Tamara Devieux-Adams
Professional Experience, Memberships and Certifications



PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL, WASHINGTON, D.C.                                             
Public Interest Career Counselor and Pro Bono Liaison (November 2006 – Present)
Assist students and alumni in determining career goals and objectives through self-evaluation. Advise and counsel students and alumni both individually and in small group sessions on matters related to career development and the legal job-seeking process. Conduct skills development workshops on all components of the job-search process, including resume writing, drafting cover letters, the post-graduate fellowship application process, networking and interviewing skills. Plan and implement seminar programs and panel discussions on a variety of legal and alternative career topics both independently and in conjunction with alumni and student groups. Conduct outreach to area non-profit and government legal employers Administer school’s pro bono volunteer program, summer grant application process, and administration of school’s loan repayment assistance program for graduates practicing public interest law.


CAMPAIGN TO ELECT EARL ADAMS, JR., FORT WASHINGTON, MD
Campaign Manager (January 2006 – September 2006)
Developed strategy and drafted political literature for state legislative campaign.  Planned and executed fundraising events and managed field operations.  Drafted talking points and policy statements for candidate.


DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH REHABILITATION SERVICES, WASHINGTON, D.C.
Hearing Officer (September 2003 – July 2005)
Served as disciplinary hearing officer for juvenile detention facility residents accused of violations such as violent or sexual assault of staff or other residents, possession of contraband, rioting, destruction of government property and disobeying instructions.  Acted as Chairperson of agency hearing panel determining whether to revoke the community release status of juvenile offenders alleged to have violated the terms of their conditional release agreements.  Evaluated the Department’s programs in order to develop policies and procedures for operation of juvenile detention facility and Department of Court and Community Programs. 

Acting Chief of Staff (October 2004 – January 2005)
Served as advisor to agency’s Interim Administrator, recommended solutions on policy matters and critical issues, implemented decisions and carried out the Interim Administrator’s priorities.  Supervised Deputy Administrators and staff in coordination of agency efforts to achieve compliance with Jerry M. consent decree.  Supervised personnel and formulated policies and procedures regarding disciplinary hearings for Oak Hill Youth Center residents. 

Executive Assistant to the Administrator (June – August 2003)
Assisted the agency’s Administrator in review and analysis of the Administration’s policies and procedures.  Prepared briefings on agency operations for District of Columbia and federal officials. Served on interdepartmental and interagency committees addressing improvements to therapeutic services provided to youth in the Administration’s custody.  Completed special projects, as assigned, for the Administrator.
 

MASSACHUSETTS OFFICE OF EARLY CHILD EDUCATION, BOSTON, MA
Assistant General Counsel (August 2001 – May 2003)
Enforced the agency’s licensing policies and regulations governing family, group, and residential child care in Massachusetts.  Prepared administrative decisions and legal opinions related to the laws within the jurisdiction of the agency.  Mediated disputes between agency contractors and represented the agency in administrative and arbitration hearings.  Drafted and reviewed contracts, policies, regulations and interagency memoranda.  Chaired committee addressing fraud by recipients of child care subsidies.


KIRKPATRICK & LOCKHART GATES LLP, BOSTON, MA
Associate and Summer Associate (September 2000 – May 2001)
Prepared pleadings and other documents related to complex civil litigation matters.  Researched and wrote legal memoranda on employment, contract, tort and other civil litigation issues.  Drafted deeds, commercial leases and client position papers and advisories.



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