David Watson Email & Phone Number

University Of Michigan

The Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE) is the leading provider of how-to solutions that harness the wisdom of Michigan’s leading legal practitioners. ICLE collaborates with practicing Michigan lawyers to develop tools that save our partners time, and allow them to gain expertise and network with other lawyers through out the state of Michigan. ICLE boasts a vast network of leading practitioners who contribute to the creation of our content and/or serve in an overall advisory… Show more The Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE) is the leading provider of how-to solutions that harness the wisdom of Michigan’s leading legal practitioners. ICLE collaborates with practicing Michigan lawyers to develop tools that save our partners time, and allow them to gain expertise and network with other lawyers through out the state of Michigan. ICLE boasts a vast network of leading practitioners who contribute to the creation of our content and/or serve in an overall advisory capacity. ICLE’s contributors hail from across Michigan and the country. They represent the perspective of both small and large firms and of lawyers in every stage of their career. They are experts in their field and provide ICLE’s content with the practical, how-to focus that comes from doing the work every day. I report directly to the ICLE Executive Committee and am responsible for the day to day operations of ICLE and our nearly 50 dedicated and talented team members. Show less

Albany, New York Area

Reported directly to the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) Executive Committee of the New York State Bar Association House of Delegates. Was responsible for day-to-day operation and management of the NYSBA, its 127 employees and annual budget of nearly $35 million. Daily responsibilities included profit/loss/budgeting, staffing, and operation of the NYSBA. Directed, coordinated and supervised the activities of all staff, contract staff and volunteer efforts and activities. Recommended… Show more Reported directly to the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) Executive Committee of the New York State Bar Association House of Delegates. Was responsible for day-to-day operation and management of the NYSBA, its 127 employees and annual budget of nearly $35 million. Daily responsibilities included profit/loss/budgeting, staffing, and operation of the NYSBA. Directed, coordinated and supervised the activities of all staff, contract staff and volunteer efforts and activities. Recommended various activities, programs and procedures to fulfill the goals and objectives of the NYSBA’s programs, initiatives and strategic plans. Had fiduciary responsibility for all NYSBA financial activities; coordinate all NYSBA membership and marketing efforts; was responsible for all NYSBA member benefits including continuing legal education, insurance programs, publications, section/committee initiatives and community outreach programs. The NYSBA is largest voluntary state bar organization in the nation with 75,000 members. Show less

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Reported directly to the CMBA/ CMBF Boards of Directors. Responsible for day-to-day operation and management of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association (CMBA) and its charitable arm - the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Foundation (CMBF). Daily responsibilities include profit/loss/budgeting, staffing, and operation of the CMBA. Direct, coordinate and supervise the activities of all staff, contract staff and volunteer efforts and activities. Recommend various activities, programs and… Show more Reported directly to the CMBA/ CMBF Boards of Directors. Responsible for day-to-day operation and management of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association (CMBA) and its charitable arm - the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Foundation (CMBF). Daily responsibilities include profit/loss/budgeting, staffing, and operation of the CMBA. Direct, coordinate and supervise the activities of all staff, contract staff and volunteer efforts and activities. Recommend various activities, programs and procedures to fulfill the goals and objectives of the CMBA/CMBF’s programs, initiatives and strategic plans. Have fiduciary responsibility for all CMBA/CMBF financial activities; coordinate all CMBA/CMBF membership and marketing efforts; responsible for all CMBA member benefits including continuing legal education, insurance programs, publications, section/committee initiatives and CMBF community outreach programs. Coordinate all Board of Director activities. The CMBA is largest non profit municipal bar association in Ohio. Its nearly 6000 members are comprised of attorneys, law students and legal professionals. Show less

Indiana

Responsible for building and maintaining client base and increase financial assets under management. Solicit, assess and maintain clientele to provide management, investment, insurance and long-term financial planning services. Develop and cultivate prospects for the purpose of acquiring assets and establishing advisor/client relationships. Work with individual clients and their families to determine financial goals and objectives. Develop plan for clients to achieve financial goals and… Show more Responsible for building and maintaining client base and increase financial assets under management. Solicit, assess and maintain clientele to provide management, investment, insurance and long-term financial planning services. Develop and cultivate prospects for the purpose of acquiring assets and establishing advisor/client relationships. Work with individual clients and their families to determine financial goals and objectives. Develop plan for clients to achieve financial goals and objectives. Consistently review and adjust plans for clients as needs, goals and markets change. Show less

Greater Chicago Area

Reported directly to the CLLA Board of Governors. Was responsible for the day to day operation and management of the Commercial Law League of America including profit/loss/budgeting, staffing, and operation of the League’s national offices in Chicago. Directed, coordinated and supervised the activities of all staff, contract staff and volunteer efforts and activities. Recommended various activities, programs and procedures to fulfill the goals and objectives of the League’s strategic plan.… Show more Reported directly to the CLLA Board of Governors. Was responsible for the day to day operation and management of the Commercial Law League of America including profit/loss/budgeting, staffing, and operation of the League’s national offices in Chicago. Directed, coordinated and supervised the activities of all staff, contract staff and volunteer efforts and activities. Recommended various activities, programs and procedures to fulfill the goals and objectives of the League’s strategic plan. Had fiduciary responsibility for all League financial activities; coordinated all League membership and marketing efforts; was responsible for all League legislative and lobbying activities; coordinated all League committee activities; worked directly with and coordinates all Board of Governor meetings and activities and had editorial responsibility for the publication of the Debt3 (Formerly The Commercial Law Bulletin), the Business and Commercial Law Journal and the CLLA Web site. Worked with outside media contacts to provide information regarding the CLLA and CLLA legislative, legal or lobbying positions at the state or federal level. The CLLA is a non profit professional Association established in 1895. Its members are commercial law and bankruptcy attorneys, collection agencies and law list publishers. Show less

Greater Chicago Area

Reported directly to the Executive Director. Managed all HR/Benefit Functions for DRI. Managed day-to-day operations of the largest civil defense bar association in the world (24,000 members). Served as principal contact for media relations working with outside media contacts to provide information regarding DRI and DRI legislative, legal or lobbying positions at the state or federal level. Responsible for managing DRI’s web-page development/maintenance. Further, responsible for… Show more Reported directly to the Executive Director. Managed all HR/Benefit Functions for DRI. Managed day-to-day operations of the largest civil defense bar association in the world (24,000 members). Served as principal contact for media relations working with outside media contacts to provide information regarding DRI and DRI legislative, legal or lobbying positions at the state or federal level. Responsible for managing DRI’s web-page development/maintenance. Further, responsible for management and development of all DRI electronic publications (including DRI’s monthly magazine For The Defense, DRI’s online newsletter The Voice, seminar materials, and the Defense Library Series publications). Responsible for meeting demands of membership by supervising the planning and implementation of at least twenty six (26) seminars annually around the country. Managed twenty-five (25) direct reports. Show less

Dayton, Ohio Area

Reported directly to Lexis and Nexis Executive Management. Directly responsible for long-term LEXIS and NEXIS outsourcing strategy and initiatives. Also responsible for day to day operations of LEXIS and NEXIS offshore and domestic data conversion activities, NEXIS Content Services sales support team (a.k.a. Content Solutions), NEXIS Measurements, Metrics and Analysis Team (a.k.a. Production Planning and Control) and NEXIS current awareness products and meta-data team (a.k.a. Product… Show more Reported directly to Lexis and Nexis Executive Management. Directly responsible for long-term LEXIS and NEXIS outsourcing strategy and initiatives. Also responsible for day to day operations of LEXIS and NEXIS offshore and domestic data conversion activities, NEXIS Content Services sales support team (a.k.a. Content Solutions), NEXIS Measurements, Metrics and Analysis Team (a.k.a. Production Planning and Control) and NEXIS current awareness products and meta-data team (a.k.a. Product Packaging). Managed three software-engineering teams in India and the Philippines who were designing and maintaining LEXIS and NEXIS on-line products. Responsible for long-term LEXIS and NEXIS outsourcing strategy and initiatives. Also responsible for day to day operations of LEXIS and NEXIS offshore and domestic data conversion activities. Managed offshore key-conversion activity for both new builds and existing online, key-converted products. Regularly drafted RFP documentation, non-disclosure agreements and associated outsourcing contracts and amendments. Show less

Doctor Of Law (J.D.), Law

Law School

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science And Government

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