DEXTER M

DEXTER M. WIMBISH, ESQ.

130 Foxlair Drive College Park, GA 30349 (770) 861-7054 dexterwimbish@bellsouth.net

DIVERSITY MANAGEMENT EXPERT & EQUAL OPPURTUNITY COMPLIANCE

GENERAL COUNSEL EXPERIENCE

Experienced professional with proven ability to provide operational leadership and strategic planning that promotes Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in complex nonprofit organizations. Currently holds a Jurist Doctorate and M.P.A with 15 years of diversified managerial, legal, and governmental relations experience working in progressive that promote diversity and inclusion while creating inroads for a more diverse workforce. Member in Good Standing with the Georgia Bar Association. Understands regulatory laws that affect employment including an understanding of ADA, FMLA, and Title VII/Civil Rights Act. Has the ability to utilize procedures and information required to develop Affirmative Action programs while using affirmative action data to determine status relative to goals. Ability to manage projects to ensure successful delivery by meeting budgetary goals on time while identifying issues/risks and developing contingency plans. Provided legal oversight for the construction of a $5million SCLC International Headquarters and the $1million sale of historical SCLC Papers to Emory University.

CORE PROFICIENCIES

Diversity Management/ Coaching

Contracts Negotiation & Structure

Investigations and Research Corporate Governance

Human Resource Management

Equal Opportunity Compliance Labor Relations

Government Relations

Regulatory Compliance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ATTORNEY, Dexter M. Wimbish, Esq., Attorney at Law, 1994-Present

Facilitate and manage a litigation practice with an emphasis on Equal Opportunity issues, divorce, child support, hostile work environments, workplace violence, and affirmative action plans.

Represent clients in court, perform legal research, conduct discovery, prepare orders, and write legal memorandums.

Serve as counsel and Advisor to individuals and corporations related to all employment and labor issues and practices, including compliance with all relevant Federal, state and local laws and regulations.

Provide advice and counsel to several nonprofit organizations and business clients concerning Worker's compensation cases, employment discrimination, contracts, leases, licenses, real estate transactions, federal and state regulations, Environmental advice and ESH advice

Providing counsel and Legal advice to nonprofits and business clients on issues and matters of law including employment related discrimination and retaliation; the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Workers Adjustment and Retraining and Notification Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and Sarbanes-Oxley.

Provide counsel on employment policies and practices, including recruiting, hiring, employee discipline, Medical and other absences and return to work, talent Management and promotions, terminations, diversity, employee Medical and health; employee privacy and personal data protection; workplace violence; workforce reductions; International assignments; drug-free workplace; equal employment opportunity and affirmative action requirements under Federal, state and local law and regulation, including submissions and responses to EEOC

Provide counsel on prevailing wages and wage payment laws; complaint investigation; Drafting agreements; and effectively representing the nonprofits before state courts and Administrative agencies involving alleged unlawful discrimination and harassment, reasonable accommodation, retaliation, minimum wage, overtime, and wage payment issues, violation of Federal, state and/or local law or regulation, wrongful discharge and other employment Claims.

Draws up contracts involving leases, licenses, purchases, sales, real estate, employment, Insurance, mergers, acquisitions and related matters. GENERAL COUNSEL / DIRECTOR OF CHAPTER & AFFILIATES, Southern Christian Leadership Conference, 2004-2010

Perform adverse impact analysis and coordinate equal opportunity-related complaints and investigation.

Participates in the development and activation of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference EO/AA strategy.

Manages assigned EEOC or state agency investigations while working with functional management to investigate and analyze all relevant facts and data and develop an appropriate response on behalf of the organization.

Serves as functional representative to equal opportunity-related special project teams, including teams focused on applicant tracking, selection systems, performance management, diversity training, etc.

Coordinates and executes the dissemination of policy statements relating to EO/AA for the organization.Coordinates the process of filing all government mandated reports, as well as the process of maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements for state and local entities.

Provide written and oral advice to SCLC Departments in matters related to real estate transactions, employment, government relations, corporate governance, environmental issues, regulatory compliance, and other legal matters. Explicate and formulates the Company's regulatory activity, including judicial, legislative, and regulatory venues.

Develop and implement education strategy, curricula and learning and development experiences for various groups and businesses to support and drive Diversity and Inclusion strategy. Conduct trainings to share best practices and success stories and guides leaders on transforming organizations via diversity and inclusion.

Manages the legal departments in matters relating to the companys business and legal affairs; directs litigation and lead, reviews, negotiates, and drafts various effective business contracts and intellectual property licenses with third parties and monitors and protects the companys worldwide intellectual properties.

Advise SCLC on matters concerning internal affairs, including matters related to directors, officers, employees and corporate relations with the general public.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR, Center for Democratic Renewal, 2002-2004

Developed and implemented national and regional programs to promote diversity and cultural awareness.

Maximized delivery of technical assistance program to African-American and other minorities in rural southern communities; monitored activities of white supremacist organizations.

Intensified response time resulting in providing over 400 requests for technical assistance from rural southern communities in 1 year. Collaborated with 50 organizations to launch a national campaign against hatred and bigotry.

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, Democracy South, 2000-2002

Systematized on-site technical assistance to state partners concerning coalition building and campaign finance database development and coordinated Board of Directors annual meetings.

Rejuvenated campaign and served on the Executive Committee of the Fannie Lou Hamer Project, a new project dedication to advocating campaign finance reform as a Civil Rights issue.

Published article on McCain-Feingold campaign finance reform bill and its effect on minorities; served as an organizational representative to USAction, Public Campaign, and other national organizations.

GENERAL COUNSEL AND DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR, Newton Florist Club, 1998-Present

Generated an increased in the general operating budgets of the grassroots environmental justice organization from $25,000 to $200,000 by identifying and securing grants from ten new foundations.

Orchestrated a regional environmental justice conference which brought together over 100 activists and foundation representatives to discuss the effects of environmental toxins on youth.

Pioneered development of a Community Land Trust which will build 25 affordable housing units.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR, Center for Democratic Renewal, 1996-1999

Coordinated media and reported directly to the Executive Director and served as the organizational spokesperson

Assessed needs and recommended strategies which contributed to the launch of a diverse organization.

Spearheaded the organizations participation in the 1997 White House Conference on Hate Crimes.

Leveraged $10,000,000 in rebuilding resources for arson victims including pastors and congregations.

Formulated a comprehensive report which documented the occurrence of 243 arsons at black and multiracial churches in the south and the possible role of organized hate groups in those arsons.LEGAL STUDIES ADJUNCT PROFESSOR, Morris Brown College, 1996-1998

Educated pre-law students in various mandated courses on legal ethics, office administration, and torts.

EDUCATION, LICENSURES, AND AWARDS

STATE BAR OF GEORGIA, Active Member in Good Standing, 1994

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE, Morris Brown College, 1987-1991

Presidential Scholar and 1991 Class Salutatorian

Deans List Student and National Deans List (1987-1991)

Graduated magna cum laude from Morris Brown College (1991)

JURIST DOCTORATE DEGREE, Drake University School of Law, 1994

Opperman Scholar/ Deans List and Graduated cum laude (1994)

MASTERS OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION , Drake University School of Public Administration (1994)

WHOS WHO AMONG AMERICAN COLLEGE STUDENTS, 1987-1991

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SCHOLAR, 1987

SOUTHERN CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP, Ella Baker Award for Volunteer Service, 2004

HUMANITARIAN OF THE YEAR, Newton Florist Club, 2005

SAVANNAH COASTAL SCLC MAN OF THE YEAR, 2009

Dexter M. Wimbish, Esq.

Professional References

Denise Herrod

Vice President for Government Affairs

Compucredit Corporation

(404) 849-8539

Honorable Thurbert Baker

Former GA Attorney General

Partner Mckenna, Long & Aldridge

(404) 527-8480

Dr. Charles Steele, Jr.

Former National President

Southern Christian Leadership Conference

(205) 454-8560

Mr. William Settle

Program Manager Global Diversity

Delta Airlines(404) 715-2600

Mr. Thomas Battle

Southeast Regional Director

United States Community Relations Service

(404) 331-6883

Ms. Cheryl Coffield, Esq.

Director of Diversity and Compliance

Georgia Tech

(404) 894-8816

Adrienne T. White

Sr. Manager, Corporate Affairs-Constituent Relations

African American Market

Walmart Stores, Inc.

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