cases over a
four-year period.
Worker's Compensation
Coordinated the provision of Worker's Compensation benefits for all employers in the State of Indiana.