Assistant General Counsel, Higher Education Resume Mila Allison Assistant General Counsel, Higher Education (410) 555-6824 mila.allison@example.com linkedin.com/example/milaallison Baltimore, MD 21201 STRENGTHS Practical counseling Translated FERPA and civil rights requirements into clear guidance administrators could use during sensitive student matters. Research that informs Westlaw research became concise advice, helping nonlawyers make defensible decisions with greater confidence and clarity. Calm matter management Kept privilege, deadlines, records, and escalation paths organized when several legal matters moved at once. Collaborative drafting Worked with procurement and business owners on agreements, and colleagues often sought input on difficult terms. Careful investigations Built orderly records for investigations and agency responses, giving supervising counsel a clearer path forward. SKILLS FERPA Title IX Contracts Westlaw Legal research Client counseling Policy drafting Public procurement Student affairs Employment law Regulatory compliance Public records Discovery coordination Legal writing Matter management LANGUAGES English Native 40 Spanish Intermediate 20 MY CAREER 3.8 Years Assistant University Counsel at Harbor City University (1.9 Years) Assistant Counsel at Maryland Office of Administrative Law Services (1.9 Years) SUMMARY Higher education attorney with four years of practicing attorney experience across university counsel and public sector legal work. Advises academic leaders, administrators, faculty, staff, Human Resources, procurement teams, and student facing offices on FERPA, student affairs, employment matters, contracts, public records, civil rights compliance, and regulatory questions. Uses Westlaw to research statutes, regulations, case law, and administrative guidance, then translates legal developments into practical advice for nonlawyers. Drafts and negotiates services, technology, affiliation, license, and sponsored program agreements while protecting privilege and managing institutional risk. Supports investigations, administrative responses, discovery, litigation holds , subpoenas, policy updates, and compliance training. Maryland Bar member in good standing with sound judgment, discretion, organized matter management , and experience coordinating sensitive work across competing deadlines . EXPERIENCE Assistant University Counsel Harbor City University October 2024 - Present Baltimore, MD Provide day to day legal counsel across academic and administrative operations, supporting student affairs, employment, contracting, records, compliance, investigations, and litigation matters under senior university counsel. Counseled academic units on FERPA , conduct procedures, contracts, policy interpretation, and regulatory compliance . Researched Title IX, Section 504 , ADAAA, Title VI, and Title VII through Westlaw. Drafted technology, affiliation, license, services, and sponsored program agreements with procurement partners. Prepared privileged assessments for accommodations , leave, discipline, separation, and employee grievances. Coordinated litigation holds, discovery collections, subpoenas, and public records reviews across university offices. Updated privacy policies and delivered compliance briefings that clarified operational duties for administrators and staff. Assistant Counsel Maryland Office of Administrative Law Services October 2022 - September 2024 Annapolis, MD Managed public sector advisory and administrative matters, delivering research, drafting , investigation, procurement, employment, records, and litigation support for attorneys and program officials. Managed concurrent advisory matters through Westlaw research, legal memoranda, correspondence, and recommendations. Reviewed procurement documents, memoranda of understanding , service agreements, and policy language for statutory issues. Prepared agency responses, position statements , chronologies, and witness materials for employment disputes. Coordinated litigation holds , subpoena responses, and public information requests with privilege review. Organized investigation evidence and interview materials for compliance reviews requiring supervisory counsel escalation. Tracked authorities, deadlines, and matter status through document management tools for timely delivery. PROJECTS University Records and Privacy Review 2025 Partnered with student services and records teams to review privacy practices, clarify FERPA workflows, and turn legal guidance into usable procedures for daily operations. Public Sector Procurement Agreement Review 2024 Worked with procurement staff and supervising counsel to identify statutory concerns in vendor agreements and improve review materials before approval. LEADERSHIP & AWARDS Maryland Bar admission, active member in good standing since 2022. Selected for sensitive public sector advisory matters involving employment, records, investigations, and regulatory review. Entrusted with university counsel work spanning student affairs, contracts, compliance, and litigation support. EDUCATION Juris Doctor University of Baltimore School of Law GPA: 3.5 2022 Baltimore, MD Coursework: Higher Education Law, Employment Law, Contracts, Legal Research Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Towson University GPA: 3.5 2019 Towson, MD Coursework: Constitutional Law, Public Policy, Civil Rights, Government Institutions CERTIFICATIONS Maryland Bar, Active and in Good Standing 2022 Juris Doctor 2022 TECHNICAL SKILLS Legal Research Platforms: Westlaw, LexisNexis, legal databases Higher Education Law: FERPA, Title IV, NCAA compliance Civil Rights Compliance: Title VI, Title VII, Title IX Accessibility Law: Section 504, ADAAA, accommodations Student Affairs: Student conduct, due process, grievances Employment and Labor: Leave, discipline, wage and hour Contract Drafting: Services agreements, licenses, leases Research Agreements: Sponsored research, grants, affiliations Public Procurement: Competitive solicitations, sole source, contract administration Litigation Support: Litigation holds, discovery, outside counsel Records and Investigations: Subpoenas, public records, internal investigations Legal Technology: Document management, matter tracking, office technology SKILLS FERPA Title IX Contracts Westlaw Legal research Client counseling Policy drafting Public procurement Student affairs Employment law Regulatory compliance Public records Discovery coordination Legal writing Matter management PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Maryland State Bar Association, member focused on public service and legal practice. Higher education legal community, engaged with student privacy, civil rights, employment, and governance issues. LANGUAGES English (Native) Spanish (Intermediate) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
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