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Page 2 of 3 Karen Morrissette <br /> Board of Equalization and Review(REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) <br /> Application Date: 10/25/2016 <br /> Background,education and experience relevant to this board: <br /> am an attorney(retired from practice). As afederal criminal prosecutor for almost 30 years, I <br /> specialized in financial fraud/business transactions. I have an extensive working knowledge of <br /> all aspects of real estate and taxation. I am accustomed to <br /> Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: <br /> I continue to be interested in serving the county in a manner which makes good use of my <br /> education, background,and experience. <br /> Conflict of Interest: <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: 1 am an attorney, retired from a career as a federal criminal prosecutor <br /> (United States Department of Justice). I am currently employed as an Adjunct Instructor <br /> (college level) and as a Substitute teacher(Orange County Public Schools). I served on <br /> the Board of Equalization and Review last year as a Alternate. The experience inspired <br /> me to apply for a Board position this year. UPDATE 01/17/2012: Adjunct Faculty, <br /> American Public University System (2011-2012); Expert Consultant to the United States <br /> Department of Justice (2005); Attorney, United States Department of Justice (1978- <br /> 2005); Adjunct Instructor of Law (2007); Substitute Teacher(2006-2012); Visiting <br /> Instructor of Law (1977-1978) <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 <br /> Teacher, Holy Family Catholic Church 2009-2010; Birthchoice (Receptionist 2010; Home <br /> Owners Association Board member(2005-2010); Girl Scout leader and trainer (1995- <br /> 2005). 1 am on the Board of Directors of Orange Congregations in Mission; I teach <br /> religious education at Holy Family Catholic Church in Hillsborough. I have served on the <br /> Boards of Directors of several homeowners' associations, including the Tree Farm HOA <br /> in Hillsborough. I also have many years of experience in girl scouting, PTAs, church <br /> committees, etc. UPDATE 01/17/2012: Orange County Board of Equalization and <br /> Review (Member, 2011; Alternate Member, 2010); Orange Congregations in Mission <br /> (Member, Board of Directors, 2011-2012; Samaritan Relief and Intake Volunteer, 2009- <br /> 2012); Safe Environment Team Member, Holy Family Catholic Church (2009-2012) and <br /> Religious Education Teacher(2009.2011); Birthchoice (Receptionist 2010-2012); Home <br /> Owners Association Board Member(2005-2010); Girl Scout leader and trainer(1995- <br /> 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 />