Member of a three-person in-house team. Tasked with supporting the Company on various legal matters including intellectual property, commercial agreements, corporate matters, mergers and acquisitions, litigation management, trade, and compliance. Maintain frequent interactions with internal stakeholders across multiple business units and functional groups, all while being responsible for ensuring that all legal processes are followed, and legal risk is communicated effectively and efficiently. Facilitate resolution of business and legal issues and formulate recommendations using thorough analysis and creativity while safeguarding Powin’s interests and creating a positive internal and external customer experience. - Implemented electronic signature tool and process for efficient vendor and customer contract execution. - Developed and implemented contract procedures and templates to improve operational efficiency in bringing on new vendors and suppliers.- Assisted in closing the largest investment round (roughly $135M) in Company history.- Assisted in closing the Company’s first acquisition. - Managed quarterly intellectual property and invention harvesting meetings with Engineering and outside counsel, resulting in 5 additional patent applications being filed. - Assisted the Company through international trade and tariff matters, including negotiating and executing contract manufacturing agreements with contract manufacturers to on-shore and near-shore Company’s manufacturing capabilities.

Member of a small in-house legal team, where I: - Assisted the Legal Director in supporting Tripwire's business and legal goals.- Maintained and kept current Tripwire's privacy program, including adherence to new US and EU data privacy compliance laws.- Provided legal advice on intellectual property protection issues, including trademarks and patents.- Lead legal support for revenue deals and sales contract processing for APAC, SAARC, US-Federal, West, and East territories. Independently drove contract life cycle from drafting through completion of the negotiation process to contract execution.- Acted as a resource for questions regarding international expansion, export compliance, FCPA, and channel partner program.- Anticipated and identified legal issues of concern as well as provide strategic business focused solutions.- Acted as a resource for questions regarding contract document controls and processes.

Member of a small in-house legal team that strives to be a trusted business partner to the company by providing practical and efficient solutions to legal/business issues. In this role I: • Proactively spotted legal risk and developed mitigation strategies;• Reviewed and negotiated complex Data Security Exhibits to align with company's data security measures, with particular attention to GDPR and CCPA adherence;• Educated and collaborated with key stakeholder on legal risk and issues in the heavily regulated health services industry;• Handled all corporate governance matters for the business and its affiliated entities; • Reviewed and provided feedback on employee matters, including review of employment agreements and competitive hires; • Managed litigation matters from start to close, which included management of outside counsel, budgeting using legal tracker, and developing strategy for various phases of litigation to best protect the company;• Handled vendor bankruptcy matters; • Drafted, reviewed, and updated company policies;• Conducted internal compliance investigations; and • Reviewed, redlined, and negotiated OEM, supplier and customer contracts.

Member of a in-house legal team that handles all legal matters for ENGIE Insight. Worked together to provide legal guidance and assistance to internal business stakeholders in all of the company's corporate endeavors. In this role I was primarily responsible for:• Preparing, reviewing, negotiating, and administering complex technology and consulting service agreements;• Collaborated with internal IT and product teams to create, review, and negotiate complex Data Security and Privacy agreements to align with company's data security measures, with particular attention to GDPR and CCPA adherence. • Helped complete a Privacy Impact Assessment to ensure development of company's new SaaS platform implementing privacy by design and privacy by default concepts. • Maintain corporate compliance with state/federal laws and regulations; • Evaluating and resolving human resource and employee matters;• Reviewing and editing corporate policies, reports, blogs, articles, and other documents; • Anticipate and worked to mitigate legal risks facing the company; • Advising, collaborating and consulting with a variety of internal business partners regarding product development, employment matters, contracts, and other legal questions pertaining to day-to-day operations of the business; and• Provide training to internal non-lawyer staff on processes and other legal topics.

• Prepare, review, negotiate, and administer complex vendor, client, and utility contracts to alignment with business risk profile, objectives, and initiatives; • Review and edit policies, reports, blogs, articles, and other documents; • Anticipate and work to mitigate legal risks facing the company; and • Advise, collaborate and consult with a variety of internal business partners regarding product development, employment matters, contracts, and other legal questions pertaining to day-to-day operations of the business; ~ 2017 CHI Award Recipient- An award voted on by my peers and selected through senior leadership to be given to one individual every year who embodies the core values of the Utility Solutions Group: Collaboration, Honesty, and Innovation.

• Represented general contractors and large commercial businesses in complex construction defect, products liability, and personal injury lawsuits. • Handled cases involving multimillion-dollar claims for damages from initial pleading and discovery stages through settlement, mediation and trial preparation.• Reviewed and analyzed complex construction contracts in order to effectively represent clients in breach of contract actions. • Successfully represented large commercial business in personal injury matter, achieved a favorable settlement and reduced plaintiff's claim for damages from $175,000 to $20,000.

• Engaged in detailed review and analysis of claims submitted by individuals affected by the BP Deep Water Horizon Oil Spill. • Determined disbursement of economic damages to affected individuals, totaling over $20 million. • Reviewed claims to ensure compliance with federal court order and protection of privileged material.

• Enrolled individuals in carbon offset programs. • Accurately described and discussed Smart Energy program with customers, answered customer questions, and kept up-to-date on program developments.

• Analyzed and researched case law in order to provided assistance to Judge Siddoway in writing opinions on cases before the Court. • Drafted advisory research memorandums on findings of fact and conclusions of law.• Assisted other law clerks in case management.

• Assigned to assist Chief of Upcounty Major Felony Trail Team. • Assisted State’s Attorney with trial preparation. Involved in the jury selection process, drafted motions in response to defense counsel, and compiled State's evidence.• Screened and evaluated cases to help State’s Attorney decide how to prepare the matter for court. • Conducted legal research and wrote legal memoranda for office reference.

• Represented Inland Northwest non-profit environmental groups in Federal Court regarding issues surrounding Clean Water Act. • Drafted complaint asserting EPA's arbitrary and capricious approval of Washington State's 303(d) list. • Participated in the negotiations and drafting of a Settlement Decree entered into by the City of Spokane with regards to a case involving Spokane's Waste Water Management Program.• Collaborated with Spokane’s Center for Justice and the Spokane Riverkeeper organization on enforcement actions under the Clean Water Act to enhance the health of the Spokane River.