Lisa Overton

Experience

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  University of Maryland Eastern Shore

  Nov 1999 - Jan 2002

  Graduate Program Coordinator & Instructor

  Developed and administered services for Title III grant funded graduate program. Designed activities to assist graduate students in exploring and employing informed career decisions included the initiation of an academic exchange mentoring program with the U.S. Department of Defense. Provided academic instruction for entry level course "Introduction to Sociology" and advanced course in "Social Problems." Evaluated textbooks, prepared learning objectives, lesson plans, course syllabi, tests, and other course assignments. Show less

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  Colombo Kitchin Attorneys

  May 2003 - Aug 2003

  Summer Associate

  Performed legal research related to various complex subjects including federal estate tax apportionment, federal criminal asset forfeiture, will interpretation, and insurance regulations. Drafted business documents including Articles of Incorporation and amendments for LLCs, corporate minutes, and stock certificates. Performed title searches for residential and commercial real estate closings.

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  East Carolina University

  Aug 2003 - Dec 2003

  Instructor, Department of Sociology

  Developed curriculum and provided academic instruction for course entitled "Law and Social Change." Responsibilities included textbook critique and selection, development and implementation of course learning goals, and evaluation of student performance.

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  Duffus & Associates, P.A.

  Jan 2004 - Aug 2004

  Associate Attorney

  Prepared and examined legal documents related to mass torts, personal injury, pharmaceutical litigation, and employment matters. Performed legal research, drafted and reviewed contracts, prepared legal briefs and pleadings.

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  Legal Aid of North Carolina

  Sept 2004 - Jun 2008

  Private Contract Attorney

  Accepted legal referrals from nonprofit law firm. Represented victims of domestic violence in civil litigation matters involving Domestic Violence Protective Orders, child custody, separation, and divorce. Prepared and examined legal documents related to family law litigation. Litigated cases in various county civil district courts.

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  The Overton Law Firm, P.A.

  Jan 2005 - Jun 2008

  Attorney

  Managed law practice with focus on general civil litigation. Represented clients in domestic matters including separation and divorce, child custody and support, alimony, property settlement, and equitable distribution. Represented respondent parents in child welfare matters and respondent disabled adults in guardianship and adult protective services matters. Provided legal counsel to individuals and small businesses in employment matters including unemployment compensation hearings, EEOC claims/statements, and employee contract disputes. Show less

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  Pitt County Government

  Jul 2008 - Jul 2014

  Assistant County Attorney

  Served as sole assistant county attorney for a county government in North Carolina with more than 1,000 employees and a total annual operating budget of $245 million. Provided legal counsel and advice to nine-member board of county commissioners, senior county management team, and twenty-six county departments. Served as "in charge" and assumed duties and responsibilities in absence of County Attorney. Directly supervised social services legal work unit and served as liaison to local boards and external stakeholders.Prepared oral and written opinions on legal mattersPrepared and tried court cases, including appeals to state and federal courts in which the County or any of its officers and/or employees were officially involvedCoordinated and managed litigation related to personnel, employment, EEOC and law enforcement mattersReviewed and drafted contracts, interlocal agreements, ordinances, memoranda of understanding, and other legal documents required for County businessProvided in-house and regional trainings to County departments and state agency employees on pertinent laws and regulationsRepresented the County’s interests among local citizens, community partners and agencies, as well as to the media, other government entities, and state senators and house representatives.Oversaw and provided daily supervision of staff attorneys; assigned and delegated staff attorney work.Provided legal counsel and representation to the Department of Social Services (DSS) in areas of Child Protective Services, Adult Protective Services and IV-D Child Support. Show less

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  NC Department of Health and Human Services

  Jul 2008 - Jul 2014

  Instructor, Crisis Intervention Team Training

  Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training prepares law enforcement officers with necessary skills to respond and assist people with intellectual and developmental disabilities or those in the midst of a behavioral health crisis. Officers learn to recognize mental health crises and appropriate de-escalation skills. Provided instruction to law enforcement officials on their role in the state's legal involuntary commitment process.

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  UNC School of Government

  Jan 2011 - Jul 2014

  Instructor, Regional Environmental Health Training

  Provided instruction to local government environmental health and safety specialists throughout the eastern region of North Carolina. Covered statutory environmental health violations and the court enforcement process.

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  F&B Law Firm, P.C.

  Mar 2015 - Jul 2017

  Attorney - Local Government, Municipal & Corporate Law

  Law practice focused on contracts and business transactions, municipal and local government law, corporate law, employment law, and general civil litigation. Provided proactive representation of government and business in litigation and litigation avoidance. Provided legal representation in complex matters related to public employment, local government and police civil-liability, corporate transactional work, and commercial contracts. Negotiated, drafted, and reviewed a variety of commercial agreements such as purchasing, sales, lease, non-disclosure, non-compete, and on-site service agreements. Prepared legal documents, including pleadings, briefs, and memoranda in support of litigation in state and federal courts. Show less

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  Legal Services Alabama

  Oct 2017 - Dec 2021

  Senior Staff Attorney

  Provide legal counsel, advice, and representation to low income individuals and families in estate planning, ejectments, probate matters, preparation of deeds, and social security disability matters. Build partnerships with state and local agencies and civic groups to strengthen assistance provided to economically vulnerable citizens. Provide public outreach and legal clinics aimed at educating and training citizens regarding estate planning, consumer rights, and housing matters.

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  Samford University - Cumberland School of Law

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2018

  Instructor, Mediation Clinic

  Provided guidance to law students on strategies, techniques, and ethics associated with mediation practice. Observed, rated, and provided feedback to law students engaged in simulated mediation exercise.

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  Samford University - Cumberland School of Law

  Feb 2020 - Feb 2020

  Judge, National Trial Competition

  The National Trial Competition is one of the most prestigious mock trial competitions in the nation, established to increase law student interest in developing trial advocacy skills. Served as a regional judge and evaluator for a simulated federal civil case. Scored student advocates and provided constructive feedback to improve courtroom skills following competition event.

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  Samford University

  Jan 2022 - now

  Director, Office of Student Conduct & Title IX Coordinator

  Foster an educational environment that supports students’ development of Christian character, scholarly achievement and sense of personal responsibility. Protect and promote the health and welfare of Samford University faculty, staff, and students, through commitment to ending all types of harassment and discrimination that could occur on campus. Collaborate with the Samford community to promote a safe and inclusive campus for all members. Lead in the development, implementation, and administration of student conduct policies and procedures, as well as direct University-wide Title IX planning, monitoring, reporting, grievance procedures, education, prevention, and training efforts. Provide oversight for all university student conduct matters, including issues pertaining to academic integrity. Show less