Adrian Wiley Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Franchise & Distribution Practice Group

Miami, Fl

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

• Counseled internal clients on development and sales, marketing, advertising cooperatives, franchise operations, third-party delivery services, and supply chain issues. • Teamed with both internal clients and outside counsel for preparation and filing of franchise disclosure documents and ensured timely compliance with both state and federal franchise regulatory requirements.• Partnered with transaction team to conduct due diligence during private equity group’s 2017 acquisition of Checkers.• Negotiated terms and conditions of various franchise documents and drafted amendments to modify terms and conditions as needed. • Drafted, issued, and tracked franchise documents, including franchise and development agreements, defaults, terminations, and release agreements.• Support General Counsel with various other tasks as assigned.

• Conducted legal research for issues related to contracts, real estate leases, taxation, and commercial litigation.• Drafted, reviewed, and responded to discovery requests.• Composed pleadings, including complaints, motions for summary judgment, motions to strike, and motions to compel.• Drafted and reviewed contracts and settlement agreements.• Assisted corporate attorneys on franchise filings and related matters.• Collaborated with attorneys at trials, mediations, depositions, and conferences.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Black Law Student Association; Entertainment and Sports Law Student Association; Corporate Business Law Society

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General

Activities and Societies: Varsity Football; Spanish Department Student Assistant;