Kathryn Ely

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About Kathryn Ely

Mediation Experience First level security clearance DHS and USPS DUNS: 008680949 NCAIS: 541990 · U. S. Postal Service – Present · U. S. Forest Service 2012 – 2014 · U.S. DHS 2010 – Present and 7/04-7/06 · U.S. EEOC – 2007 · BLM (NV) 2004 – 2006 · BLM (CA) 2015 – Present FORD MOTOR COMPANY, CINCINNATI, OH DISPUTE RESOLUTION SPECIALIST – 6/95 – 7/96 External mediator responsible 7 states, dealerships, 3 Dispute Settlement Boards and 12 Customer Service Managers. Ensured company compliance with Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, investigated and mediated complaints, negotiated settlements; conducted analysis and design development protocol for ADR in-house mechanism Relevant Legal Experience PLAINTIFFS’ LEGAL COMMITTEE, LAS VEGAS, NV MGM GRAND HOTEL FIRE LITIGATION, MDL 453 Paralegal – 1981-1984 Responsible for document and evidence collection, preservation and categorization; plaintiff and witness identification and additional defendants identification; assisted in preparation of case valuations; maintained Fast Track Deposition Schedule, assisted visiting PLC attorneys with drafting and finalization of motions and pleadings; summarized and indexed deposition transcripts. THOMAS F. PHALEN, JR, ESQ.(RET.D) ALJ, DOL CINCINNATI, OH Paralegal –1985-1987 & 1991-1995 Provided second-chair assistance in arbitrations and NLRB proceedings, managed case development for state and federal trials; investigated and prepared grievances; conducted investigations in EEO charges of discrimination and managed EEO claims through the procedural process; prepared pleadings, motions, pre/post arbitration briefs.