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Los Angeles, CA, US

• I am currently a Rocket Lawyer On-Call Attorney, ARAG Network Attorney, and a US Legal Network Attorney. I regularly handle a large volume caseload for individual and business clients.
• Contract Drafting & Review: Skilled in drafting and reviewing diverse commercial contracts, NDAs, partnership agreements, and T&Cs.
• Compliance Management: Aided companies in achieving and maintaining compliance with regulations including advertising, data privacy, labor laws, accessibility and web compliance.
• Negotiation & Dispute Resolution: Negotiated favorable terms in commercial agreements and represented clients in negotiations, due diligence, and marital and premarital contract negotiations.
• Business Litigation: Drafted demand and cease and desist letters for copyright and trademark infringements and represented clients in business litigation matters.
• Employment Law: Drafted employee handbooks and employment agreements, providing expert guidance on CA labor law compliance.

Louisville, KY, US

• Led digital product development and restaurant technology as Manager at Pizza Hut Division, focusing on strategic project planning and ensuring legal compliance with corporate policies.
• Orchestrated cross-functional team efforts to align operational practices with company goals, legal and design standards, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Analyzed market trends and regulatory changes to maintain industry competitiveness and operational compliance, integrating insights into business strategies.
• Developed standardized processes in conjunction with various business orgs to guarantee consistent delivery across projects.
• Engaged with stakeholders and negotiated project terms to align with organizational objectives, optimizing project outcomes through data-driven decision-making.

• Directed a solo legal practice with a specialized focus on technology and creative industries, adeptly handling Master Service Agreements, Statements of Work, and Client NDAs. Expert in facilitating Corporate and LLC.

Los Angeles, CA, US

• Led digital strategy and execution as Assistant Vice President for User Experience Design at City National Bank.
• Directed the development and collaborative efforts for the CNB mobile app and credit card application platform, partnering with IBM and Apple design labs.
• Oversaw a major redesign of the bank's internal administrative dashboard, improving operational efficiency for client account management and service navigation.
• Implemented KPIs to measure project success and inform executive-level decision-making for continuous digital experience enhancement.

Pasadena, CA, US

Designed user-centric websites, digital experiences, apps, lab-wide communications, international publications, and reports, ensuring a seamless and engaging experience for users.Participated in JPL's strategic planning team, collaborating on the content and design of JPL's 2020 strategic plan, and contributing to the organization's long-term vision and.

Streamlined the discovery process for all ongoing class action litigation.Assisted in the incorporation of new operating systems and tech tools, including contract management software.Maintained active collaboration with litigation support vendors and evaluated software to enhance efficiency.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Organizational Behavior Studies

Doctor Of Law (Jd)