Shawn VanSlyke is a security professional with over 20 years as a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and 7 more in private security consulting. He is also a longtime attorney who obtained his law degree from the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law and has been a member of the Commonweath of PA Bar Association since 1999.
Shawn is a recognized expert in workplace violence prevention and crisis management. Most recently, as a Principal in Control Risks’ Crisis and Security Consulting practice, Shawn developed and led a team which provided elite consultative services focused on assisting organizations in bolstering preparedness and resilience. Shawn has vast experience in assisting companies across industries with the development, implementation and execution of best-practice level Workplace Violence Prevention and Response (WVPR) and Active Assailant preparedness programs. Shawn regularly created and facilitated C-Suite level crisis management simulation exercises for clients across all major industries to identify planning gaps and improve capabilities.
Shawn’s earlier career as an FBI Special Agent included subject matter expertise and leadership roles with the national crisis negotiation and behavioral analysis programs. Shawn's vast and specialized experiences in responding to high profile crisis situations on a global level qualify him as one of the country’s foremost experts in assessing situations of concern and crafting comprehensive threat mitigation strategies.
He is also an ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP) and was a contributor to the Workplace Violence and Active Assailant – Prevention, Intervention and Response Standard (ANSI/ASIS WVPI AA 2020)
Alicia O’Neill is a graduate of the University of Texas School of Law and spent the first decade of her legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in Harris County, Texas. During her time as a prosecutor, Alicia gained extensive experience investigating cases, specifically in scientific analysis and interrogation techniques. She specialized in handling sexual assault and domestic violence cases. O’Neill was featured on TNT's true-crime drama Cold Justice: Sex Crimes.
Once Alicia entered private practice, she became the Managing Partner of one of the nation’s premier Plaintiffs Mass Tort Law Firms. She is the formidable spearhead to VSO’s commitment to comprehensive defense. Alicia's expertise in evaluating and driving lawsuits against corporate giants including in sexual harassment and assault cases uniquely positions her to help protect companies. Her intimate understanding of this kind of litigation allows her to fortify your defenses, keeping your employees safe, and ensuring airtight defenses against potential future lawsuits.
With a decade as a Prosecutor, Alicia brings unwavering determination into the courtroom, and to keeping clients out of it.
Holly Torrefranca has over two decades of experience in the insurance and financial sectors. Holly began her career in leadership roles within Administration Operations Management, where she led teams and departments of diverse sizes, from 2 to over 100 members. Her career evolved to encompass higher-level corporate responsibilities, including Enterprise Business Planning, Corporate Project Management, and serving as the Vice President of a Life & Retirement Corporate Transformation Office.
Holly holds a pivotal position as the Chief Operating Officer of VanSlyke O’Neill Law. Her vast corporate experience and sharp business insight are instrumental in steering VanSlyke O’Neill's organizational development, strategic planning, and dynamic growth.
At VanSlyke O’Neill, Holly is responsible for overseeing finance, human resources, technology, and administration. She plays a key role in the firm’s strategic and swift expansion, ensuring that the firm is able to deliver top-notch legal services to its clients.
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