Arlene Alexander, J.D., M.B.A. Email & Phone Number

Reynoldsburg, Ohio, United States

Global supplier of automobile seats and interiors, with operations in 17 locations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil.

Columbus, Ohio

Private general law practice.

North Carolina

• Non-profit organization providing worldwide support to refugees from Afghanistan and other countries through a specialized platform.
• Work closely with the Board of Directors on the formation and structure of the non-profit organization.
• Prepare various business agreements, grant documentation, corporate minutes, and advise on general business matters necessary for the operation of the start-up non-profit.

New Albany, Ohio

• Advised international and domestic business teams of Fortune 500 women’s fashion retailer on legal issues impacting business operations.
• Handled legal matters arising from business relationships with international brand developers in South America, Mexico, Middle East, and Indonesia.
• Negotiated and drafted sourcing and related agreements, and specialized agreements with retailers.
• Initiated development of compliance program for Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).
• Collaborated on creation of Records Management Program.

Columbus, Ohio

• One of two in-house legal counsel managing the daily legal affairs of privately-held business operating over 390 quick-service restaurants in eleven states, in addition to three frozen food plants, two bakeries, two.
• Served as a Trustee to the White Castle Profit Sharing Plan and Trust and the White Castle Pension Plan and Trust, and as a Member of the 401K Investment Committee.
• Directed initial creation and formation of Record Retention Program.

Columbus, Ohio

• Structured and assisted with implementation of military retail sales program for company frozen food products.
• Provided daily legal support to company departments, divisions, and affiliated entities.
• Defended company’s intellectual property from infringement on global basis (trade names, service marks, logos, trademarks, marketing/advertising, license agreements, and litigation), and enhanced corporate revenue.
• Directed retail division on legal compliance issues regarding expansion into Canadian market.

Columbus, Ohio

• Handled all intellectual property and marketing legal matters, including contests, sweepstakes, advertising and outside partner agreements, website and social media issues, and advertisement and packaging reviews.
• Responsible for legal compliance of benefit plans (including HIPAA, PHI, HRA, GINA, CHIP, ERISA), completion and filing of IRS 5500s and 990s, related legal issues, QDROs, and maintenance of plan documents.
• Provided legal support to frozen food division, risk management, tax, manufacturing division, purchasing, construction, and real estate.

Columbus, Ohio

• Directed administration and legal compliance of company benefit programs (health, dental and vision, pension, profit-sharing, life insurance, and disability policies; Medicare coordination of benefits; HIPAA; employee.
• Researched and managed development of one of the first benefit coverage programs for pervasive developmental disorders (autism spectrum), which served as a model for such coverage.
• Positioned corporation to save $1.5 million over three year period by collaborating on negotiation of new contract for company’s health benefit plan and, under my direction, reduced outside legal fees by as much as 71%.
• Protected company’s intellectual property from infringement and provided support to marketing and other corporate departments on legal agreements and issues.

Columbus, Ohio

• Prepared diverse business agreements including contracts with brokers, distributors, advertising agencies, public relations firms, consultants, vendors, business associates, manufacturers, third-party administrators.
• Handled corporate real estate matters (lease and purchase agreements, title concerns, related environmental issues, closings), and collaborated on bond financing for meat plant.
• Provided legal support to company departments, affiliated entities, and divisions as needed.
• Responsible for protection of company intellectual property and preparation of licensing agreements.

Master Of Business Administration, Global Business

Juris Doctorate, Law

Activities and Societies: Capital University Law Review; Phi Alpha Delta

Bachelor Of Science, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Chi Omega Sorority