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Objective A position within a corporation (profit, non-profit or trade association)
concentrating in Government/Public/Community Relations; specifically, using my business, legal and legislative experience.
PROFESSIONAL Admitted to Pennsylvania Bar, 1993
QUALIFICATION Admitted to United States District Court - Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 1993
Admitted to New Jersey Bar, 1994
Admitted to United States District Court - District of New Jersey, 1994
Political Action Committee, (PAC), Friends of James J. DiVergilis, 2003
Former Candidate, Court of Common Pleas Judge, Philadelphia, PA, 2003
Computer Literate: Word, Excel, Power Point, Microsoft Office,
Microsoft Outlook (E-Mail), Internet Explorer
Personal Detailed Oriented, Disciplined, Self-Starter, Self-Motivated, tent,
Characteristics Focused, also Flexible, Works Well Under-Pressure, Fast Pace
Environment, Independent, also Team Player, Loyal & High Character
EXPERIENCE (Solo – Consultant), Law Offices of James J. DiVergilis
Pennsylvania and New Jersey 1993-95; 1997-2003; 2003 - Present
(Partnership) Silver & DiVergilis 1996-1997
(Partnership) Silver, DiVergilis & Marrone 1995-1996
CLIENT(S) Global Gaming, Inc. Gambling (Gaming) Corporation.
Government/Public/Community Affairs 2003 – 2007
- Developing & Executing Long & Short term Business plans to advocate for Establishing Gaming (Law) in PA.
- Reading, Interpreting, Analyzing & Advising on Expanding Gaming (Law)
and/or Tribal Rule in various states, Specifically PA, NJ, NY, MD & AZ.
- Monitored, Tracked & Advocated for Legislation.
- Identified, Monitored, Tracked, Conducted & Participated in Opinion
& Electoral Polls/Surveys.
- Internal/External Representation, Presentation, Introduction, Research,
Advice/Guidance on Theory & Practice of the (Law).
- Developed, Advised & Coordinated Internal policies with External affairs on All Levels of Local, State and Federal Governments: USA states: PA,
NJ, NY, MD, MS, NV, MI, FL & AZ.
- Advised & Monitored Financial Contributions (Accessibility) to:
All Levels of (Elected Officials) Political Campaigns, Including, "527" accounts;
Political Subdivisions; Religious and Community Groups; & Labor Unions.
- Identified Monetary and Industry Partners worldwide.
- Advised Internally on Licensing & Compliance.
- Real Estate Development/Acquisition: Identified, Scouted, Facilitated with
Valuation, Feasibility, Accessibility & Zoning.
- Liaison: Identified, Contacted, Facilitated & Met with Key Leaders & Vendors:
Elected Government Officials & their Staffs, Commissioners, Agencies,
Political Subdivisions, Community & Religious Groups, Industry Associations
Labor Unions, Realtors, Contractors, Engineers, Architects, Attorneys,
Lobbyist, PR Specialist & Other Consultants.
TEACHING Visiting Lecturer, Delaware Valley College & Widener University 2002-2006
COMMUNITY Overington House (House for Abused Women)
AFFAIRS - Harrowgate Boxing Club
PHILANTHROPIC Homeowner's - City's Property Tax.
ENDEAVORS New Frankford Community YMCA
Philadelphia House of Prayer
Education – Advising Students economically challenged.
JAMES J. DiVERGILIS, ATTORNEYS-at-LAW,
Trophy - This award in recognition of the individual that
Has excelled academically, athletically, and exhibits the qualities of a leader on and off the field of play.
Former Game Director - Philadelphia Eagles/Daily News
City High School All Star Football Game; Raised and continue to raise Thousands of Dollars for college scholarships.
AREAS OF GAMING LAW 2003 - Present
EXPERTISE GOVERNMENT/PUBLIC AFFAIRS 1997 - Present
ZONING (PERMITS) LAW 1997 - Present
ELECTION LAW 1994 - Present
Represented Democrats and Republicans alike to advance the electoral process in the state of Pennsylvania. Counsel - Several Republican Wards.
CRIMINAL State & Federal (Bench & Jury Trials) 1992 - Present
Adults & Juveniles
LABOR NLRB Petitions 1985 - Present
Worker Compensation
Unemployment Compensation
Contract/Television/Movie/Personal Appearance Negotiations
UNION Ironworkers Local 405 Member 2002 - Present
AFFILIATION(S) IUOE Local 542 Member 1984 - Present
ADDITIONAL CIVIL/COMMERCIAL (BUSINESS)
AREAS OF New Dimensions Contractor 1992 - Present
EXPERTISE Legal Counsel
Temporary Employment Services, Inc., Philadelphia, PA
Legal Counsel 1992 - Present
* Supplemental Labor Supplier.
CIVIL Personal Injury (Auto & Slip/Fall)
PROBATE Wills & Estate
Schneider, Cohen, Solomon, Leder & Montalbano,
Cranford, New Jersey Law Clerk 1991-1992
* Researched and wrote memoranda of law and briefs in labor law.
* Topics: NLRA, ERISA, COBRA, public employee, Employment discrimination, bankruptcy and criminal law.
* Drafted complaints, interrogatories and depositions.
* Attended and prepared contract negotiations; Arbitration cases; on-line grievances; state and federal judicial proceedings.
National Labor Relations Board - Region 22,
Newark, New Jersey
Legal Intern Spring 1992
* Researched and wrote memoranda of law and briefs for Various
ULP's (C & R Cases); compliance; Board and Court orders.
* Assigned individual cases investigation to closing.
* Supervised representation elections.
* Completed Attorney's training program.
ATHLETE/COACH REPRESENTATION –
CERTIFIED ATHLETE AGENT (CONTRACT NEGOTIATION)
Certified CFLPA; State of Pennsylvania; Various Universities & Colleges
Formerly certified – NFLPA, NBAPA & Mississippi
PRESENT & Alvin McKinley (DT/DE), Player Denver Broncos
FORMER Dennis McKinley (FB), Former Player Arizona Cardinals
CLIENT(S) Dicenzo Miller (RB), Former Player Tampa Bay & Tennessee
PLAYERS & Joe Robinson, Coach, University of Arizona
COACHES Jerry Fremin, Coach, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Steff Kruck, Off. Coor. Coach, BC Lions (CFL)
EDUCATION Seton Hall University School of Law, Newark, NJ
Juris Doctor, concentration, Labor & Criminal Law, 1992
Widener University, Chester, PA
Masters degree in Business Administration, concentration, Human Resources/Labor Relations
& Marketing, 1987
Widener University, Chester, PA
Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, concentration, Human Resources/Labor Relations,
Minor Economics, 1985
Academic Honors: Dean's List; Graduate Scholarship
Athletic Honors: Varsity Football (Linebacker
- Two Year Starter), Senior Team Leader
* NCAA Quarterfinalist 1982; East Coast Athletic
Conference Runner Up 1984; Middle Atlantic Conference
Champions 1982, 1984
Northeast Catholic High School, Philadelphia, PA
Academic Honors: Top 10%, 32 of 474, 1980
Athletic Honors: Football, All-American Honors,
Honorable Mention All Catholic, All Scholastic,
Player - City All Star Game.
CITY AWARD Kensington Ramblers: Boy of the Year,
Albie Cannon Award. This award - Represents the
Neighborhoods: Kensington, Port Richmond, Harrowgate
Juniata, Fishtown, Torresdale, Moss, Wissonoming,
Mayfair, North Phila. & Frankford.
AFFILIATIONS Board Member and Former Game Director,
Philadelphia Eagles/Daily News City High School
All Star Football Game
Board Member, Maxwell Memorial Football Club
Board Member, Overington House for Abused Women
Member, Philadelphia and Pennsylvania Bar Association
Member, Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels
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