Shipman & Goodwin LLP, a mid-sized law firm with national clients, has retained Vetted Solutions to recruit Partners to its Washington, D.C. Health Law Practice Group. Founded in 1919, the firm has more than 150 attorneys in offices throughout Connecticut and in Washington, D.C. The firm is governed and managed by a Management Committee which consists of the Managing Partner and six other elected Partners, including one Partner from the D.C. office. Administrative functions are led by four chief administrators.
The firm is Martindale-Hubbell AV Peer Review Rated and widely recognized annually. Chambers & Partners has recognized Shipman & Goodwin as having “a strong understanding of business and an impressive national network.” In 2012, the firm has already been identified as a Go-To Law Firm by Top 500 Companies and four lawyers have been named “Lawyer of the Year” in their respective practice areas by Best Lawyers. For 2011, U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers rated Shipman & Goodwin LLP one of the Best Law Firms in 23 practice areas in a metropolitan area.
Shipman & Goodwin is committed to diversity and inclusiveness within the firm, the legal profession and the community. The firm values the unique backgrounds and distinct contributions of all individuals.
The Health Law Practice Group is led by Joan Feldman, Esq. Joan has devoted her legal career to representing health care providers in connection with health care, business, regulatory and administrative law matters. Joan is general and special counsel to acute, general, specialty, academic medical center and chronic disease hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies, hospice providers, behavioral health providers, durable medical equipment providers, clinical laboratories, organ procurement organizations, physician certification boards, assisted living service agencies and continuing care retirement communities.
If you have been in practice for a minimum of 10 years, are entrepreneurial, and are interested in working in a sophisticated legal environment where you can play a leading role in a well-established Health Law practice, where you practice with colleagues who enjoy being a team, and where you have the flexibility to offer competitive, mid-size firm rates to your clients, then joining Shipman & Goodwin may be right for you. Candidates should possess a provider oriented client base that may include hospital systems and trade associations or a client base in the life sciences sector. Strong research, writing, oral presentation, and negotiation skills, and a superior academic record required.
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The Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. is the governing and certification body that grants the coveted Certified Financial Planner, or CFP®, designation to professionals who successfully complete rigorous certification and renewal requirements. CFP Board also upholds the CFP® certification as the recognized standard of excellence for personal financial planning. The Washington, DC-based CFP Board, which celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2010, operates with a $24 million budget and a staff of 55, and currently certifies more than 65,000 individuals in the United States.
CFP Board is currently seeking a Director Information Technology, reporting to the CFO, responsible for managing information systems and computing resources while ensuring that all technology decisions are made in accordance with IT governance and the organization’s strategic plan. This individual will direct technology operations including IT procurement and acquisition, systems analysis, database management, the help desk, training and network administration.
Interested candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred); in-depth professional experience including senior level staff managerial experience in a technically progressive organization; knowledge of relational databases, web application development, Business Intelligence (BI) reporting, E-commerce solutions/support, Enterprise Application Architectures, and Customer Relationship Management systems; high performing staff leadership; and a strong customer service orientation founded in open communication.
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Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association is seeking a Government Affairs Professional - Trade for this Bethesda, MD based trade association. Seek individual to be responsible for managing all international trade related issues including working with the International Trade Commission and other related federal agencies as well as to work with the Hill on trade related issues impacting membership. Need a Bachelor’s degree; six plus years experience working on trade related legislative or regulatory issues and a background working with the ITC and other government related organizations.
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Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association is seeking a Government Affairs Professional - Transportation for this Bethesda, MD based trade association. Seek individual to monitor and comment on activity by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, and other divisions of the Department of Transportation as well as to work with the Hill on vehicle safety legislation impacting members. Need a Bachelor’s degree; four plus years legislative or regulatory experience; and a strong background in transportation issues including motor vehicle safety related activities. Engineering experience a plus.
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The Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association (HPBA) is an international trade organization established in 1980 to represent the hearth products industry in North America. In 2002, the Hearth Products Association and Barbecue Industry Association merged to form HPBA. Among the HPBA’s members are manufacturers, retailers, distributors, representatives, installation and service firms, and other companies and individuals with interests in the hearth and barbecue products industries. HPBA members represent, manufacture, import and distribute products that include fireplaces, gas logs, electric, wood and coal stoves, barbecues, grills, patio furniture and a number of other products. HPBA also produces an annual report detailing its activities.
For those with a successful track record in legislative and regulatory affairs, HPBA is looking for a Director of Government Affairs. Reporting to the President & CEO, this person will identify and analyse legislative and regulatory issues including codes and standards matters that affect the industry and members served by the association as well as supervise a staff of four – two of which work remotely.
Successful candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree; a minimum of five to 10 years of experience in developing and implementing association governmental affairs activities (including working with regulatory agencies); excellent communication skills including strong writing ability; and an association member service orientation.
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National Council on Aging is seeking a Deputy Director, Self-Management Alliance for this organization located in Washington, D.C. Seek individual to ensure communication with partners; organize and staff workgroups; conduct research and develop background papers and reports for workgroups, the SMA, and the SMA Director; and develop funding proposals for new projects and activities. Need a Ph.D. in a field related to public health including health policy, health economics, behavioral sciences, social sciences, medicine, or nursing; knowledge of chronic conditions, self-management, and evidence-based programs; knowledge of and ability to conduct analysis of data using statistical packages including SPSS; and the ability to work well in a team environment and with a diverse set of SMA partners operating as a coalition. Search by James Zaniello (email: Jim.Zaniello@vettedsolutions.com) or Evelyn Savage.
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Search under way for the Chief Executive Officer of this $10 million budget, 55 staff organization. Seek individual to serve as a trusted advisor and partner with the Board in stewarding resources and advancing the mission and vision of the organization and manage a dedicated and valued staff. Need a Bachelor’s degree; 20 plus years of experience; and a passion for the work of OSCPA and the ability to grasp critical information about issues impacting the membership. The successful candidate will be an inspirational leader with a talent for innovation, who is forward thinking, and values diversity and inclusion.
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Search under way for Executive Director of the Institute of Clean Air Companies, a new client of SmithBucklin. Candidates should possess 10 to 15 years of experience growing an organization or department; a broad understanding of the challenges facing the environmental regulatory industry in today’s economic climate; experience serving as an industry spokesperson; entrepreneurial thinking as well as business and strategy skills; and a track record of managing and marketing programs for public relations, education, conferences and rebranding.
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Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to:
James Zaniello
Vetted Solutions
888 16th Street NW, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20006
Telephone: (202) 544-4749
Email: jim.zaniello@vettedsolutions.com