July 8, 2015 Carole S. Rendon First Assistant U.S. Attorney U.S. Attorney's Office Northern District of Ohio 801 West Superior Avenue Suite 400 Cleveland, OH 44113 Rashida J. Ogletree Trial Attorney U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Special Litigation Section 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington D.C. 20530 Barbara A. Langhenry Director of Law City of Cleveland Department of Law 601 Lakeside Avenue, Suite 106 Cleveland, OH 44114 Re: Independent Monitor for the Cleveland Division of Police Dear Ms. Rendon, Ms. Ogletree, and Ms. Langhenry: I hereby submit my application to act as the Independent Monitor for the Cleveland Division of Police ("CDP"), pursuant to the request for proposals sent to my attention, dated June 17, 2015. Executive Summary As set forth below, I propose a Monitorship Team comprised of subject matter experts with complementary skills and experience. Our work would be supplemented by analysts and investigators from Lemire LLC, an investigations firm described more fully below, and attorneys from McDonald Hopkins, a law firm with a substantial presence in Cleveland, Ohio. Our proposed work is categorized as follows: Community Engagement and Reporting, Policy Lemire LLC • 80 Broad Street, Suite 1201 • New York, New York • 10004 Ms. Carole S. Rendon Ms. Rashida J. Ogletree Ms. Barbara A. Langhenry July 8, 2015 Page 2 Review, Outcome Measurements and Investigative Reviews, Technical Assistance, and Training Assessment. Our work will adhere closely to the goals and guideless set forth in the Settlement Agreement (the "Agreement") signed between the U.S. Department of Justice ("DOJ") and the City of Cleveland (the "City") dated May 26, 2015. (DOJ and the City are referred to collectively in the Proposal as the "Parties.") The Monitorship Team described in this Proposal provides the requisite expertise to achieve the goals of the Agreement, while presenting a cost-efficient alternative. Collectively, we are experienced attorneys and law enforcement executives, well-versed in federal and local law and policing. In addition, we have monitorship experience as well as strong ties to the Cleveland area. We provide a cost-efficient model, with Cleveland-based attorneys and staff able to provide local support, and the lower-cost investigators and analysts of Lemire LLC available to staff the monitorship. In sum, the Monitorship Team presented in this Proposal will be able to expertly and efficiently complete the required work. II. Personnel A. Summary of the Relevant Background of Team Members Provided below is a summary of relevant backgrounds of team members. Also enclosed, as Exhibit C are the resumés of all team members. Katherine A. Lemire. I served as Counsel to the Police Commissioner, Raymond W. Kelly, at the New York City Police Department (NYPD). In that position, I managed a broad portfolio of operational, legal, and managerial matters for an agency comprised of more than 53,000 employees. I advised the Police Commissioner on a wide range of sensitive matters affecting the NYPD, while also overseeing management initiatives, including an evaluation and overhaul of many of the NYPD’s programs and processes. Additionally, I am a former Assistant United States Attorney in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, where I investigated and prosecuted public corruption. I also served as an Assistant District Attorney in the New York County District Attorney’s Office. In 2013, I founded Lemire LLC, a provider of multiple service offerings, specializing in internal fraud investigations, monitorships, and investigative due diligence. Ms. Carole S. Rendon Ms. Rashida J. Ogletree Ms. Barbara A. Langhenry July 8, 2015 Page 3 Charles V. Campisi. Chief Campisi (retired) served as the Chief of the Internal Affairs Bureau of the NYPD for over 17 years. In this role, Chief Campisi served as the highest-ranking uniformed member of the NYPD responsible for investigating all forms of misconduct by civilian and uniformed members of the NYPD. Chief Campisi reported directly to the Police Commissioner, managing an annual budget of $2 million and supervising 750 employees. Chief Campisi retired from the NYPD in 2014, following 40 years of service at the NYPD. Russell Csaszar. Mr. Csaszar recently retired after more than 25 years as a Special Agent assigned to the Cleveland Division of the FBI. In this role, Mr. Csaszar investigated a broad array of crimes, including white collar fraud, domestic terrorism, violent crime, and narcotics trafficking. He is a native of Cleveland, Ohio. Richik Sarkar. Mr. Sarkar is currently a member of the Cleveland law firm McDonald Hopkins LLC, where he specializes in litigation, internal investigations, and data privacy compliance and litigation. Mr. Sarkar is actively involved in issues particular to minorities in the Cleveland community. He serves as a Board Member of the Greater Cleveland Partnership, Commission on Economic Inclusion, which focuses on growing minority-owned businesses in the Cleveland area and increasing access to managerial and other employment opportunities for minorities. He is also an active participant in the Cleveland Leadership Center, whose mission is to nurture the growth of civic leaders focused on improvements to the Cleveland minority community. Mr. Sarkar previously served as the Director of the Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio, a nonprofit dedicated to eliminating bias and racism. Mr. Sarkar is a former Cuyahoga Court of Common Pleas Staff Attorney and a Life Member of Ohio’s Eighth District Judicial Conference. He earned his J.D. from Case Western Reserve University and his Masters in Social Work in Social Welfare Administration & Public Policy Planning from the University of Michigan. Mary Shannon Little. Ms. Little is an attorney and investigative consultant specializing in ethics and compliance monitoring, internal investigations, and workplace discrimination. Her distinguished career includes several prominent positions, including Chief Ethics Officer at Kroll, Inc. as well as the court-appointed monitor for a large union in New York City, and as the Deputy Monitor for the Long Island carting industry. She commenced her career as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Southern District of New York, specializing in public corruption investigations. She has conducted over 1,000 investigations for Fortune 1000 companies, privately-held companies, nonprofit entities, labor unions, federal and state regulatory agencies, Ms. Carole S. Rendon Ms. Rashida J. Ogletree Ms. Barbara A. Langhenry July 8, 2015 Page 4 and high net worth individuals. Ms. Little has designed and implemented ethics and compliance programs in a variety of settings. Richard T. Wolf. Mr. Wolf served as Executive Director of the New York City Board of Correction, the oversight agency for the city's corrections system, for nearly 30 years. Mr. Wolf directed staff of the agency and advised the Board on all corrections and criminal justice matters. He also served as the Board's co-counsel, testified at public hearings, oversaw responsibility for budget negotiations with New York City, and managed all Board personnel decisions. Mr. Wolf supervised, conducted and reported on investigations of major disturbances, including unusual deaths in custody and uses of force. He developed a compliance audit methodology and trained staff in audit protocols; supervised monitoring and enforcement of compliance with the Board's healthcare standards; and addressed conditions of confinement in the city's jails. Lemire LLC: A certified woman-owned business enterprise (WBE),1 Lemire LLC is currently engaged on multiple monitorships. The firm is comprised of a team of experts – including former federal and local law enforcement investigators, forensic accountants, and analysts – with specific experience in serving government and private sector clients. Lemire LLC has been engaged by businesses, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations in investigating complex matters and conducting due diligence. Recent engagements of Lemire LLC include:     1 the monitorship of the District Council of New York City (the "Carpenters Union") as ordered by the Hon. Richard M. Berman, United States District Court, Southern District of New York; the monitorship of Credit Suisse AG, providing forensic accounting and other investigative support in the course of a two-year monitorship ordered by the New York State Department of Financial Services; the monitorship of a large waste-hauling company, with annual revenues in excess of $100 million, ordered by the New York City Business Integrity Commission; and the investigation and evaluation of potential vendors for the New York City Department of Education in connection with New York City's "Universal Pre-K" Lemire LLC is certified as a federal WOSB (woman-owned small business), as well as a WBE (woman-owned business enterprise) by the State of New York and the City of New York. Ms. Carole S. Rendon Ms. Rashida J. Ogletree Ms. Barbara A. Langhenry July 8, 2015 Page 5 initiative, researching and reporting on businesses seeking substantial roles in the extension of full-day pre-kindergarten seats to over 70,000 children. B. Internal Organization of the Team The internal organization of the team is set forth in Exhibit A, attached to this Proposal. In sum, I would serve as the named Monitor, and the Monitorship Team would be organized such that all members would have designated areas of responsibility, and would report to me, and I would be ultimately responsible for the progress of the monitorship. C. Areas of Responsibility for Each Member Katherine A. Lemire: I would serve as the named Monitor. All responsibility for the fulfillment of the Monitor's goals would rest on me. More specifically, I would be heavily engaged on all aspects of the monitorship. I would meet with stakeholders within the Cleveland community, and oversee the drafting of all reports and policy reviews relating to the monitorship. I would oversee outcome measurements, and ensure that investigation reviews are conducted in a timely and thorough manner. I would also ensure that any appropriate technical assistance required for the monitorship would be sought an obtained, and I would make certain that training designed and implemented in connection with the monitorship is done in an efficient and effective manner. Charles V. Campisi: Chief Campisi would focus on policy review, investigative reviews, technical assistance, and training assessments. Given Chief Campisi’s experience in overseeing all internal investigations at the NYPD, he is well-positioned to provide guidance on policies affecting internal investigations. Likewise he is particularly able to assess all aspects of investigations within the CDP, including process and final results. Given his vast law enforcement experience, he is also well-equipped to provide technical assistance specific to policing, and to provide training assessments. Russell Csaszar: Mr. Csaszar, a former FBI agent, would also focus on policy review, investigative reviews, technical assistance, and training assessments. As an experienced federal law enforcement agent, Mr. Csaszar is well-acquainted with federal law governing law enforcement activity. He could therefore provide guidance on policies affecting internal investigations and assess investigations within the CDP. Given his vast law enforcement Ms. Carole S. Rendon Ms. Rashida J. Ogletree Ms. Barbara A. Langhenry July 8, 2015 Page 6 experience, Ms. Csaszar is also well-equipped to provide technical assistance specific to policing, and to provide training assessments. Mary Shannon Little: As a former federal prosecutor with extensive monitorship experience, Ms. Little would assist Ms. Lemire in organizing the efforts of the Monitorship Team and oversee reporting of the Monitorship Team’s findings. She also would engage in policy reviews and reviews of investigations. Ms. Little, along with Mr. Wolf, would play a significant goal in outcome measurements, conducting qualitative and quantitative assessments to measure whether implementation of the Agreement has resulted in constitutional policing. Richik Sarkar: As an accomplished attorney with strong ties to Cleveland’s minority communities, Mr. Sarkar would lead the Monitorship Team’s efforts in engaging Cleveland’s diverse communities and maintaining relations with other stakeholders in Cleveland. Mr. Sarkar also would work on other aspects of the monitorship, including drafting reports, and reviewing policies and investigations. Junior attorneys and paralegals at Mr. Sarkar’s law firm, McDonald Hopkins, also would assist in staffing the monitorship as needed. Richard T. Wolf: As the former Executive Director of the New York City Board of Correction, Mr. Wolf is particularly experienced in evaluating the performance of a law enforcement organization. Mr. Wolf would play a vital role in qualitative and quantitative assessments to measure whether implementation of the Agreement has resulted in constitutional policing. Mr. Wolf would also participate in drafting reports of the Monitorship Team’s findings, as well as engaging in policy reviews, reviews of investigations, and assessing other aspects of the CDP. Lemire LLC: Lemire LLC is an investigations firm would provide additional support to the monitorship team. The firm’s analysts and investigators would provide a cost-effective alternative to complete tasks not otherwise assigned to members of the Monitorship Team. Lemire LLC analysts could provide assistance in gathering and organizing data to be used in conducting qualitative and quantitative assessments to measure whether implementation of the Agreement has achieved the monitorships goals. Lemire LLC investigators, former law enforcement personnel, would assist in conducting investigative reviews, as an example. Ms. Carole S. Rendon Ms. Rashida J. Ogletree Ms. Barbara A. Langhenry July 8, 2015 Page 7 C. Description of all other current employment, projects, or other professional undertakings for each team member. As provided below, each team member would be able to dedicate sufficient time to the monitorship, even considering current employment, projects, and other professional undertakings. Katherine A. Lemire: I am the President of Lemire LLC, a certified woman-owned business enterprise (WBE)2 currently engaged on multiple monitorships. The work of Lemire LLC is a full-time position, and if I were named as Monitor, my work in connection with this monitorship would be encompassed within my workload at Lemire LLC, and would receive paramount attention. Charles V. Campisi: Chief Campisi is a Senior Vice President of Cyber Diligence, Inc., which focuses on cyber-related and other law enforcement issues. Cyber Diligence, Inc., amounts to part-time employment for Chief Campisi, affording him significant time to devote to this monitorship. Through Cyber Diligence, Chief Campisi presently provides assistance in connection with the federal monitorship ordered in connection with allegations that a local law enforcement agency singled out minorities and imposed unreasonably lengthy detentions. Russell Csaszar: Mr. Csaszar is the President of Csaszar & Associates, LLC, an investigations firm specializing in white-collar criminal defense support work. Mr. Csaszar founded the firm in early 2015 after retiring from the FBI. He works on a per project basis, and his present workload would allow him sufficient time to work on the monitorship. Mary Shannon Little: Ms. Little is an attorney and professional investigative consultant specializing in complex, multi-jurisdictional investigations and due diligence matters servicing a wide variety of clients and matters, including court-mandated monitorships. As an expert consultant, Ms. Little is self-employed and works on a per project basis. 2 Lemire LLC is certified as a federal WOSB (woman-owned small business), as well as a WBE (woman-owned business enterprise) by the State of New York and the City of New York. Ms. Carole S. Rendon Ms. Rashida J. Ogletree Ms. Barbara A. Langhenry July 8, 2015 Page 8 Richik Sarkar: Mr. Sarkar is presently a member of McDonald Hopkins LLC, a law firm with a substantial presence in Cleveland. In that capacity, Mr. Sarkar counsels business, non-profit, and government clients in a multitude of areas, including government investigations, internal investigations, regulatory compliance risk management, crisis management, complex commercial litigation and class action defense, data privacy, fraud, business interference, board governance, and compliance with public records laws. His work on this monitorship would incorporate within his work at McDonald Hopkins, and therefore he would have ample time and resources to devote to the monitorship. Richard T. Wolf: Mr. Wolf chairs a small non-profit organization whose mission is to diverts 16- and 17-year old arrestees away from traditional criminal justice processes and into a program that culminates in participation in public arts projects. Mr. Wolf also serves as an adjunct associate professor at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York. These activities do not require substantial time, and therefore Mr. Wolf would have ample time to devote to this monitorship. II. Qualifications Each team member's qualifications, addressing the areas provided in the Request are set forth below. 1. Monitoring, auditing, investigating, or otherwise reviewing performance of organizations, including experience in monitoring settlements, consent decrees, or court orders. Lemire: In my capacity as President of Lemire LLC, I have served on several monitorships, all of which involved monitoring, auditing, investigating, and reviewing the performance of other organizations, including: (i) the monitorship of the District Council of New York City (the Carpenters Union), pursuant to a federal court order; (ii) the monitorship of Credit Suisse AG, providing forensic accounting and other investigative support in the course of a two-year monitorship pursuant to a consent decree imposed by the New York State Department of Financial Services; and (iii) the monitorship of a large wastehauling company, with annual revenues in excess of $100 million, as ordered by the New York City Business Integrity Commission. Ms. Carole S. Rendon Ms. Rashida J. Ogletree Ms. Barbara A. Langhenry July 8, 2015 Page 9 Little: Ms. Little has been involved in more than 20 monitorships, nearly all of which were the result of settlements, consent decrees, and/or court orders. Ms. Little was engaged on monitorships conducted under the auspices of the U.S. Department of Justice, the New York County District Attorney’s Office, and the New York City Department of Investigation. She also has worked on voluntary monitorships entered into by organizations under investigation. These monitorships have included evaluation of ethical standards and compliance, risk management, performance and reward, internal investigations and disciplinary practices, training, internal audit, and related assessments. Ms. Little also was appointed by a federal judge to serve as the Monitor for Local 100 of the Hotel and Restaurant Employees International Union, including oversight of its pension and welfare funds, and monitoring of the election of new officers. Additionally, Ms. Little was appointed by a federal judge to serve as the Deputy Monitor of the Long Island carting industry. Wolf: As Executive Director and co-Counsel of the New York City Board of Correction, Mr. Wolf's statutorily-mandated duties included the performance evaluation of the New York City Department of Correction (the "DOC"). As such, he developed on-site audit instruments and methodologies, and supervised the work of field compliance monitors as they assessed DOC compliance with standards governing conditions of confinement throughout New York City jails. As Executive Director, Mr. Wolf wrote reports, made major presentations at public meetings, and met privately with senior government officials to promote compliance. He also directed similar efforts to achieve compliance with healthcare and mental healthcare standards in correctional facilities. Csaszar: In the course of his 27-year law enforcement career, Mr. Csaszar investigated public and private entities, as well as individuals. Prior to joining the FBI, Mr. Csaszar was employed as an accountant and conducted business audits. Sarkar: In the course of his law practice, Mr. Sarkar has conducted internal compliance reviews, due diligence, and investigations in a wide variety of industries. In addition, Mr. Sarkar has conducted failed bank investigations for the FDIC to determine whether claims can and should be brought against bank officers and directors. In the course of his law practice, Mr. Sarkar is routinely Ms. Carole S. Rendon Ms. Rashida J. Ogletree Ms. Barbara A. Langhenry July 8, 2015 Page 10 charged with ensuring on-going compliance with court-ordered and consent injunctions, decrees and orders. Campisi: In addition to his NYPD experience, as detailed elsewhere in this response, Mr. Campisi currently serves as Senior Vice President at Cyber Diligence, Inc. where he is responsible for auditing and reviewing local law enforcement agencies. In that capacity, Chief Campisi is presently providing assistance in connection with the federal monitorship ordered pertaining to allegations that a local law enforcement agency singled out minorities and imposed unreasonably lengthy detentions. Chief Campisi reviews cases involving police misconduct, and revising internal policies and procedures addressing misconduct. In the course of this work, he also has reviewed individual cases of alleged misconduct and provided recommendations regarding outcomes and remedial measures. In addition, Mr. Campisi was a member of the NYPD committee that monitored compliance with a federal court order governing particular aspects of the NYPD's intelligence-gathering activities. 2. Law enforcement practices including training, community and problem-oriented policing, complaint and use of force and force investigations, and constitutional policing. Campisi: Chief Campisi served for more than 40 years with the NYPD, and spent more than 17 years as Chief of the NYPD Internal Affairs Bureau, the NYPD command charged with investigating all misconduct by uniformed and civilian members of the NYPD, including oversight of all investigations into the use of force. Chief Campisi also served as an instructor at the NYPD Police Academy, where he taught the legalities and ethics in connection with the use of force, as well as the legal and practical applications of search and seizure. In addition, as described above, Chief Campisi presently provides assistance to connection with the federal monitorship ordered in connection with allegations that a local law enforcement agency singled out minorities and imposed unreasonably lengthy detentions. As such, Chief Campisi reviews cases involving police misconduct, recommends revisions to internal policies and procedures addressing misconduct. In the course of this work, he also has reviewed individual cases of alleged misconduct. Ms. Carole S. Rendon Ms. Rashida J. Ogletree Ms. Barbara A. Langhenry July 8, 2015 Page 11 Lemire: As a former federal and local prosecutor, I am well-versed in the rules governing search and seizure. During my tenure at the NYPD, I reviewed, revised, and oversaw the implementation of training focused on rectifying streetlevel interactions between the NYPD and civilians on public housing property. This training, which addressed the proper legal basis for stopping, questioning, and arresting civilians, was administered to thousands of police officers. 3 I also drafted sensitivity training for police officers interacting with victims of sex crimes and domestic violence. Csaszar: As a former FBI Special Agent, Mr. Csaszar has 27 years of firsthand knowledge of the FBI's use of force, search and seizure, and related policies and practices in local and federal investigations. 3. Evaluating the breadth and depth of organizational change, including the development of outcome measures. Wolf: To assess the impact of changes to safety and security standards governing jail operations, Mr. Wolf established reporting requirements to accurately assess the effect of changes in rules on jail environments. He also supervised the collection of data to analyze daily trends in incidents of violence, including violence among inmates and uses of force on inmates by DOC personnel. Mr. Wolf also oversaw the creation of reports which tracked changes in the daily inmate census and the overall performance of facilities, analyzing changes in performance over time for particular facilities. Lemire: At the NYPD, I oversaw a massive re-engineering project, addressing many aspects of operations and infrastructure, including staffing, technology, crime auditing (CompStat), and counterterrorism programs. The project was conducted in conjunction with the management consulting firm McKinsey & Co. I previously evaluated and re-engineered the Domestic Violence Division and the Special Victims Bureau of the NYPD. Both of these projects involved extensive outreach to advocacy groups which had felt disenfranchised by these NYPD units. The operational changes were significant and the response from victim advocacy 3 The training was referenced in a New York Times article dated September 25, 2012: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/26/nyregion/in-the-bronx-resistance-to-prosecuting-stop-and-friskarrests.html Ms. Carole S. Rendon Ms. Rashida J. Ogletree Ms. Barbara A. Langhenry July 8, 2015 Page 12 groups was extremely positive. Campisi: As a member of the NYPD team that evaluated then-existing internal investigations protocols and established an entirely new set of protocols, Chief Campisi participated in the establishment of the new Internal Affairs Bureau in 1993. Over the course of the next two decades, Mr. Campisi oversaw continuous improvements to the Internal Affairs Bureau. Chief Campisi presently provides assistance in connection with the federal monitorship ordered in connection with allegations that a local law enforcement agency singled out minorities and imposed unreasonably lengthy detentions. Chief Campisi also reviews internal policies and procedures addressing misconduct for this monitorship. 4. Development of effective quality improvement practices. Lemire: While serving as Counsel to the Police Commissioner at the NYPD, I oversaw a massive re-engineering project, addressing operations and infrastructure, including staffing, information technology, crime auditing (CompStat), and counterterrorism programs. The project was conducted in conjunction with McKinsey & Co. and utilized a wide variety of methods to gather data and conduct quantitative and qualitative assessments, including interviews, surveys and focus groups. Little: As a monitor and consultant, Ms. Little has been called upon to oversee the design and implementation of new policies, procedures, and processes designed to remedy previous misconduct. This experience involved assessing the efficacy of new programs before they are implemented, overseeing their implementation to ensure they comply with the requirements of relevant laws and judicial mandates, and reviewing the legitimacy of these policies, procedures, and processes once they are in place to ensure compliance and remedial benefits. Sarkar: Mr. Sarkar routinely develops quality improvement programs in his risk management and compliance practice, specifically in the areas of data privacy, board governance, open meetings and public records laws, director and officer liability, fiduciary liability, consumer protection, and regulatory compliance. Ms. Carole S. Rendon Ms. Rashida J. Ogletree Ms. Barbara A. Langhenry July 8, 2015 Page 13 Campisi: Over the course of two decades, Chief Campisi oversaw the work of the Internal Affairs Bureau, and in that role he continually and incrementally sought to develop effective quality improvement in connection with the NYPD's internal investigative and corruption prevention policies and practices. Chief Campisi presently provides assistance in connection with the federal monitorship ordered in connection with allegations that a local law enforcement agency singled out minorities and imposed unreasonably lengthy detentions. Chief Campisi continues to recommend revisions to internal policies and procedures addressing misconduct. 5. Mediation and dispute resolution. Sarkar: Mr. Sarkar is presently engaged in an active mediation practice in the Cleveland area. He routinely conducts mediations for the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas. 6. Statistical and data analysis. Csaszar: Mr. Csaszar has a strong accounting background, having received his bachelor’s degree in accounting and having previously worked at a public accounting firm prior to his employment with the FBI. He is familiar with statistical and data analysis, and has used his accounting knowledge to conduct white-collar crime investigations requiring review and analysis of financial data. Note: the Monitorship Team's budget (included as Exhibit B) includes a line item for a statistician if warranted. We believe it would be premature at this juncture, before commencing work on the monitorship, to engage a statistician. 7. Information technology. Lemire: At the NYPD, I oversaw a significant re-engineering project, which addressed information technology infrastructure and applications with the NYPD. I also served on the Police Commissioner's Information Technology Committee, which oversaw the implementation of key information technology initiatives. Ms. Carole S. Rendon Ms. Rashida J. Ogletree Ms. Barbara A. Langhenry July 8, 2015 Page 14 Wolf: Working with the Board of Correction’s Director of Information Services, Mr. Wolf designed reports populated by Department of Correction data to examine trends in violence indicators, measure changes in jail population and capacity, and quantify delivery of programs and services to inmates in New York City jails. Campisi: Chief Campisi assisted in the implementation and upgrading of information technology systems used to collect and track investigations within the NYPD's Internal Affairs Bureau. Csaszar: As a career federal law enforcement professional, Mr. Csaszar is familiar with technologies relating to law enforcement tools such as audio/video recording, wiretaps, pen registers, and GPS tracking of cellular telephones. 8. Data management. Lemire: In the course of monitorships, internal fraud investigations, and due diligence work conducted by Lemire LLC, I have overseen projects which require extensive data management. Data managed by Lemire LLC includes, for example, accounting data retrieved in the course of a forensic accounting review, employee emails retrieved and reviewed in the course of regulatory monitorship, cyber forensic reviews completed during internal fraud investigations, and bank account data reviews conducted in the course of a bank monitorship. Little: As a monitor and consultant, Ms. Little has overseen the design and implementation of numerous whistleblower incident and investigation data management systems. These assignments involved ensuring system relevance per project, implementing internal controls to ensure reporting of all necessary and relevant data in a timely and accurate fashion, and reviewing the information contained within these systems on an ongoing basis to ensure compliance with applicable laws and judicial mandates, as well as internal policies and procedures. Csaszar: Mr. Csaszar’s experience with the FBI and with an accounting firm required him to prepare reports, spreadsheets, and other presentations to document investigative findings. Ms. Carole S. Rendon Ms. Rashida J. Ogletree Ms. Barbara A. Langhenry July 8, 2015 Page 15 9. Working with government agencies, municipalities, and collective bargaining units. Lemire: I attended briefings by the Civilian Complaint Review Board and the Mayor's Commission to Combat Police Corruption, met with and briefed the Mayor on policing issues, and worked with a multitude of government agencies, including the District Attorneys and their staffs. Wolf: Mr. Wolf served as Executive Director of the New York City Board of Correction, a civilian oversight body. In this capacity, Mr. Wolf had regular dealings with elected representatives, including members of the New York City Council, and testified at public hearings. Csaszar: Mr. Csaszar worked closely with other government agencies, including federal, state and local law enforcement and prosecutors. He also served on interagency committees focused on counter-terrorism and natural disaster planning. Mr. Csaszar has worked with elected officials, including at the mayoral level, as well as civilian oversight bodies and organizations representing community interests, including the NAACP and the ACLU. Campisi: Chief Campisi served as the lead liaison to the Mayor’s Commission to Combat Police Corruption, an outside board whose mission is to monitor the anticorruption efforts within the NYPD. He also worked closely with the New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board, a civilian oversight body empowered to investigate conduct of NYPD officers, and the five independently-elected District Attorneys in New York City. In overseeing cases of police misconduct that were criminally investigated and prosecuted, Chief Campisi worked closely with the staffs of the District Attorneys and the United States Attorneys of the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York. 10. Language skills and experience working with limited English proficient persons and communities, in particular communities whose primary language is Spanish. Lemire: As a prosecutor at the Office of the New York County (Manhattan) District Attorney, my caseload included all manner of violent crime. As such, I had regular contact with witnesses and victims of New York City's diverse Ms. Carole S. Rendon Ms. Rashida J. Ogletree Ms. Barbara A. Langhenry July 8, 2015 Page 16 communities. In addition, I was a member of the domestic violence and sex crimes units. In these capacities, I worked particularly closely with individuals with limited English, including Spanish-speakers. Campisi: Chief Campisi has worked with two international Spanish-speaking law enforcement agencies in developing protocols for internal investigations. Lemire LLC: Two staff members speak Spanish and have lived in Spanishspeaking countries. One staff member in particular, has conducted investigative interviews in Spanish, while prosecuting juveniles for the New York City Law Department. Additional Spanish-speaking investigators are available to Lemire LLC if needed. 11. Familiarity and understanding of local issues and conditions. Sarkar: Mr. Sarkar is actively involved with the Cleveland community. He serves as a Board Member of the Greater Cleveland Partnership, Commission on Economic Inclusion, which focuses on growing minority-owned businesses in the Cleveland area, and increasing access to managerial and other employment opportunities for minorities. He is also an active participant in the Cleveland Leadership Center, whose mission is to build a continuum of civic leaders focused on improvements to the Cleveland community. He is the Vice President for the Board of Trustees for the Cuyahoga County Community Improvement Corporation. He previously served as the Director of the Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio, a nonprofit dedicated to eliminating bias and racism. He currently serves on the Board of Managers for the Rainey Institute, an arts institute dedicated to positive growth for Cleveland’s youth through education and participation in the performing and visual arts. Presently, Mr. Sarkar is a Community Advisory Council member for WKSU, a local radio station whose mission is to create a shared civic and cultural life that connects communities in the Cleveland area. He also has served on the Board of Trustees of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Board of Trustees (2011-14). Csaszar: Having lived in northeast Ohio for more than four decades, Mr. Csaszar is familiar with local issues affecting the Cleveland community, and has unique Ms. Carole S. Rendon Ms. Rashida J. Ogletree Ms. Barbara A. Langhenry July 8, 2015 Page 17 knowledge of the region. 12. Effective engagement with diverse communities. Sarkar: Mr. Sarkar previously served as the Director of the Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio, a nonprofit dedicated to eliminating bias and racism. He is also a board member of the Greater Cleveland Partnership, Commission on Economic Inclusion. He is also an active participant in the Cleveland Leadership Center, and a member of the Board of Managers for the Rainey Institute, an arts institute dedicated to positive growth for Cleveland’s youth through education and participation in the performing and visual arts. He also serves as the Vice President for the Board of Trustees for the Cuyahoga County Community Improvement Corporation. He is active with and a former board member of the North American South Asian Bar Association, a board member of the Asian American Bar Association of Ohio, and the a board member and former president of the South Asian Bar Association of Ohio. Through his work as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Board of Trustees (2011-2014), Mr. Sarkar regularly dealt with issues relating to Cleveland’s diverse communities. Through a speaker series co-sponsored by the Greater Cleveland Partnership and the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, "Dialogues on Diversity," Mr. Sarkar has engaged area leaders from private and public sector communities in important discussions about the business and ethical case for diversity and inclusion, as well as effective strategies to promote and improve diversity and inclusion within the private and public sectors. As a result of all of these efforts, Mr. Sarkar has developed excellent relationships with the critical government, justice, community, and business leaders who focus on improving the well-being of Cleveland’s minority communities. Lemire: In addition to my work at the NYPD described above, as a prosecutor at the Office of the New York County (Manhattan) District Attorney, my caseload included all manner of violent crime. As such, I had regular contact with witnesses and victims of New York City's diverse communities, and worked closely with individuals from a multitude of ethnic backgrounds in the course of this work. In addition, I was a member of the domestic violence and sex crimes units and in these capacities I worked particularly closely with diverse victims and their families, as well as social workers and other professionals involved in caring Ms. Carole S. Rendon Ms. Rashida J. Ogletree Ms. Barbara A. Langhenry July 8, 2015 Page 18 for victims of domestic violence and sex crimes. Lastly, while at the NYPD, I oversaw the NYPD's "U-Visa" program, in seeking visas to establish their legal status in the United States. The majority of these immigrants were from Central and South America. I also served as the Police Commissioner's lead representative in working with New York City advocates representing the interests of domestic violence and sexual assault victims, and members of the LGBT (lesbian/gay/bi-sexual/transgender) communities. This work brought me in close contact with members of New York City's diverse communities. Csaszar: Mr. Csaszar served in the Painesville Resident Agency of the Cleveland Division of the FBI for approximately 17 years. This geographic area is a diverse community, consisting of large populations of Latino and African-American residents. Campisi: Chief Campisi worked as a liaison with the LGBT community during his tenure with the NYPD. In addition, his decades of law enforcement experience in New York City, one of the most diverse urban centers in the United States, demonstrates that Chief Campisi is accustomed to working within diverse communities. Wolf: Mr. Wolf’s work at the New York City Board of Correction brought Mr. Wolf into direct contact with inmates, their families, and their advocates, as well as correction officers, health care professionals, teachers, social workers, and government officials. 13. Creation and evaluation of meaningful civilian oversight. Wolf: Mr. Wolf supervised the creation, implementation, and compliance monitoring of minimum standards regulating the provision of mental health and medical services to inmates in New York City jails. He also was responsible for on-site civilian monitoring of large correctional facilities. 14. Familiarity with federal, Ohio, and local laws, including civil rights laws and policies and rules governing police practices. Ms. Carole S. Rendon Ms. Rashida J. Ogletree Ms. Barbara A. Langhenry July 8, 2015 Page 19 Lemire: As a former federal prosecutor, I am familiar with federal law, including laws governing civil rights laws and police practices. Sarkar: Mr. Sarkar is a former Cuyahoga Court of Common Pleas Staff Attorney and a Life Member of Ohio’s Eighth District Judicial Conference. Mr. Sakar received his J.D. from Case Western Reserve University. Through his day-to-day practice and experience Mr. Sarkar is very familiar with federal, Ohio, and local laws, including civil rights laws and policies. Csaszar: Through his tenure with the FBI, Mr. Csaszar has a thorough workingknowledge of federal law and its various applications within law enforcement. He has worked on investigations involving civil rights violations, hate crimes, and excessive force cases. Moreover, working presently as a private investigator serving private sector attorneys, his knowledge of state and local laws continues to expand. Little: As a former federal prosecutor, Ms. Little is familiar with federal law, including laws governing police practices. Campisi: Working closely with local and federal prosecutors, Chief Campisi has a high degree of familiarity with federal law, including civil rights laws, as well as policies and best practices governing police procedure. 15. Completing projects within anticipated deadlines and budget. Lemire: As the top executive in a firm involved in three substantial, multi-year monitorships, I am accustomed to completing projects within anticipated deadlines and budgets, and remain diligently attuned to the fiscal scrutiny to which monitorships are typically subjected. Moreover, in virtually every project in which Lemire LLC is engaged, for private and public sector clients, I ensure that deadlines are met and budgets are adhered to. Little: Ms. Little regularly designs work plans to effectuate the requirements of judicial mandates and proposed budgets for the fulfillment of projects, including monitorships. Ms. Carole S. Rendon Ms. Rashida J. Ogletree Ms. Barbara A. Langhenry July 8, 2015 Page 20 Csaszar: As a Special Agent, Mr. Csaszar was required to complete investigative work and draft thorough reports prior to presenting cases to grand juries and commencing trial. In his current private sector practice, he is accustomed to accommodating his client’s deadlines. Sarkar: As part of his legal practice, Mr. Sarkar protects his clients' interests by monitoring project costs and meeting deadlines in order to ensure that budgets and other performance metrics are met in a satisfactory manner. Wolf: At the New York City Department of Correction, Mr. Wolf was responsible for ensuring that deadlines set by applicable New York City laws were met. As Executive Director, he had overall responsibility for staff operations and oversaw hiring and expenditures, ensuring that the agency operated within budget. 16. Preparing for and participating in court proceedings. Lemire: As a former local and federal prosecutor, I litigated in local and federal court on a regular basis. Sarkar: Mr. Sarkar routinely appears in court as counsel through his active commercial litigation practice. Little: Ms. Little was certified as an expert witness and testified in federal court on issues related to RICO, securities, and other fraud. As a former federal prosecutor, Ms. Little appeared in court frequently. Campisi: Chief Campisi has made numerous appearances in local and federal courts to provide testimony on police practices and policies. Csaszar: Mr. Csaszar has testified in grand jury and at trials on numerous occasions in criminal prosecutions. Ms. Carole S. Rendon Ms. Rashida J. Ogletree Ms. Barbara A. Langhenry July 8, 2015 Page 21 17. Report writing for a broad variety of stakeholders. Lemire: In the course of multiple monitorships and internal investigations for clients, I regularly draft, review, and/or edit reports. As such, I am cognizant of the need to present findings and recommendations in a truthful manner, while remaining sensitive to the viewpoints and perceptions of multiple stakeholders. Little: As a monitor and consultant, Ms. Little has been primarily responsible for collating information and analyses from a broad array of resources for use in preparing reports submitted to DOJ, monitored parties, and other stakeholders. Csaszar: Mr. Csaszar has written countless investigative and interview reports for prosecutors, private attorneys, and supervisors, often involving case summaries and statistical compilations. Sarkar: In the course of his risk management, government, and internal investigations practice, Mr. Sarkar routinely writes detailed policies and reports for management, boards of directors, and other deliberative bodies. Wolf: Mr. Wolf wrote and/or supervised the writing of major reports prepared for and distributed to New York City Board of Correction members, senior officials of the New York City Department of Correction and Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, inmate advocates, and other stakeholders. 18. Experience evaluating, developing, or implementing processes for supervisors and managers to oversee accountability in a large organization. Lemire: As set forth above, while serving as Counsel to the Police Commissioner at the NYPD, I oversaw a massive re-engineering project, addressing operations and infrastructure, including staffing, information technology, crime auditing and accountability (CompStat), and counterterrorism programs. The project was conducted in conjunction with McKinsey & Co. and involved the evaluation, development and implementation of process for supervisors and managers to oversee accountability in a large organization, the NYPD. Ms. Carole S. Rendon Ms. Rashida J. Ogletree Ms. Barbara A. Langhenry July 8, 2015 Page 22 Little: In the course of various ethics and compliance monitorships, as well as consulting assignments, Ms. Little has evaluated, developed, and assisted with the implementation of codes of conduct as well as performance evaluation and reward processes and procedures. The organizations for which she has performed this work include a Fortune 100 company, a 4000-member labor union, an international construction company, and an international financial institution. Campisi: Chief Campisi was a member of the NYPD's Management and Supervisors Re-engineering Team that established evaluation, disciplinary, and performance guidelines for NYPD supervisors, including sergeants and lieutenants. Sarkar: In the course of his law practice, Mr. Sarkar routinely advises on legal compliance, developing and implementing policies and procedures to minimize risk and promote compliance in a variety of industries. 19. Experience managing or overseeing law enforcement personnel. Campisi: As a 40-year veteran of the NYPD, Chief Campisi has nearly three decades of experience in managing law enforcement personnel. Lemire: As Counsel to the Police Commissioner, I routinely advised the Police Commissioner in connection with management and oversight issues within the NYPD. Additionally, I designed and instituted a strategic federal prosecution program where I routinely directed the investigative activities of multiple bureaus within the NYPD. Csaszar: As the Senior Resident Agent of the Painesville Resident Agency (Cleveland Division), Mr. Csaszar oversaw all functions of the office, including the delegation of case work to the other agents assigned to the office. In this role, he also served as the chief liaison with other federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. Ms. Carole S. Rendon Ms. Rashida J. Ogletree Ms. Barbara A. Langhenry July 8, 2015 Page 23 IV. Prior Experience and References The following is a list of current or recent (within the past 10 years) project experience for members of the team relevant to the monitoring duties and responsibilities. Lemire Scope of Work Contact person Title Address E-Mail address Telephone number Scope of Work Contact person Title Address E-Mail address Telephone number Scope of Work Contact person Title Address E-Mail address Telephone number Monitorship of the District Council of New York City (the "Carpenters Union") as ordered by the Hon. Richard M. Berman, United States District Court, Southern District of New York; including policy and investigative reviews Glen G. McGorty (named Monitor) Partner, Crowell & Moring 590 Madison Avenue, 20th Floor, New York, NY 10022-2544 gmcgorty@crowell.com (212) 895-4246 Monitorship of Credit Suisse AG, providing forensic accounting and other investigative support in the course of a two-year monitorship ordered by the New York State Department of Financial Services Neil M. Barofsky (named Monitor) Partner, Jenner & Block 919 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022-3908 nbarofsky@jenner.com (212) 891-1675 Monitorship of a large waste-hauling company with annual revenues in excess of $100 million, ordered by the New York City Business Integrity Commission Barbara S. Jones (named Monitor) Partner, Zuckerman & Spaeder 399 Park Avenue, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10022 bjones@zuckerman.com (212) 897-3437 Ms. Carole S. Rendon Ms. Rashida J. Ogletree Ms. Barbara A. Langhenry July 8, 2015 Page 24 ***** Campisi Scope of Work Contact person Title Address E-Mail address Telephone number The federal monitorship of a local law enforcement agency; reviewing cases involving police misconduct, and recommending revisions to internal policies and procedures addressing misconduct Yalkin Demirkaya President, Cyber Diligence, Inc. 575 Underhill Boulevard; Suite 209; Syosset, NY 11701 yd@cyberdiligence.com (516) 342-9378 ***** Little Scope of Work Contact person Title Address E-Mail address Telephone number Scope of work Contact person Title Address Email address Telephone number Court-imposed federal monitorship of a publicly-traded energy company Patrick Gnazzo Independent Monitor 1350 Beverly Road, Suite 115, McLean, VA 22101 patrick.gnazzo@gmail.com (703) 531-9091 Voluntary monitorship of a publicly-traded defense contractor while under investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice Bart M. Schwartz, Guidepost Solutions Independent Monitor 415 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022 bschwartz@guidepostsolutions.com (212) 817-6700 ***** Ms. Carole S. Rendon Ms. Rashida J. Ogletree Ms. Barbara A. Langhenry July 8, 2015 Page 25 Wolf Scope of work Contact person Title Address Telephone number V. Service as Executive Director of the New York City Board of Correction, the oversight agency for the city's corrections system (1983-2012) and consultant (January – May, 2015) (work described supra) Stanley Brezenoff Chair, New York City Board of Correction 51 Chambers Street, Room 923, New York, NY 10007 (212) 788-7844 Proposed Activities Below is a summary describing the philosophy and methodology that the Monitorship Team will bring to the Cleveland Division of Police ("CDP") if I am chosen as the Monitor. Our goal will be to monitor compliance with the terms set forth in the Agreement in a transparent manner that emphasizes communication and thoughtful evaluation, resulting in effective policing that is constitutional, professional, and trusted by the Cleveland community without impeding the safety of officers or the public. During the first 30-45 days the Monitorship Team will become familiar with efforts already made by CDP to begin reforming current practices in compliance with the Agreement. We will meet with the CDP Decree Implementation Unit to coordinate a viable workflow that ensures a mutually beneficial line of communication between identified members on the Monitorship Team, the City, and key CDP personnel. During the same period, the team will develop similar protocols with the Inspector General, the Office of Professional Standards and the Civilian Police Complaint Board, the Community Police Commission, and all other key entities, to establish necessary channels of communication for information sharing and reporting. We will prioritize community engagement during this initial period, commencing work with the City, CDP, and DOJ to identify an appropriate means to receive and consider ongoing recommendations from community representatives and other stakeholders. Within 90 days of appointment, the Monitorship Team will review and recommend any changes to the outcome measures described in the Agreement that are deemed useful in assessing successful results of constitutional policing. (Agreement ¶ 368.) Within the first 120 days of Ms. Carole S. Rendon Ms. Rashida J. Ogletree Ms. Barbara A. Langhenry July 8, 2015 Page 26 appointment, the team will develop a comprehensive plan for conducting compliance reviews, random audits, and outcome assessments. (Agreement ¶ 369.) The plan will group the mandates set forth in the Agreement into initiatives based on detailed goals; key staff will be identified, supplementing roles and responsibilities set forth in Section II supra, and assigned to lead each initiative; and an outline of clear deliverables with a corresponding schedule will be developed at the outset. Each of the aforementioned initiatives, the fundamental categories providing the structure for our work, will be identified as follows:      Community Engagement and Reporting; Policy Reviews; Outcome Measurements and Investigative Reviews; Technical Assistance; and Training Assessment. At this preliminary juncture many details, including the number of hours anticipated to be devoted to specific aspects of the project throughout the duration of the monitorship, are difficult to discern and subject to modification. Nonetheless, we have attempted to estimate the time allocated to each of the above initiatives with our cost estimates, included in Exhibit B, attached to this Proposal. A. Community Engagement and Reporting Community engagement is clearly a priority for the monitorship. To that end, the Monitorship Team will meet with the newly-formed Community Police Commission (the "Commission") and review its recommendations soon after the commencement of the monitorship. Meeting with the Commission in the early days of the monitorship will provide the Monitorship Team with a firsthand understanding of community expectations and concerns. At the same time, these discussions will provide the Monitorship Team with invaluable information, including present perceptions of the CDP and perceived progress of the CDP's efforts in the months following the signing of the Agreement. In order to provide transparency to the Monitor's work and gain public trust, the Monitorship Team will also hold public meetings to promote dialogue and engage residents with regard to accomplishing the terms of the agreement. To further monitor the public's perceptions Ms. Carole S. Rendon Ms. Rashida J. Ogletree Ms. Barbara A. Langhenry July 8, 2015 Page 27 of the CDP, the Monitorship Team will conduct a survey of members of the Cleveland community regarding their experiences with and perceptions of the CDP, as required by the Agreement, within 180 days of the effective date of the monitorship. (Agreement ¶ 361.) This survey will be reported, every two years thereafter, and will be conducted in compliance with the requirements set forth in the Agreement, including developing an appropriate baseline of measures, conducting the survey in multiple languages, and discussing the survey methodology with CDP supervisors and DOJ representatives. (Agreement ¶ 361.) The Monitorship Team will hold public meetings with community stakeholders, including the Commission and the Cleveland City Council, to explain the Monitor's reports and inform the public about the Agreement's implementation process. (Agreement ¶ 379.) (As detailed in the Agreement, required parties will be notified in advance of such meetings.) (Agreement ¶ 179.) Throughout the course of the monitorship, the Monitorship Team will seek feedback from stakeholders, including the following: the Community Relations Board, District Policing Committees, the Inspector General, the Office of Professional Conduct, the Civilian Police Review Board, and leaders of Cleveland’s diverse communities. Requesting, receiving, and addressing feedback will be of paramount consideration for the monitorship, and will ensure that the work of the monitorship not only achieves the specific goals of the Agreement, but also result in positive public perception of these achievements. The Monitorship Team also will conduct interviews with police personnel to incorporate a full understanding of community engagement. In this manner, we will better understand officers’ perceptions of community policing and track the manner in which police personnel perceive and respond to new policies, and perceive community responses to those policies. Interim reports, filed with the court every six months, will be clear and concise for the benefit of the Court, DOJ, the City, CDP, members of the community, and other stakeholders. (Agreement ¶ 375.) These reports will include a description of the Monitorship Team’s work, a detailed status with regard to each Agreement requirement, methodologies and findings for each compliance review conducted, recommendations to achieve compliance for Agreement requirements, methodologies and specific findings for each outcome assessment conducted, and a projection of work to be completed during the upcoming reporting period and anticipated challenges and concerns. (Agreement ¶ 375.) The Monitorship Team will issue drafts to the parties and provide the Parties with an opportunity to comment prior to the filing of each report. (Agreement ¶ 376.) Ms. Carole S. Rendon Ms. Rashida J. Ogletree Ms. Barbara A. Langhenry July 8, 2015 Page 28 Our goal is to facilitate a clear understanding of the data to all stakeholders, including Cleveland's diverse communities. Interim reports will include details about the description of work conducted since the prior reporting period; information about implementation of new policy; training and operationalizing the mandates set forth in the Agreement; methods and findings of compliance reviews; investigative findings resulting from random audits; and recommendations where required. B. Policy Reviews The Monitorship Team will conduct thorough policy reviews to ensure that all of the necessary mandates set forth in the Agreement are comprehensively drafted, fully developed, and consider both the need for constitutional community-oriented policing as well as the need to protect both police officers and the public. We anticipate spending a significant amount of resources at the beginning of the monitorship on policy reviews and providing advisory guidance in this area. Upon identifying a comprehensive list of affected policies, the team will consider national best practices in its evaluation of newly-proposed CDP policy. While not all inclusive, key areas of substantive policy that will be reviewed are: use of force, crisis intervention, searches and seizures, accountability and method of addressing police misconduct allegations, legal training, field training, recruitment, performance evaluations, promotions, and supervision. In addition to policies identified in the Agreement, the Monitorship Team will evaluate and consider whether recommendations are warranted to modify, exclude, or add additional policies to be reviewed so as to ensure that the spirit of the Agreement between the Parties may be accomplished in its entirety. C. Outcome Measurements and Investigative Reviews The Monitorship Team will conduct qualitative and quantitative assessments to measure whether implementing the Agreement has resulted in constitutional policing. (Agreement ¶ 367.) These assessments will be conducted annually, at a minimum. (Agreement ¶ 367.) These outcome assessments will include the collection and analysis of the various outcome data, trends, and patterns detailed in the Agreement, including:    use of force measurements individuals in crisis measurements stop, search, and arrest measurements Ms. Carole S. Rendon Ms. Rashida J. Ogletree Ms. Barbara A. Langhenry July 8, 2015 Page 29       bias-free policing and community engagement measurements recruitment measurements training measurements officer assistance and support measurements supervision measurements civilian complaints, internal investigations, and discipline (Agreement ¶ 367.) The Monitorship Team will review data collected by the City in performing these assessments. If warranted, the Monitorship Team will supplement its investigative analysis by collecting and reviewing additional data deemed lacking by the City and/or request the City to collect this data.4 If necessary and reasonable, we will conduct samplings of CDP documents drafted and retained during the normal course of business, such as officer memo books, police reports, and other documents which track and record police activity. In this manner, the Monitorship Team will be able to track compliance with new policies and procedures. In conjunction with document review, interviews may be conducted with CDP personnel to supplement or expand upon our review of documents and data. The Monitorship Team also will periodically conduct investigative reviews, examining cases involving allegations of police misconduct. These reviews will allow the Monitorship Team to evaluate whether allegations are reviewed by the CDP in a manner which complies with policy. Our reviews of these cases also will allow the Monitorship Team to evaluate the appropriateness of case outcomes, including discipline administered to the offending officer(s). D. Technical Assistance Throughout the course of the monitorship, the Monitorship Team will evaluate areas requiring technical assistance, and then ensure that qualified personnel are identified and deployed to provide appropriate assistance in an efficient and cost-effective manner. At present, it is difficult to identify the scope and other specifics of technical assistance that may be required. At the same time, although the Agreement provides for the CDP and the City to 4 We recognize that measurements relating to use of force, addressing individuals in crisis, and stop, search, and arrest are not intended to expand the City’s data collection requirements mandated by the Agreement. (Agreement ¶ 367.) Ms. Carole S. Rendon Ms. Rashida J. Ogletree Ms. Barbara A. Langhenry July 8, 2015 Page 30 commence initiatives on multiple fronts, it is possible that the Monitor may need to provide supplemental advisory assistance in the following areas:     mental health and crisis intervention; training expertise; budgetary assistance; and information technology. With regard to mental health and crisis intervention, in particular, we note that the Agreement requires the establishment of a Mental Health Response Advisory Committee (the "Committee") to foster relationships and build support between the police, the community, and mental health providers and to help identify problems and develop solutions designed to improve outcomes for individuals in crisis. (Agreement ¶ 132.) The Monitorship Team would work closely with this Committee in addressing problems identified and corresponding solutions. In addition, the Monitorship Team would rely on the Committee to recommend, if warranted, qualified professionals to provide assistance in the implementation of solutions. With regard to the other areas -- training expertise, budgetary assistance, and information technology -- we have included line items in our budget to address the possibility of necessary expenditures for such assistance, although ultimately such assistance may not be needed. Moreover, choosing these experts at this early juncture, when they may not be necessary, and without consulting with stakeholders could be counter-productive. E. Training Assessment The Agreement details multiple training initiatives to be undertaken by the CDP, addressing a multitude of issues including but not limited to the following:        community and problem-oriented policing (Agreement ¶ 27); bias free policing (Agreement ¶ 39); use of force (Agreement ¶ 45); firearms training (Agreement ¶ 60); training specific to the Force Investigation Team (Agreement ¶ 113); crisis intervention training (Agreement ¶¶ 143 and 145); investigatory stops, searches, and seizures (Agreement ¶ 173); and Ms. Carole S. Rendon Ms. Rashida J. Ogletree Ms. Barbara A. Langhenry July 8, 2015 Page 31  conducting misconduct investigations (Agreement ¶ 180) The Monitor's role with regard to training will be to assess the adequacy of training, including the particular training's quality, quantity, scope, and type. In some instances, the Agreement requires the CDP to develop training in consultation with the Monitor, such as firearms training. (Agreement ¶ 60.) The Monitorship Team will review the CDP training plan to confirm that it adequately provides for proper training of CDP policy, that it incorporates the requirements of the Agreement, and that it conforms to constitutional policing that is both bias-free and communityoriented. When assessing the adequacy of any training, unless specified otherwise in the Agreement, the Monitorship Team will consider many factors, including: (i) the duration of training; (ii) the subject matters to be addressed by training; (iii) whether trainings are best completed in large group settings or within smaller groups; (iv) the qualifications of trainers; and (v) the appropriate points of delivery, i.e., whether particular trainings are best provided to new recruits at the academy, to seasoned officers, or periodic trainings repeated during the course of an officer's career. In addition, we recommend that the quality and effectiveness of training is monitored through feedback provided by, for example, evaluations by trainees and post-training interviews. Feedback provided through these and other mechanisms will afford the Monitorship Team and the CDP the opportunity to further modify training procedures and practices, and ensure that funding allocated for training is disbursed in an appropriate and cost-effective manner. VI. Potential Conflicts of Interest or Bias There are no conflicts of interest or bias among the members of the Monitorship Team. In an excess of caution, we provide the following information: Ms. Little and I are former DOJ employees, as former Assistant United States Attorneys in the Southern District of New York. Mr. Wolf's daughter-in-law is presently employed by DOJ as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Eastern District of New York. We do not believe any of these prior employments or relationships create a potential conflict of interest or bias. Several members of Mr. Sarkar’s firm, McDonald Hopkins LLC, were former DOJ attorneys. Specifically, Bruce E. Reinhart is a former Trial Attorney, assigned to the Public Ms. Carole S. Rendon Ms. Rashida J. Ogletree Ms. Barbara A. Langhenry July 8, 2015 Page 32 Integrity Section of DOJ. Richard H. Blake is a former Assistant United States Attorney and former Senior Enforcement Attorney with the U.S. Department of Treasury. In addition, Theodore J. Esborn, another Member of McDonald Hopkins, is a former Commissioner to the City of Cleveland’s Divisions of Environmental Health and Air Pollution Control. He also served eight years in the City of Cleveland Law Department as Assistant Law Director and as Chief Assistant Law Director to the Health and the Environmental Section. These individuals, along with others in the firm, represent clients in federal and local criminal, civil, and administrative matters. If any perceived conflicts exist, including attorneys in the firm representing clients investigated by or litigating against DOJ, they will be screened off of this monitorship, and the same procedure would apply to any future firm matters involving the City of Cleveland or DOJ. In addition, please note that Mr. Sarkar’s law firm, McDonald Hopkins, has been engaged as counsel for the City of Cleveland, but at presents there are no such open matters. With regard to whether any member of the Monitorship Team has been the proponent or subject of any complaint, claim, or lawsuit alleging police misconduct, we note the following: in his capacity as Chief of Internal Affairs Bureau, Chief Campisi was a respondent in several lawsuits in federal and state court. These lawsuits generally alleged employment-related claims rather than police misconduct, and Chief Campisi was typically named due to his leadership position, rather than due to specific conduct on his part. We provide this information in an excess of caution, and do not believe that the lawsuits have any bearing on Chief Campisi's ability to serve on the monitorship. VII. Estimated Costs A detailed estimate of costs, along with estimates of time to be allocated to each initiative described in this Proposal, is set forth in Exhibit B, attached. Summary The experience and subject matter expertise of the proposed Monitorship Team renders us uniquely qualified to fulfill the likely mandates of the expected Consent Decree. In joining together the Monitorship Team with Lemire LLC and a Cleveland law firm, we offer a unique combination of subject matter expertise and monitorship experience, while also ensuring that Ms. Carole S. Rendon Ms. Rashida J. Ogletree Ms. Barbara A. Langhenry July 8, 2015 Page 33 the goals of the expected Consent Decree are accomplished in a cost-effective manner. We welcome the opportunity to discuss our qualifications with you. Sincerely, Katherine A. Lemire EXHIBITA Mary Shannon Little Richard T. Wolf Russell Csaszar Katherine A. Lemire, Monitor Charles V. Campisi Richik Sarkar McDonald Hopkins Lemire LLC Analysts Administrative Investigators EXHIBIT Cost Proposal: Year 1 of 5 Community Engagement & Reporting Direct Labor* Monitor (Lemire) Little Sarkar Wolf Junior Attorneys (McDonald Hopkins) Campisi Csaszar Investigators (Lemire LLC) Analysts Paralegals Statistics Expert ** IT Expert ** Other Subject Matter Expert ** Total Labor Travel*** Supplies**** Rate Hours Total 350 350 450 250 300 150 150 100 300 100 50 25 (4-day trip per person) Policy Reviews Hours Total 300 200 200 200 200 200 200 25 25 25 75 75 40 trips annually TOTAL ANNUAL ESTIMATED COSTS Notes * Allocation of all hours are estimates and may change as the Monitorship Team commences work. ** Experts may not be warranted, but are included here for budgetary and planning purposes. *** Travel costs based on airfare, hotels, meals, ground transportation, and reduced billable rate for travel **** Supplies will consist primarily of office supplies to be purchased on-site in Cleveland. hour). Outcome Measurements & Investigation Reviews Hours Total 350 250 200 200 250 250 200 150 300 300 150 25 150 Technical Assistance Training Assessments Hours Hours Total 150 50 50 150 25 75 75 25 50 50 250 250 250 Total 300 300 150 300 50 350 250 100 100 25 - 12-Month Total Cost Proposal: Year 2 of 5 Community Engagement & Reporting Direct Labor Monitor (Lemire) Little Sarkar Wolf Junior Attorneys (McDonald Hopkins) Campisi Csaszar Investigators (Lemire LLC) Analysts Paralegals Statistics Expert ** IT Expert ** Other Subject Matter Expert ** Total Labor Travel*** Supplies**** Rate* Hours Total 250 250 300 200 150 50 100 50 200 100 50 25 (4-day trip per person) Policy Reviews Hours Total 225 150 100 150 75 150 100 25 25 25 75 75 40 trips annually TOTAL ANNUAL ESTIMATED COSTS Notes * Rates are adjusted to account for inflation from previous year. ** Experts may not be warranted, but are included here for budgetary and planning purposes. *** Travel costs based on airfare, hotels, meals, ground transportation, and reduced billable rate for travel **** Supplies will consist primarily of office supplies to be purchased on-site in Cleveland. hour). Outcome Measurements & Investigation Reviews Hours Total 275 225 175 175 200 225 200 150 300 300 150 25 150 Technical Assistance Training Assessments Hours Hours Total 50 25 25 50 25 50 50 25 25 50 250 250 250 Total 175 175 75 175 50 300 200 50 50 25 - 12-Month Total Cost Proposal: Year 3 of 5 Community Engagement & Reporting Direct Labor* Monitor (Lemire) Little Sarkar Wolf Junior Attorneys (McDonald Hopkins) Campisi Csaszar Investigators (Lemire LLC) Analysts Paralegals Statistics Expert ** IT Expert ** Other Subject Matter Expert ** Total Labor Travel*** Supplies**** Rate Hours Total 200 200 200 125 125 50 50 25 100 100 50 25 4-day trip per per Policy Reviews Hours Total 125 125 75 125 75 100 50 25 25 25 75 40 trips annually TOTAL ANNUAL ESTIMATED COSTS Notes * Rates are adjusted to account for inflation from previous year. ** Experts may not be warranted, but are included here for budgetary and planning purposes. *** Travel costs based on airfare, hotels, meals, ground transportation, and reduced billable rate for travel **** Supplies will consist primarily of office supplies to be purchased on-site in Cleveland. hour). Outcome Measurements & Investigation Reviews Hours Total 175 150 125 125 150 175 125 150 200 300 150 25 25 Technical Assistance Training Assessments Hours Hours Total 50 25 25 50 25 50 25 25 25 50 150 150 150 Total 150 125 50 125 50 150 150 50 50 25 - 12-Month Total Cost Proposal: Year 4 of 5 Community Engagement & Reporting Direct Labor* Monitor (Lemire) Little Sarkar Wolf Junior Attorneys (McDonald Hopkins) Campisi Csaszar Investigators (Lemire LLC) Analysts Paralegals Statistics Expert ** IT Expert ** Other Subject Matter Expert ** Total Labor Travel*** Supplies**** Rate Hours Total 200 200 200 125 125 50 50 25 100 100 50 25 (4-day trip per per Policy Reviews Hours Total 125 125 75 125 75 100 50 25 25 25 75 40 trips annually TOTAL ANNUAL ESTIMATED COSTS Notes * Rates are adjusted to account for inflation from previous year. ** Experts may not be warranted, but are included here for budgetary and planning purposes. *** Travel costs based on airfare, hotels, meals, ground transportation, and reduced billable rate for travel **** Supplies will consist primarily of office supplies to be purchased on-site in Cleveland. hour). Outcome Measurements & Investigation Reviews Hours Total 175 150 125 125 150 175 125 150 200 300 150 25 25 Technical Assistance Training Assessments Hours Hours Total 50 25 25 50 25 50 25 25 25 50 150 150 150 Total 150 125 50 125 50 150 150 50 50 25 - 12-Month Total Cost Proposal: Year 5 of 5 Community Engagement & Reporting Direct Labor* Monitor (Lemire) Little Sarkar Wolf Junior Attorneys (McDonald Hopkins) Campisi Csaszar Investigators (Lemire LLC) Analysts Paralegals Statistics Expert ** IT Expert ** Other Subject Matter Expert ** Total Labor Travel*** Supplies**** Rate Hours Total 175 175 175 175 100 50 50 25 150 150 25 - 4-day trip per person) Policy Reviews Hours Total 50 50 50 25 25 25 25 25 25 40 trips annually TOTAL ANNUAL ESTIMATED COSTS Notes * Rates are adjusted to account for inflation from previous year. ** Experts may not be warranted, but are included here for budgetary and planning purposes. *** Travel costs based on airfare, hotels, meals, ground transportation, and reduced billable rate for travel **** Supplies will consist primarily of office supplies to be purchased on-site in Cleveland. hour). Outcome Measurements & Investigation Reviews Hours Total 200 150 50 50 50 100 100 150 100 100 - Technical Assistance Training Assessments Hours Hours Total 50 50 50 50 25 50 50 25 25 - Total 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 25 25 - 12-Month Total Cost Proposal: Summary Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 TOTAL CAP ON FEES EXHIBIT KATHERINE A. LEMIRE EXPERIENCE Lemire LLC 2013 - present President Oversee all aspects of operations and business development for multi-disciplinary investigations and consulting firm. Practice areas include sexual misconduct investigations, monitorships, complex fraud investigations, investigative due diligence, and background screenings. Current engagements include:  Investigation into sexual misconduct claims at a Caribbean orphanage providing residential and other services to more than 2,000 children  Monitorship of Credit Suisse AG, providing forensic accounting and other investigative support in the course of a two-year monitorship ordered by New York State Department of Financial Services  Monitorship of large waste-hauling company for suspected organized crime involvement, providing operational and financial review ordered by the New York City Business Integrity Commission  Investigation of complex nation-wide fraud scheme involving theft of client proceeds from prominent New York City law firm  Screening of potential pre-kindergarten vendors for the New York City Department of Education in connection with New York City's "Universal Pre-K" initiative, researching and reporting on businesses seeking substantial roles in the extension of full-day pre-kindergarten seats to more than 70,000 children  Security assessment of luxury Manhattan apartment complex, including identification of risks and recommendation of pragmatic and cost-effective mitigation options to reduce vulnerabilities MSA INVESTIGATIONS 2013 President Oversaw all aspects of business development, finance, and operations for investigations firm. Practice areas included corporate fraud investigations, investigative due diligence, digital forensics, background screenings, and executive protection. Accomplishments included:  Tripling revenue within first six months at firm  Securing firm’s first monitorship contract  Attracting and recruiting key personnel, including attorneys, forensic accountants, and analysts NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT 2009 - 2013 Counsel to the Police Commissioner Managed a broad portfolio of operational, legal, and managerial matters for agency comprised of more than 53,000 employees. Served as principal advisor to the Police Commissioner, providing advice and counsel on a broad array of sensitive matters affecting the NYPD, while also overseeing management initiatives. Accomplishments included:  Leading re-engineering project, in conjunction with McKinsey & Co., addressing NYPD operations and infrastructure, including staffing, information technology, CompStat, and counterterrorism  Reviewed legality of arrests and detentions within public housing properties, and drafted corrective policies and training for more than 3,000 police officers  Overseeing extensive review of the NYPD's handling of domestic violence and sex crimes cases, resulting in significant operational changes, affecting more than 250,000 police responses annually  Recruiting and hiring executive personnel, including multiple Deputy Commissioners Lemire LLC • 80 Broad Street • Suite 1201 • New York, New York • 10004 U.S. ATTORNEY’S OFFICE - SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK 2002 - 2009 Assistant United States Attorney Investigated and prosecuted complex federal criminal cases. Supervised teams of investigators from federal, state, and city agencies. Litigated numerous jury trials, and argued multiple appeals before the United States Court of Appeals. Instructor for trial advocacy workshops. Caseload included:  Successful public corruption investigations targeting federal, state, and local elected officials  Identification and seizure of assets in racketeering, fraud, and money-laundering investigations  Prosecution of high-level members of the U.S. military engaged in money-laundering, bribery, and procurement fraud in the United States and Iraq  Prosecution of violent gangs engaged in murder, racketeering, and narcotics-trafficking  Lead counsel in United States v. Norman Hsu, resulting in conviction of high-profile campaign contribution bundler engaged in nationwide Ponzi scheme NEW YORK COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE 1997 - 2002 Assistant District Attorney Investigated and prosecuted criminal cases from grand jury proceedings through trial. Substantial trial experience, including cases involving witness tampering, assault, robbery, rape, narcotics, bank fraud, and forgery. Member of Sex Crimes Unit. EDUCATION NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, J.D., June 1997 Dean's List Northwestern Journal of International Law & Business NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, 1996-1997 BROWN UNIVERSITY, B.A. International Relations, June 1989 AWARDS & AFFILIATIONS New York Federal Executive Board Award, presented by Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey Member, Board of Directors, New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault INTERESTS Studied abroad in France, Germany, and Costa Rica Fluent in French, basic conversational Spanish and German Lemire LLC • 80 Broad Street • Suite 1201 • New York, New York • 10004 Mary Shannon Little Lawyer and investigative consultant specializing in ethics and compliance monitoring; internal investigations or litigation support relating to securities fraud, bribery and corruption, anti-competitive practices, and workplace discrimination; and complex due diligence. WORK EXPERIENCE Guidepost Solutions Inc. New York, NY Managing Consultant, Investigations Vice President, Marketing Nardello & Co. New York, NY Senior Director, Investigations and Monitoring Nardello Schwartz & Co. New York, NY Vice President, Investigations and Monitoring DSFX, Inc. Managing Director, Director of Investigations 2011-2013 2007-2010 2005-2007 1998-2000 Kroll, Inc. New York, NY Deputy General Counsel, Chief Ethics Officer President, Kroll Monitoring Services Managing Director     1990-1997 Appointed Court Officer for Local 100 of the HEREIU and Deputy Monitor for the Long Island Carting Industry. Conducted over 1,000 investigations for Fortune 1000 companies, privately held companies, non-profit entities, labor unions, federal and state regulatory agencies, and high net worth individuals. Designed and implemented ethics and compliance programs, including ‘know your client,’ anti-bribery and corruption, whistle-blower, and other risk-management procedures, for a variety of organizations, including financial service, construction, real estate management, energy, and pharmaceutical companies, non-profit entities, labor unions, and educational institutions. Managed over 1,000 due diligence and vetting assignments relating to corporate transactions, anti-corruption initiatives, executive search, and political appointment. Kasanof & Shannon New York, NY Partner   Founding member of boutique litigation firm specializing in criminal defense Successfully defended individuals accused of securities fraud, income tax evasion, rape, and murder, among other federal and state violations. United States Attorney, Southern District of New York New York, NY Assistant United States Attorney, Public Corruption Unit    1988-1990 1985-1988 Conducted grand jury investigation of New York City Parking Violations Bureau, leading to the prosecution of numerous New York City public officials and Democratic Party officials. Conducted grand jury investigation of Wedtech Corporation, leading to the appointment of an independent counsel to investigate the activities of Attorney General Edwin Meese, and successful prosecution of Congressman Mario Biaggi, and numerous other federal, state and local public officials. Successfully prosecuted over one hundred cases charging individuals and companies with RICO, bribery and corruption, mail and wire fraud, income tax evasion, perjury, and narcotics trafficking. EDUCATION New York University, School of Law New York, NY Juris Doctor, 1982 University of San Diego San Diego, CA Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, 1978 OTHER Humanity in Action New York, NY Member of Advisory Board for international college-fellowship program Occasional Contributor to Huffington Post. Frequent Contributor to Visible Ink. 2002-2010 Richik Sarkar McDonald Hopkins LLC 600 Superior Avenue East, Suite 2100 Cleveland, OH 44114 rsarkar@mcdonaldhopkins.com (216) 430-2009 http://www.mcdonaldhopkins.com/ http://www.mcdonaldhopkins.com/attorney/richik-sarkar https://businessadvocate.mcdonaldhopkins.com/people/rsarkar/blog SUMMARY Through excellent and comprehensive strategy, advocacy, and grit, Richik anticipates and addresses legal, compliance, and business issues before they become complicated and costly disputes and/or increase risk for his clients. He is one of "The Best Lawyers in America®" and an "Ohio Super Lawyer" with recognized expertise in: business and commercial litigation, government and internal investigations, data privacy and cyber-security, contract disputes, school law, unfair trade practices, business torts, financial services law, governance, compliance, corporate strategy, and risk management. Richik's clients include public and private entities of all sizes: small and minority-owned businesses, middle-market and multinational corporations, sports and media agencies, real estate developers, technology companies, governments, school districts, utilities, and global, national, regional and community financial institutions. Working with such diverse groups, he has become an expert in, among other subjects, the areas of: complex litigation, data privacy and cyber-security, policy and process management, RICO, business divorce, director and officer liability, fiduciary duties, the UCC, predatory lending, unfair competition, TCPA, FDCPA, FCRA, BSA/AML, UDAAP, the FCPA, the FCA, class action defense, and regulatory compliance. In these and other areas, Richik directs litigation, special projects (organizational updates, policies, strategies, investigations, etc.) and crisis management. Richik protects his clients' interests by (1) providing legal advice and commercial judgment tailored to his clients' corporate and business strategies and (2) monitoring project costs and expenses to ensure that budgets, goals and established performance metrics are met. Richik is staunch business and legal advocate, but more importantly, a trusted advisor and business partner to his clients; helping them properly adapt their responses to events to improve business outcomes. SKILLS Commercial Litigation Class Actions Banking Law Legal Compliance Consumer Law Complex Litigation Unfair Competition FCPA Risk Management Corporate Governance Internal Investigations Corporate Strategy Formulation Mediation Strategic Planning Litigation Policy Analysis Business Strategy Governance Strategic Communications Unfair Trade Practices Bank Secrecy Act Deceptive Trade Practices Commercial Torts Knowledge Management Regulatory Affairs False Claims Governmental Affairs Fraud Investigations EXPERIENCE Bitcoin Arbitration Virtual Currency UDAP TCPA Business Counseling Anti Money Laundering Corporate Affairs Corporate Internal Investigations RICO Legal Project Management Strategic Partnerships Greater Cleveland Partnership, Commission on Economic Inclusion 04 / 2015 - Present Board Member The Commission on Economic Inclusion, a program of the Greater Cleveland Partnership, is focused on creating positive, measurable outcomes leading to: (1) Increases in board, senior management, workforce and supplier diversity among the more than 100 Northeast Ohio employers who are members of the Commission; and, (2) Increases in the total revenue, value, size, and number of employees for minority-owned businesses in our region and throughout the State of Ohio. McDonald Hopkins LLC 07 / 2013 - Present Complex Commercial & Consumer Litigation and Data Privacy Attorney (Member) McDonald Hopkins LLC is a business advisory and advocacy law firm with lawyers in six strategic locations – Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit, Miami and West Palm Beach. McDonald Hopkins’ 140 attorneys are focused on providing creative and insightful legal solutions to help its clients strategically plan for an increasingly competitive future. McDonald Hopkins has been named one of the nation’s “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report-Best Lawyers® and has recognized expertise in the areas of Banking and Finance Law and Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Data Privacy and Cybersecurity, Intellectual Property Law, Health Care Law, Trusts & Estates Law, Real Estate Law and Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Cleveland Leadership Center 09 / 2014 - Present Leadership Cleveland 2015 Class Member Mission: To build a continuum of civic leaders committed to our community's excellence by serving as a catalyst for civic engagement. Vision: To be the premier center in our community for building and engaging civic leadership capital. Values: Leadership – We demonstrate action, innovation, and a commitment to community betterment. Inclusion – We value all individuals and treat them with respect, courtesy and consideration. It encourages participation from individuals encompassing diversity of thought, gender, race, age, ethnicity and culture, sexual orientation, religion, and socio-economic backgrounds. Excellence – We consistently strive for the highest quality performance and continuous improvement in all CLC work. Creativity – We are adoptive, responsive, and innovative in delivering the CLC mission. Integrity: CLC stakeholders act with the highest personal and professional standards. Asian American Bar Association of Ohio 06 / 2012 - Present Board Member Cuyahoga County Community Improvement Corporation 04 / 2012 - Present Vice President, Board of Trustees The Cuyahoga County Community Improvement Corporation serves for the sole purpose of advancing, encouraging and promoting the industrial, economic, commercial and civic development Cuyahoga County. The Corporation serves as Cuyahoga County's review agent for industrial revenue bond financing and is composed of Trustees appointed by the Cuyahoga County Commissioners and the Greater Cleveland Partnership. South Asian Bar Association of Ohio 01 / 2012 - Present Board Member and Immediate Past President The goal of SABA Ohio is to ensure that Ohio Area South Asian lawyers will have an avenue to develop professionally, network among peers and volunteer within the South Asian community. SABA is an active and diverse organization. Whether you are interested in civil rights issues, networking and business development, community service, or social events, SABA has members who share your interests, and events. Greater Cleveland Partnership's Commission on Economic Inclusion 08 / 2011 - Present Member, Membership Impact Committee Created in December 2000, the Commission on Economic Inclusion, a program of the Greater Cleveland Partnership, is a broad-based coalition of more than 100 Northeast Ohio employers who are committed to making the region’s diversity a source of economic strength. Its key objective is to achieve demonstrated successes that lead to positive, measurable outcomes including: (1) Increases in board, senior management, workforce and supplier diversity among Northeast Ohio public-sector entities, private-sector companies and nonprofit organizations and (2) Increases in the total revenue, value, size, and number of employees for minority-owned businesses. WKSU Community Advisory Council 06 / 2010 - Present Member The CAC strongly believes that WKSU is one of the best public radio stations in the country and is an important and positive factor in the quality of life in Northeast Ohio. The CAC offers guidance and support to station management in its efforts to continually improve the quality of WKSU's programming and works with station management to ensure that disciplines are in place so that station members' pledges and gifts are subjected to proper financial controls. Rainey Institute Board of Managers 05 / 2010 - Present Member The Rainey Institute is where the arts change lives. We are dedicated to positive change for Greater Cleveland’s youth and families through education and participation in the visual and performing arts. Children ages 3 and up attend Rainey after school, on Saturdays, and during the Summer to explore music, dance, drama, sewing and art. They develop their artistic abilities and their character. Rainey students learn to be leaders and positive role models. They are prepared to be “on stage” at all times, enabling them to succeed in school and life. Rainey reaches over 650 children and young adults each year through its programming, and holds many public performances for the community throughout the year. Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association’s (CMBA) Board of Trustees 06 / 2011 - 06 / 2014 Trustee The mission of the CMBA is to build a competent, professional and collegial legal community by enhancing the practice of law, improving the system of justice and serving its members and region. The over 5,000-member Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association is a private, nonprofit organization which provides a wide variety of membership services and operates as a center for legal professionalism – promoting integrity and ethical behavior among lawyers. The Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio 03 / 2011 - 06 / 2014 Director The Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio is a human relations organization dedicated to eliminating bias, bigotry, and racism. Founded in 1927 as the National Conference of Christians and Jews (NCCJ), The Diversity Center is currently a member of the National Federation for Just Communities, a network of 20 like-minded organizations across the country. Ulmer & Berne LLP 01 / 2007 - 07 / 2013 Commercial Litigation, Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance Partner Complex financial services & commercial litigation, mediation, and risk management practice with expertise in financial institutions law, lender liability, business torts, UCC law, commercial relations, trusts, governance disputes, directors & officers litigation, securities, regulatory compliance, public law, property taxation, sports & entertainment law, and general business counseling. New Cuyahoga Now - Issue 6 05 / 2009 - 11 / 2009 Co-Chair Co-chair of a political effort which successfully reformed Cuyahoga County government and installed a home rule charter. Ulmer & Berne LLP 09 / 2004 - 01 / 2007 Business Litigation Associate Thompson Hine LLP 03 / 2000 - 09 / 2004 Business Litigation Associate Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas 12 / 1998 - 03 / 2000 Judicial Staff Attorney to the Hon. Stuart A. Friedman EDUCATION Case Western Reserve University School of Law 1995 - 1998 Doctor of Jurisprudence Case Western Reserve University School of Law (J.D., 1998) (National Moot Court Team, Cox International Law Center Fellow, Student Bar Association, Journal of International Law) University of Michigan 1993 - 1994 Master's Degree (M.S.W.) , Social Welfare Administration & Public Policy Planning University of Michigan 1989 - 1993 BA , Honors Sociology and Political Science HONORS Selected as one of "The Best Lawyers in America®" for 2013 and 2014 Named an "Ohio Super Lawyer" in a survey of Ohio lawyers by Law & Politics and Cincinnati magazines (2005 - 2014) Selected as one of Cleveland's Finest in 2001 by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation ASSOCIATIONS American Bar Association (Business Law Section Fellow assigned to the Consumer Financial Services Committee; Chair of Social Committee of Young Lawyer’s Forum of the Business Law Section; Chair of the Speaker’s Bureau of the Young Lawyers Forum) Cleveland Bar Association (Member, CBA Board of Trustees) Ohio State Bar Association (At-Large Delegate to Council of Delegates, 2007-2009) Network of Indian Professionals (NET-IP) National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) North American South Asian Bar Association (NASABA) Asian American Bar Association of Ohio South Asian Bar Association of Ohio PUBLICATIONS The Art of (Cyber) War: Cybersecurity Tactics for All Financial Institutions 04 / 2015 McDonald Hopkins Client Alert · Authors: Richik Sarkar, James Giszczak · http://www.mcdonaldhopkins.com/alerts/data-privacy-and-cybersecurity-alert-the-art-of-cyber-warcybersecurity-tactics-for-all-financial-institutions In today’s rapidly changing technological age, with personal, financial and health information stored on devices, Internet, and in the cloud, cyber and data security controls and programs are critical. As financial institutions of every type and size - national, regional and community banks, thrifts, mutuaIs, credit unions, and non-bank lenders - increase their collection of personal information about their customers and employees, they become larger targets for a data privacy incident. Breaches can have a devastating effect to the bottom line of an organization and to its reputation. Institutions must be mindful of this battle on four fronts; external threats, intentional misappropriation by rogue employees, data accidentally lost or misplaced, and vendor negligence. Financial institutions are truly in a cyber war and proper tactics and strategy are essential for survival. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act and Its Impact on Virtually Every Industry: Recent Trends and Compliance Tips 01 / 2015 Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Journal · Authors: Richik Sarkar, Joe Muska · https://businessadvocate.mcdonaldhopkins.com/docs/DOC-1231?sr=stream&ru=2221 This article, written by Richik Sarkar and Joe Muska of McDonald Hopkins LLC, provides a primer on the Telephone Consumer Protection Act ("TCPA") and its ramifications for almost every consumer focused industry. As more entities use phone applications to conduct business and contact customers, the scope of the TCPA seems limitless. With recent multi-million dollar class actions and settlements by companies in almost every industry, combined with unsettled law and guidance, the upward trend of new TCPA lawsuits will continue. All companies that interact with consumers should be read this article to learn about the TCPA and how to minimize litigation and compliance risk. (Originally published in the January 2015 issue of Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Journal Article). The Ohio Society of CPAs: Fraud and Forensic Accounting Conference 12 / 2014 The news has been filled with data breaches and the liability exposure they create. And adding to the problem is how your organization responds to a data breach incident. These materials examine the basics of data breaches and data breach response and provide an overview of the regulatory landscape, reviews cases in the field and offers best practices in breach response management. Ohio Bankers League 2014 Annual Meeting: Top Issues to Secure Your Bank’s Digital Space 11 / 2014 A review of cyber-security vulnerabilities for banks from legal, insurance and security perspectives. Increased Regulations Don’t Just Burden Banks; Vendors Must Also Manage Risk 06 / 2014 Bloomerg BNA's Banking Report · Authors: Richik Sarkar · http://www.mcdonaldhopkins.com/documents/news/BNA%20Bloomberg%20Article.pdf Increased banking regulations and third-party risk management guidance could shrink the pool of qualified service providers, dampen innovation and drive up costs. Bank vendors should analyze all of the guidance provided by regulators to proactively anticipate, identify and address their bank clients' needs – including contractual requirements – to ensure that both sides of the contract, bank and vendor, have clear expectations with respect to managing operational, regulatory, and reputational risk. How the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Ensnared Auto Dealers 04 / 2014 Bloomberg BNA Banking Report · Authors: Richik Sarkar, Eddy Kraus, Matt Henken · http://www.mcdonaldhopkins.com/documents/attorney/Bloomberg%20article.pdf A Bloomberg Law article written by Richik Sarkar, Edward Kraus and Matt Henken, addressing the CFPB’s increased efforts to regulate Auto Dealers. Although Auto Dealers were originally excluded from CFPB regulations, as often happens with federal law, through exceptions to the exemption and using financial institutions as proxies, lenders and auto dealers can expect additional regulatory guidance and enforcement activity from the CFPB. Failing to Plan is Planning to Fail: Third-Party Risk Management For Financial Institutions 01 / 2014 Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Journal (Page 26) · Authors: Richik Sarkar, Adam Smith · http://www.clemetrobar.org/uploadedFiles/Site_Framework/Sidebars/Jan2014_Bar_Journal-for-web.pdf For more than a decade, regulators have required financial institutions to ensure that thirdparty service providers comply with federal law because, while banking activities can be outsourced, responsibility for bad acts cannot. Though the vendor is providing the service, the institution is responsible for compliance and a defined risk management program – based upon risk assessment, due diligence, clear expectations, ongoing monitoring, and deliberate board oversight — is key to maintaining compliance and avoiding regulatory actions. With the proper systems in place, institutions can minimize risk while maximizing outsourcing benefits. The Government Sanctions JPMorgan for Not Catching Madoff: Why All Banks Should Be Worried 01 / 2014 The Business Advocate · Authors: Richik Sarkar · https://businessadvocate.mcdonaldhopkins.com/community/business-insights/blog/2014/01/07/thegovernment-sanctions-jpmorgan-for-not-catching-madoff-why-all-banks-should-be-worried.pdf Banks are vital to the health of our economy and, for the protection of the public, the banking industry is one of the most highly regulated and supervised industries in the world. For tens of millions of Americans, banks are the first choice for saving, borrowing and investing. More often than not, banks are nothing more than a conduit for transactions. Unfortunately, the things that make banks so important to our society also make them the targets of people – and in JPMorgan's case, the government – who see them as deep pockets. A Reduction in Ohio Property Taxes Can Lower Costs and Increase Business Value 12 / 2013 The Business Advocate · Authors: Richik Sarkar · https://businessadvocate.mcdonaldhopkins.com/community/business-insights/blog/2013/12/27/a-reduction-inohio-property-taxes-can-lower-costs-and-increase-business-value-and-the-deadline-to-seek-a-reduction-is-fastapproaching.pdf Bitcoin: Should It (Or Can It) Be in Your Wallet? 12 / 2013 The Business Advocate · Authors: Richik Sarkar · https://businessadvocate.mcdonaldhopkins.com/people/rsarkar/blog/2013/12/26/bitcoin-should-it-or-can-it-bein-your-wallet.pdf Best Practices for Choosing and Using Experts 10 / 2013 McDonald Hopkins LLC (Available on JDSupra) · Authors: Richik Sarkar · http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/best-practices-for-choosing-and-using-ex-09479/ A presentation examining Best Practices for Choosing and Using Experts. Third-Party Risk Management: Busting Myths and Telling Truths 10 / 2013 American Conference Institute's 12th National Forum on Residential Mortgage Litigation & Regulatory Enforcement · Authors: Richik Sarkar · http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/third-party-risk-managementbusting-my-09305/ A presentation for the American Conference Institute's 12th National Forum on Residential Mortgage Litigation & Regulatory Enforcement examining increased scrutiny by government regulators of third party vendor management programs and best practices for third party risk management. Preventive Measures: Avoiding Predatory and Discriminatory Lending Litigation 07 / 2013 ACI 16th National Conference on Consumer Finance Class Actions & Litigation. · Authors: Richik Sarkar · http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/preventive-measures-avoiding-predatory-63176/ Presentation addressing the management and defense against claims of discriminatory lending and assessing the status of ‘disparate impact’ in Fair Lending litigation and enforcement. Big Regulation’s Big Data 05 / 2013 BAI - Banking Strategies Daily · Authors: Richik Sarkar, Benjamin C. Galea · http://www.bai.org/BANKINGSTRATEGIES/Compliance-and-Regulatory/Law-and-Regulation/BigRegulation%E2%80%99s-Big-Data?cclass=frontBurner In March 2012, the Obama Administration announced its Big Data Research and Development Initiative. The program involves a total of over $200 million in new commitments from several departments and agencies to improve the federal government’s ability to make meaning out of the astoundingly large amount of data available to it. Notably absent from the list of participants was any department or agency responsible for regulating the financial services industry. It would be a mistake, however, to conclude that these regulators are not serious about big data. In-House Roundtables: Ensuring Regulatory Compliance and Managing Litigation, Working with Reduced Budgets and Alternative Billing, and Hiring and Working with Outside Counsel (Panel Moderator) 04 / 2013 American Conference Institute's 11th National Forum on Residential Mortgage Litigation & Regulatory Enforcement · Authors: Richik Sarkar, Christopher Tucci, Karyn Thwaites Caldwell, Rebecca Sipowicz, Sarah Jahner Mahloch, Janna Lewis, Brian S. Kenyon · http://www.americanconference.com/residentialmortgage/agenda Panel discussion with in house counsel about (among other things): Challenges in updating compliance procedures in the wake of the CFPB’s new regulations; Impact of the new regulations on existing origination and servicing systems; Ensuring compliance: Loss mitigation strategies, internal audits, operational system overhauls; Managing and responding to enforcement actions; Dealing with the increased volume of cases; Adapting litigation strategies and settlement calculations in an era of legal uncertainty and a wave of new regulations; What changes have lenders and services made in adapting to new and emerging regulations and case law? Corporate counsel responses to internal budgetary pressures and restrictions, and solutions for stretched legal departments; Lessons learned from past litigation and minimizing exposure to future litigation; Working with outside counsel: In-house pet peeves and concerns; U.S. Supreme Court Limits Plaintiffs’ Attempts to Defeat CAFA Jurisdiction: Standard Fire Insurance Company v. Knowles 03 / 2013 Ulmer & Berne (Also Available on JDSupra) · Authors: Richik Sarkar, Frances Floriano Goins, Erin McBride · http://www.ulmer.com/newsevents/clientalerts/Pages/U.S.-Supreme-Court-Limits-Plaintiffs%E2%80%99Attempts-to-Defeat-CAFA-Jurisdiction-Standard-Fire-Insurance-Company-v.-Knowles.aspx The Class Action Fairness Act of 2005 (CAFA) gives federal district courts original jurisdiction in class actions in which there are more than 100 class members, the parties are minimally diverse, and the amount in controversy exceeds $5 million in value. 28 U.S.C. § 1332(d)(2). CAFA further provides that to determine whether the amount in controversy exceeds that number, the claims of the individual class members must be aggregated. 28 U.S.C. § 1332(d)(6). The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in Standard Fire Insurance Company v. Knowles, (Mar. 19, 2013) (http://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/thestandard-fire-insurance-co-v-knowles/) questioned whether a class-action plaintiff’s precertification stipulation that the class would not seek damages exceeding $5 million in total would determine the amount in controversy. The Court held that that such stipulation does not defeat CAFA jurisdiction. The New Rules of Consumer Protection: Six Steps for Banks to Manage Third-Party Compliance Risk 03 / 2013 Risk Management · Authors: Richik Sarkar, Benjamin C. Galea · http://www.rmmagazine.com/2013/03/05/the-new-rules-of-consumer-protection/ Financial services firms now routinely contract outside companies to market new services that these institutions did not develop internally, such as investment and insurance options. More than ever, third parties are performing more-regulated functions, and firms must be cognizant of the compliance risks involved. And there are a lot of them. Bank Acquisition & Fair Lending 01 / 2013 Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association Bar Journal (Also on JDSupra) · Authors: Richik Sarkar, Frances Floriano Goins, Gregory Stein · http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/bank-acquistion-fair-lending-14651/ An analysis of how to avoid and/or contain fair lending liability when acquiring a bank. A Practical Guide to CFPB Procedures for Investigation and Adjudication 11 / 2012 Bloomberg BNA's Banking Report (99 BBR 880) · Authors: Richik Sarkar · http://news.bna.com/bnln/display/story_list.adp? mode=si&frag_id=28675478&item=7511&prod=bnln&cat=LAW-FIRM A practical guide to the CFPB Investigation and Adjudication procedures. The Art of the New War - A Guide to Handling CFPB Examinations, Investigations, and Enforcement Actions. 11 / 2012 Ulmer & Berne (Also Available on JDSupra) · Authors: Richik Sarkar, Eric Gribbin · http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/the-art-of-the-new-war-a-guide-to-hand-21389/ "The Art of the New War - A Guide to Handling CFPB Examinations, Investigations, and Enforcement Actions" is practical guidance for institutions governed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on how to handle examinations, investigations, and enforcement actions. New Lawsuit Attacks Constitutionality and Authority of the CFPB and FSOC 07 / 2012 Ulmer & Berne LLP · Authors: Richik Sarkar, Frances Floriano Goins, Erika Ostrowski · http://www.ulmer.com/newsevents/clientalerts/Documents/07-Authority%20of%20the%20CFPB.pdf The Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI), one of the organizations that filed briefs supporting the recent challenge to the Affordable Care Act, has now brought a constitutional challenge seeking to block two major President Obama initiatives born out of the DoddFrank Act of 2010. CEI, a Washington, D.C. nonprofit, has joined forces with a small-town Texas bank and an advocacy organization for seniors to ask a federal court to find that the Consumer Financial Protection Board (CFPB) and Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) violate the checks and balances system of the U.S. Constitution. They also contend that the recess appointment of Richard Cordray as CFPB Director was an unconstitutional evasion of the Senate confirmation prerogative. Freeman, et al. v. Quicken Loans, Inc.: Supreme Court Declines To Expand Consumer Protections Beyond Congress’ Exact Words 06 / 2012 Ulmer & Berne (Also Available on JDSupra) · Authors: Richik Sarkar, Frances Floriano Goins, Erika Ostrowski · http://www.ulmer.com/newsevents/clientalerts/Documents/06Freeman%20v%20Quicken%20Loans%20FINAL.pdf Mortgage-Backed Securities Litigation -- Litigation and Regulatory Trends 03 / 2012 Authors: Richik Sarkar · http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=e48e4e47-0358-486e-9d5707d82a317852 A CLE presentation covering the common claims and defenses asserted in MBS litigation and recent litigation and regulatory trends. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Launches Supervision Program for Nonbanks 01 / 2012 Ulmer & Berne (Also Available on JDSupra) · Authors: Richik Sarkar, Frances Floriano Goins · http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=8c39fdbb-c4b8-46ed-908c-15178e676249 Preventative Measures: Avoiding Predatory and Discriminatory Lending Litigation Ulmer & Berne (Also Available on JDSupra) · Authors: Richik Sarkar, Michael Goldberg · http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=44d07306-ac31-4d51-88c1-15b738dfc2e8 In-House Counsel and the Attorney-Client Privilege: Adhering to the Lawyer’s Creed and Aspirational Ideals While Wearing “Two Hats” 10 / 2011 Ulmer & Berne LLP (Available on JD Supra) · Authors: Richik Sarkar, Mike Ungar, Mark Floyd, Patricia Shlonsky · http://www.linkedin.com/osview/canvas? _ch_page_id=1&_ch_panel_id=1&_ch_app_id=36411880&_applicationId=103900&appParams=%7B%22method%22%3A%22docum 9e3d-4708-9603-fd72dbe96073%22%7D&_ownerId=0 Does the Use of Foreign Call Centers Violate Privacy and Consumer Protection Laws? 08 / 2011 Ulmer & Berne Client Alert (Alson on JD Supra) · Authors: Richik Sarkar · http://www.ulmer.com/articlesalerts/clientalerts/Documents/08%20August-Foreign%20Call%20Centers.pdf Dodd-Frank Act Increases Disclosure Requirements for Financial Institutions and Other Businesses Which Make Decisions Based on Credit Scores 07 / 2011 Ulmer & Berne Client Alert (Also on JD Supra) · Authors: Richik Sarkar · http://www.ulmer.com/articlesalerts/clientalerts/Documents/07%20July%20-%20Dodd-Frank.pdf Department of Justice Contends Due Diligence Failures Can Be the Basis for False Claims Act Liability 05 / 2011 Ulmer & Berne Client Alert (Also on JD Supra) · Authors: Richik Sarkar Richard T. Wolf Employment 1983 - 2012 Executive Director NYC Board of Correction 51 Chambers Street New York, NY 10007 Directed staff of oversight agency for New York City's corrections system. Advised Chair and Board members on all corrections and criminal justice matters. Served as Board's co-counsel. Testified at public hearings. Was responsible for budget and budget modification negotiations with Office of Management and Budget, and for all Board personnel decisions. Represented Board at negotiations with senior City officials. Supervised, conducted and reported on investigations of major disturbances, unusual deaths in custody, and uses of force. Developed compliance audit instruments and trained staff in audit protocols; supervised monitoring and enforcement of compliance with Board's minimum standards regulating correctional health and mental health care, and conditions of confinement in the City's jails. Reviewed and commented on jail security issues and construction projects. Revised, promulgated and implemented Board's mental health minimum standards. Supervised writing, promulgation and implementation of Board's health care minimum standards. 1992 - present Adjunct Associate Professor John Jay College of Criminal Justice City University of New York Teach Masters Program course: Issues in Criminal Justice; taught undergraduate courses in Criminal Law and Corrections Law. 1978 - 1983 Inspector General NYC Department of Health 1977 - 1978 Special Assistant Attorney General New York Nursing Homes Investigation 1976 - 1977 Associate, Bower & Gardner 1972 - 1976 Examining Attorney NYC Department of Investigation Special Assistant District Attorney, Kings County (5/75 - 10/75) Consulting 1/2015 – present NYC Board of Correction Interim Executive Director 2012 – 2013 NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) Albany, NY Developed project measuring recidivism among developmentally-disabled individuals following release into communities from OPWDD secure facilities. 2003 – 2004 Open Society Institute New York, NY Devised project exploring feasibility of establishing a prison operated by a nonprofit corrections entity as an alternative to for-profit and government-operated prisons. 2002 – 2005 Gibbons, Del Deo, Dolan, Griffinger & Vecchione Newark, New Jersey Retained as expert in federal litigation concerning conditions of postprison civil confinement of sex offenders. June 1996 Health Commissioner Westchester County, New York Investigated circumstances surrounding inmate suicide in Westchester County Jail. Co-authored report and made recommendations regarding health provider and jail operations that were implemented by the County. February 1995 February 1996 Administrator of Corrections Administration of Corrections (AOC) The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Designed, researched and drafted motion challenging Court Monitor's methodology of fines assessments against AOC; helped to re-negotiate definition of AOC's operating capacity, increasing it by more than 3,000 beds; and negotiated agreement allowing AOC to increase inmate densities in new admission dormitories. Trained AOC's Compliance Office staff in field audit protocols to enhance self-audit capabilities required by court order. Affiliations Young New Yorkers (June 2014 – present) Inaugural Chair of small non-profit that diverts young Brooklyn arrestees away from the criminal justice system through participation in innovative programs culminating in the design and creation of public art installations. Board of Ethics Town of Copake, New York Member (October 2014 – present) New York City Bar Association Member, Committee on City Affairs (2012 -- present) Chair, Committee on Corrections (2004 – 2007) Member, Council on Criminal Justice Education New York University School of Law (J.D. 1972) Cornell University (B.S. 1969) Publications Reflections on a government model of correctional oversight. April 2006. Proceedings of conference, “Opening up a closed world: What constitutes effective prison oversight?” Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, University of Texas. Dying Twice: Conditions on New York’s Death Row. Spring 2002. With David S. Hammer, Art C. Cody, Risa B. Gerson, Norman L. Greene and Michael B. Mushlin. PACE LAW REVIEW, vol. 22, no. 2, 347-383. Gender and justice: Women, drugs, and sentencing policy. November 1999. With Marc Mauer and Cathy Potler, co-authored report of The Sentencing Project, Washington D.C. Measuring jail violence: New York City’s experience. February 1997. Proceedings of Conference on Violence and the Criminal Justice System, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Charles V. Campisi ______________________________________________________________________________ Experience 3/14 – Present  Leading a team of former executives of the NYPD/IAB in providing consulting services to Sovereign Nations, Government Organizations and Private Corporations on corruption prevention and investigations. 10/73 – 3/14  Senior Vice President Cyber Diligence, Inc. 575 Underhill Blvd. Syosset, NY 11791 New York City Police Department Performed, supervised and managed a variety of patrol, educational, administrative and investigative functions within the Department while advancing from patrol officer through Chief. Command Experience 7/96 to 3/14  Chief of the Internal Affairs Bureau Manage an annual budget (OTPS) of 2 million dollars and supervised 750 employees in order to provide for effective corruption control by analyzing allegations and trends, and conducting comprehensive investigations designed to ensure the highest standards of integrity. Major Accomplishments  Designed and implemented proactive strategies, which resulted in corruption complaints decreasing by almost 53% during a time that the Department has grown over 42%.  Developed two new proactive strategies: EDIT (Enforcement Debriefing Intelligence and Testing) Program. AWARE (Active Warrant Address Review and Enforcement) Program.  Coordinated three NYPD international conferences on public corruption.  Received national and international recognition in the field of corruption prevention and investigation. Selected to join the Interpol Expert Group on Corruption.  Department Unit Citation in 2008 for developing and employing a strategic Data informed internal policing strategy, that has exhibited sustained achievement. 8/95 to 7/96  Successfully managed specialized investigations involving the:     Deputy Chief - Support Services – Internal Affairs Bureau excessive use of force organized crime police impersonations and solicitations Successfully managed the administrative functions of the Bureau including:      Command Center intake Civilian Complaint Review Board liaison a two million dollar budget training records on all allegations against 55,000 members Major Accomplishments  Designed implemented and managed proactive and internal initiatives.  Department Unit Citation in 1995 for successfully re-engineering the Internal Affairs Bureau. 4/93 to 8/95  Inspector - Corruption Prevention & Analysis Unit Internal Affairs Bureau Managed internal and external research designed to strengthen measures which deter corruption, increase incentives for honest Police Officers to report corruption, and improve case processing, management and investigation. Major Accomplishments  Conducted analysis designed to identify corruption patterns and trends and ensure the coordination of investigations, which led to the development of new integrity testing.  Appointed to re-engineering team re: Supervisor and Supervision Training.  Published Internal Affairs Bureau Annual report.  Published two internal research reports considered to be ground breaking in the field.  Performed Command Profiles with Precinct/Unit Commanders as part of an overall corruption prevention and identification program.  Coordinated the first NYPD international conference on police corruption. 11/91 to 4/93  Deputy Inspector - Police Cadet Corps Managed the recruitment, selection, hiring, training, field assignments, retention and promotion of over 400 college students into the New York City Police Department. Major Accomplishments  Coordinated the newly established Program II CUNY/NYPD Cadet Corps. 8/89 to 11/91  Deputy Inspector - 6th Precinct (Greenwich Village) Managed all Precinct resources in order to efficiently deliver Police services designed to reduce crime and the fear of crime, strengthen community relationships, and enhance morale. Major Accomplishments  Department Unit Citation in 1991 for crime reduction (15.5%) and community service.  Co-established the NYU/NYPD Washington Square Watchteam 10/86 to 8/89  Captain - Manhattan Traffic Area Managed Police resources that provided traffic control at all special events, emergencies, parades, Presidential and VIP visits, demonstrations, disasters and other major events. Major Accomplishments  Developed enforcement programs directed at expediting the flow of traffic, promoting vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle safety, and fostering improved environmental conditions.  Departmental Letter of Congratulations 1987 for innovative traffic planning and execution during the transit strike and other special events. Other Relevant Experience 1986-1996 Adjunct Professor, Department of Law and Police Science John Jay College of Criminal Justice 1990-1991 Adjunct Professor, Gallaton School New York University 1995-Present United States Department of State Assistance Team Member 2005-2009 Interpol Expert Group on Corruption 2008- Present International Association of Chiefs of Police Internal Affairs Advisory Committee Education In progress City University of New York PHD Criminal Justice (currently on leave) Examination Committee Member 1989-1990 Curriculum Committee Member 1989-1990 Arthur Niederhoffer Memorial Fellow 1975-1978 John Jay College of Criminal Justice MA Criminal Justice 1970-1975 Long Island University -- Brooklyn BA Psychology Continuing Education: 2006 Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government 1992 1991 Columbia University Police Management Institute 1986 Northwestern University Traffic Institute 1984 FBI National Academy -- 136th Session 1981 Boston University Law Enforcement Trainers Institute Publications Organizational Culture and Value. In National Executive Institute Associates Maintaining Integrity in Law Enforcement Organizations (1994) (PP. 24 to 34) ( with A. James) Quantico, Virginia : FBI Corruption in the Criminal Justice System. In Y. El-Ayouty, K. J. Ford and M. Davis (eds) Government Ethics and Law Enforcement (2000) (PP.223 to 227) Westport, Connecticut: Praeger Publishers Current and Future Practices and Strategies For Managing police Corruption and Integrity. With Henry, Vincent E In R. Muraskin and A.R. Roberts (eds) Visions for Change: Crime & Justice in the Twenty-First Century 4th ED. Prentis Hall (2004) Building Trust Between the Police and the Citizens They Serve: An Internal Affairs Promising Practices Guide For Local Law Enforcement International Association of Chiefs of Police Community Oriented Policing Services - U.S. Department of Justice (2009) (Co-Authored in committee) Fighting Police Corruption in Ethical and Effective Policing E Journal USA Vol.15 #10 U.S. Department of State Bureau of International Information Programs (2011) NYPD Research Reports/Public Documents “Police Corruption and Culture: A Focus Group Methodology”, New York: NYPD Internal Affairs Bureau, Corruption Prevention and Analysis Unit, (1994) (Co-authored in committee) “Recommendations for Defining, Selecting, Developing and Training the 21 st Century Police Supervisor” NYPD Re-Engineering Team, (1994) (Co-authored in committee) “Excellence in Testimony” New York: NYPD (1995) (Co-authored in committee) “Brutality and the Use of Excessive Force: A Focus Group Methodology,” New York: NYPD Internal Affairs Bureau, Corruption Prevention and Analysis Unit, (1995) Conference Presentations “Internal Affairs Investigations and the Prosecution of Police Corruption” US Department of Justice Royal Malaysian Police College Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia June 9 – 12, 2014 “Successful Techniques for the Investigation and Prosecution of Corruption” US Department of Justice Office of Overseas Prosecution Development, Assistance and Training Indonesian National Police Jakarta, Indonesia March 18-22, 2013 “The Exclusionary Rule and The Effect on Police Misconduct” New York University School of Law New York, New York October 19, 2011 Continuing Guest Lecturer on Criminal Procedure “Police Misconduct and Civilian Oversight” Center for Research in Crime and Justice New York University School of Law New York, New York March 23, 2011 “Combating Corruption Through International Investigations” United Nations Investigations Division United Nations, New York December 8-9, 2010 “Combating Law Enforcement Corruption” Armenian Anti-Corruption Conference Yerevan, Armenia December 8-9, 2008 “Reducing Ethical Risks… Building Values Based Cultures” Center for Corporate Ethics Institute for Global Ethics New York, New York January 15, 2008 “Racial Profiling - Transforming Department Values” New Jersey Governor Counsel Advisory Committee on Policing Newark, New Jersey February 15, 2007 “Cooperation & Intelligence Sharing-A Joint Approach to Investigating Public Corruption” Public Corruption Seminar Federal Bureau of Investigation New York Division November 1, 2006 “The Evolution of Accountability” Alberta Professional Standards Conference Calgary, Alberta, Canada March 1-3, 2006 “Achieving Organizational Transparency” Ministry of the Interior and Police Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic October 6-7, 2005 “Internal Investigations: Best Practices & Procedures” National Police of the Dominican Republic Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic January 26-27, 2005 “Blue Whistleblowers: Professionalism, Retaliation and Remedies. Protecting Whistleblowers - Legislative, Policy and Administrative Solutions” American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey Rutgers University School of Law at Camden Camden, New Jersey April 2, 2004 “Police Corruption and Misconduct: Challenges for the Investigator” United States Department of Justice – FBI National Academy Quantico, Virginia September 3-4, 2003 “The Role of the Inspector General in Preventing and Investigating Official Corruption” New York State Inspectors General Conference New York, New York September 10, 2002 “Penal Responsibility in Liberal Democratic Systems” University of Warsaw Warsaw, Poland September 27-28, 2002 “American Perspective on Internal Affairs Investigations” Toronto Police Service Internal Affairs Seminar Toronto, Ontario May 2-3, 2001 “New York City Public Safety System: Theory and Reality” International Police Association Conference Karpacz, Poland March 23-24, 2001 “Proactive Strategies in Combating Police Corruption” Los Angeles Task Force on Law Enforcement Ethics Long Beach, California March 6-7, 2001 “Police Corruption – An American Perspective” International Seminar on Modern and Efficient Policing Sao Paulo, Brazil September 13-14, 2000 “Establishing an Inspector General’s Office” Georgian Procuracy Inspector General Assessment Team Tiblisi, Georgia March 6-10, 2000 “Police Internal Investigations” Baltimore Police Department Internal Affairs Bureau Baltimore, Maryland June 12-13, 2000 “Internal Affairs – Organizational, Operational and Procedural Functions” National Police of the Dominican Republic Santo Domingo, D.R. December 6-9, 1999 “Internal Computer Crimes Investigations” New Frontiers in Policing – NYPD Conference New York, New York August, 1999 “Proactive Approach to Corruption Investigations” FBI Law Enforcement Corruption Seminar Quantico, Virginia June 8-10, 1999 “Proactive Internal Investigations” New York State Police Internal Affairs Conference Albany, New York March 23-25, 1999 “Internal Investigations of Government Officials” Bulgarian Ministry of the Interior Assistance Team Sofia, Bulgaria October 13-15, 1998 “Corruption in the Criminal Justice System” International Seminar on Government Ethics and Law Enforcement – United Nations Fordham University New York, New York May 19-20, 1998 “Proactive Internal Investigations Workshop” Policing For the 21st Century – NYPD Conference New York, New York May 11-13, 1998 “History of Policing in New York City” New York Historical Society New York, New York November 23, 1998 “Internal Investigations” Internal Affairs Symposium -- Hellenic Police Assistance Team Athens, Greece November 11-13, 1997 “Supervisors Role in Corruption Prevention” Drug Enforcement Administration Regional Supervisors Conference Atlanta, Georgia August 6, 1997 “IAB and the Internal Compstat Process” NYPD Compstat Conference New York, New York May 12-14, 1997 “Corruption Prevention” NYPD Strategy ’96 Conference Kingsborough Community College Brooklyn, New York January, 1996 “Law Enforcement Ethics and Internal Investigations” International Law Enforcement Academy -- Session VI Budapest, Hungary July 22-25, 1996 “Supervisors Role in Corruption Prevention” Drug Enforcement Administration Group Supervisors Institute Leesburg, Virginia June 20, 1996 “NYPD Internal Affairs Reorganization” New York State Police Internal Affairs Conference Albany, New York January 10-11, 1996 “Law Enforcement Ethics and Internal Investigations” International Law Enforcement Academy – Session II Budapest, Hungary September 13-15,1995 “Rooting Out Corruption and Building Organizational Integrity: The New York City Experience” International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference Miami, Florida October 1995 “Criminal Investigation of Corruption” New York City Citizens Crime Commission New York, New York November 1995 “Managing Change in Internal Affairs” U.S. Customs Internal Affairs Conference San Antonio, Texas October 1994 “NYPD Internal Affairs Corruption, Prevention and Analysis Strategy” FBI Law Enforcement Corruption Seminar Quantico, Virginia June 7-9, 1994 Awards Franklin Kremel Leadership Award Northwestern University 1986 Leon H. Rumans Memorial Award FBI National Academy Associates 1986 Ellis Island Medal of Honor 2000 Directors Award Outstanding Contributions in Law Enforcement U.S. Attorney Generals Office Washington, D.C. 2000 John D. Calandra Memorial Award Leadership in Law Enforcement and Higher Education John Jay College of Criminal Justice 2002 Bart Hose Memorial Award Excellence in Law Enforcement New York Metropolitan Chapter FBI National Academy Associates 2004 Heritage Award NYPD Columbia Association 2005 Interests Coaching youth athletics especially ice and roller hockey. Member of American Academy for Professional Law Enforcement International Association of Chiefs of Police New York State Association of Chiefs of Police Russell G. Csaszar Private Investigator Csaszar & Associates, LLC P.O. Box 1102 Mentor, OH 44061 Telephone – (440) 251-5538 Fax – (440) 606-1724 csaszarandassociates@outlook.com PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Cleveland Division, Painesville, OH Special Agent 1998 - 2015 1998 - 2005 Senior Resident Agent 2005 - 2015  Violations investigated include: o White Collar/Financial Crimes o Theft of Trade Secrets o Drug/Gang o Violent Crimes (Bank robbery, fugitives, bomb plots, etc.) o Health Care fraud Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Seattle Division, Seattle, WA 1987 - 1997 Special Agent  Financial Crimes Squad, 1995 - 1997  Surveillance Squad, 1994 - 1995  Drug Squad, 1992 - 1994  Violent Crime Squad, 1990 - 1992  Department of Defense Fraud Task Force, 1987 - 1990 Hancock Askew & Company, Savannah, GA Staff Accountant EDUCATION Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH 1982 - 1985 Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 1978 - 1981 SPECIALIZED TRAINING Special Agent Bomb Technician Graduate of the Hazardous Devices School, Redstone Arsenal Huntsville, Alabama, 1997 FBI National Academy Graduate of Session 256, March 2014 1985 - 1987