Joseph Boveri

About Joseph Boveri

Accomplished attorney with extensive experience in client interaction, assessing and managing risk, supervising legal teams, identifying problems and fixing them. Well versed in operating under pressure, issue ownership, developing and implementing plans, overcoming challenges, interacting with business leaders and decision makers. A team builder, well versed in mastering unique and dynamic practice areas and providing legal advice and counsel that gets the client to go.legally.Designated President of Grainger\'s Veteran and Military Supporters Business Resource Group charged with recruiting and retaining veteran and military candidates as well as enhancing Grainger team members on the value the veteran brings to the business community all in furtherance of Grainger business goals and objectives. Previous positions include general counsel for 2100 personnel U.S. law of war detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; interim managing attorney for an 800 lawyer law firm, Midwestern regional office; senior foreign legal advisor for strong national police organization; and in-house counsel for corporate equivalent enterprises with U.S. and international land, air and maritime operations, assets and engagement in over 100 countries. General practice areas include; Statutory, Regulatory Analysis, Compliance Policy Development, Implementation, Enforcement Investigations, Risk Assessment/Management Criminal Defense, Administrative Hearings Contracts, Business Ethics, Training and Negotiations Drafting/Analysis of Agreements/Correspondence

Experience

1. Assistant General Counsel, Government Contracts and Compliance

   Grainger

   Sep 2015 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   Strategic and operational business partner to all facets of Grainger’s Public Sector business operations. Applies seasoned legal and business judgment, strong analytical and strategic skills in providing clear guidance to Grainger senior business leaders. Engaged in continuous compliance process and systems improvement initiatives. Responsible for synthesizing information and clearly communicating relevant legal and regulatory issues associated with Federal Acquisition Regulations and state/local and local pay-to-play and related business ethics mandates. Supports development and presentation of government bids and proposals for federal, state, and local government including educational segments and the negotiation and documentation of agreements. Ensures compliance with contractual obligations and legal requirements through understanding of business objectives and goal and application of policies, practices, processes, capabilities, and systems. Contributing member of Grainger\'s world class government contracting team responsible for grasp and application of legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements, thus ensuring compliance through effective and proactive measures both during the contracting process and throughout performance.

Education

• Purdue University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

• The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law

  Juris Doctor

• Georgetown University

  Master of Arts (M.A.)

Skills

• Military Experience
• Dod
• National Security
• Command
• Collaborative Problem Solving
• Operational Risk Management
• International Law
• Public Speaking, Spokesperson, Negotiator
• Strategic Planning, Design & Execution
• Management
• Security Clearance
• Training
• Tireless Work Ethic
• Administrative Law
• Forward Looking
• Defense
• Legal Advice
• Strategic Communications
• Litigation Support
• Problem Identifier
• Leadership
• Operational Planning
• Legal Research
• Military
• Government
• Policy
• Innovative
• Team Building, Training, Mentoring & Leadership
• People Oriented, Personable & Motivated
• Criminal Law
• Critical Thinking
• Process Improvement
• Military Operations
• Global Engagement, Widely Traveled
• Team Leadership
• Legal Writing
• Litigation
• Policy Analysis