April 14, 2011 The Honorable Kwame R. Brovvn Chairman Council ...

RONALD A. YOUNG
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United States Department of the Interior
Office of Hearings and Appeals
Board of Land Appeals
Attorney-Advisor
March 1980-
February 1996
Reviewed appeals of decisions rendered by department officials and administrative law judges,
adverse to persons claiming some right to or interest in the public lands. Researched and
analyzed issues presented on appeal to determine the legal sufficiency of the decision.
Responsible for drafting a decision which entailed research and analysis of issues raised under
the various federal statutes relating to public lands including the Federal Land Policy and
Management Act of 1976, the Mineral Leasing Act, as well as other statutes, regulations, judicial
and Board precedent related to the disposition of the public lands and their resources.
Responsible for the efficient administration of judge's docket. Regularly monitored new appeals
to determine whether jurisdiction of the Board was properly invoked. Reviewed pending cases
to insure that parties complied with procedure relative to timely submission of pleadings and
adequacy of service. Recommended assignment of priority of cases for disposition. Drafted
preliminary motions, dispositive orders, responded to citizen letters, congressional inquiries, and
attorneys' case status requests.
United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Office of Review and Appeals
General Attorney
July 1979-
March 1980
EDUCATION
Reviewed appeals filed by Federal employees challenging decisions issued by the heads of
agencies, bureaus, commissions and various departments of the Federal government
involving employment discrimination complaints filed pursuant to Title VII of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act, and the Rehabilitation Act, to determine whether the
decision adequately considered and applied the applicable statutes, rules and regulations.
Prepared evidentiary requests to complainants and agencies to clarify record. Conducted
investigations to assure that the agency decision was based on a complete and documented
record. Drafted memoranda which analyzed and resolved complex and simple legal issues
raised in the complaints. Framed Commission position and recommended disposition of the
appeals.
Howard University, Washington, D.C. Bachelor of Arts Cum Laude, 1975
Columbus School of Law, The Catholic of University of America, Washington, D.C. JUris Doctor, 1978
National Judicial College, Essential Skills for Administrative Judges, Certificate, 2001.
National Judicial College, Logic and Opinion Writing for Administrative Judges, Certificate, 2002.
National Judicial College. Administrative Law: Fair Hearings, Certificate, 2003.
National Judicial College, Evidence Challenges for Administrative Law Judges, Certificate, 2004
National Judicial College, Ethics, Bias and Judging, Certificate, 2004
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