Ernest Carrozza

Experience

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  Private Practice

  Jan 1980 - Jan 1999

  Attorney

  Represented individuals, corporations, and insurance carriers in complex product liability, aviation, and insurance litigation in state and federal courts throughout the country.Handled numerous jury trials in state and federal courts.Supervised local counsel throughout the United States in major environmental and subrogation lawsuits. Acted as hearing officer in employment disciplinary actions for the County of Westchester, State of New York, and the Westchester County Medical Center.Developed negotiation skills through participation in numerous mediations, settlement conferences, and while acting as Neutral Evaluator for USDC, Eastern District of NY.Employed as associate at major aviation law firms, Condon & Forsyth and Speiser & Krause, handling complex product liability and aviation litigation.Supervised paralegals and administrative assistants.Managed large caseloads, requiring effective allocation of time and resources. Show less

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  Speiser Krause

  Jan 1983 - Jan 1985

  Associate

  Litigation attorney at nationally recognized aviation law firm.

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  USPS

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2002

  Attorney

  As a member or the employment litigation group, I was responsible for advancing the purposes and strategies of the U.S. Postal Service through enforcement of USPS policies and procedures in mediations, settlement negotiations and hearings. Built alliances and networks with management officials in various departments and offices of the agency, gained insight into the operation of the Postal Service in order to achieve the vision and goals of the agency.I contributed to the development of the Agency's highly successful REDRESS mediation program, participating in over 20 mediations in a three year period.Supervised paralegals and administrative assistants, and mentored less experienced attorneys. Show less

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  Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

  Mar 2003 - Mar 2024

  As a member of the Employment Litigation group, I represented TSA at EEOC and MSPB hearings involving claims of discrimination, wrongful termination, Whistleblower complaints, and various appeals of adverse actions. I have achieved positive results in every case handled. I have earned recognition from Chief Counsel for outstanding performance and client relations.I was acting Assistant Deputy Chief Counsel for Employment Litigation Group, supervising 20 attorneys, as well as paralegals and staff. Show less As a member of the employment litigation group, I represent TSA at numerous EEOC and MSPB hearings involving claims of employment discrimination, Whistleblower complaints, and appeals of adverse actions. Achieved positive results in all cases handled. I drafted legal opinions and motions advocating TSA's position on various employment law matters. Analyzed, reviewed, and interpreted statutes and regulations administered by TSA, and makes recommendations concerning TSA's position on such matters.As Field Counsel I worked on issues with attorneys in Litigation, General Law, Procurement, and Regulations as they related to TSA's operations at major international airport. I also worked on Civil Enforcement matters involving passengers, airports, and air carriers. I reviewed and made recommendations concerning the Newark Liberty International Airport Security Program. Show less

  • Senior Reviewing Official/Fact-Finder

    Aug 2021 - Mar 2024

  • Program Analyst

    Sept 2020 - Aug 2021

  • Senior Reviewing Official

    Jul 2018 - Dec 2020

  • Program Manager, Senior Reviewing Official, and Designated Grievance Officer

    Jan 2014 - Jul 2018

  • Attorney Advisor

    Jul 2013 - Jan 2014

  • Chair, Office of Professional Responsibility Appellate Board

    Oct 2008 - Jul 2013

  • Senior Counsel

    Jul 2006 - Oct 2008

  • Field Counsel

    Aug 2005 - Jul 2006

  • Attorney Advisor

    Jul 2004 - Aug 2005

  • Attorney Advisor

    Mar 2003 - Jul 2004
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  Civil Penalty Consulting

  Apr 2024 - now

  Principal

  Civil Penalty consultation services.