• Provide general legal and corporate counsel to CEO and senior management, advising on various matters related to corporate governance, business structure, operations, HR practices, and strategy.• Develop, negotiate, and review legal documents pertaining to operations, including commercial and employment-related contracts.• Lead in the development and oversight of company risk management, including the review, drafting, and updating of related organizational policies. • Review and… Show more • Provide general legal and corporate counsel to CEO and senior management, advising on various matters related to corporate governance, business structure, operations, HR practices, and strategy.• Develop, negotiate, and review legal documents pertaining to operations, including commercial and employment-related contracts.• Lead in the development and oversight of company risk management, including the review, drafting, and updating of related organizational policies. • Review and update company policies and processes to align with current labor regulations and applicable laws. • Lead all litigation related matters. • Manage engagement of outside attorneys and legal firms.• Review and oversee approvals of new and renewed insurance policies.• Manage IP portfolio, including the registration of new trademarks. Show less

Sole legal counsel for 500-employee private corporation with responsibilities in the following areas of practice: Contract Management: Negotiate, review, draft, and maintain new and existing contracts, agreements, and other legal instruments with company contractors, vendors, service providers, brokers, and strategic partners. Compliance (Corporate Privacy Officer): Research and advise senior management on developments in local, state, and federal laws and regulations such as… Show more Sole legal counsel for 500-employee private corporation with responsibilities in the following areas of practice: Contract Management: Negotiate, review, draft, and maintain new and existing contracts, agreements, and other legal instruments with company contractors, vendors, service providers, brokers, and strategic partners. Compliance (Corporate Privacy Officer): Research and advise senior management on developments in local, state, and federal laws and regulations such as HIPAA, ERISA, FMLA, FLSA, and ADAA. Oversee company random drug screening program. Liaise and work with independent auditors and insurance companies in monitoring and meeting performance standards. Human Resources: Provide legal advice and counsel to senior management, including the company human resources, safety, and operations directors, and develop and maintain policies in diverse labor, employment relations, and operational matters affecting day-to-day business. Litigation: Investigate and review workers' compensation and other employment-related court cases and coordinate contracted counsel in the defense of significant claims. Analyze, develop, and execute litigation strategies as lead counsel for select claims such as breach of contract and collections suits. Investigate, and manage outside counsel for, general liability claims.Strategic Planning: Develop, coordinate, and lead inter-departmental risk management and efficiency improvement programs and activities.Corporate Counsel: Provide legal advice and report to company president on broad range of topics, including corporate governance, product liability, employee safety, intellectual property, internal audits, regulatory compliance, risk assessment, insurance, and litigation. Show less

Provide legal and strategic management consulting services to founders and CEOs of startups, nonprofits, and food product businesses who are launching their businesses. Significant experience working with law firms as lead attorney in pre-trial investigation, motion practice, discovery, and legal briefing.

Conducted research for the Science, Technology and Globalization Project faculty, research fellows, and associates; facilitated collaboration with partner organizations; and managed the Project-sponsored International Journal of Technology & Globalisation, as Assistant Editor. Designed and managed international research conferences, seminars, workshops, and executive training programs; drafted Project newsletters; developed content for the Project website; and managed Program website as… Show more Conducted research for the Science, Technology and Globalization Project faculty, research fellows, and associates; facilitated collaboration with partner organizations; and managed the Project-sponsored International Journal of Technology & Globalisation, as Assistant Editor. Designed and managed international research conferences, seminars, workshops, and executive training programs; drafted Project newsletters; developed content for the Project website; and managed Program website as Webmaster. Drafted grant proposals; developed and oversaw Project budgets; liaised with Project sponsors, including the UNDP, Rockefeller Foundation, and USAID; reviewed Project fellowship and grant applications; assisted in course management; and served as Administrator of the United Nations Millennium Project’s Task Force on Science, Technology, and Innovation. Show less

Provided administrative and research support to the Program’s project directors. Managed international conferences, seminars, and meetings. Assisted in researching and writing case studies, grant proposals, and reports. Managed multiple listservs and databases.