Affiliations & Education:
- Co-author of UnCivil Servant: Holding Employees Accountable for Performance and Conduct (Dewey Publications, 2019), now in its 5th Ed.
- Bar Member: District of Columbia Court of Appeals
- Member: American Bar Association
- Member: Society of Federal Labor and Employee Relations Professionals
- J.D., M.S., B.S.
Experience
Deborah J. Hopkins has more than 20 years of experience in adult education and training. Add in her expertise in the Federal employment law arena, and it’s no wonder FELTG customers have called Ms. Hopkins a “dynamic, engaging, and knowledgeable presenter.” Said another agency leader after a recent UnCivil Servant presentation: “I’ve been involved in training for more than 20 years, and that was the best course I’ve ever had.”
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