Resume:  Josephine C. Townsend 211 E. 11th Street Suite 104 Vancouver, WA 98660 360-694-7601 JCTownsend@aol.com ______________________________________________________________________ Summary of Professional Qualifications   Five years of experience as an Administrative Law Judge for the Department of Licensing, assigned to traffic matters. These include a high volume caseload where it is required to prepare your own findings of fact and conclusions of law.  Decisions rendered must be issued in writing within 30 days of the hearing.  Over twenty years of supervisory experience including the oversight of criminal attorneys assigned to a heavy trial caseload; exercised command and control of police officers during critical incidents; experienced mediator and arbitrator in consumer law, small claims, lemon law and community conflict situations; private attorney with large concentration on guardian ad litem and family law casework.  Professor of Law and Human Resource classes;  Adult Degree Program Satellite Coordinator.  Assistant Zone Commander of the New York State Police whose duties oversaw internal affairs investigations and complaints against personnel.   ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE   ·         Conduct hearings to review and decide issues  regarding licensing, suspension, revocation and cancellation of driver licenses. ·         Confer with individuals or organizations involved in cases in order to obtain relevant information. ·         Determine existence and amount of liability for fraudulent applications by drivers, according to current laws, administrative and judicial precedents, and available evidence. ·         Explain to Appellants how they can appeal rulings that go against them. ·         Issue subpoenas and administer oaths in preparation for formal hearings. ·         Monitor and direct the activities of  hearings to ensure that they are conducted fairly and that courts administer justice while safeguarding the legal rights of all involved parties. ·         Prepare written opinions and decisions. ·         Determine the acceptance or rejection of claims or compromise settlements according to laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions. ·         Research and analyze laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions to prepare for hearings and to determine conclusions. ·         Review and evaluate data on documents such as claim applications, birth or death certificates, police reports, collision reports, and physician or employer records. ·         Rule on exceptions, motions, and admissibility of evidence. ·            Conduct studies of appeals procedures  ensure adherence to legal requirements and to facilitate determination of cases.     Management/Leadership ·         Supervisor of attorneys and staff assigned to criminal prosecution division ·         Human resource trainer ·         Supervisor of state police installations and all assigned personnel ·         Mentoring and Developing teams specialist ·         Recruitment and retention manager ·         Progressive discipline policy developer ·         Investigator of personal complaints (internal affairs)   Trials/Litigation Trial attorney with heavy District Court caseload Appellate attorney for criminal appeals Mediator/arbitrator for small claims, conflict resolution, employment matters Lemon law and small claims arbitrator Expert in interviewing and depositions   Mediation Experienced mediator and trainer Lemon Law and Consumer Law Arbitrator EEOC and employment law mediator Developed mediation manual for community mediation program   teaching Law and Ethics Professor at Warner Pacific College Instructor for police subjects in State Police Academy Instructor in criminal law for Clark County Sheriff’s Academy Instructor for mediator certification Frequent instructor for continuing legal instruction (CLE) in ethics, Department of Licensing matters, CDL Federal Law, Guardian Ad Litem certification trainer Satellite Coordinator – Supervise teachers of adult education in 37 locations, focusing on GED and ESL; Develop and write curriculum in law classes, ethics, GAL, Human Resources,  GED, ESL and Displaced Homemaker programs Select, mentor and evaluate adjunct instructors   Advice and Analysis Verbal and written legal advice to various City departments including police and fire departments Legal opinions regarding police search and seizure, use of force and tort defense Evaluation of program content and budgeting of grant proposals for non-profit foundations Human resource consultant Grant writer Case Management software consultant   Document Preparation   Legal Opinions, findings of fact and conclusions of law Appellate Brief Writer Drafting and implementation of City Ordinances and policies Developer of strategic business plans, employee manuals, and grant proposals Developer of lesson plans for internal and external training Developer and trainer in performance appraisals Developer of policy manuals and HR generalist documentation                                                                     Legal Employment   State of Washington, Department of Licensing – Administrative Law Judge 2006 to March 2012   Guardian Ad Litem – 2005 to present –  Title 26, assigned to family court matters in Clark County   Private Practice, (Vancouver, Washington, Present).  General Practitioner.   City of Vancouver, Vancouver, Washington, 2002 –  3/2005 (City Prosecutor, Assistant City Attorney) ·         Recipient of outstanding leadership award for City of Vancouver 2003   City of Utica, Utica, New York, 1998 – 2002 (Municipal Law Associate, consultant)   Non-Legal Employment     Warner Pacific College,  Portland, Oregon, 2006 to present Adjunct Instructor – Ethics, Law and Human Resources classes   Human Resource Consulting, Syracuse, New York, 1996 – 2002,  (Private HR consultant, instructor, and grant writer)   Empire State College, Utica, New York , 2000 – 2002, (College Adjunct Instructor)   New York State Police, Syracuse, New York,  1983 – 2002  (Trooper, Sergeant, Station Commander, Affirmative Action Officer, Field Training Officer, Assistant Zone Commander)  Recipient of Governor’s award for service at 9-1-1 and the World Trade Center Disaster   United States Army, Veteran of Foreign Wars, Bosnia, 1996,  (Civil Affairs) Recipient of Expeditionary Medal     Education   Juris Doctor, Syracuse University College of Law, Syracuse, New York (2001) Graduate Assistant – Mediation Assistance Program Vice President – Non-traditional student’s organization   Master of Arts, with honors,  Human Resource Management,  Chapman University, Orange,  California (1997) GPA 3.85 Completed degree while working full time   Bachelor of Arts, Public Administration, Empire State College, State University of New York, Albany, New York (1992)   Continuing Education   Conducting Fair and Impartial Hearings – National Judicial College High Volume Caseload Management – National Judicial College Commercial Vehicle Federal Law -  Instructor – National Judicial College Evidence for Judges – National Judicial College Guardian Ad Litem – Title 26 – Instructor for Certification Appellate Practice, National College of District Attorneys, Columbia, SC Prosecuting the Impaired Driver, National College of District Attorneys, Columbia, SC Managing High Conflict Family Law Cases – National Judicial College Investigation of Personnel Complaints – New York State Police Investigation/Disposition of Judicial Complaints -  Commission on Judicial Conduct   Affiliations ·         National Association of Adjudicative Agencies ·         Washington Women Lawyers ·         Clark County Bar Association CLE committee ·         Past Chair, Washington State Bar Association Criminal Section ·         Past Executive Board member, Solo Practice Section of WSBA ·         Mock trial facilitator, Clark County Bar Association ·         Chair, Clark County Continuing Education Committee ·         Former Member, Washington State Commission on Judicial Conduct ·         Member, Society of Human Resource Professionals  (SHRM) ·         Mediator, Vancouver Community Mediation Services ·         Licensed Notary   Bar Membership   ·         Admitted to practice in the State of Washington and Oregon ·         Admitted to Federal practice for Western District of Washington