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Resume of Professional Experience

Ray A. Lord

e-mail: ray@lordlaw.com


EDUCATION

Walter F. George School of Law, Mercer University; Macon, GA
Juris Doctor (J.D.), 1998. GPA: 88/100; Class Rank: 14/118 (Top 11%). Member, Mercer Law Review; Co-Director, Mercer Law Review Symposium: The Independent Counsel Statute. Awards: Faculty Academic Scholarship. August 1996 - 98.

Midlands Technical College; Columbia, SC
GPA: 4.00/4.00. Earned 9 hours towards an Accounting Degree. Honor Roll; Dean's List. January - August 1995.  Withdrew from program to attend law school.

South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy, Law Enforcement Class #224; Columbia, SC
Certified law-enforcement officer for South Carolina. Studied federal, state and local laws, police procedures, self-defense, arrest techniques and firearms training. Graduated first in class with the highest academic grade-point average. Recipient of the J.P. Strom Award for Excellence. February - April 1989.

University of South Carolina; Columbia, SC
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Criminal Justice (with concentration in police civil liability),  May 1988.


EXPERIENCE

Lord Law Firm, LLC
Managing Member Attorney - SC (statewide practice)
General civil /criminal practice law firm.  Practice areas include criminal defense, traffic/DUI, bond/probation hearings, pardons/expungements, bankruptcy, domestic, personal injury, wills/probate, etc. September 2001 - Current.

Solicitor’s Office -- Ninth Judicial Circuit; Charleston, SC
Assistant Solicitor (Prosecutor) - Director, Adult Drug Court
Criminal prosecution of felony and misdemeanor cases and related prosecutorial duties.  Drug Court Director.  April 2000 - September 2001.

Charleston County Public Defender’s Office; Charleston, SC
Assistant Public Defender (Staff Attorney)
Engaged in the criminal defense of indigents.  January 2000 - April 2000.

Mortimer & Rose, LLC; Summerville, SC
Associate Attorney
General civil and criminal practice law firm.  Practice areas include civil, criminal, domestic, bankruptcy,
wills/trusts, probate and personal injury.  March 1999 - January 2000.

Limestone College; Gaffney, SC
Adjunct Professor - The Block Program
Part-time instructor for an accredited, independent four-year college.  Subjects include: Business Law, Ethics,
and Political Science.   May 1998 - Current.

State of South Carolina - Department of Social Services; Moncks Corner, SC
Investigator - Child Protective Services
Performed specialized children, family, and adult casework services in the area of protective/preventive services,
permanency planning or foster care.  Planed and coordinated casework activities that include advisement on legal
matters, health, daily living skills and vocational rehabilitation.  Investigated allegations of child abuse/neglect.
July 1998 - March 1999.

GEORGIA PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING ACADEMY; Forsyth, GA
Guest Instructor
Assisted instruction of police and fire-fighters in Advanced Arson Investigation courses.  1996-98.

LONG, WEINBERG, ANSLEY & WHEELER, LLP; Atlanta, GA
Summer Associate
Researched legal issues, investigated factual allegations, and drafted various documents for a large civil litigation practice. Related duties as required. Summer 1997.

MERCER UNIVERSITY - WALTER F. GEORGE SCHOOL OF LAW; Macon,GA
Student Law Clerk, Georgia Legal Services (legal aid), 1997.
Research Assistant, Georgia Legal History Foundation, 1997-98.
Academic Mentor Program, 1997-98.
Law School Library/Computer Lab Assistant, 1996-98.

UNITED HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
(d/b/a Physicians' Health Plan of South Carolina, Inc.); Columbia, SC
Director, Anti-Fraud Unit.
Supervised all provider error, abuse and fraud investigations.  Supervised all aspects of program integrity including corrective and disciplinary actions and recovery of overpayments.  Served as liaison to other departments and law-enforcement agencies. Participated in various anti-fraud organizations such as the National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association.  Also served as the assistant to the Network Administrator for computer operations.  Related duties as required.  July 1995 - January 1996.

BLUE CROSS / BLUE SHIELD OF SOUTH CAROLINA - MEDICARE DIVISION; Columbia, SC
Operations Manager
Managed Medicare division of thirty-two associates with a budget of over two million dollars.  Managed all normal activities related to claims processing, service center and Medicare Secondary Payer functions. Participated in Total Quality Management process and instituted TQM principles with staff.  Coordinated with Anti-Fraud Division on special program integrity projects.  Other related duties as required. May 1994 - July 1995.

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL; Columbia, SC
Public Safety Officer/Supervisor  (Assistant Chief of Public Safety)
Enforced state laws and security for the protection and safety of state-wide DHEC facilities.  Served as the supervisor or officer in charge in the absence of the Chief of Public Safety.  Supervised other PSO's in areas of scheduling, training and duty assignments.  Responded to and investigated criminal incidents.  Advanced knowledge of modern police methods and practices.  October 1993 - April 1994.

RICHLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT; Columbia, SC
Deputy Sheriff/Investigator - Forensic Science Division
Managed, investigated, processed and photographed major crime and accident scenes.  Developed, collected, compared and identified fingerprints.  Maintained custody and chain of evidence.  Developed and printed photographs.  Constructed composite drawings and photographic lineups.  Assisted in collection, identification and disposal of explosive materials.  Produced detailed crime scene and autopsy reports. Delivered expert testimony in court.  Assisted and advised deputies/investigators on forensic matters.  Periodic guest instructor at the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy.  Related law-enforcement duties as required.  January 1990 - October 1993.

RICHLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT; Columbia, SC
Deputy Sheriff/Patrolman
Enforced state laws.  Trained in police methods, criminal investigations and state/federal laws.  Responded to and took charge of criminal incidents.  Produced detailed incident reports.  Delivered testimony in court. Insured the safety and well-being of the public.  May 1988 - January 1990.  Promoted to Investigator in January 1990.

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA - GENERAL SERVICES DIVISION; Columbia, SC
Reserve Police Officer - Enforced state laws in/around the State Capitol Complex. August 1987 - May 1988.

ALAN MILLER & ASSOCIATES; Columbia, SC
Private Detective/Process Server
Licensed Private Detective.  Investigated civil and criminal cases.  Investigated and provided detailed reports on the identity, whereabouts, habits, associations, movements, and integrity of individuals.  Identified and located individuals for service of court orders, judgments, and other documents.  September 1984 - January 1986.


ADDITIONAL TRAINING

Attended several training courses offered by the S.C. Criminal Justice Academy, S.C. State Law Enforcement Division, S.C. Fire Academy, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the National District Attorney's Association.

Courses include:
 
  • Basic Fingerprint Identification
  • Advanced Latent Fingerprint Techniques
  • Law-Enforcement Photography*
  • Advanced Photo-Lab Techniques*
  • Marijuana Analysis Certification
  • S&W Identi-Kit Composite System
  • Career Prosecutor Course
  • Juvenile Fire Investigation
  • Basic Fire/Arson Detection
  • Advanced Arson Investigation*
  • Detective Level 1*
  • Advanced Crime Scene Investigation*
  • Health-Care Fraud Investigation
* Served as guest instructor for this course.


AFFILIATIONS

Law School
         Mercer Law Review
           Co-Director, Mercer Law Review Symposium:  The Independent Counsel Statute
         Law School Tutor, Mercer Academic Mentor Program
         Volunteer Instructor, Georgia Public Safety Training Academy
         Volunteer Law Clerk, Georgia Legal Services
         Research Assistant, Georgia Legal History Foundation
         Vice-President, Mercer Federalist Society
         Founding Member, Mercer Association of Prosecutors
         Member, Mercer Christian Legal Society
         Member, Westside Babtist Church
         Member, American Bar Association-Law Student Division
         American Red Cross "Star Donor" (blood donation approximately every 60 days)

Undergraduate
         Administrative Director, University of South Carolina Criminal Justice Association
         Member, South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers' Association
         Member, South Carolina Sheriffs' Association

HONORS

Law School
         Honor Roll and Dean's List
         Faculty-Awarded Merit Scholarship
         Corpus Juris Secundum Award for Academic Excellence
         Raymond Burr Award
         Who's Who Among American Law Students

Undergraduate
         Dean's List

INTERESTS

Computer applications and networking.  Proficient with Windows 95/98/NT, Word Perfect, MS Word, Lexis, Westlaw, Harvard Graphics, Power Point, Lotus, Microsoft Excel, etc., electronics, photography and video.
 
 

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