Promoted to position as team lead and subject matter expert for clinical trial agreements. Revised clinical trial playbooks and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Was appointed as team liaison with artificial intelligence (AI) contract review company responsible for conveying AI playbook updates and providing feedback regarding quality and accuracy of AI reviews. Led new employee training on non-disclosure agreements, clinical trial agreements and Northwestern contracting preferences. Reviewed, drafted and negotiated complex clinical trial agreements for sponsor initiated and investigator initiated drug and device studies. Participated in interview panels for open positions and advised on hiring decisions for Contract Officer and Contracts and Negotiations Manager positions.

Reviewed and negotiated non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and clinical trial agreements (CTAs) for sponsored research. Trained new employees on the review and negotiation of CDAs and Northwestern research contracting processes. Updated non-disclosure agreement template, playbook and standard operating procedures. Participated in interview panels for Contract Officer positions. Became a resource for colleagues.

Engaged in all phases of trial preparation including drafting of complaints for declaratory judgment, motion practice and written and oral discoveryParticipated in jury trial, bench trial and arbitration hearingsProvided legal analysis to national insurers regarding insurance coverage under commercial general liability, workers compensation, personal automobile and personal homeowner's policies, bad faith and extra-contractual mattersCommunicated with clients and partners regarding litigation strategyMember of Diversity Task ForceReviewed resumes and transcripts and conducted interviews of law students for summer associate

Prepared and argued motion for partial summary judgment.Drafted and argued motions to dismiss due to pretrial delay and loss or destruction of exculpatory evidence.Researched case law, federal code and state regulations.