James Gore
Clayton
Summary
Former Attorney and current Asset Protection Operations Coach with extensive expertise in securing assets exceeding $65MM and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Demonstrates expertise in conducting internal employee investigations covering violations of company policies and procedures, harassment and state, local and federal statutes, with a strong background in legal practice and regulatory adherence. Adept at utilizing LexisNexis, Microsoft Office, and Westlaw to drive operational excellence and safeguard organizational interests.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Asset Protection Operations Coach
WalMart Inc.
08.2019 - Current
- Responsible for multi-faceted approaches to securing store's assets ($65MM+), including product, personnel and compliance issues
- Facilitated necessary training to ensure compliance with local, state and federal guidelines and regulations;
- Managed a team of over 15 associates in investigatory activities for both internal and external matters;
- Responsible for executing and maintaining all store compliance and regulatory documents
Sr. Associate
Stapleton Law Firm, L.L.C.
03.2016 - 08.2019
- Admitted to practice in MO, Western District MO, District of Kansas
- Provided services as plaintiff's counsel in over 100 personal injury and employment related (FMLA, FLSA and ADA) actions, up to and including jury trials
- Negotiated and drafted commercial lease agreements, revised and amended such agreements;
- Drafted contractor agreements;
- Prepared legal opinion letters on issues arising under commercial lease agreements;
- Enforced commercial lease agreements;
- Filed and litigated wrongful detainer actions, rent collection actions, and other legal actions
Sr. Partner
Williamson Law Firm, L.L.C.
02.2013 - 02.2016
- Admitted to practice in MO, Western District MO, District of Kansas
- Provided services as plaintiff's counsel in over 100 personal injury and employment actions, up to and including jury trials
- Negotiated and drafted commercial lease agreements, revised and amended such agreements;
- Prepared legal opinion letters on issues arising under commercial lease agreements;
- Enforced commercial lease agreements;
- Filed and litigated wrongful detainer actions, rent collection actions, and other legal actions
In-house Counsel
GuideOne Insurance
07.2012 - 02.2013
- Admitted to practice in MO, Western District MO, Western District MO - Bankruptcy, District of Kansas
- Provided services as in-house defense counsel in over 80 personal injury actions, up to and including jury trials
- Prepared legal opinion letters on issues arising under commercial lease agreements, personal injury law and various issues related to Pastor-Congregant confidentiality/Privilege
Associate
Fields & Brown, L.L.C.
06.2006 - 07.2012
- Admitted to practice in MO, Western District MO, Western District MO - Bankruptcy, District of Kansas
- Represented state agencies in issuing up to $300,000,000 in debt to obtain funds to be loaned to state housing authorities in order to make loans for low-income single and multi-family housing
- These loans were then pooled and sold to federal agencies such as Ginnie Mae and Fannie Mae
- Represented a major Fortune 500 company in over 200 workers' compensation related matters
- Represented a major Fortune 500 company in more than 100 Chapter 7, 11 and 13 personal and business bankruptcy proceedings in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Missouri and the United District of Kansas
- Represented a major Fortune 500 company as defense counsel in numerous personal injury actions
- Provided legal services to clients in its acquisition of real estate, including review and analysis of purchase agreements, title commitments, title exception documents, surveys, and appraisals
- Prepared opinion letters, reviewed warranty deeds, seller's affidavits, settlement/closing statements, and other closing documents
- Provided services as plaintiff's counsel in over 30 personal injury actions, up to and including jury trials
Education
J.D. -
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH05.2006
B.B.A. - Finance
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH12.2000
Skills
- ABA
- MO Bar Leadership Academy
- Community Engagement in Youth Programs
- LexisNexis
- Westlaw
- Microsoft Office
- Wicklander Certified
- NABL
- KCMBA
- KCMBA Leadership Academy
- JCBA
- Strategic Negotiation Skills
- Legal Research
- Recruiting
- Case Management
- Financial Report Writing
- Business Growth Strategy
- Effective Written Communication
- Team Leadership
- Research
- Risk Evaluation Expertise
Affiliations
- KCMBA and KCMBA Leadership Academy
- George W. Carver Elementary School Career Day Speaker, 3 years
- JCBA
Timeline
Asset Protection Operations Coach
WalMart Inc.
08.2019 - Current
Sr. Associate
Stapleton Law Firm, L.L.C.
03.2016 - 08.2019
Sr. Partner
Williamson Law Firm, L.L.C.
02.2013 - 02.2016
In-house Counsel
GuideOne Insurance
07.2012 - 02.2013
Associate
Fields & Brown, L.L.C.
06.2006 - 07.2012
B.B.A. - Finance
Cleveland State University
J.D. -
Cleveland State University
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