As an accomplished legal professional with over eight years of diverse experience, I bring a robust background in business affairs, intellectual property, and entertainment law. Currently serving as the Senior Vice President & General Counsel at The Chosen, Inc., a public company, I manage complex legal and business matters, oversee litigation and acquisitions, and advise on risk management for an emerging television/film studio. My strategic guidance extends to licensing, distribution, production, and the development of proprietary applications. I also serve on the executive team and as the corporate secretary.My prior role as General Counsel at RightNow Media saw me advising the President and executive team, negotiating and drafting critical licensing contracts, and managing a substantial multi-million dollar annual budget for acquisitions. With a deep understanding of intellectual property and international law, I ensured compliance and mitigated legal risks for a global non-profit organization with over 250 employees.As an Assistant District Attorney with the Dallas County District Attorney's Office, I honed my litigation skills, managing a heavy docket of felony and misdemeanor cases. I have led numerous trials, negotiated plea agreements, and provided training for new police officers.My educational journey includes a Juris Doctor from New England Law | Boston, where I served as Editor-in-Chief of the New England Journal on Criminal and Civil Confinement, and earned multiple honors for academic excellence, such as the Dean's List, and also being named a New England Scholar. I also hold a Graduate Certificate in Negotiation Mastery from Harvard Business School Online and both an MBA and a BBA from Harding University. I am admitted to practice law in Texas, Colorado, Utah, and before the Supreme Court of the United States, and am member of the prestigious Marquis Who's Who.