Washington DC-Baltimore Area
I am associate attorney at Hale Ball Carlson Baumgartner Murphy, PLC, primary focused on litigation, particularly fiduciary matters. I also assist clients with estate planning. Previously I served as General Counsel for the Institute of International Banking Law & Practice, Inc. I have been a panelist and moderator at numerous trade finance seminars, including IIBLP Trade Based Financial Crime Compliance Workshops. I helped develop and launch the Certificate in Trade Finance Compliance (CTFC) certification course for trade finance professionals who require a knowledge of financial crime compliance. Through my work at the IIBLP I have knowledge on international trade finance law, financial crimes, while also handling the responsibilities of counsel for an non-profit organization. I have a B.A. in history from American University and a J.D. from George Mason University School of Law.
Fiduciary litigation associate.
Represent creditors in Chapter 7, 11, 13 bankruptcy cases; discuss and develop litigation strategies. Represent creditors and title insurance companies in ligation matters, including drafting pleadings, briefs, discovery; conduct oral arguments; participate in settlement discussions; draft and review contracts.
Co-author of Trade Based Financial Crime Compliance (with Prof. James E. Byrne), a 450 page book outlining issues and best practices for financial institutions in complying with international trade based financial crime regulations, particularly combatting money laundering and preventing sanctions violations; developed, and served as a panelist at, Trade Based Financial Crime Compliance Workshops attended by leading compliance professionals. Supervised creation of professional certification, Certificate in Trade Finance Compliance (CTFC). Researched, wrote, and updated published legal treatises on international trade finance. Provide legal advice to organization; drafted and reviewed contracts, release forms, licenses, and corporate documents; assisted in developing organizational business strategy; supervised legal interns and employees. An editor of the Annual Review of International Banking Law & Practice (2015 to 2018), an annual publication of the leading literature and legal cases on trade finance and financial crime.