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NAME
CITY, STATE ▪ PHONE ▪ LINKEDIN ADDRESS ▪ EMAIL
SENIOR CORPORATE COUNSEL DIRECTOR OF ETHICS AND COMPLIANCE
COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGY LICENSING INTERNATIONAL COMPLIANCE LITIGATION CONTRACTS
TRANSLATES COMPLEX LEGAL PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICAL BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
Resolved issues surrounding: Alliance Agreements…Anti-Boycott…Compliance…Confidentiality…Customer
Specifications… Distribution Channels…Due Diligence on New Business Models…Export Compliance…Force
Majeure…Foreign Representation Agreements…Global Trade (Import/Export policies)…Intellectual Property (IP)…Joint
Bidding Arrangements…Limits of Liability…Litigation Management…Manufacturing…Marketing Campaigns…Original
Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)…Payment Terms…Property Rights… Remedies…Risk Assessment Guidelines…Scope of
International Consultants…Warranty
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
As a key member of the Ethics & Compliance Committee, counsel C-level executives and support General Counsel
in developing appropriate strategies.
Customer-oriented, providing timely support to management and colleagues at all levels of the organization
including: sales, marketing, purchasing/distribution, finance, tax, treasury, logistics and global trade compliance.
Ensures adherence with all aspects of compliance to limit risk exposure and liability. Provides practical tips to
improve the likelihood of implementation.
EXPERIENCE
COMPANY, CITY, STATE 1991—PRESENT
SENIOR CORPORATE COUNSEL
$2B international turbine manufacturer; ranked #1 globally; 6K employees located around the world.
Draft and negotiate contracts and commercial agreements $300M+ with 20 year terms. Authorized to sign $250K
contracts. Company experienced exponential growth; quickly promoted. Manage 8 associates.
Negotiated complex international situations with government-owned companies in: Argentina, Brazil,
Egypt, India, Malaysia and Mexico.
Contract Negotiation and Structuring
Less than 5% of 1K+ executed contracts and transactions subject to claim or litigation; implemented key monetary
caps and outlined scope of remedies to minimize risk exposure.
Drafts and executes complex deals concerning issues of liability, insurance, export compliance, payment terms.
Created master services agreements with state-owned customer/Mexican government agency PEMEX (Petroleros
Mexicanos).
Structure deals for global operating divisions and subsidiaries vis-à-vis foreign law requirements.
Provide legal advice in contracting process and provisions, identifying anti-boycott, export compliance issues.
Compliance and Risk Mitigation
Manage compliance related to FCPA (Foreign Corrupt Practices Act) revisions and training. Assisted
development, implementation of training programs ensuring compliance with corporate policies and U.S. laws.
Subject matter expert for all rules, regulations and industry guidance related to the company-wide compliance
program. Counsels contract managers on transactional issues, overseas clients and legal systems.
Implemented 48 best trade practices related to the company’s global trade compliance group. Quickly gained
knowledge of European Union customs regulations to counsel corporate Switzerland affiliate.
Authorized to modify corporate risk assessment parameters when deemed necessary without seeking executive
management approval.
Provides training on 90 risk assessment guidelines and procedures.
Created process for determining establishment and selection of entity in foreign locations to minimize
international exposure.
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Management and Leadership
Reduces Legal Department’s workload by training purchasing and supply chain managers legalities of particular
issues instrumental to minimizing risk; only escalating those contracts that fall outside of “normal” parameters.
Coordinates and assists internal investigations, discovery process; educates personnel about process, liaison with
the third party firm.
Conscientiously improved interdepartmental communication between contract personnel and internal customers
by instituting cross-functional contract review meetings to share information and formulate a consensus.
Queries business line/internal client to determine project goal, background, status of the deal and quality of the
customer relationship to formulate an effective strategy.
Authored boilerplate contractual forms outlining the company’s standard position; expedites contract
modification process and subsequent approval timeline.
Appointed to numerous Continuous Improvement or Six Sigma teams. Received Six Sigma award as subject
matter expert for IT projects.
LAW OFFICE POSITION, CITY, STATE 1986—1988
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
General litigation practice focused on Workers’ Compensation Claims.
EDUCATION AND LICENSURES
▪ UNIVERSITY, Juris Doctor
▪ UNIVERSITY, Master of Laws,
Concentrations in International Law and Corporate & Business Laws
▪ UNIVERSITY, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Pre-Law
LICENSED IN THE STATES OF CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA AND DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
MEMBERSHIPS
Association of Corporate Counsel Corporate Counsel
Lawyers for the Arts Lawyers Club of City
County Bar Association
American Bar Associations
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