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Senior General Counsel - Tort Litigation
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- Provides legal advice and representation to the Board of Education and the School District of Philadelphia and its , with a focus on the sexual abuse exception to governmental immunity under the Pennsylvania Political Subdivision Tort Claims Act. Provides support and counsel, as needed, in other areas of litigation, including commercial litigation, civil rights, environmental, employment and labor.
- Essential FunctionsTort Litigation·Directly handles, oversees and manages lawsuits arising from the sexual abuse exception to immunity to under the Pennsylvania Political Subdivision Tort Claims Act and other areas of litigation as needed, and develops and implements District-wide litigation strategy consistent with current legal opinions and expert analysis.
- Provides counsel and guidance to the General Counsel, School District Administration and Board of Education on matters related to litigation, including the sexual abuse exception, develops strategies to minimize liability and monitors compliance with policies directed towards identifying and eliminating the sexual abuse of students.
- Represents the School District, the Board of Education and District officers and employees in varied transactions and litigation.
- Leads, supports and trains Assistant General Counsel, Associate General Counsel and staff on matters in the areas of litigation.
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