Lorna Candler

Experience

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  University of Denver

  Jan 1991 - Jan 1994

  • DU Law School

    Jan 1991 - Jan 1994

  • DU Law School

    Jan 1991 - Jan 1994
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  Denver District Attorney's Office

  Oct 1997 - Nov 1999

  Deputy District Attorney

  Managed 60 to 120 active cases weekly. Prosecuted misdemeanor and felony cases in the Denver courts. Counseled and communicated with victims, police, probations officers, defendants. attorneys and judges to seek justice and legal resolution through negotiations, settlement or litigation.

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  Denver Public Schools

  Nov 1999 - Jun 2008

  Counsel

  Managed 30 active matters weekly for District comprised of 162 schools serving 80,000 students. Advised Board of Education; managed and advised Student Services, Special Education and Human Resources departments to ensure regulatory and legal compliance. Assisted with legal and departmental budgets; lead and managed internal affairs in several department and schools. Trained administrators and staff; wrote and revised policies, mediated, negotiated and litigated federal Department of Education cases, Office of Civil Rights claims, personnel grievances, employment terminations, student disciplinary matters including suspensions and expulsions and other civil and criminal matters. Show less

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  Core Power Yoga

  Jun 2008 - now

  Yoga Instructor

  Teach vinyasa yoga (core restore, introductory, intermediate and advanced classes).

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  Colorado Attorney General's Office

  Jun 2008 - Aug 2011

  Assistant Attorney General

  Managed school closures and litigation matters concerning education, employment law and health care. Negotiated, mediated and litigated administrative and civil cases. Represented and advised Board of Private Occupational Schools & State Board of Education. Advised and represented Colorado Department of Health and Environment and Department of Health Care Policy and Financing. Analyzed legislation; promulgated rules; and drafted legal pleadings and motions. Trained, managed and evaluated legal interns; created and supported training programs and career development and job placement. Show less

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  Colorado Department of Higher Education

  Jun 2012 - now

  Director of Division of Private Occupational Schools

  Manage and regulate over 370 private occupational schools throughout Colorado. Direct, advise and train 7 member Governor appointed Board. Lead and manage a department and staff. Analyze and draft legislation; promulgate rules; write policies; assess and advise on legal matters; prepare division for audit by policy analyst; manage division's budget; consult with U.S. Department of Education and Accrediting bodies.