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21 <br />Page 2 of 3 <br />Karen Morrissette <br />I have a continuing interest in serving my community. This Board appointment would enable <br />me to do so and would make good use of my background and experience. I found my service <br />on the Board to be very rewarding and I would look forward to serving Orange County and its <br />citizens in this manner in the future. <br />Conflict of Interest: <br />Supplemental Questions: <br />Work Experience: 28 years as an attorney; college level Instructor of Law; substiture <br />teacher; Expert consultant to the United States Department of Justice (2005); Attorney, <br />United States Department of Justice (1978- 2005); Adjunct Instructor of Law (2007); <br />substitute Teacher (2006- 2010); Visiting Instructor of Law (1977 -1978) UPDATE <br />3/16/2011: I am an attorney, retired from a career as a federal criminal prosecutor (United <br />States Department of Justice). I am currently employed as an Adjunct Instructor (college <br />level) and as a Substitute teacher (Orange County Public Schools). I served on the Board <br />of Equalization and Review last year as a Alternate. The experience inspired me to apply <br />for a Board position this year. UPDATE 01/17/2012: Adjunct Faculty, American Public <br />University System (2011- 2012); Expert Consultant to the United States Department of <br />Justice (2005); Attorney, United States Department of Justice (1978- 2005); Adjunct <br />Instructor of Law (2007); Substitute Teacher (2006- 2012); Visiting Instructor of Law (1977- <br />1978) <br />Volunteer Experience: Church religious education program; girl scout leader; PTA, school <br />community organizations. Orange County Board of Equalization and Review (alternate <br />Member spring 2010); Orange Congregations in Mission ( Samaritan Relief and Intake <br />volunteer 2009 - 2010); Safe Environment Team member and religious Education Teacher, <br />Holy Family Catholic Church 2009 -2010; Birthchoice (Receptionist 2010; Home Owners <br />Association Board member (2005- 2010); Girl Scout leader and trainer (1995- 2005). lam <br />on the Board of Directors of Orange Congregations in Mission; I teach religious education <br />at Holy Family Catholic Church in Hillsborough. I have served on the Boards of Directors <br />of several homeowners' associations, including the Tree Farm HOA in Hillsborough. I <br />also have many years of experience in girl scouting, PTAs, church committees, etc. <br />UPDATE 01/17/2012: Orange County Board of Equalization and Review (Member, 2011; <br />Alternate Member, 2010); Orange Congregations in Mission (Member, Board of Directors, <br />2011 -2012; Samaritan Relief and Intake Volunteer, 2009 - 2012); Safe Environment Team <br />Member, Holy Family Catholic Church (2009 -2012) and Religious Education Teacher <br />(2009- 2011); Birthchoice (Receptionist 2010 - 2012); Home Owners Association Board <br />Member (2005- 2010); Girl Scout leader and trainer (1995- 2005). <br />Education: J.D.; B.S. Juris Doctor 1977, Bachelor's Degree Summa cum Laude, 1974. <br />Other Comments: <br />01/17/2012: 1 was a federal criminal prosecutor for 28+ years. Two of my areas of <br />specialty were complex white collar crime and health care systems. As a result, I have <br />extensive experience in business, corporate, and other financial matters. I have <br />experience as a Member of the Board of Equalization and Review and I have the ability to <br />commit to the Boards's meeting schedule. STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied for <br />E &R Board 02/24/2009. Reapplied for E & R Board 2/4/2010. Reapplied 3/10/2011. <br />REAPPLIED FOR E &R BOARD 01/17/2012. REAPPLIED FOR E &R BOARD 2 -11- <br />