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Floyd is the Principal of The Allen Group, a boutique and diverse corporate defense firm that is certified by the County of Wayne Fair Employment Practices and the City of Detroit Human Rights Department as a Detroit Headquartered Business (DHB), Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE). Floyd is an experienced business problem solver having managed public and corporate clients through a myriad of legal and regulatory matters. Floyd’s legal experience includes representing and litigating on behalf of clients in automotive, manufacturing, transportation, government, utilities, education, health care and gaming sectors. Floyd has represented numerous nonprofits in legal and operations matters including mergers and acquisitions.
In addition, Floyd has successfully performed General Counsel services for the Detroit People Mover, Detroit Public Schools, Detroit Public Lighting Authority, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit Building Authority, and Oakland County Board of Commissioners. He was appointed in 2015 by Mayor Mike Duggan to serve as Trustee on the Retired Detroit Police & Fire Health Care Trust and the City of Detroit General Retiree Healthcare Trust. Floyd additionally serves as Trustee on the Post 2014 City of Detroit General Retiree Healthcare Trust.
Floyd has had extensive experience in the construction industry. Past representation includes; lead counsel for the Detroit Public Schools, $1.2 billion renovation and construction program; procurement, bond and construction counsel for the Detroit Public Lighting Authority’s $60 million and $185 million bond deals for the purchase and installation of 65,000 LED lights in Detroit.
Floyd has also served as legal counsel for numerous construction and demolition projects managed by the Detroit Building Authority; owners representative for construction of an 80,000 sq. ft $30 million Wayne County Community College District's Health, Wellness and Education Center. Floyd is listed in the Bond “Buyer’s Municipal Marketplace (Red Book) as Owner’s Counsel.
Floyd also has provided legal counsel for public transportation clients. Most recently, this representation includes restructuring operations and negotiating labor agreements for the Detroit Department of Transportation. This assignment included providing representation regarding the Federal Transit Act and services regarding the M-1 Rail and the Q Line project to establish light rail in Detroit.
Floyd has further actively participated in several large restructuring programs such as: creating the City of Detroit's Office of the Chief Financial Officer; the Wayne County Mental Health Authority’s separation from Wayne County pursuant to PA 258 of 1974; establishment of the Detroit Public Lighting Authority pursuant to PA 392 of 2012; reorganization of the Detroit Water System creating the Great Lakes Water Authority approved by Federal District Judge Sean Cox.
Floyd has served as a member of several Board of Directors/Trustees, including the Detroit Promise Zone Authority, 100 Black Men of Greater Detroit, and the Wayne County Community College Scholarship Committee.
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