Professional communicator and educator. Former consulting attorney with extensive experience in litigation, trial preparation, drafting and negotiation of contracts and licensing agreements, strategic/persuasive communications, and technical litigation consulting services. 15+ years’ experience in complex litigation, in such diverse areas as labor/employment, construction, international trade, pharmaceuticals, emergent technologies, medical devices, telecommunications, silicon device manufacturing, aviation, automotive, oil & gas, insurance coverage, environmental/groundwater cleanup (CERCLA), petrochemical and chemical refining, and many more.Multi-lingual; conversant in Spanish, Italian, and German. Versatile strategic consultant for trials, crisis communications, training and education. Experienced in patent claims analysis and licensing assertion. Expert in translating complex technical information into simple, clear, impactful messages and media to educate stakeholders and persuade others in licensing negotiation, mediation, and litigation settings.Lightning-fast study, able to quickly grasp and work with complex subject matter. Equally at home working with technical teams, in-house counsel, outside counsel, and C-Suite leadership. Outstanding writing, teaching, and speaking skills. Award-winning filmmaker with exceptional writing, directing, and editing skills.Legal Experience and Skills:Corporate Legal Departments | International Law | Drafting and negotiating complex agreements | Patent Licensing | Litigation management | Intellectual Property Litigation | Trial Attorney | Contract Law | Complex commercial litigation | Motion practice | Other Skills / Qualifications / Experience:Award-winning filmmaker | Professional photographer | Published author (Macmillan trade hardback, aviation) | Technical writer | Skilled public speaker and educator | FAA-Licensed Commercial Pilot (Multiengine/Instrument rated) | Former Nationally Registered EMT-Paramedic