Kendra Lee
Attorney at Law
Illinois
IL
About
Kendra's strengths include providing excellent counsel with documented support. She provides excellent customer service and cares… read more about the success of her clients.
Practice Areas
Client Reviews
"Kendra provided legal research for a complicated and confidential matter. She was able to clearly articulate the legal issues so that we could determine what was in the best interest of the organization. She went above and beyond by providing recommendations based on concerns we brought to her in our initial meeting. She was excellent and we look forward to working with her again in the future."
"Kendra provided valuable landlord tenant advice. She reviewed my contract and provided a legal risk assessment that helped me make my decision. I would definitely recommend Kendra and I will continue to work with her going forward."
Work History
Dept. of Veteran's Affairs
Chief of Employee & Labor Relations
Oct 2013 - Present
I have worked at several VA's throughout the country and I have held several titles. Currently, I manage the Employee and Labor Relations (ER/LR) section of Human Resources. I work closes with the Office of General Counsel in litigating MSPB, FLRA, EEO and other cases on behalf of the VA. I advise management at all levels on ER/LR issues and I negotiate with our labor partners.
Illinois Office of Special Deputy Receiver
Legal Externship
May 2014 - Aug 2014
I conducted legal research and drafted memos regarding complicated insurance law matters that intersected insurance law, insurance fraud, business law, contract law, and receivership. I analyzed choice of law issues for insolvent insurances companies.
The Habitat Company LLC
Admin. Asst./ Proj. Coordinator
Aug 2013 - Oct 2013
Wrote affidavits for affordable housing projects for Chicago Housing Authority. Wrote Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) for affordable housing deals in Chicago, Atlanta, and Detroit. Compiled and submitted David-Bacon reports from General Contractors to Detroit Housing Commission for approval. Updated training for CHA on mixed finance deals and was instrumental in closing mixed finance deals.
U.S. Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE)
Financial Program Specialist
Feb 2009 - Aug 2012
Managed and advised on Personal Property, Real Property, and Software accounting. Analyzed business process flows related to PPE to identify internal control deficiencies. Documented existing processes, identified gaps and proposed both short-term and long-term financial solutions.
Independently reviewed and analyzed monthly, quarterly and year-end financial data timely.