New America's Open Technology Institute (OTI) has an opening for a Policy Counsel to work on consumer privacy and electronic surveillance issues. We are seeking to improve diversity in our hiring outreach. 

New America’s Open Technology Institute (OTI) seeks a dynamic lawyer ready to assist in the development of innovative policy initiatives to defend Internet freedom and security, with a primary focus on issues of electronic surveillance and consumer privacy.

New America is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank that is dedicated to renewing America by continuing the quest to realize our nation's highest ideals, honestly confronting the challenges caused by rapid technological and social change, and seizing the opportunities those changes create.

OTI is New America’s technology-focused project that works at the intersection of technology and policy to ensure that every community has equitable access to digital technology and its benefits. We promote universal access to communications technologies that are both open and secure, using a multidisciplinary approach that brings together advocates, researchers, organizers, and innovators. Our current focus areas include surveillance, consumer privacy and security, freedom of expression online, platform transparency and accountability, net neutrality, broadband access, and more.

Here is the link to the application and additional details: 

https://newamerica.applytojob.com/apply/V21wK4f4uX/

The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is pleased to announce that it is seeking applicants for the 2019–21 Jerry Shestack Justice Fellowship. The Shestack Fellow will be engaged in civil rights litigation of national significance, working side-by-side with leaders of the civil rights bar in the Lawyers’ Committee and in private practice. The Fellow will work under the Chief Counsel of the Lawyers’ Committee, and will gain broad litigation experience related to the various civil rights issues addressed by the Lawyers’ Committee. 

About the Fellowship

The Jerry Shestack Justice Fellowship is a two-year litigation-focused fellowship that is selected on a bi-annual basis by the Lawyers’ Committee in consultation with the Shestack Justice Advisory Committee. Jerry Shestack was an extraordinary lawyer and a driving force in advancing the cause of civil and human rights. One of his greatest legacies was his central role in the founding of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law in 1963.

Law school graduates who have passed the bar and have two or more years of outstanding litigation experience and/or judicial clerkships are eligible. The chosen Fellow will have demonstrated a passion and commitment to civil rights issues and public service and have shown promise of becoming an exceptional litigator.

The Fellow is paid at the same salary of Lawyers’ Committee attorneys with the same number of years of experience. The Fellow will have the opportunity to work on cases being litigated by a number of the Lawyers’ Committee projects.

How to Apply

Please apply at https://podio.com/webforms/22448254/1581885. Applications must include the following materials:

• Resume

• Law school transcript

• Two-page letter of intent

• List of three references

• Writing sample

Applications are due by Friday, April 19, 2019. Applicants selected as finalists will be asked to submit two letters of recommendation. We expect to announce the successful applicant in June. The Shestack Fellow will begin working at the Lawyers’ Committee in Fall 2019. For more information about applying, contact Brendan Downes at bdownes@lawyerscommittee.org or (202) 662-8333.

About the Lawyers’ Committee

The Lawyers’ Committee is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, formed in 1963 at the request of President John F. Kennedy to involve the private bar in providing legal services to address racial discrimination. The Lawyers’ Committee is unique among national public interest legal providers in that its mission is not only to secure equal justice for all, but to do so utilizing the wide range of expertise in the private bar and staff to provide innovative, multifaceted, interdisciplinary approaches. The work of the Lawyers’ Committee is conducted nationally through five core issue areas, including fair housing and community development, educational opportunities, economic justice, criminal justice, and voting rights.

The Lawyers’ Committee is an equal opportunity employer with a standing policy of nondiscrimination. This means that all qualified persons are accorded an equal opportunity for employment or promotion without regard to actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibility, personal appearance, genetic information, matriculation, or political affiliation.

Title: Corporate Counsel

Department: Legal

Reports To: General Counsel, Legal & Executive Vice President & Regulatory Affairs

 Classification: Full-time

Employment Type: Exempt

Years of Experience: 5-8 Years

Education Level: Doctorate

Travel Requirement: 10%

Position Summary

NAB's Corporate Counsel acts as "in-house" attorney on a broad array of issues pertaining to the internal and business operation of a large trade association. He/she advises association concerning legal rights, obligations, and privileges by performing the following duties:

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares business contracts and administers other legal matters; acts as agent of association in various transactions

• Responsible for matters related to personnel policy/hiring/termination

• Evaluates insurance, as well as numerous corporate and finance matters

• Manages legal aspects of NAB's convention/trade show/vendor/hotel contracts as well as software licenses and research agreements

• Provides guidance and assistance in maintaining and protecting NAB's registered marks

• Prepares and/or reviews board minutes

• Attends and provides a wide variety of legal support at NAB's annual convention/trade show

• Provides compliance support to NAB's political action committee and oversees Lobbying Disclosure Act compliance

• Examines legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuits

• Advises association concerning transactions of business involving internal affairs, employment, directors, officers and compliance with laws governing association activities

Core Competencies

Interpersonal Relationships/Interactions Demonstrates a genuine interest and sensitivity in the thoughts, opinions, values and needs of co workers and customers and views differences in these areas as both inevitable and acceptable. Avoids speaking, writing or doing other things that could be seen as disrespectful, exclusionary, discriminatory or offensive in nature. Deals with others in a professional manner. Recognizes and shows respect for the strengths and contributions of others. This is in clear contrast to behaviors that leave people feeling that their thoughts, opinions, values and needs are of little interest or are somehow inappropriate and unacceptable; a tendency to habitually say, write or do things that are disrespectful to individuals who are not present or who are otherwise unaware what has been communicated; and/or a strong tendency to notice and recognize missed expectations and failures.

Position Specific Competencies

Conflict Management Takes actions that resolve conflicts in a manner that is best for both the organization and the individuals involved. Addresses complaints and problems quickly and effectively, keeps all parties informed of the status of any negotiations required, encourages employees to report problems or concerns and negotiates outcomes that are viewed as fair and even-handed. Maintains stable performance and emotional control when faced with opposition, pressure, hostility from others and/or stressful conditions. This is quite different from those who tend to ignore conflicts or complaints, do not keep interested parties abreast of the status for resolving issues, fail to make it comfortable for people to express concerns or appear unable or unwilling to facilitate a process that helps resolve conflicts.

Developing Others Empowers others in an intentional manner that accepts the risk of mistakes while focusing on the benefits. Allows others to find their way, yet helps when needed. Provides useful and timely feedback, challenges and motivates employees, offers developmental opportunities. Provides challenging assignments and skill development tasks. Uses good judgment related to the level of authority and the amount of leeway to extend to particular individuals. This contrasts with leaders who focus more on the risks involved from empowerment, do not make it clear how much authority someone has been given or use poor judgment about how much to empower particular individuals.

Problem Solving Takes a proactive approach to anticipating and preventing problems. Uses logic and methods to solve difficult problems resulting in effective solutions. Seeks a variety of resources and data as part of the problem solving process. The majority of the decision made result in correct and accurate results. Decides whether solving the problem should involve others. This differs from those who are not proactive, typically get surprised when problems occur, attempt to solve problems without the right mix of people involved, push too quickly for solutions or generate solutions that are not viable.

Internal / External Relations Reports to the General Counsel. Works with various departments inside the organization and with NAB's leadership team. Externally, this position interacts with NAB member companies, outside counsel and vendors, as needed.

Additional Requirements

• Juris doctorate required

• Language Ability: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.

• Certificates and Licenses: Bar Membership

Employee Statement of Understanding

I have read and understand the job description for my position. I am able to perform all of the essential functions of this position.

I agree to comply with NAB's Employment Policies and Practices Manual and all laws, rules, regulations and standards of conduct relating to my position. As an employee, I understand my duty to report any suspected violations of the law or the standards of conduct to my immediate supervisor.

Estate Planning/Estate Administration Attorney

Paley Rothman, a nationally recognized suburban law firm conveniently located in downtown Bethesda, one block from the metro, is seeking an attorney with 2 to 4 years of experience in estate planning and estate administration. LLM in taxation is a plus.

Admitted to practice in Virginia is a plus.

We are looking for a talented, organized and creative individual who will prepare estate planning documents, help determine estate planning strategies, and meet with clients.

The job is fast paced but affords a great work-life balance and the ability to grow your own practice. Paley Rothman offers a sophisticated legal practice, collegial work atmosphere, superior training and growth potential.

Please submit cover letter and resume to careers@paleyrothman.com

Subject line: Estate Planning Attorney

Paley Rothman is committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting persons in all job classifications in accordance with our equal opportunity core values, and ensuring that all personnel actions are administered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, gender, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, genetic information, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We believe that everyone must be treated fairly, with respect, and in a manner free from discrimination and harassment.

NEA Staff Counsel, #0136

National Education Association

Washington, DC

Salary Range: $140,218 - $167,670

Posting Period: September 21, 2018 - Open until filled

The National Education Association (NEA) is America’s oldest and largest labor organization with some 3 million members. The mission of the NEA is to unite our members and the nation to fulfill the promise of public education by preparing every student to succeed in a diverse and interdependent world.

NEA seeks an attorney to join our twelve-member legal team in the NEA Office of General Counsel. The widely varied work of the NEA Office of General Counsel includes all of the following:

 Significant amicus work before the U.S. Supreme Court, significant appellate litigation in the federal and state court systems, and litigation before federal and state trial courts on cases of cross-cutting national significance. NEA’s current docket, for example, includes challenges to the repeal of due process protections for teachers, defenses of exclusive representation and freedom of association, enforcing student and educator civil rights, school funding litigation, and challenges to the rollback of bargaining rights.

 Providing in-house counsel to NEA’s elected leadership and staff as well as to state and local education associations on an array of matters including organizing campaigns and union governance issues, walk-outs, protections for educator advocacy in and outside of school, internal union operations, charter schools, social media use and regulation, intellectual property and individual privacy.

 Representing the views of NEA on federal initiatives impacting NEA, NEA affiliates, and their members and leaders such as the Every Student Succeeds Act, the DREAM Act, the Trump administration’s anti – immigrant and pro-school voucher initiatives, and the push to remake the federal judiciary by the Trump administration.

 Assisting NEA state affiliates in their provision of direct legal services to NEA members. Among other things, that assistance includes providing regular updates to, and holding an annual education conference for the National Organization of Lawyers for Educational Associations (“NOLEA”), a national network of lawyers representing school employees and their associations.

 Providing counsel to NEA regarding affiliate relationships, tools for improving the representation of NEA members, tools to assist NEA members in their advocacy work and legal guidance needed to support affiliate and member advocacy.

Responsibilities: Given the nature of the work of the NEA Office of General Counsel, applicants should be interested in a position in which they will:

 Provide advice and counsel regarding internal union operations, campaigns and elections compliance, nonprofit corporate code compliance, tax issues, human resource issues and complex corporate and non-profit organization issues.

 Provide legal review, advice and counsel regarding the array of legal issues that an in-house counsel operation must handle in a major national union including relationships with affiliates, subsidiaries and other organizations.

 Develop and present trainings on a wide variety of legal issues and skills for state affiliate counsel, as well as for NEA and state and local leaders and staff.

 Monitor and analyze legal developments of interest to NEA and its members, including legal review and analysis of federal laws and regulations, and provide regular updates on developments of interest to NOLEA and others.

 Assist with other legal matters (internal and external) as needed.

Qualifications:

 J.D. from an accredited law school required.

 Five or more years of legal practice required with preference given to significant advice and counsel work with unions or nonprofit organizations.

 Excellent oral and written advocacy and communication skills required, including significant writing experience, expertise in advising on complex nonprofit organization issues, or similar significant work. Excellent public speaking skills desirable.

 Demonstrated ability to accurately analyze and resolve the range of legal issues that an in-house counsel operation must handle in a major national union including its relationships with affiliates, subsidiaries and partner organizations.

 Must be willing and able to serve as a generalist providing advice and counsel on operations matters as needed.

 Demonstrated commitment to labor and public education work preferred.

 Ability to perform complex legal analytical work, to design innovative legal strategies and to work collaboratively required.

 Self-motivated and able to manage a variety of tasks concurrently. Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as to collaborate in a collegial environment.

 Healthy respect for colleagues, employees, and superiors.

 A sense of humor.

To Apply: Please forward a letter of interest in the NEA Staff Counsel position, your salary history, a resume and two recent significant writing samples to Kelli Brown at kbrown@nea.org or Kelli Brown, NEA Office of General Counsel, NEA, 1201 16th Street NW, Washington DC 20036. References are required of all candidates.

The National Education Association is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.

https://nea.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&jobid=291483&company_id=15801&version=1&source=ONLINE&jobOwner=992001&aid=1

Multiple paid positions for law/compliance work:

For a current Compliance project, I am looking for (preferably) partners and/ RA(s) to work on compiling a data base of all laws, regulations (Corporate/ Commercial Laws; Tax Laws- Direct and Indirect; Labor Laws; ; Data Privacy Laws; EHS Laws (Environment, Health and Safety laws) at national, state and local level - for the US (and 50 states); Canada; Doha; Saudi Arabia; South Africa; Oman; Botswana)

The expected timeframe (once EOI is approved) should be 4-6 weeks. If interested, please email me at oozeeashraf@hotmail.com with your brief background relevant to this work.

Dr. Uzma Ashraf Barton

Fiscal & Financial Governance Reform Specialist

Law & Economics Center,

George Mason University,

3301 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA 22201
E:  ubarton@gmu.eduua33@georgetown.edu

M: +1 202 716 4988

S:  oozeeashraf1

Author: Rethinking International Finance; https://lrus.wolterskluwer.com/store/product/rethinking-regulation-of-international-finance-law-policy-and-institutions

Immigration Attorney – Chugh, LLP

Chugh, LLP has more than 100 professional staff members in its seven offices across the United States and in India. Chugh, LLP is committed to creating and fostering longstanding relationships with our business clients. We pride ourselves in being affable, available, and able. We are seeking an Attorney who possesses the following:

• Licensed to practice in VA. Minimum 2-3 years’ experience as an attorney, preferably in immigration and litigation.
• Diligent and hardworking. Experience working directly with clients.

For more information and immediate consideration, please copy and paste the link below to your web browser:

https://www.chugh.com/attorney-reston-va/

Senior Staff Attorney

The Sikh Coalition seeks a highly motivated Senior Staff Attorney to join our team to provide direct legal assistance and advocate on behalf of Sikhs who have been discriminated against or subject to bias based upon their religious beliefs or Sikh identity. These include cases of hate crimes, employment discrimination, bias-based school bullying, religion-based discrimination, profiling, and other forms of discrimination.  The Sikh Coalition has favorably resolved major religious discrimination cases against the federal government, including the U.S. Army, J.B. Hunt, Autozone, Disney, Lexus and the NYPD. The legal team has provided direct support to the victims and survivors of anti- Sikh hate crimes across the country. The work of the team has been featured nationally and internationally.

https://www.sikhcoalition.org/get-involved/careers-internships/senior-staff-attorney-2/

Experienced Employment Law and Commercial Litigation Attorney (Bethesda, MD)

Paley Rothman, a nationally and locally recognized suburban law firm, is seeking an attorney to join its employment law and business litigation practice groups. This is a role with a high degree of responsibility and client contact.

We need an experienced, talented, organized individual with 4 to 8 years of experience who is capable of providing day-to-day advice to employers locally and nationally as well as litigating sophisticated employment, civil, and commercial disputes. As an attorney in the employment and business litigation groups, you will work with chairs of those groups and other partners to determine case strategy, draft and respond to discovery, draft and argue motions, negotiate and mediate claims, and try cases, among other things.

The job is fast-paced and requires flexibility and creativity but affords a great work-life balance and the ability to grow your own practice. This is a partnership-track position.

Candidates should possess superior academic credentials, have outstanding writing and research skills, and demonstrate excellent legal analysis. Employment experience should include handling employment matters such as:

• federal and state harassment and discrimination suits from inception through trial;
• non-compete litigation, wage hour audits and litigation;
• harassment investigations and internal audits;
• drafting and revising employment manuals;
• providing guidance on leave, separation, and RIFs; and
• drafting severance agreements and releases.

Litigation background must include taking and defending depositions, drafting and arguing pre-trial and trial motions, preparing and responding to discovery and preparing cases for trial.

Paley Rothman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Paley Rothman is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, gender, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, genetic information, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities or any other status protected by federal, state or local law

Please submit cover letter and resume to careers@paleyrothman.com .

Subject line: Employment Law Attorney

Apply at https://www.freddiemac.jobs/job/8880145/associate-general-counsel-mclean-va/#tab-id-1 

Associate General Counsel

McLean, VA

Requisition Number: 10634BR

The Single-Family Mortgage Servicing Transactions Group is seeking an Associate General Counsel to join their legal staff. The attorney will provide legal advice to internal clients on a broad range of legal matters related to Freddie Mac as a business entity, and will also manage outside counsel. The hire will primarily support the single- family capital markets, single-family counterparty credit risk management and single-family mortgage servicing performance business areas with an emphasis on transactions.

Responsibilities Include

* Negotiate and draft complex commercial agreements, including non-traditional financing arrangements and credit enhancements such as mortgage insurance and credit risk transfers
* Negotiate and document transactions relating to voluntary partial cancellations of servicing contract rights and the engagement of interim servicers
* Negotiate and document transactions relating to the purchase and sale of residential mortgage loan portfolios and of mortgage loan servicing
* Negotiate and document transactions relating to financings secured by mortgage loan servicing and advance reimbursements
* Understand Freddie Mac’s Single-Family Seller/Servicer Guide (including knowledge of the representations, warranties, covenants and legal remedies set forth in the Guide)
* Understand intercreditor agreements, participations and loan syndications, including familiarity with lien perfection, bankruptcy and insolvency considerations
* Advisory support to internal clients on real estate issues

Qualifications

* 8+ years of relevant legal experience in a sophisticated practice, either in-house with a well-established bank, mortgage company or real estate company, or with a top tier law firm
* Juris Doctor (JD) degree; membership in good standing in a state Bar
* Excellent analytical, strategic, legal research, writing and advocacy skills
* Ability to effectively manage numerous issues across multiple areas and set priorities independently

Keys to Success
* Superior oral and written communications skills
* Ability to create and maintain strong collaborative relationships with colleagues and clients

Top 3 Personal Competencies to Possess
* Partnership – Build trust and strong partnerships through my own and my team’s actions
* Customer Focus – Personally engage with customers to learn their needs
* Drive for Execution – Be accountable for strong individual and team performance

Preferred Skills

* Superior oral and written communications skills
* Ability to create and maintain strong collaborative relationships with colleagues and clients

Today, Freddie Mac makes home possible for one in four home borrowers and is one of the largest sources of financing for multifamily housing. Join our smart, creative and dedicated team and you’ll do important work for the housing finance system and make a difference in the lives of others. Freddie Mac is an equal opportunity and top diversity employer. EOE, M/F/D/V.

SABA-DC members can also contact Om for more information:

Om Jahagirdar
Associate General Counsel
Legal Division: Single Family Real Estate
703.903.2384 (office)
om_jahagirdar@freddiemac.com