LAWRENCE P. GRANT JD., LL.M.

XXXXXl Hill Rd.

XXXXX, NY XXX

Email: Grant@GlobalSecNY.com
Phone: 347.583.1164

GLOBAL COMPLIANCE

AND

RISK-MITIGATION EXECUTIVE

Accomplished global compliance Director, attorney, auditor and risk-mitigation professional with over 25
years of proven combined corporate and government experience in domestic and international environments
overseeing strategic, operational and brand-protection strategies. FCPA (Foreign Corrupt Practices Act)
strategist. Develop, manage and oversee complex brand protection functions in high-risk global markets for
premier multi-billion dollar sports league, the National Basketball Association (NBA). Develop threat and risk
assessments for companys worldwide offices. Update Executive Management team with global risk profile
and provide venue selection recommendations for staff and teams international travel. Develop and integrate
initiatives to protect integrity and reputation of NBA teams, its highly-recognizable professional athletes and
ownership groups. Expertise spans brand and executive protection, social media (threats), intelligenceanalysis, and legal. Proven, decisive leadership in risk-laden international emerging markets. Recognized as
global specialist; traveled to emerging international markets in several continents consistently for 10 years.
Committed big-picture analytical thinker; dedicated to high standards and meeting objectives. Diverse, legal
acumen and experience as general practice attorney. Admitted to the Bar, State of New York, Federal Court,
8th Judicial District. Unique advanced academic credentials held by fewer than 5% in industry.
Impact: International crisis-management achievements include orchestrating successful country-removal
operation from Shanghai of 50 invited basketball camp participants and league staff to home countries,
prior to camp quarantine by Chinese government during countrys H1N1 health crisis. On domestic side,
training programs implemented for players resulted in 17% reduction in reported athlete-police interactions.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Corporate Compliance
Corporate Risk Mitigation
Crisis Management
Brand Protection
Counter-Terrorism
Site Security Management

FCPA Compliance
Active-Shooter Planning
Social Media Threats
Emergency Response Plans
Special Event Planning
Intelligence Analysis

Safety Act Application/Drafting

Drug Testing Policy
Background investigations
Human Resource policy
Staff Training and Development
Interviews/Interrogation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
THE INNISS LAW GROUP
Founder and Principal Partner

2015-Present

Founder and principle partner of law practice handling corporate compliance and internal investigations;
White Collar Criminal Defense and professional athlete representation.
* Identify and assess risk-management and mitigation strategies to achieve client objectives.
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION, New York, NY
2005 2015
Senior Director of Security (Several Management Positions Held)
Managed, implemented and directed compliance and security initiatives to include global site
emergency planning, threat and risk assessment, intelligence analysis and investigations.
Collaborated recommendations for enhanced security measures internationally.
Forecasted budget security initiatives re: security plans for global overseas preseason NBA games.
Hired, directed, manage and critiqued league Security Representatives (law enforcement) nationwide.
Managed security for USA Basketball mens team in 2008 and 2012 Olympics, Beijing and London.
Implemented critical corporate compliance initiatives including drug policy and arena audits.

Impact: Orchestrated NBAs inaugural application for Department of Homeland Securitys Safety Act
resulting in DHS grant of Safety Act Designation for league and its inherent legal protections.

RANDALL F. INNISS, J.D., LL.M.

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NEW YORK STATE POLICE

1983 2005
Senior Investigator (Director-level Positions Held)
Supervised 18 undercover state police narcotics investigators handling high intensity drugtrafficking investigations in conjunction with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies.
Investigated all level of crimes to include White Collar; murder; robbery, and internal corporate.
Former regional head of executive protection detail for then New York governor in upstate New
York region.
Oversaw and coordinated sensitive investigations in a variety of internal corporate, criminal, civil, and
administrative agencies and environments.
Experienced in crime scene and collision reconstruction to include forensic evidence collection.
Provided expert testimony in narcotics in niche organized crime areas.
Versed in both state and federal statutes, to include criminal and civil arenas
Drafted and reviewed major case documents to include eavesdropping and search warrants.
Impact: As an Investigator handling Felony investigations, consistent leader and commendation recipient
amongst peers relative to high case load and approximate 70% closed-by-arrest metrics.

GENESEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Batavia, NY

1999 2001
Adjunct Instructor (Part-Time)
Taught course focusing on ethical and analytical approaches to criminal justice and crime to upper
division students.
Developed curriculum for course in criminal law, criminal procedure, corporate compliance, and crime
scene investigations.

EDUCATION
r of Laws (LL.M), University of Buffalo, School of Law; Buffalo, NY
Juris Doctorate (J.D.), University at Buffalo School of Law; Buffalo, NY
Bachelor of Science (Honors), Social Science, Binghamton University; Binghamton, NY

ADMITTANCE
Admitted, Practice of Law, State of New York
Admitted, Practice of Law, Federal Court, 8th Judicial District

HONORS , COMMENDATIONS , & AWARDS

Distinguished Alumni Award, University at Buffalo School of Law; 2014
Law Enforcement Achievement Letter, New York State Governor George Pataki, 2005
Counter-Terrorism Award, Town of Amherst Republican Committee, 2002
New York State Police Troop A Commanders (Majors) Commendation,
Highest Most Productive Caseload, 1996 & 1997
Letter of Appreciation, Philadelphia County DAs Office, Expert Court Testimony,
Narcotics and Jamaican Organized Crime (Posses), 1991
Police Officer of the Year, Broome County American Legion, Binghamton, NY, 1987

MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS

New York State Bar Association
Police Benevolent Association New York State Police (Retired)

Maste

New York City Police Department Shields Organization Intelligence Sharing Network
Fraternal Order of Police
Minority Bar Association of Erie County & Member, Judicial Ratings Committee