- Build and manage a holistic, end to end compliance program across WNE and all subsidiaries/brands - Create overarching compliance governance framework - Set annual compliance rhythm and strategy- Drive cross-organizational collaboration on, prioritization and adoption of, and engagement in compliance and legal objectives- Maintain and expand in-depth knowledge of the ed-tech regulatory landscape and key challenges- Determine appropriate gap assessments, audits, and program monitoring- Provide support on complex, ever-evolving student privacy regulations (FERPA, COPPA, CCPA, GDPR, SOPIPA, etc.) and other regulatory matters- Partner with global sales teams to evaluate international territories and expansion requirements- Partner with Director of Privacy to create a future-forward plans with respect to data privacy and various technological and strategic initiatives and to manage incident response- Oversee department-related company-wide education on legal compliance-related requirements; provide training and support as needed- Ensure a culture of compliance, including the development of relevant policies and procedures- Manage global IP portfolio, including trademarks and patents, to ensure timely filing, renewals, cancellations, etc.- Define and drive legal initiatives across all entities/brands- Evaluate the efficiency of process and controls - Support corporate governance process- Partner with Senior Vice President/General Counsel on priority projects- Partner with key stakeholders to develop a technology roadmap and technology initiatives such as matter management, clause libraries, and contract management.- Manage relationships with outside counsel

- Respond to and manage FOIA and other Public Information Act requests- Oversee national and international trademark registrations for all enterprise brands and subsidiaries- With Director of Privacy, lead initiatives to adhere to evolving student data privacy laws- Gain expertise on various state, national, and international education, and privacy laws- Lead innovation and management of enterprise-level compliance program- Monitor notice requirements and other matters for existing agreements- Serve as intermediary for conflict matters on corporate contracts- Advise executive team regarding proposed contracts

- Manage independent contractor agreements- Champion cost-savings initiatives wherever possible- Oversee national and international trademark registrations- Serve as intermediary for conflict matters on corporate contracts- Research, retain, and oversee outside counsel where appropriate- Lead innovation and management of internal corporate templates- Monitor notice requirements and other matters for existing agreements- Respond to and manage FOIA and other Public Information Act requests- Company-wide education on OKR model – overview and implementation suggestions- Research various state, national, and international education, privacy, and employment laws- Champion adjustments to existing contracts to increase clarity and reduce unnecessary spending- Lead and oversee implementation of contract requirements for all online teachers nationwide- Team lead for department on departmental and company-wide objectives and goal setting- Lead efforts to incorporate new tax exemption requirement processes in multiple states- With Director of Privacy, lead initiatives to adhere to evolving student data privacy laws- Serve as intermediary between international distributors and corporate executives- Lead creation of new frameworks for customer and vendor contract management- Audit international royalty reporting requirements and re-establish procedures- Interface with and support field employees on proposed agreements- Research and lead company-wide document processing innovations- Oversee nationwide business licensing, reporting, and certifications- Write and publish articles for corporate internal communications- Team lead for integration of new internal company platforms- Advise executive team regarding proposed contracts

- Negotiate residential lease agreements- Analyze title documents and advise clients on implications- Draft and finalize commercial purchase and sale agreements- Profile retail tenants - active markets, financial stability, assets- Oversee commercial broker needs and reporting requirements- Draft and finalize commercial lease agreements and letters of intent- Lead incorporation of ever-evolving client preferences into standard forms- Provide limited property management services for local and nationwide properties- Lead due diligence efforts and data inventory management for nationwide portfolios- Advise client team members of potential exposure areas in proposed agreements- Prepare and review various legal documentation associated with commercial projects- Interface with construction teams on work letters and improvement proposals- Oversee, train, and support freelancers in profiling potential acquisition sites- Review zoning codes and other local regulations for potential deal impact- Manage project team reports, soft cost budgets, vendor proposals- Assess implications of ALTA surveys and environmental reports- Other miscellaneous legal support

As Contract Administrator:- Profile potential acquisition sites- Provide paralegal support to corporate counsel- Oversee and manager broker reporting and resources- Review and advise on title and recorded/restrictive documents- Pull void analyses, demographic reports, market profiles, aerials, and more- Prepare and review various legal documentation associated with retail projects- Manage shopping center budgets, reconciliations, and common area vendors- Manage project team reports, soft cost budgets, vendor proposals- Interface with construction team on work letters and improvements- Profile retail tenants - active markets, financial stability, assets- Draft and finalize retail lease agreements and letters of intent- Oversee cloud storage management for portfolio coordination- Review zoning codes and assist with entitlement efforts- Draft and finalize retail purchase and sale agreements- Prepare and manage executive committee agendas- Manage property tax appealsAs Lease/Transaction Administrator:- Prepare and finalize commercial lease agreements- Coordinate commercial purchases and sales- Develop standard leasing forms, construction contracts and lease procedures- Prepare and coordinate construction contracts- Finalize commercial construction loans and associated loan draws- Create annual operating budgets and reconciliations for commercial shopping centers- Ensure quality tenant relationships and respond to property management issues- Review and approve exterior building signage proposals and event requests- Oversee tenant matters, rent rolls, and associated items

• Prepared various legal documentation, pleadings, and correspondence• Focused on civil litigation/motion and trial practice documents and procedures, foreclosure, owners bond law, construction law, collections, and family law • Assisted with creditors’ remedies in Northern California District Bankruptcy• Oversaw civil case management and calendar items• Managed employment and interoffice procedures• Served as primary contact for clients and media contacts/reporters• Oversaw litigation and case management of several hundred cases

• Oversaw travel arrangements and purchases• Posted class information and assignments on department website• Coordinated professor interviews and media requests• Created database for annual University reports• Purchased textbooks and assisted in course assignments• Coordinated scheduling of research assistants and teaching assistants• Assisted in preparing journal articles for publication