Brandy Micklewright Kitchel

Experience

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  Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2009

  Attorney

  • Represented lenders with respect to unsecured and secured lending transactions, including CMBS loan transactions• Represented national and regional creditors and debtors through loan workouts, including restructuring of credit facilities, negotiation of forbearance agreements and all aspects of foreclosure• Reviewed title documentation and surveys and collaborated with title companies and surveyors to resolve all manner of issues related to same • Drafted loan documents on behalf of lenders and reviewed loan documents on behalf of developer-borrowers and negotiated same• Represented national lender in connection with franchise financing Show less

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  Richard C. Wayne & Associates, P.C.

  Jun 2009 - Sept 2010

  Senior Associate Attorney

  • Defended clients in foreclosure and dispossessory proceedings and litigated mortgage fraud cases; conducted legal research and drafted legal memoranda; prepared pleadings, briefs, motions, and discovery filings for both state and federal proceedings; assisted lead attorney in taking and defending depositions; argued motions in Georgia State and Superior Court; negotiated and documented settlement agreements• Represented debtors with respect to loan modifications, short sales and deeds-in-lieu of foreclosure and negotiated with national and regional lenders regarding same Show less

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  Georgia Power Company

  Sept 2010 - now

  • Lead Transmission right-of-way encroachment management program and provide work direction to and manage the performance of right-of-way specialists located across the State• Manage budget and funding to ensure spending is aligned with forecasts and program achieves annual budget target• Oversee Company’s review of and response to third-party requests to purchase, lease, use or obtain an easement over GPC property• Foster sound business relationships with cross-functional organizations and ensure consistent implementation of and compliance with right-of-way policies and procedures Show less • Provided counsel to management and employees on a wide variety of legal and business issues; drafted agreements and negotiated operational, transactional and legal terms and conditions for a broad range of transactions and projects for GPC's business units• Addressed a variety of legal, regulatory and compliance issues and matters involving land use and the acquisition, management and disposition of real property• Served as primary legal advisor with respect to electric facility relocations, prior rights and franchise issues and negotiated with counties, municipalities and GDOT regarding same• Served as primary legal advisor regarding joint use and pole attachment issues• Proactively identified issues and developed practical, workable legal, operational and transactional solutions to aid business partners in achieving their objectives while minimizing risks to and protecting GPC• Directed, assisted and managed outside counsel on a variety of projects, litigation and transactional matters• Partnered with Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta in providing pro bono legal advice and assistance to local non-profits Show less

  • Distribution Support Manager

    Feb 2020 - now

  • Transmission Right-of-Way Services Supervisor

    Jul 2013 - Feb 2020

  • Attorney

    Mar 2012 - Jan 2014

  • Staff Attorney

    Sept 2010 - Mar 2012