Leslie Chambers Strohm September 1,.2014 Mr. John B. Hicks Senior Consultant Academic Search, Inc. 1825 Street, NW, Suite 705 Washington, DC 20006 Re: University of Louisville Vice President for Strategy and General Counsel Dear Mr. Hicks: i am writing to express my great interest in the position of Vice President for Strategy and General Counsel for the University of Louisville. The Opportunity to work for a public institution of higher education with such a clear vision, dynamic leadership, and strong commitment to its region and state is exciting. i currently serve as the Vice Chancellor and General Counsel for The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. in that role, i am a member of the Chancellor?s Strategic implementation Group, work closely with the Board of Trustees, and lead a team of legai professionals in providing exceptional iegal and business advice to the campus. My resume is enclosed, and it provides detail on the kinds of work in which I?m engaged. The fun part of each day is collaborating with clients across the campus to bring strong academic values, strategic judgment, political insight, level-headedness, and 360 degree antennae to bear in ?nding practical solutions to complex challenges -- all with the goal of strengthening the institution and enhancing the educational experiences afforded to its students. UNC-Chapel Hili does not know that i am considering a move. I have been in the same position for eleven years, however, and am ready for new chalienges. i are drawn to the Vice President for Strategy and General Counsel position at the University of because of the great leadership demonstrated by President Ramsey and his team, the excitement that comes from being part of an organization that is building something special, and the opportunity to expand my pertfolio of .ioian B. Hicks September 1, 2014 Page 2 responsibilities to include a greater focus on strategy and government relations. in addition, as natives of Madison, indiana, my husband and I would be returning home. For now, i would very much appreciate the University holding my application in strict confidence. A list of references is attached. Please let me know if there is additional information that wouid be helpful. i hope to have the chance to speak further with the University. Very truly yours, ?eese?m Leslie Chambers Strohm RESUME EDUCATION AND HONORS EXPERENCB LESLIE CHAMBERS STROHM THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN LAW SCHOOL Magnan laudeOrderoftheCoif Scholarly Writing Award Senior Judge?Writing and Advocacy 31). 1931 DEPAUW UNIVERSITY Somme Cum lauds, Phi Beta Kappa Outstanding Senior Mathematics Major Alice 6. Rom Outstanding Senior Woman BA. 1978 THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL VICE CHANCELIDR AND GENERAL COUNSEL GENERAL COUNSEL NBS-Present 2003-2005 Member of the Chancellor?s Strategic haplementation Group and principal lawyer for the University, the nation?s oldest public university. Load a team of legal professionals and support sta?? in providing exceptional legal and business advice. creative problem solving, and client service to an institution messed on serving its antdanta, the State of North Carolina. the United States, and the world through teaching, researda, and public service. Representative Responsibilities Menace. Meet weekly (or mere often. as needed} with the Chancellor, Provost, and Vice Chancellors to strategize on the most pressing challenges facing the campus. Issues include program development and support; (ii) effective communication of the tntiversity?s mission and priorities to diverse constituencies; legislative initiatives; (iv) budget anteloperational ef?ciencies; and crisis management. POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND Team with administrators, tawny, son; and students to develop policyreaponses that are aspirational, pragmatic, and consistent with legal obligations, than help to implement these policies across campus through e??ective training and communication. Examples include teaming with the Law School?s Center for Civil Rights to tile on amious brief with the US. Supreme Court in the Fisher v. University ofTexas case; (ii) coordinating with divorce constituetciea on the campus response to the ?Dear Colleague" letter and related guidance addressing Title IX and sexual misconduct issues; working with students and the Department of Public Safety to campus safety and security protocols; and (iv) exploring online lmrning models. Emma Transition continually than 30.000 met to the ground and back to 30,000 feet, identifying big picture strategies and mastering details. Team with clients to ?nd thought?rl, practical solutions to thorny, multifaceted challenges drawing on bread and deep experience with issues ranging from academic ?eedorn and athletics to FERPA and First Amendment to diversity and discrimination to tax and Title IX. Examples include campaigning for a strategic approach to campus global initiatives, coordinating a joint NCAA/campus investigation into the university?s football program; serving on the leadership team for the campus SACS accreditation review; and serving on the nustee-led Enterprise Risk Management Task Force. EXPERIENCE NATE 8: Rosemm (New lmown as Demons) 1993 2003 scum seamen (1995 - 2003) LIMITED PARTNER (1993 - 1994) Partner in national law ?rm with over 600 attorneys in o?ces across the country. Broad corporate and health care practice concentrating on general business and regulatory counseling, joint ventures and other strategic alliances, mergers and acquisitions, and compliance matters. - Representative Matters SrauorunelNeoortA'rtoN or CORPORATE TRANSACTIONS. Representation company in negotiating management contacts with business partners across 0.8. under circumstances in which the importance of establishing positive business relationships required a udnlwin approach to the negotiation process. Representation oflong-term care company in sale of ?ve hospitals in ?ve states. Representation of venture capitalists in analyzing potential of healthcare businesses and structuring investments in disease managerial; more transcription. and specialty physician and dental practice management companies. - BUSINESS MODEL DEVELOPMENT. Team with senior executives of multinational company to develop operations stucco-es and policies/procedtoes that strike appropriate balance between need for compliance with myriad state laws regulating business operations and need tor enhanced revenue growth and consistent operations in 62 facilities across 29 states. ACADEMIC MEDICAL Caracas. Representation of public university in err-noticing its a?iliation with an integrated delivery system ?rmed by merging the University?s faculty practice plan wim two teaching hospitals. FIRM moments. Member, Strategic Planning Committee, a l4?person ?rm-stride committee charged with developing strategic plan for 2003-2007. Member, Board of Trustees, Sonnenachein Political Action Commitme. Chair. Planning Committee for All Partners? Weekend 2002. Member, legal Development Committee, a ill-person commim charged with evaluating ?rm associates nationwide and determining which associates met ?rm standards for promotion to partner (1998-2000). THE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY 1984 - 1993 ACTING GENERALCOUNSELGWB) DEPUTY GENERALCOUNSEL (1991 - 1993) ASSOCIATE GENERALCOUNSEL (1987 - 1991) ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL (l984- 1987) [ed the O?ce of the General Counsel at its Medical Campus location. Served as the primary contact for legal services requests arising item over 40 and of?ces. Teamed with University administration to develop policies to assure compliance with federal and state laws and University mission. Monitored legislation and regulation relevant to higher education and health issues. Chaired of?ce committee regarding budget reduction strategies. Fielded inquiries in over 20 ?elds of legal practice including contracts. faculty termination and tents-e disputes, technology transfer, ernployee relations, labor law, risk managemmt, health law, and tax. Board member of Washington University Technology Associates, Inc. a university subsidiary for commercializing technology developments ofthe Engineering School. BRYAN, CAVE, MCROBERTS St. Louis, Missouri i981-1984 Associate. Member of Corporate and Business department. Primary experience in general corporate. securities regulation, real estate, and tax. AF COWUNITY SERVICE PUBLICATIONS PRESENTATIONS National Association of College and University Attorneys Co-Chair, Health Sciences Section (1987 - 1993) Member, Committee on Professional Development (1995 - 2001) Member, Committee on Program for I993 and 1994 Annual Conferences American Bar Association North Carolina Bar Association First Presbyterian (lunch of Durham Session Member 2009-2012 The Washington University School of Medicine Human Studies Committee (IRB) Member (1984 - 2003) The Repertory 'lheatre of St. Louis Executive Committee (2000 - 2003) Finance Committee (1998 - 2003) Board of Directors (1998 - 2003) AIDS ON CAMPUS: A LEGAL COMPENDIUM Conducted a review of materials and resources discussing the scienti?c, medical, legal, ethical, policy and social aspects of AIDS and HIV infection. Publidted in 1991 by the National Association of College and University Attorneys, the serves university administrators and attorneys grappling with AIDS on campus. Presmter, ?Na?gating an NCAA Investigation and Infractions Case,? National Association of College and University Attorneys Annual Conference (June 2014) Moderator, ?Political Diversity on Campus? Academic Freedom, the ?Academic Bill of Rights,? and Allegations of Political Bias in Faculty Hiring, Tomlin, and Teaching," National Association of College and University Attorneys (2006) Presenter, ?Calm Wars and Freedom of Expression on Campus," National Association of College and University Attorney Annual Con?srmce (2005) Guest Lecturer, "Reimbursement and Compliance Issues in Physical Therapy," Washington University School ofMedicine Program in Physical Therapy (2001, 2002) Guest Lectum, ?Risk Management Issues,? Washington University School of Medicine Program in Physical Therapy (Spring and Fall, 2001) Guest lecturer, ?The Effective Use of Counsel,? Washington University School of Health Admhiistratim (2000) Discussion leader, ?Managing Student Health Centers,? National Association of College and University Attorneys Annual Confer-mice (1999) Presenting ?Stark II Roundtable," St. Louis, Missouri (1998) Presenter, ?Joint Venanes and Other Strategic Alliances,? National Association of College and University Attorneys Annual Con?ereace (1996) Presen?, ?Potential Legal Rami?cations of Mandated Participation of Women in Research," Conference on Contemporary Issues in l-hunan Research, Sponsored by OPRR, NIMH. NIH, and FDA, St. Louis (1995) Discussion Leader, ?E?ectivc lawyering,? National Association of College and University Attorneys Annual Conference (1994) Presenter, ?Contract Negotiation Seminar,? Celtic Life Insurance Company, Chicago (1994) Lecturer, ?Responding to the Challenges of Medicaid Managed Care?The Legal Perspective,? Infoline Conference, New York City, Chicago (1994) Guest lecnner, ?Issues Pertaining to Nonpro?t Health Care Institutions," St. Innis University School of law (1993) Presenta, ?Government Investigations in the Healthcare Industry," Hospital Association of Metropolitan St. Louis (1993) Presenter, ?The HIV infected Health Care Worker," St Innis Health Risk Managers (1992) Presenter. ?legal Issues in Clinical Education." Washington University Program in Physical Therapy, Clinical Instructors? Seminar (1992) Moderator, ?Picasso of Medical Students," National Association of College and University Attorneys Health Sciences Section Meeting. Washington 13.0. (1991) Guest Lecttner. ?Health Law and Policy Course," Washington University School of Law (1987-1992) Guest lecturer. ?Medicine and Modern Society Course,? Washington University School of Medicine (1991) Presenter, ?Promoting Student Health ?91-Legal Issues," New Jersey Coliegiate Summer Institute for Health in Education. Rutgers (199!) Moderator, ?Health and Weliitre Legislation,? National Association of College and University Attorneys Annual Conference (1991) Moderator, ?lnstitutirmal hivestigations of Scienti?c Misconduct: Do?s and Don'ts." Conference on Fostering Scienti?c Integrity in Biomedical Research, St. Louis, Missouri (1991) Presenter, Related Issues,? National Association of College and University Attorneys Health Sciences Section Meeting, Denver, Colorado (199!) Presenter, Special Considerations in the Academic Health Sciences Center,? National Association of College and University Attorneys Workshop on Legal Issues for Academic Health Sciences Centers, Washington D.C. (1989) Presenter, and the Infected Health Care Worker: John Doe v. Washington University," 7 National Association ofCollegeand University Attorneys Annual Conference (1989) Guest Lecturer, ?Professional Issues Class,? Washington University Program in Physical Therapy (1989) Presenter. in Health Cane Settings,? Washington University School of Medicine Grand Rounds (1989) Course Coordinator and Motto-er. ?Medical-Legal Aspects of Physical Therapy," Washington Univcrsity Program in Physical Therapy (1987) Presenter, ?Legal Considerations in Responding to the Animal Rights Movement,? Washington University Symposium on Use of Animals in Medicine for Research (1987) ?-?All times local a ur/?mkmv - - -- Leslie Strohm Vice President for Strategy and General Counsel Candidate Monday, September 29?, 2014 Sunday, September 28?h 4:00pm Accommodations Sunday, September 28"? Arrive in Louisville Louisville Marriott Downtown 502.627.5045 Confirmation 90563432 280 West Jefferson Street Louisville, KY 40202 Monday, September 29?h 8:15 am. 8:30 9:15 am. 9:15 ?10:00.a.m. 10:00 11:00 am. 11:00 :30 am. 1 1:30 42:30 pm. 1:00 2:00 pm. 2:15 ?3:00 p.111. 3:00 4:00 pm. 4:00 5:00 pm. 5:30 pm. 7:55pm Aleque will pick you up at the Marriott Kathleen Smith, Chief of Staff GraWemeyer Hall, Kathleen?s O?ice Legal Staff Grawemeyer Hall, Jefferson Room Leadership Team Grawemeyer Hall, President?s Conference Room Provost Shirley Willihnganz Grewemeyer Hall, Provost?s Of?ce Executive Committees of Faculty Staff Senates SGA Leadership Grawemeyer Hall, Jefferson Room President James Ramsey Grawemeyer Hall, President?s Of?ce Screening Committee University Club, Mary Bingham Room 7 Kathleen Smith Community Group University Club, Mary Bingham Room Deans Vice Presidents University Club, Mary Bingham Room Aleque will drive you to the Airport Depart from Louisville International Airport Important Phone Numbers: