Allyson Bouldon, Esq. Email & Phone Number

Smithfield, Virginia, Us

Responsible for the global ethics and compliance program for this leading multinational provider of food products.

Alphen Aan Den Rijn, Nl

Lead attorney handling all legal matters for Canada business lines as well as US TaxWise business. This includes contract review and drafting, general counseling, training, advertising and sweeps, process enhancements, supervisory, and divisional compliance support.

Retained to assess, enhance and deliver AI program and policies, SMS marketing program and policies (US and Canada), privacy policies (US and Canada), document retention programs, and new product templates. Commercial agreement review and drafting including real estate, supply, and licensing.

San Francisco, California, Us

Retained to stand up all aspects of a global, public company compliance program for a technology startup focused on manufacturing automation via robotics. Includes cross functional policy development (AB/AC, Code of Conduct, ESG, Whistleblower, Employee Background Check, Employee Handbooks, Responsible Sourcing, Social Media, etc.); technology selection with cross functional team (3rd Party Risk, Whistleblower); online training program implementation; program budgeting; training material preparation; and general compliance and privacy guidance.

Providing risk, compliance, privacy and legal guidance to public and private companies.

Irving, Texas, Us

I defined and established the first centralized, enhanced global compliance and ethics program on behalf of this leading public company crafts retailer. Key Contributions:- Drove continuous process improvement; facilitating major reduction of records retention costs by optimizing program efforts. - Helped to design, implement and deliver comprehensive, dynamic regulatory compliance training for personnel (written and live). - Designed and commenced implementation of a robust 5-year plan to drive compliance. - Reviewed and developed Code of Conduct enhancement outline. - Successfully reviewed marketing, CPSC and other retail regulatory materials.

Étoy, Vaud, Ch

I held full accountability for global compliance and ethics efforts for this multinational agricultural and consumer food products company. I developed and revised key organizational policies and procedures, designed and implemented programs to educate employees and vendors on regulatory compliance standards, and motivated staff to grow their skill sets, including gaining compliance and privacy certifications. I also led investigations as needed. Key Contributions: - Designed and authored 30+ enhancements to the FCPA/Anti-bribery, Anti-corruption Global Reference and Procedure Manual, including development of a standalone, global anti-bribery, anti-corruption policy. I also delivered the Manual at very significant cost savings to the Company. - Contributed global compliance expertise to cross functional team, to develop Supplier Code of Conduct and related responsible sourcing supplier checklists to ensure practical, effective and uniform compliance. - Consistently delivered all training, travel, programs, investigations, and records retention efforts within budget. - Successfully led company through government (DOJ) imposed probation period without violation of compliance program related probation terms. - Led enhancement to Helpline reporting tools, processes, and data privacy protections. - Oversaw operation of global anti-bribery, anti-corruption program and internal reporting. - Responsible for Executive Management (C-suite), Audit Committee, BOD and CSR reporting. - Stayed up to date on government agency developments and other legal rulings focusing on: FCPA; UK Bribery Act; anti-trust regulations; OFAC and other trade sanction regulations; FSGs; OFCCP; EEOC/Title 7; global data privacy laws; COSO fraud risk; SOX; and FARs.

I led and orchestrated cross-functional efforts to manage and maintain global compliance, data privacy, e-discovery, records retention, benefits, executive compensation, and employment legal and compliance processes for this multinational infants' and children's nutritional products company. I was also lead attorney supporting these business functions. Key Contributions: - Optimized e-discovery, employment and compliance processes by conducting an extensive overhaul of existing measures. - Devised, developed and delivered thorough, compelling, anti-bribery and compliance training in both Europe and Asia.

I was a core member of the Executive Lead Team, accountable for supporting four business divisions within the US, Canada, Mexico and Europe. I oversaw the company's complex legal affairs and served as corporate secretary. Key Contributions: - Strategically handled all aspects of asset purchase transaction; achieving accretive stock purchase and merger of DOT Packaging Corporation. - Drafted and negotiated all commercial lease and purchase agreements for North America. - Led settlement assessment for complex environmental and commercial litigation matters in North America; achieving early and accurate analysis as well as minimizing the Company's costs. - Served as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on all aspects of employment, labor, data privacy and benefits matters in North America and the European Union. - Managed and maintained corporate books and served as Corporate Secretary. - Achieved cost savings through development of patent and IP development early assessment process. - Reduced Legal Department spend by 50%.

I began my tenure as a Staff Attorney and rapidly advanced through several progressively expanded legal roles in recognition of my capabilities. During my tenure, I trained and mentored new and experienced attorneys and legal staff. Key Contributions: - Held full accountability for documentation and planning of transition services on a $1.46B asset purchase. - Cultivated a stellar reputation for achieving favorable outcomes in all litigation defended and asserted in North America. - Strategically negotiated with OSHA to secure favorable rulings for all citations and development policies. - Functioned as legal SME on the multi-million dollar design, construction, and opening of new Central Mexico factory and administrative offices. - Recovered $1M+ associated with litigation matters during multiple years of tenure. - Devised, and developed global strategic plan for delivery of tailored, high impact employment and benefits services to associates in North America, and Europe. - Strategically negotiated, as part of cross functional team, with state, local, and federal officials for tax and infrastructure incentives valued at $1M in savings and payments for the Company. - Functioned as lead in-house counsel for the design and construction of Chicago, Illinois Global Innovation Center. - Developed and implemented Legal Department summer intern program, developed paralegal and attorney roles, designed job descriptions, and designed and implemented outside counsel policies and procedures.

Doctor Of Law (J.D.)

Bachelor'S Degree, Government