Brent L. Baisden

Brent L. Baisden, J.D. is a highly experienced legal and contracting professional, currently serving as Principal Contract Analyst at American Electric Power since March 2016, where expertise in identifying contractual risks and managing contract lifecycles is demonstrated. With a long-standing role as Law Office Superintendent/Paralegal in the Ohio Air National Guard since May 1998, administrative oversight is provided in a legal environment while delivering comprehensive legal counsel. Previous experience includes serving as Warranted Contracting Officer at Defense Logistics Agency and practicing as an attorney at Baisden Law Office and D.S. Baker & Associates, focusing on contract negotiation and drafting. Educational credentials include a JD from Capital University Law School with a concentration in Alternative Dispute Resolution, as well as degrees in Business Administration and Aviation Maintenance Technologies.