mark dukes

attorney and arbitrator

About

Attorney with a practice emphasis in labor & employment law, alternative dispute resolution, financial industry regulation and compliance, e-discovery and document review. Experienced management-side representative in labor arbitration and mediation, grievance administration, union representation elections, and administrative agency matters. Experienced principal negotiator in collective bargaining involving a wide array of labor organizations, including trade and professional associations, public safety, general government, nursing, food service, and transportation. Experienced securities industry arbitrator certified with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Specialized practice in e-discovery and document review, specifically within the context of large multi-district litigation, financial industry regulation and compliance, and SR 14-1 Recovery Resolution and Preparedness.

Country

united states

City

detroit

Industry

law practice

Skill

Experience

attorney and arbitrator

law office of mark dukes pllc

2012-3 - Present · 14 yrs 7 mos

Licensed attorney in good standing with a practice emphasis in labor relations and employment law; Certified securities industry arbitrator (FINRA).

deputy director - department of human resources

wayne county michigan

2011-5 - 2012-3 · 11 mos

Led and supported the programs, services, contracts, and processes associated with the Human Resources Department and ensured the effectiveness of all HR programs & processes, service deliveries, and resource utilization.

chief of administration - department of human resources

wayne county michigan

2011-4 - 2011-4 · 1 mo

Provided oversight, development, implementation and assessment of workforce management and administrative processes of human resources department to optimize delivered services.

director of labor relations

wayne county michigan

2008-4 - 2011-3 · 3 yrs

Lead and directed the organizational labor relations operation, including the development, implementation and assessment of labor relations and collective bargaining initiatives, and representing employer as chief negotiator in collective bargaining.

assistant director of labor relations

wayne county michigan

2004-4 - 2008-3 · 4 yrs

Led and supported the dispute resolution functions of the organizational labor relations operation, including grievance and arbitration case management, mediation and settlement, and representation of the Employer in arbitration and administrative agency disputes. Served as Lead Negotiator in collective bargaining.

labor relations attorney

wayne county michigan

1997-12 - 2004-3 · 6 yrs 4 mos

Represented employer in the dispute resolution function of the organizational labor relations operation, including arbitration, mediation and administrative agency disputes. Served as research and support team member in collective bargaining.

Education

western michigan university

1990-1 - 1993-1 · 3 yrs 1 mo

michigan state university college of law

law

1994-1 - 1997-1 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Moot Court - Wagner Labor Law Competition Team, New York, NY (Team Coach)"," * Moot Court - Stetson Environmental Law Competition Team - Gulfport, FL"," * Moot Court - Eve August Memorial Award for Best Appellate Brief, 1996"," * Student Senate, Vice President"]