In-House Attorney/Counsel with effective analytical and communication skills, M.B.A. in finance, and substantial experience providing business and legal judgments in contractual, litigation, investigation, regulatory, and employment matters.Contracts• Negotiated, reviewed, revised, and drafted vendor contracts (including software licenses and advertising and telecommunications contracts) and retail leases. • Reviewed and revised policies and procedures (Privacy Policy, Document Retention Policy, Website Terms and Conditions, Employee Handbook, Litigation Hold Policy, PTO policy).• Asserted and/or defended franchisor rights under franchise agreements with respect to various breaches of contract and trademark infringement matters with franchisees.Litigation• Actively selected, directed, and managed outside counsel in eleven states. • Directly litigated local matters involving company’s interests, including employment disputes, before state and administrative courts.• Established policies and procedures to address subpoenas, garnishments, citations, and bankruptcy notices.Regulatory • Ensured compliance with Medicare and HIPAA regulations for durable medical equipment provider.• Formulated and executed strategy for responding to pre-pay Medicare audits seeking to determine the medical necessity of products provided to beneficiaries.• Secured and maintained medical equipment provider licenses (or exemptions) across the U.S.• Secured licenses to transact business as an insurance premium finance company in several jurisdictions, at a cost savings of $250,000 and advised business unit to ensure continued regulatory compliance.Employment• Counseled president on employment issues, including hiring and termination decisions.• Drafted employment agreements.• Investigated and evaluated employee discrimination and retaliation allegations.