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Boston, Massachusetts

Negotiate multi year, high value, complex equity compensation services agreements, technology agreements, statements of work, privacy and security addenda, NDAs, and RFPs for Fidelity's sales organization. Promoted for proven expertise in handling high profile deals in the strategic market. Lead negotiator, representing Fidelity in contract discussions with top tier, publicly traded entities.Skilled at both oral and written communication used during negotiation and within organization focused on "getting the job done." Highly organized, efficient, and detail oriented in managing multiple contracts at various stages. Foster strong, collaborative relationships with internal business partners in audit, risk, compliance, relationship management and sales to ensure compliance with policies and risk tolerance.

Greater Boston Area

Negotiate multi year, high value, complex equity compensation services agreements, technology agreements, statements of work, privacy and security addenda, NDAs, and RFPs for Fidelity's sales organization. Memberships and Honors: Business Partner Team Award (2015); Data Security / Privacy Committee (2015); New Model Committee (2015); Contracts Road Show Committee (2015); Friend of SPS Award (2016); Associate Ambassador (2015-2016); Leader for the Future (2016); Master Class Committee (2016); Recipient of President’s Circle Award (2017).

Greater Boston Area

Negotiated multi year, high value, complex equity compensation services agreements, addenda, NDAs, RFPs, and confidentiality agreements on behalf of Fidelity Stock Plan Services.Memberships and Honors: Associate of the Quarter (2011); New Hire Outreach Committee (2012-2013); STAR Award Committee (2012); People & Culture Committee (2012-2013).

Greater Boston Area

Represented Fidelity in contract negotiations for outside funds relationships. Created a singular, efficient process for recognizing, cataloging, drafting, negotiating, executing, and electronically storing contracts. Devised amendment for custom fund relationships after assessing need for particular service level. Spearheaded audit for business to highlight exceptions language.

Negotiated MSAs, NDAs, employment agreements, work for hires, and technology licensing agreements. Drafted cease and desist letters to procure favorable results for clients. Provided advice and guidance regarding management, protection, and enforcement of rights and assets.Advised clients on privacy, data protection / transfer, Safe Harbor, DMCA, Internet, domain name, trademark, copyright, and trade secrets law. Counseled clients on strategic acquisition, registration, maintenance, and licensing of domestic and international trademarks, trade dress, and copyrights. Handled all aspects of enforcing intellectual property rights at state and federal levels and before the TTAB.Experienced in all phases of business litigation from demand, discovery, motion practice, through trial and appeal. Represented clients in software, publishing, hospitality, manufacturing, real estate, Internet, food service and retail industries.

Facilitated client intake and scheduling for mediation / arbitration practice; performed legal research; drafted memoranda; prepared court documents.

Prepared, drafted, and assisted in the negotiation of retirment agreements; created department-wide form system to streamline contracts and manage templates.

Jd, Law

Activities and Societies: Law Review

Ba, History

Activities and Societies: Leonard Carmichael Society -- Volunteer Vacations