Amy Arroyo Email and Phone Number

As In-House Counsel• Key strategic advisor to the Board of Directors and executive team on a range of legal issues • Successfully negotiated and closed the sale of three subsidiary companies• Experienced in M&A and investor relations • Negotiated and drafted company’s commercial agreements, providing for strategic partnerships, marketing, sales, licensing, professional services and entertainment transactions• Interacted and negotiated with musicians and management on a variety of licensing arrangements, including endorsements, merchandising and co-branded products, ecommerce and fan club sites• Served as Secretary to the Board of Directors and managed corporate compliance matters • Led corporate structure/restructure of parent and subsidiaries• Responsible for company intellectual property portfolio, including strategic planning, filings, maintenance, responding to USPTO office actions, and enforcement • Led litigation prep with outside counsel, resulting in favorable outcome for the company• Oversaw use of domestic and international outside counsel in accordance with budgetary constraints• Collaborated with and provided oversight to design and marketing departments to keep branding initiatives consistent with legal guidelines• Resolved operational issues at Australian subsidiary, working in-country for several months• Advised on insurance and risk management • Delivered greater protection for company by writing and updating employee handbook and related documentsAs Director of Human Resources • Designed and implemented employment practices policies and procedures• Performed all human resources functions, including employee onboarding and offboarding, handbook and other employment documentation, benefits administration, disciplinary actions, payroll, sexual harassment and other employee training

• Worked with Board of Directors on program content, fundraising and budget allocations• Developed and coordinated educational outreach programs targeted to promote racial harmony and diversity• Acted as liaison between House of Blues Entertainment Corp. and the Foundation

• Researched federal and state environmental laws and regulations• Wrote position paper on environmental damage caused at Trestles Beach from El Niño Winter of 1997/1998