Cyrus C. Johnson
Baltimore
Summary
Licensed Attorney for the Maryland Bar, [In process for the DC Bar, 2026]. Solid background in corporate law and contract negotiation. Adept at providing strategic legal counsel and mitigating risk for organizations. Demonstrated ability in regulatory compliance and stakeholder communication.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
In-House Counsel (Compliance and Policy Mgmt.)
Avbryta
Baltimore, MD
08.2023 - Current
- Analyzed provider referral and compensation arrangements for compliance with Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute requirements.
- Conducts legal and HIPAA policy research on 100+ statutes, licensing rules, and regulations; delivered 50+ written summaries to executive leadership on compliance impacts.
- Advised client and practice on HIPAA Privacy Rule, Security Rule, and Breach Notification Rule compliance obligations.
- Leads reviews of patient-care, employment, and compliance-related incidents by gathering facts, evaluating documentation, identifying regulatory risks, and advising executive leadership on appropriate resolution strategies.
- Draft, review, and negotiate healthcare-related agreements, including vendor contracts, business associate agreements (BAAs), telehealth service agreements, and patient-facing legal documents.
AI Model Trainer, Legal Focus
Outlier AI
Remote
12.2022 - 08.2024
- Worked with developers and legal experts to improve the AI model’s understanding of complex legal terms and concepts.
- Trained AI to identify risk patterns and outliers in case law, contracts, and compliance data to support decision-making.
Rule 19 Attorney
Saul Ewing Civil Advocacy Clinic
Baltimore, MD
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Managed case files in CLIO and maintained accurate records and court deadlines.
- Drafted pleadings, performed legal research, and argued motions under attorney supervision.
- Represented low-income clients in civil litigation focused on consumer protection and equal access to justice.
Legal Consultant
MBDM Inc.
Easton, PA
08.2020 - 08.2023
- Researched and analyzed FAR, DFARS, and SBA regulations to support federal contracting compliance and business operations.
- Drafted and reviewed contracts, NDAs, and analyses evaluating statutory requirements to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Performed audits and compliance evaluations for a number of federally funded programs with annual budgets exceeding $600,000 to reduce legal and regulatory exposure.
- Conducted trademark searches for over 100 potential brand names and delivered clearance letters that led to 75 trademarks on the USPTO principal register.
Logistics/Finance Analyst
Booz Allen Hamilton
Stafford, VA
10.2014 - 07.2020
- Managed and analyzed financial data sets to provide actionable insights for strategic decision-making at the executive level.
Education
Juris Doctor (J.D.) -
University of Baltimore School of Law
Baltimore, MDBachelors (B.A.) - Criminal Justice & Finance
Penn State University
University Park, PAHigh School Diploma - undefined
Pottstown High School
Pottstown, PASkills
- Contract drafting
- Excellent communication
- Data privacy
- Dispute resolution
- Legal writing
- Risk assessment
- Client representation and advisement
- Legal research and review
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 23 staff members.
- Passed the Maryland Bar Examination and obtained admission to practice law in Maryland.
- Conducted legal and regulatory research involving HIPAA, CMS, HRSA, and state healthcare requirements and provided written guidance to executive leadership on compliance obligations and risk mitigation.
Certification
- Certificate in Mediation Completed training in conflict resolution and mediation.
- Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) - In Progress Preparing for certification with focus on banking compliance; expected completion soon.
- Certificate in Compliance Management Focused training on compliance systems and regulatory requirements.
- Certificate in Project Management Comprehensive coursework in project planning and execution.
- LSAT Score: 167 Achieved a score of 167 on the Law School Admission Test (LSAT).
- JLPT N4 Certification Demonstrates Japanese language proficiency at N level.
- WPM Type Speed Typing speed over 75 words per minute.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Japanese
Professional Working
Timeline
Rule 19 Attorney
Saul Ewing Civil Advocacy Clinic
01.2024 - 06.2024
In-House Counsel (Compliance and Policy Mgmt.)
Avbryta
08.2023 - Current
AI Model Trainer, Legal Focus
Outlier AI
12.2022 - 08.2024
Legal Consultant
MBDM Inc.
08.2020 - 08.2023
Logistics/Finance Analyst
Booz Allen Hamilton
10.2014 - 07.2020
Bachelors (B.A.) - Criminal Justice & Finance
Penn State University
High School Diploma - undefined
Pottstown High School
Juris Doctor (J.D.) -
University of Baltimore School of Law