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Ava Bedden
Coordinator of Title IX Compliance, Virginia Union University
Location: Richmond, VA United States
Joined: Sep 14th, 2015

About (request update)

Licensed to practice law in 6 jurisdictions

Current Whereabouts:

Preventing and addressing Campus Sexual Assault

Life & Professional Aspirations:

Start my own consulting law practice focusing on campus sexual assault and compliance mandates

Education (request update)

Univ of NC at Chapel Hill class of 1984

Undergrad Major: Psychology

Campus Organization:

Alpha Kappa Alpha

Claim To Fame:

I have lived in 8 states and 16 cities, and I am licensed to practice law in 6 states - VA, DC, MD, PA, GA and TX

Most Memorable Moment:

Greek Stepshows

High School: Athens Drive Senior High School in Raleigh, NC class of 1980

Activities & Accomplishments:

National Honor Society, Letterman, Ranked 12

Best Memories:

Brand new school, French Class, Homecoming, Senior Week, Polital elections

Experience

I currently work with Virginia Union University as Coordinator of Title IX Compliance
I have 28 years of experience working in the Legal industry.

Title IX Program Coordinator/Compliance Officer | Virginia Union University
From July 2014 to Current • 12 year(s)
Implement Title IX program and compliance requirements, investigate sexual misconduct complaints, and provide campus-wide training.

Adjunct Instructor | University of Dallas
From January 2012 to December 2014 • 2 year(s)
Provide education and training in business law, labor management and employee relations.

Attorney Ad Litem | Dallas Family Courts
From January 2011 to December 2014 • 3 year(s)
Represent children in family court cases and provide assessments based on best interest of the child.

Of Counsel Attorney | O'Hanlon McCollom & Demerath
From January 2011 to December 2014 • 3 year(s)
Represent clients in labor and employment matters, provide counsel on governance and HR management.

Assistant Professor | Paine College
From January 2008 to December 2011 • 3 year(s)
Provide education in business administration division.

General Counsel | Paine College
From January 2008 to December 2011 • 3 year(s)
Identify legal issues, provide counsel on employment and discrimination matters, represent institution in legal matters.

Instructor | Augusta State University
From January 2007 to December 2008 • 1 year(s)
Provide education in school law, sport law, and personnel administration.

Executive Director | Delaware Valley Charter High School
From January 2005 to December 2007 • 2 year(s)
Provide leadership for all school functions, manage $5M budget, supervise 62 staff members.

Deputy Regional Director | Victory Schools, Inc.
From January 2004 to December 2005 • 1 year(s)
Provide legal counsel and oversight, ensure compliance with laws and procedures.

Senior Policy Advisor | District of Columbia Government
From January 2003 to December 2004 • 1 year(s)
Provide advice to senior leadership on employment and legal issues, risk management.

Chief of Staff | District of Columbia Government
From January 2001 to December 2002 • 1 year(s)
Direct day-to-day operations, coordinate meetings and policy analysis for Deputy Mayor office.

Director, Labor Management & Employee Relations | D.C. Public Schools
From January 1998 to December 2001 • 3 year(s)
Direct labor relations for 10,000 employees, serve as chief negotiator for collective bargaining agreements.

Employee Relations Manager | American Association of Retired Persons
From January 1996 to December 1998 • 2 year(s)
Direct employee relations for 2,000 employees, provide advice on complex employment issues.

Acting Executive Director of Human Resources | Seattle Public Schools
From January 1994 to December 1996 • 2 year(s)
Direct HR functions for 8,000 employees, coordinate legal matters and compliance.

Attorney | Reed Smith
From January 1991 to December 1993 • 2 year(s)
Litigation and employment law practice.

Senior Attorney/Division Manager | The Maxima Corporation
From January 1989 to December 1991 • 2 year(s)
Senior attorney and division management responsibilities.

Judicial Law Clerk | District of Columbia Court of Appeals
From January 1987 to December 1988 • 1 year(s)
Judicial law clerk duties for appellate court.

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