I’m a strategic business partner, boosting profits by driving business transformation, leveraging technology, and developing leaders. I’m a doer. I enjoy rolling up my sleeves and solving complex business problems by collaborating with executives, balancing legal risks, and offering practical solutions. I thrive in a lean, entrepreneurial, and performance-driven culture.I’m practical. I balance business objectives with legal risks to provide thoughtful and practical advice to the Board, CEO, and C-suite to advance the organization’s strategy. I’m a builder. I have a proven track record of leading high-performing legal teams and building cross-functional teams. I’ve developed a keen reputation with government officials, regulatory agencies, and industry associations. I’ve advanced the organization’s interests on legislative and regulatory matters by building and maintaining relationships.I’m a purpose-driven leader. I’m a DEI champion. I’m passionate about inspiring a team culture aligned with the organization’s mission and purpose. I’m open to relocation. My recent notable contributions include:• led a functional transformation, including an RFP, resulting in 20%+ reduction in outside counsel spend, and enhanced internal capabilities • streamlined Board/Committee meeting preparation process (agenda-setting, materials, and director communications) by developing a robust work plan, collaborating with Board/Committee Chairs, and engaging executives and outside advisors• built a leading shareholder outreach program, resulting in increased favorable shareholder vote results (and vote recommendations by proxy advisory firms)• unlocked significant financial, reputational, and sustainability benefits by building global ESG program and drafting/publishing annual Impact ReportKey competencies include: Corporate governance | Public company/SEC reporting | Securities offerings (debt and equity) | Stock exchange listing requirements (NYSE/NASDAQ) | Credit agreements | Litigation | Compliance | Regulatory | Commercial contracts | Marketing contracts (e.g., social media and influencer) | Intellectual property | Labor and employment | Executive compensation and benefits/ERISA | M&A | Franchises/licenses | Venture capital | Real estate | ESG/sustainability | International | Legal operations | Change management | Outside counsel management | Enterprise transformation | Strategic planning | Employee culture and engagement | Legal technology solutions (e.g., data, analytics, and AI) | Brand building | Retail | Consumer products
