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son just could not understand the Crips, the Bloods and, the other gangs who infested the jail. Before, Deputy Sheriff Carter was appointed to his position he was the head of the courts for the department. Equal to Chief Nelson on the executive chart. He testified when he was promoted to Deputy Sheriff, Nelson then was ordered to report to him now and not Sheriff Jackson. He further confirmed the defense theme by telling the jurors, “Nelson was not interested in the people.” “He was not a leader”. Carter was now making out Nelson’s work schedule. This would have been starting in late June. Before this time Nelson testified Sheriff Jackson assured him he set his hours and could work weekdays and have weekends off. Deputy Carter gave him a month’s schedule with multiple back to back hour days. Someone without sleep apnea would have trouble with. Sheriff Jackson took the stand as the final witness and testified for many hours and never had any good things to say about Nelson. During cross the judge admonished the Sheriff to answer the question many times. Not even when plaintiff ’s attorney presented the federal court Monitor’s written report in July: Calvin Lightfoot wrote, “The Sheriff is to be commended for appointing Fulton County Government Payouts for Reverse Discrimination. Source AJC April, 2013 No other core metro county, nor the city of Atlanta, has a workforce demographics so divergent from the people it serves. There are indications that the imbalance is exacerbating resentments in a county polarized along racial lines and leading to discriminatory employment practices that are costing taxpayers millions of dollars in lawsuit payouts. 1.2 million in 2013 snubbed for a job being white and male. 1.5 million when the former Human Services Deputy Director lost a director’s job to a black woman in 2007. A federal jury found in his favor. 18 million in 2003 to settle a lawsuit alleging that seven white librarians were demoted and moved to outlying branches and that one black employee was punished for speaking up against the transfers. 1 million in 2000 eighteen Fulton County Sheriff ’s Department staff won a reverse discrimination case in federal court. Portion of Monitor’s Calvin Lightfoot’s report. Chief Nelson”. The report when on to state; The Monitor acknowledges the professional and progressive administration of Chief Jailer, Dennis Nelson. The Sheriff ’s story told to the jury was Nelson was actively seeking the position and only met once. Further, the Sheriff worked with Nelson sister in the U.S. Attorneys Office and she vouched for him. The jury did not here the rebuttal testimony of Didi Nelson who told the magazine, “ The Sheriff actively recruited her brother for weeks until he finally excepted the Chief Jailer position”. The magazine confirmed with County Attorney Patrise Perkins-Hooker the position was not posted and there were very, very few people qualified for the position. When pressed did not give one name of another who was interviewed for the job and, left the impression there was not even a second person considered. The jury verdict found Nelson was disabled under the American with Disability Act but found the Sheriff accommodated his disability and did not retaliate against him. A juror who spoke with the magazine had these comments. The jurors were split 6 – 2 on all four questions. The 2 varied based on the questions. Jurors felt the enormity of the case. But, ultimately reached a unanimous decision on all questions based on finding Nelson did not work the greater hours necessary to do the job during that strenuous time of being under a consent decree. Judge William S. Duffey on one of the last days of the trial gave Sheriff Jackson outside the courtroom these words of encouragement, “This, too, shall pass.” Now, Mark Adger, Chief Jailer and thirty year veteran of the Sheriff ’s Department sets his own hours and primarily works the day shift. Deputy Chief Carter no longer makes out a multi-shift schedule for the Chief Jailer. Sheriff ’s Jackson’s para-military executive staff has twelve persons of whom one is white. Dennis Nelson back in 2010 was the one. Juror number one in the jury pool, his prejudice, was having one brother who has sleep apnea disability. References: 1. NPR Transcript 9-15-2016 The racial cleansing. 16 | www.atlantaattorneymagazine.com
35 By Proven Tactics to Maximize Your LinkedIn Presence Magazine Staff 1 If you could establish a business network, create a subject matter expert position, and generate leads for free - would you do it? 2 LinkedIn is a matter of knowledge and practice. Learn and practice the basics and you can excel. 3 LinkedIn has become my favorite playground, a great place to meet, greet, share and grow – and the best place for biz professionals. 4 Those that wait for business to occur will be waiting a long time. Stop whining, start working smarter, get active and get found. 5 Tired of connection requests from people that have nothing to do with what you do? Select who can send you invitations. 6 A LI profile w/out a plan is like a house w/ out an architect: ugly and useless. Start w/ a plan- decide what you want to do. 7 What goals would like to see accomplished here on LinkedIn. Before creating your profile, define your goals. 8 Being viewed as a subject matter expert in your niche is more important now than ever. Generalists will not make the cut. 9 A profile should tell a great story- your story. It should read like a book you can’t put down late at night... 10 Done well, a profile can help an individual establish, define, develop, and display an area of expertise 11 When someone opens your profile, you have 3- 5 seconds to engage them, to entice them to read more. Photo & headline are crucial. 12 If you are an expert or leading authority, say so in your headline and back it up in your summary and experience. 13 Develop credibility in your market, then build your visibility. Visibility without credibility has negative value. 14 Use your customized LinkedIn profile url in your email signature, in your presentations and everywhere you face the public. 15 A good profile can be the main way you are found on the web. Use SEO rich terms and industry jargon to enhance your findability. 16 Your LinkedIn profile also needs to establish your credibility. Do not make assertions that cannot be substantiated. <strong>17</strong> Building your profile does not mean cutting and pasting your resume. Resumes are boring, and generally absolutely no fun to read. 18 You want companies that could use your service to reach out to you, potential business partners to find you and reach out to you. 19 Keep paragraphs short and explain how you can help others, and what you look for in return. Be very clear. 20 Recommendations trump endorsements-they are real personal testimonials. Give recommendations to get them. 21 Find people in your network who have legitimately helped you and give them a recommendation. 22 Goal 1 of your profile is to create gravitational pull in your specialty area: your name needs to come up in every search. 23 You are known by the company you keep, so choose and accept your connections wisely. Have a reason for each & every one. 24 NEVER send the LI connecting “form letter”- ALWAYS offer a reason you’d like to connect. This makes you memorable immediately. 25 Consider sending a quick “thank you” note to those who connect. 99%+ don’t do this, so it will help you stand out. 26 Look up people you read about in trade publications, the people who quoted and the people who write. Both may be key connections. 27 Select groups predicated on your goals; will you meet the right people, share info, make connections and gain visibility? 28 Visibility is predicated on activity; credibility by adding value. Gain both by posting good content and making great comments. 29 Credibility is developed by being good at what you do, always working at getting better, and adding value to your community. 30 The “Share” button is on blog & publications sites for a reason- USE IT & share pertinent articles in your groups. 31 Always take the time to comment on anyone who responds to one of your discussions. Accessibility adds to credibility. 32 So one of the best ways to find groups? Look at the groups of industry & thought leaders and other influencers. 33 Need to get on the radar of an editor of an important magazine? Start posting their articles in your groups and commenting on them. 34 Too much self-promotion destroys credibility. Develop a good ratio for what you post & include a healthy dose from other sources. 35 You don’t have to participate daily, but participation at least weekly in any raises your visibility to that community. VOL. 6 ISSUE 1 ATLANTA ATTORNEY MAGAZINE | <strong>17</strong>
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