Alton Aj Harmon Email & Phone Number

United States

New York, Ny, Us

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•Member of company’s Senior Leadership team (reporting to CEO, with dotted-line reporting to CLO, CFO, and CHRO) leading a hybridteam of lawyers/legal paraprofessionals and Human Resources Directors (through dotted line reporting) on diverse legal matters, with an emphasis on labor and employment.•Provide support to C-Suite executives and line-level management including guidance and strategy for client relations, business development, contract negotiations, vendor relations, “green and human rights initiatives,” risk management, employee & laborrelations, employee benefits, and compensation/total rewards.•Recommend strategy, develop policies, investigate/audit high-stakes internal and external matters, and recommend remedial measures in furtherance of company’s mission to provide superior customer service, become an employer of choice, and maximize revenue in a period of significant global growth and reorganization in North America, APAC, LATAM, EMEA.•Advise and oversee Company compliance with US, international, and parent company compliance laws and regulations, including those relating to inter alia customs; transportation; labor; UN guidelines; environmental; and affirmative action federal contractor reequipments.

Greenwich, Ct, Us

•Legal Advisor & Business Partner: Advise general counsels, in house attorneys, and other management stakeholders, on corporate transaction, employment, real estate, intellectual property, insurance, white collar, and business litigation matters. Known for presenting legal options in a manner that presents the law, but that assists client in achieving its business goals.•EmploymentLawExpertise:Currentandexpert-levelknowledgeoflaborandemployment laws, including Title VII, Title IX, FMLA, FLSA, ADEA, ADA/ADAAA, NLRA, COBRA, SOX, and their state/local counterparts and employment law best practices. Successfully defend employers in employment litigation before state and federal courts, arbitrators, and agencies (with 98% “no probable cause” determination rate).•Business & Employment Litigation: Successfully defend companies in single plaintiff and high-stakes class action litigation before state and federal courts, arbitrators, and agencies including serving as legal counsel at trials, arguing motions and appeals, and researching and drafting legal briefs. Maintained 98% “no probable cause” determination rate in administrative employment actions throughout career.•Commercial Agreement Negotiation & Drafting: Skilled at drafting and negotiating employment agreements, including: severance; executive compensation; independent contractor; intellectual property; and restrictive covenants (non- compete, non-disclosure, and non-solicitation agreements).•Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)/Corporate/Governance/Securities Regulation: Manage numerous mergers and acquisitions and IPOs, including advising clients on strategic considerations, legal implications, and regulatory compliance throughout the lifecycle of the transaction; conducting due diligence; negotiating and drafting comprehensive merger agreements; and collaborating with cross-functional teams to draft policies and procedures to ensure seamless integration of operations and organizational culture.

Greenwich, Ct, Us

•Investigations & Audits: Conduct varied workplace and EEO investigations as internal and external counsel, including conducting witness interviews and drafting investigation memoranda (including fact and witness summaries, legal analysis assessing probable cause, and recommendations for remedial action to C-Suite leadership).•Policy Creation: Seasoned drafter of policies/handbooks, with proven ability to deliver content that is legally compliant and tailored to the clients’ culture.•Management, Creation & Recruitment of Cross Functional Teams: Manage and create teams of up to 20 lawyers, legal paraprofessionals, human resources subject matter experts, and support staff. Address underperforming teams by optimizing departmental roles, standardized departmental operating procedures and client-service expectations. Develop recruitment, retention, and succession initiatives (including implementing employee recognition and engagement/climate surveys and remedial plans; frequent performance reviews (including manager, “skip level,” 360, and self-reviews); professional development plans for high-performers; and company-wide mentoring programs.

Baltimore, Maryland, Us

•Advise senior leadership, global corporate departments, and supply chain enterprise on all employment, litigation, privacy, intellectual property/non-competes, and commercial matters for Under Armour’s operations in North America, Asia Pacific (APAC); Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA); and Latin America (LATAM).• Conduct process improvement for ADA (reasonable accommodations), background checks, and other internal processes.

Boise, Idaho, Us

•Reporting to global SVP for labor (with dotted line reporting to Northeast Division President) independently responsible for all legal matters (labor, employment, litigation, general liability, and corporate legal matters) for Fortune 50 publicly traded corporation and second largest food and drug retailer in the US with 60B in revenues, 275,000 associates, 2300+ locations, operating in 35 states.•Sole lawyer for Northeast Division and its 22,000 associates and 150 locations (operating in 5 states) for retail, supply chain (warehouse, distribution, transportation), and manufacturing functions. Represent corporation/management in all legal matters, including: corporate and real estate transactions and in litigation matters brought in state and federal courts and before agencies. Manage outside counsel (including approving/developing strategy for matters, negotiating legal agreements to minimize expenses, and providing substantive feedback on all submissions) for all matters unable to be internally staffed. •Determine strategy for all union avoidance efforts; serve as chief negotiator for all collective bargaining agreements; manage relationships with union leadership as corporations sole point of contact; interpret collective bargaining agreements; and determine corporation’s response to grievances, arbitrations, and other demands.

•Represent and advise senior leadership on labor and employee relations, EEO, and other employment-related matters for agencies with upwards of 50,000 employees and 36 unions. •Investigate complaints; propose remedial action; and utilize alternative dispute resolution tools to prevent litigation.•Draft legally compliant policies and procedures; facilitate process improvement; and select/manage external counsel.

San Francisco, California, Us

•Provided guidance on employment matters; represented clients in labor and employment litigation; and ensured clients’ compliance with applicable laws as a part of the largest labor and employment firm.•Maintained high “no probable cause” rate and settled matters well below settlement authority. •Prompted several clients chose to engage the firm for day-to-day employment counseling and other litigation matters due to outstanding client service and litigation results.

Hanover, Nh, Us

•Directed global labor and employment initiatives for 5,000-employee Ivy League institution.•Researched, drafted, and implemented multiple employment initiatives, including the creation of various policies and standard procedures and implementation of applicant tracking system refinements.•Standardized employment documents (including application, offer letters, and severance agreements) to comply with all jurisdictions in which Dartmouth had an employee.•Managed and professionally developed staff of 15 employees specializing in a variety of HR disciplines.•Negotiated a 3-year collective bargaining agreement (after contentious six-month bargaining period) that exceeded the expectations of Dartmouth’s President and senior leadership. •Achieved the President of Dartmouth’s chief employment-related goal of implementing a comprehensive background check and pre-employment policy in less than half of the targeted time despite a decade of unsuccessful attempts to do so by the College. •Reduced newly filed administrative charges to zero during tenure; reduced the number of union grievances by 75%; and achieved the dismissal of all union arbitrations as a concession during collective bargaining.

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Political Science And Government

Doctor Of Law (Jd)

Mts - Candidate