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Portland, Or, Us

Led legal function, reported to President, Americas for $4B+ company during a period of revenue and profit growth, transition to digital solutions, and fundamental culture change. Provided vision for long term sustainable growth and development of leadership capabilities of 26 attorneys and legal support staff located in North America and Latin America.- As Chair of Government Affairs Committee of National Elevator Industry, Inc. (NEII) trade association, led efforts on behalf of vertical transportation industry, enabling innovation in highly regulated environment.- Championed fundamental cultural change, driving substantial long term share gain, building on organization’s proud commitment to safety and operational excellence.- Tracked and reported key legal operational metrics, driving double-digit reduction in outside legal spend, improved commercial litigation results, and more efficient commercial contract review, enabling double-digit headcount reduction.- Worked with multiple stakeholders to implement ethics and compliance policies, streamlining processes, including implementing workflows to document compliance.- Built team of high performing lawyers and legal professionals, fostering a culture of personal and professional growth within the legal team.

Shanghai City, China

Directed legal affairs for China operations of a major HVAC and security products manufacturer based in Shanghai, China. Resolved complex commercial and employment litigation matters, closing international M&A transactions, and upgrading the legal and leadership competencies of the legal team. Managed 10 employees while living in Shanghai, China.- Built strong legal team through group meetings, events and training opportunities, mentoring high potential individuals.- Improved controls and monitoring of agents, distributors, and subcontractors in businesses that presented increased compliance risks by implementing and documenting training and background diligence processes.- Deployed overall Enterprise Risk program throughout diverse businesses, collaborating with business leaders to measure and track progress.- Worked closely with business to evaluate acquisition targets and divestiture candidates, managing joint ventures.- Managed offensive and defensive litigation matters, with alternative fee arrangements in more than 75% of new matters.

Shanghai City, China

Led compliance function for Asia operations reporting to president of CCS Asia based in Shanghai, China. Set strategic vision for culture of ethics and compliance, including governance, investigations, regulatory and culture. Managed 4 full time compliance professionals in Beijing, Hong Kong, Delhi, and Sydney, and 8 part-time team members located throughout Asia.- Led investigation teams in connection with significant matters involving allegations of improper payments and antitrust violations in China, India, Vietnam, and other countries, achieving speedy closure without sacrificing thoroughness.- Implemented comprehensive distributor and non-employee sales representative compliance program, enhancing growth opportunities while controlling risk.- Contributed to improvement of days to closure of ethics investigations 30% year over year by using technology to enhance transparency and accountability.- Led ethics training and certification initiatives and measured results, holding business leaders and employees accountable for compliance.

Tualatin, Oregon

Legal Counsel to $1B residential and light commercial security product manufacturing business. Directed litigation management, product regulatory compliance, intellectual property and software licensing, outsourcing and joint development agreements, and mergers and acquisitions.- Handled a significant product safety issue, coordinating field product recovery plan and interfacing with Consumer Product Safety Commission in Washington, DC.- Collaborated with Information Technology team on workflows, addressing customer contract approvals, customer complaints, and other Legal Department initiatives.

Tualatin, Oregon

Led legal function for a diverse portfolio of industrial and technology businesses, including key control, access, intrusion detection, fire and life-safety products and other security, detection, and monitoring technology.- Formed and managed CommerceGuard container security business legal affairs, including coordination with minority shareholders Samsung, Mitsubishi, and Siemens.- Partnered with global supply chain team to reduce the number of suppliers and renegotiate contracts, resulting in double-digit price improvements and extending all payment terms to 90 days.

Agoura Hills, California

Directed legal affairs at entrepreneurial technology company pre- and post-IPO. Advised the product team on regulatory and licensing issues in various jurisdictions. Provided Legal support in preparation for Initial Public Offering of securities as well as ongoing securities filings. Negotiated licensing agreements with most major consumer electronics manufacturers. Helped team establish new business and licensing models.- Drove new technology and content licensing business models, managing high-stakes litigation and technology development agreements.- Led global intellectual property litigation strategy, collecting trademark and patent settlements in China, Taiwan, and US.- Concluded deals with several major record labels for licensing of popular music for production and distribution in surround-sound format, including albums by the Eagles, Steely Dan, and Queen.- Managed international dealer network contracting process for the cinema products division, enabling explosive growth such that DTS technology became ubiquitous pre-IPO.- Completed acquisition of a target with complementary technology in the digital cinema segment.

Los Angeles, California

- Represented clients in merger & acquisition and corporate finance transactions in numerous industries, including defense contracting, insurance, Internet solutions, and food processing.- Drafted and maintained corporate records for start-up and mature companies.- Advised public companies on disclosure requirements and drafted securities filings consistent with regulations and stock exchange guidelines.

Doctor Of Law (J.D.), Law

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science And Government