Legal executive for the world's leading platform for clean code, trusted by over 300,000 companies and backed by first-class investors including General Catalyst and Insight Partners. Head global team responsible for all corporate, commercial, privacy, intellectual property, and employment matters. Key achievements include acquiring an Irish company, launching multiple new entities, overseeing a global trademark program, and developing numerous compliance-related policies and programs.

Leader of 20-person international legal department for Bird, one of the world's premier omnichannel communication platforms with over 25,000 customers, a $3.8 billion valuation, and top-tier investors (Y-Combinator, Accel, Spark Capital). Responsible for all legal functions at the company, including facilitating global sales, overseeing data privacy and regulatory compliance, and advising the Board on shareholder and corporate governance matters. Support the CEO and fellow senior leadership on company strategy relating to IPO readiness, employment, litigation, product development, and data security.* In less than a year, I finalized the integration of 4 acquisitions, launched consolidated terms and conditions, hired 8 new team members, and completed hundreds of commercial contracts supporting record revenue growth.

Led legal team of 15 professionals advising primary divisions of Airbnb's homes business. Provided front-line product counseling, including consolidating guidance on privacy, consumer protection, marketing/IP, and regulatory/compliance issues with input from regional colleagues in Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Responsible for a wide range of commercial transactions such as joint marketing agreements and promotional partnerships. Major team projects: * Developed response to the COVID pandemic, including enhanced cleaning system and cancellation policy* Drafted risk factors and supporting stakeholder initiatives in support of Airbnb's December 2020 IPO * Launched Airbnb.org, Airbnb's 501(c)(3) nonprofit helping people in need find temporary places to stay * Created Plus tier, a selection of exceptional hosts with high-quality homes verified for quality and design * Acquired and integrated Trooly, a software company specializing in screening transactions for trust and safety * Served on the Diversity Pipeline Committee, including advising diversity program interns

Attorney at private global software/services company specializing in big data analysis. Primary areas of responsibility: • Data Privacy. Advised business units on handling, storage, and transfer of data. • Data Security. Collaborated with InfoSec teams on cyber security and threat analysis. • Compliance. Advised on audits (e.g. SOC-2), business impact assessments, and developed procedures/training related to anti-corruption, lobbying, and intellectual property. • Commercial. Negotiated contracts and license agreements with corporate/government customers. • Litigation. Managed lawsuits, including directing outside counsel and insurance carriers.

Attorney at global e-commerce marketplace company. Primary areas of responsibility: • Privacy. Provided guidance to product teams and led EU Safe Harbor data sharing program. • Compliance. Developed programs and advised management on enterprise risk mitigation, fraud prevention, data sharing, and consumer protection. • Data Security. Coordinated response to global data breach, including working with internal teams, external forensic experts, and US/int'l regulators. • Litigation. Managed state/federal cases (including class actions) and arbitrations, primarily involving patent/trademark/copyright issues, including defending six depositions. • Employment. Resolved lawsuits involving breach of non-compete/non-solicitation obligations. • Commercial. Drafted and negotiated commercial contracts and settlement agreements.• Pro Bono. Served as guardian ad litem in child custody dispute before the DC Superior Court.

Associate in Litigation and Supreme Court/Appellate practice groups. Representative matters: • Drafted briefs in CERCLA case before the Supreme Court involving apportionment of liability.• Defended class action lawsuit brought against auditor of Lehman Brothers.• Represented NFL Players Association in lawsuit regarding potential lock-out by team owners.• Supervised team of associates in False Claims Act case involving a military contractor.• Researched and prepared briefs in appeal involving the America’s Cup sailing competition.

Assisted the Honorable A. Raymond Randolph of the DC Circuit with preparing for oral argument and drafting opinions.

Participated in drafting briefs for several cases before federal courts of appeals.