Cynthia Amara Resume — File 23-0060

CYNTHIA L. AMARA SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS More than twenty-five years of in-depth experiences in all aspects of effective legal representation and counseling to a diverse client base. Positive attitude, relentless work ethic, creative and analytical. Key competencies include high skill levels in: Problem Solving Communications Negotiations\Mediation Leadership Advocacy Teaching\Mentoring Strategic Planning Project Management Consensus building LEGAL EXPERIENCE Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLC Quincy, Massachusetts 2017-present Associate Represent governmental clients in all aspects of municipal and government law and litigation with a focus on land use, procurement, project management, governance, licensing, budgetary and affordable housing matters; prepare complex legal opinions, contracts, bylaws/ordinances, leases, warrant articles, development agreements and litigation documents. Gelerman and Cabral, LLC Associate Norwood, Massachusetts 2007- 2016 Represent municipal, corporate and individual clients in land use, real estate, environmental, employment, regulatory, procurement, project management, licensing, budgetary, public records, open meeting, litigation and commercial matters; negotiate/draft complex development agreements, contracts, legal opinions, bylaws, leases, manuals, warrant articles, corporate and litigation documents. Town of Dover Dover, Massachusetts 2003- 2007 Director of Planning Revise and implement Master Plan, prepare affordable housing plan, draft by-laws, opinions, review subdivision plans, advise Planning Board on various land use, open space, zoning, compliance and policy issues. Lawson & Weitzen, LLP Boston, Massachusetts 2003- 2005 Environmental Attorney Litigate complex environmental and land use cases at trial and appellate levels. New England Legal Foundation Boston, Massachusetts 1995 - 2003 Senior Staff Attorney Litigate constitutional, employment, labor, discrimination, taxation, environmental, property and administrative law cases in state and federal court at trial and appellate levels; prepare policy analyses for use in drafting legislation and regulations. Algonquin Gas Transmission Company Boston, Massachusetts 1992 - 1995 In-House Counsel Responsible for corporate compliance with environmental, OSHA, land use, zoning, copyright, anti-trust and DOT laws, contract drafting, negotiation, permitting and supervision of outside counsel and litigation affecting the construction, maintenance and operation of a natural gas pipeline throughout New England. Prepare and implement internal corporate compliance policies. Department of the Attorney General Boston, Massachusetts 1990 - 1992 Assistant Attorney General - Environmental Protection Division Represented the Commonwealth in civil environmental matters, including state and federal Superfund, natural resource damages, federal facilities and bankruptcy litigation. McGregor, Shea & Doliner Boston, Massachusetts 1986 - 1990 Associate Represented municipal, corporate and individual clients in various judicial, administrative and local forums focusing on environmental, land use, real estate development, permitting and enforcement issues, including hazardous waste, wetlands, zoning, public records, open meeting, water use and protection, pollution control, resource management and corporate compliance. Boston College Legal Assistance Programs Boston, Massachusetts 1981 - 1982

Student Attorney EDUCATION Boston College Law School, Newton, Massachusetts Boston College, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts Juris Doctor, cum laude A.B. Psychology, Political Science, magna cum laude PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES Volunteer Attorney A.C.E. Volunteer Summary Process Mediator, Quincy District Court, Mediation Works, Inc. Volunteer Divorce Mediator, Community Dispute Settlement Center, Inc. Advanced Mediation Training: Summary Process, Divorce, CHINS The Docket, Editor Massachusetts Environmental Justice Network, Volunteer Attorney Small Business Administration, "Hazardous Waste Issues Facing Lenders and Businesses," 1991, Speaker Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, "Landlord and Tenant Liability for Hazardous Waste," 1990, Speaker Cape Cod Preservation Society, "Municipal Environmental and Land Use Regulation," 1990, Speaker M.C.L.E., Administrative Penalties," 1989, Speaker R.E.I. First Annual Northeast Regional Conference on Hazardous Waste and Real Estate, "Whether Property Containing Hazardous Waste Can Be Bought or Sold," Author and Speaker Boston University, Metropolitan College, "Environmental Law and Litigation," Fall 1989 - 1992, lecturer SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS PROJECT MANAGEMENT Spearheaded the institution of multi-state corporate environmental compliance program, including preparation of a company manual and provision of environmental training for all level employees, from field workers to vice presidents involved in the construction, operation and maintenance of a multi-state pipeline transmission company. Successfully worked with all company disciplines, including construction, operations, engineering and executive, to implement sound, uniform policies and procedures, fostering regulatory compliance and increasing awareness. STRATEGIC PLANNING Organized numerous citizen groups and corporations to conduct effective legal, political and technical campaigns to address a wide range of land use, environmental, health and policy concerns regarding local development proposals including commercial complexes, residential subdivisions, refuse stations, wastewater treatment facilities, country clubs and ski resorts. NEGOTIATIONS Successfully negotiated and drafted large development agreement on behalf of a municipality, permanently protecting more than 300 acres of land for conservation, obtaining water system improvements, affordable housing and other mitigation. Prepared for trial and settled numerous, complex, environmental and land use cases, including successfully negotiating an approximate $900,000 settlement of a pollution matter on behalf of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Drafted and negotiated complex employment, environmental, engineering, construction and consultant contracts. Streamlined and unified corporate and municipal contract processes. COMMUNICATIONS\ADVOCACY Presented hundreds of written and oral proposals and arguments to municipal, state and federal agencies and tribunals on a broad spectrum of land use, zoning, environmental, employment, procurement, regulatory and development issues. Selected to Boston College Law School National Moot Court Team because of written and oral advocacy skills. TEACHING\MENTORING Co-Developed and taught the first environmental law course offered as part of Boston University’s Paralegal Certificate Program. Supervised law students, interns and outside counsel. Junior Achievement Volunteer at a junior high school. Prepared lessons aimed at teaching students about business concepts, teamwork, and money matters. Responsible for running second year law student moot court program, coached second year students.

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