john jackson

About

Dynamic and results-oriented Executive Leader and Attorney with an entrepreneurial flair and a diverse background in the execution of business strategies enhancing and positioning organizations for growth. Has the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders including senior leaders, regulatory agencies, employees, vendors, and clients. Experienced in negotiation and conflict resolution through party-to-party negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, and litigation. An accomplished litigator with successful appeals filed and won at the state level. Experience representing financial institutions before regulatory agencies and in administrative proceedings. Exceptional problem-solver with a creative approach to resolving business-related issues and providing value-added solutions to financial organizations.

Country

united states

City

dallas

Industry

real estate

Skill

litigation, real estate, bankruptcy, legal writing, real estate transactions, legal research, civil litigation, contract negotiation, real estate development, property law, legal assistance, leases, corporate law, legal advice, commercial real estate, appeals, courts, product liability, westlaw, commercial litigation, legal compliance, banking, contract law, due diligence, risk management, strategic planning, loans, credit, finance

Experience

litigation and compliance associate

blalack & williams, p.c.

2011-6 - 2015-3 · 3 yrs 10 mos

* Appealed a case to the 5th Court of Appeals resulting in the case being reversed and remanded, and judgment being entered on behalf of client in contingency case. * Managed a large case load of collections cases with near daily court appearances. * Counseled credit unions daily on loan servicing and foreclosure issues. * Frequently managed foreclosures from initial default to sale. * Frequently supported defensive litigation.

chief administrative officer and in-house counsel for first service credit union

first service credit union

2015-3 - 2018-1 · 2 yrs 11 mos

* As First Service Credit Union’s CAO and In-House Counsel I am responsible for: * Risk Management, Legal Compliance, and Contract Review * Management of Outside Counsel for Regulatory, Compliance, and Litigation Issues * Enterprise Risk Management and Further Development of Compliance Procedures * Managing Transactions and the Acquisition of Real Estate * Negotiating Contracts and Vendor Relationships * I also serve as the: * Head of the Human Resources Department * Head of the Contact and Call Centers * Head of the Facilities Management Department * Head of the Document Imaging Department

Education

the university of texas at dallas

interdisciplinary studies

2006-1 - 2008-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Graduated with High Honors

university of arkansas

2008-1 - 2011-1 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Graduated with Honors, Member of the Arkansas Law Review, Recipient of the Duschenault and Wharten scholarships Activities and Societies: Arkansas Law Review