BRENDAN J. PHILBIN
Annapolis
Summary
Dynamic attorney with proven investigative, prosecutorial, advisory, and communication skills sharpened in a broad range of high-tempo environments. Proven success in regulatory compliance, operational risk assessment, and training development. Adept at leading diverse, cross-functional teams to deliver impactful legal strategies and outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operational Attorney Advisor, Federal Protective Service (FPS)
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)
Washington
09.2021 - Current
- Mitigate litigation risk by advising senior officials on FPS legal authority and jurisdiction and all law enforcement operations that provide physical security at 9000 federal facilities nationwide
- Coordinate with local, state, and federal law enforcement officers and prosecutors by leading complex investigations of criminal activity occurring at federal facilities
- Develop and apply criteria to assess law enforcement response at federal facilities and improve efficiency and qualitative outcomes of criminal charging decisions
- Led a successful multi-agency task-force in a high-visibility operation to reduce criminal and drug activity at San Francisco's Nancy Pelosi Federal Building resulting in significant reduction in criminal activity and allowing federal employees to safely return to work at the facility
- Design and deliver dynamic on-line and classroom trainings for all FPS law enforcement personnel on a broad range of legal topics including statutory authority and jurisdiction, use of force, First Amendment activities, search and seizure, criminal investigations, and agency ethics requirements
- Chief counsel working with tenant agencies, agency offices of general counsel, and FPS executive leadership to create and execute policy regarding filming and photography in federal facilities and FPS' law enforcement response to First Amendment protected activities
- Advise the DHS C-UAS (i.e. 'counter-drone') program on operational applicability of the Stored Communications Act, Wiretap Act, and Pen/Trap and Trace statute; support the legislative renewal of the program; and deploy to provide real time legal mission support at large scale events
Commander, Judge Advocate General's (JAG) Corps
UNITED STATES NAVY
Multiple Locations
09.2009 - Current
- Continuing to serve as a drilling reservist by litigating 27 administrative separation boards, providing operational law advice to the Navy's cyber command and Pacific Fleet, formulating fleet-wide policies, and conducting investigations into misuse of Navy assets
Divisional Deputy City Solicitor, Code and Public Nuisance Litigation Unit
CITY OF PHILADELPHIA LAW DEPARTMENT
Philadelphia
09.2017 - 09.2021
- Prosecuted all phases of civil enforcement actions on behalf of Philadelphia's Police, Fire, Licenses and Inspections, and Public Health departments against owners of nuisance properties
- Worked directly with local and state law enforcement to investigate and prosecute owners of nearly 200 nuisance properties used for human trafficking, narcotics distribution, and other criminal activity
- Direct supervisor of an 8 attorney team that handled approximately 1,500 civil enforcement actions per year in the Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas and in administrative appeal boards
- Lead prosecutor for the Southwest Auto Yard Task Force that eliminated 15 illegal auto salvage businesses through complex investigation of property owners and subsequent injunctions and fines
- Designed dynamic solution to rampant illegal dumping of construction materials by drafting municipal ordinance, leveraging machine learning assets from a local university, and standing up specialized law enforcement team resulting in a 5-fold increase in criminal prosecutions
- Lead counsel in the successful defense of a multi-jurisdictional class action lawsuit that challenged the Constitutionality of the City of Philadelphia's municipal fine structure
Attorney/Vice President, Consumer Banking
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
Wilmington
04.2014 - 05.2017
- Provided legal counsel to the consumer banking division's executive leadership on federal and state level consumer financial regulations and guided leadership through multiple regulatory examinations
- Researched and drafted detailed comprehensive formal responses to regulatory inquiries from federal and state agencies including the OCC, FTC, CFPB, and state attorneys general
Clerk, Navy Court of Criminal Appeals (Active Duty)
UNITED STATES NAVY
Washington
12.2012 - 12.2014
- Conducted research and wrote bench memoranda and draft opinions for military appellate judges
Chief of Prosecutions, Justice Center in Parwan (Active Duty)
UNITED STATES NAVY
Afghanistan
12.2011 - 12.2012
- Managed a cross-functional team of Afghan judges, Afghan attorneys, and U.S. attorneys and legal experts to establish the Afghan government's first national security court
- Advised and assisted four Afghan prosecutors securing convictions of over 110 enemy insurgents
- Created and implemented process improvements by pre-screening cases to better allocate court administrative resources resulting in a 300% increase in cases adjudicated each day
Defense Counsel and Legal Assistance Attorney (Active Duty)
UNITED STATES NAVY
Yokosuka
12.2009 - 12.2011
- Litigated all phases of 12 criminal courts-martial jury trials to verdict
- Litigated 48 administrative separation boards representing sailors facing punitive discharge
- Assisted sailors with civil matters such as consumer protection and landlord-tenant issues
Intern
DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF DELAWARE COUNTY
Media
06.2008 - 09.2008
- Individually conducted over 400 preliminary hearings across the spectrum of criminal charges
Audit and Risk Advisory Associate
KPMG LLP
Washington
05.2004 - 06.2006
- Designed and performed analytical tests to evaluate the accuracy and integrity of financial data
Education
Juris Doctorate -
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY BEASLEY SCHOOL OF LAW
Philadelphia, PA05.2009
Master of Accountancy -
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
Washington, DC05.2005
B.B.A. - Accounting
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME
Notre Dame, IN05.2004
Skills
- Civil and criminal investigations
- Training development
- Regulatory compliance
- Risk assessment
- Policy writing
- Civil litigation
- Interagency collaboration
- Project management
Certification
- Admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
- Current Top Secret / SCI (with polygraph) security clearance
Timeline
Operational Attorney Advisor, Federal Protective Service (FPS)
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)
09.2021 - Current
Divisional Deputy City Solicitor, Code and Public Nuisance Litigation Unit
CITY OF PHILADELPHIA LAW DEPARTMENT
09.2017 - 09.2021
Attorney/Vice President, Consumer Banking
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
04.2014 - 05.2017
Clerk, Navy Court of Criminal Appeals (Active Duty)
UNITED STATES NAVY
12.2012 - 12.2014
Chief of Prosecutions, Justice Center in Parwan (Active Duty)
UNITED STATES NAVY
12.2011 - 12.2012
Defense Counsel and Legal Assistance Attorney (Active Duty)
UNITED STATES NAVY
12.2009 - 12.2011
Commander, Judge Advocate General's (JAG) Corps
UNITED STATES NAVY
09.2009 - Current
Intern
DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF DELAWARE COUNTY
06.2008 - 09.2008
Audit and Risk Advisory Associate
KPMG LLP
05.2004 - 06.2006
Juris Doctorate -
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY BEASLEY SCHOOL OF LAW
Master of Accountancy -
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
B.B.A. - Accounting
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME
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