Expert Profile
Expertise in oil and gas production, concentrating in economic, legal, military and political risk within the following regions: MENA, Levant, Saudi Penninusla and South America as well as U. S. Offshore production.
W J Downey & Associates, CEO, 1990 to Present.
Advisory firm concentrating strategic risk analysis, exploration and production of oil, gas and minerals in onshore and offshore environments.
Heritage Distribution - International Traders, Vice President General Counsel 1987.
Multiple division firm engaged in export of consumer and technology products to developing and emerging markets, energy development and investment.
MS, Strategic Intelligence, National Defense Intelligence College
LL.M Security & Intelligence Law, U. S. Air Force Judge Advocate General School
J. D. International Law, Saint Georges School of Law
B. A. History-Political Science & Economics, Worcester State College
International Business Lawyers Association
Mineral Law Foundation
Regulatory Compliance Association
Military Officers of the United States
Publisher Your Need To Know
Compliance Auditor/Investigator (FCPA, EAR/DPL/OFAC/SDN)
Know Your Customer (KYC) Diligence/End User Certification
Independent Power Producer
Advisor to CLO for a FFS (Africa) firm on communication, efficency and quality improvement in disbursed legal offices.
Advisor on government agency regulations and enforcement: strategy in enforcement actions and federal dispute resolution.
Litigation analysis on the topic of Mine Health and Safety civil actions.
Presently working with small business related to Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
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