Michael Trust, JD, MPA, SPHR, PHRca, SHRM-SCP, CA Mediator's Linkedin Analytics

As a law clerk, I handle such responsibilities as client intake evaluation and ongoing client communications; deposition summaries; legal research, analysis, and recommendations; data analysis; trial review; trial preparation; discovery; contract evaluation and redlining; preparation and analysis of various case documents in a variety of areas; and, other law clerk duties. As a Human Resources Leader, I have +20 years of experience in managerial and directorship roles, building and leading teams to achieve unprecedented results. Accordingly, this experience gives me unique insights into the complex challenges of building solid HR organizations. By forming and leading strategically focused teams, I’m able to improve talent and performance that continue to raise the bar within an organization. While the industries I’ve worked within have been varied, my approach remains consistent: I develop a deep understanding of the company, create a clear vision for the future, and lead HR functions that are fully aligned with the organization’s short- and long-term strategic plans. I have experience in building HR teams from the ground up and have also expanded and upgraded existing HR groups to support changing or growing companies. A few of my career highlights include: == Quickly restoring profitability to a high-end clinical practice, and developing a high-performing team. == Developing and mentoring staff to achieve greater successes in their careers. == Saving organizations money with legal matters, and putting in place processes to avoid risk exposure. My strengths signature include broad expertise in team building & leadership, change management, legal/regulatory compliance, risk management & mitigation, budget/P&L management, performance metrics, employee relations, succession planning, and compensation & benefits. In each of my roles, I have become a trusted advisor to C-suite executives and boards of directors and have partnered with them to facilitate transformations in business model and/or corporate culture, leading to positive and long-lasting change through advanced strategic planning and communication capabilities. As an authentic leader with an inclusive management style, I leverage available resources including the skills and expertise of current staff members to maximize success.