Experienced corporate counsel with significant experience in drafting, analyzing, and negotiating complex multi-million dollar contracts with customers across the world. I also advise on mergers and acquisitions, IP management, security and product compliance, employment and marketing matters, and general business oversight. Texas-based with over seven years of experience in corporate law and complex commercial transactions.In addition to my corporate counsel work in the tech and startup space, I also have over seven years of experience in business and investor immigration, having prepared various types of visas and green cards for corporate clients and their employees.I've dealt with negotiating and closing deals with an ARR ranging between $10,000 to $8,000,000 USD across different industries and different product lines.
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In-House CounselCognite May 2023 - PresentLysaker, Bærum, NoDraft, analyze, and negotiate a wide variety of agreements such as, but not limited to, master service agreements, SaaS agreements, licensing agreements, reseller agreements, data center agreements, security policies, and statements of work (SOW) from origin to executionLead negotiations for key multi-million dollar deals with a variety of international and national clientele with a strong focus in the manufacturing, oil and gas, and pharmaceutical industry; Oversee data privacy, security and compliance for global business operations. Ensuring operations and business relationships maintain a cautious risk profile and does not put business in high risk situations by reviewing sanctions list, dataops and secops policies, and company backgrounds;Provide counsel on labor and employment related matters such as terminations, benefits, employment agreements and policy related issues, grievances and arbitrations;Support the product and engineering team in the development and implementation of legal strategies around Cognite's use of generative AI and other emerging technologies;Analyze vendor agreements, marketing materials, open source licensing agreements, and other corporate documents for key business, legal and insurance risks to safeguard corporate exposure and interestMonitor and improve controls and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable national and international laws and regulations, as well as provide risk analysis for engagement with companies in high risk countries;Oversee the global mobility and immigration processes of different Cognite entitiesProvide strategic legal advice to members in the C-Suite and and Director-levelSupport global operations for Cognite offices in the Americas, EMEA, Saudi Arabia, Japan, and India. -
Immigration AttorneyDrv Legal Pllc Jun 2018 - PresentPrepare employment-based visa and green card applications, including PERM applications, for corporate clients and their employees Keep up-to-date and advise clients on consular requirements for a variety of visas in different countriesPrepare adjustment of status and consular processing applications Prepare work visa (E1, E2, E3, L1A, O1, TN, H1B) and investor visa (E2, EB5) applications Advise and prep clients for consulate and USCIS visa, green card, and citizenship interviewsForm LLC and corporate entities, as well as advise clients of the benefits and differences between each corporate entityDraft corporate bylaws, company agreements, resolutions, and amendments, as well as other corporate documentation that may be needed by clientele
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Corporate Counsel - Head Of Commercial And LatamMitratech Nov 2019 - May 2023Bee Cave, Texas, UsDraft, analyze, and negotiate complex multi-million dollar opportunities involving key agreements such as, but not limited to, master service agreements, reseller agreements, SaaS agreements, data center agreements, security policies, BAAs, and statements of work (SOW) from origin to execution with a variety of national and international clientele, including Fortune 500/100/50 companies.Perform M&A due diligence and identify risks in pending or future acquisitions, as well as take lead of legal and structural transitions and integration upon acquisition for both domestic and international acquisitions Advise on mergers & acquisitions, disposals, restructurings, buy-ins, buyouts, joint ventures, and private equity/fund investmentsOversee the protection of IP rights, including trademark and copyright registrations, and monitoring for abuse , as well as enforcement, of company owned IP Supervise, train, and manage a team of paralegals and attorneys based out of the US and MexicoAnalyze vendor agreements, marketing materials, open source licensing agreements, and other corporate documents for key business, legal and insurance risks to safeguard corporate exposure and interestMonitor and improve controls and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable national and international laws and regulations including ,but not limited to, GDPR, CCPA and HIPAAProvide strategic legal advice to members of the C-Suite and Board of Directors Develop and update policies and training materials for incoming employees to expedite the transition after onboarding (Ex. FAQs, how-to's, best practices, etc.) -
Corporate CounselCdw Jun 2018 - Nov 2019Vernon Hills, Il, UsDraft and negotiate key agreements such as, but not limited to, master service agreements, reseller agreements, SaaS agreements, PaaS agreements, commercial leases, security policies, BAAs, and statements of work (SOW)Lead the negotiation of complex multi-million-dollar opportunities with Fortune 500 companies Analyze vendor agreements, marketing materials, and other corporate documents for key business, legal and insurance risks to safeguard corporate exposure and interestDraft, proofread, and construct alternative language for complex non-standard corporate contract documents and RFPs, such as SOWs, NDAs, consulting agreements, master agreements, marketing material, licensing and trademark agreements, etc. Coordinate with different departments, both internally and externally, to ensure clear communication within the supply chainEnsure that CDW maintains compliance with our ISO 27001 certification, as well as other applicable security and personal data regulations such as HIPAA and the GDPRUtilize a contracts database or other suitable tool to organize contract documents to include reviewing documents to identify key triggers such as termination dates, notice clauses, penalties, escalations, etcMaintain, prepare, and coordinate execution of standard approved agreement forms Maintain communication with field sales representatives and customers to keep them aware of the status of contract documents and potential issues -
Supervising AttorneyEscamilla & Poneck Llp Nov 2015 - Jun 2018San Antonio, Texas, UsDraft a variety of commercial contracts and documents such as asset purchase agreements, non-disclosure agreements, business purchase agreements, real estate purchase agreements, employment contracts.Act as outside general counsel and consultant for a number of small cap and start up businesses of the law firm Establish business entities in different states through the USAPrepare work visa (E-1, E-2, L-1, O-1, TN, H-1B) and investor visa (E-2, EB-5) applications Prepare employment-based visa and green card applications, including PERM applications, for corporate clients and their employeesSupervise and manage a team of four paralegals with an active case roster of 300+ cases at a given time Prepare adjustment of status and consular processing applications Draft corporate bylaws, company agreements, resolutions, business plans and amendmentsAdvise and prep clients for consulate and USCIS visa, green card, and citizenship interviewsKeep track of Key Performance Indicators and ensure all financial goals for the month, quarter and year are met -
Law ClerkEscamilla And Poneck Llp Jan 2014 - Nov 2015Prepare employment-based visa and green card applications, including PERM applications, for corporate clients and their employeesPrepare adjustment of status and consular processing applications Prepare work visa (E-1, E-2, L-1, TN, H-1B) and investor visa (E-2, EB-5) applications Advise and prep clients for consulate and USCIS visa, green card, and citizenship interviewsForm LLC and corporate entities Draft corporate bylaws, company agreements, resolutions, and amendmentsDraft asset purchase agreements, non-disclosure agreements, business plans, real estate purchase agreements, and employment contracts
David V. Education Details
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St. Mary'S UniversityLaw -
SandlerSales -
The University Of Texas At San AntonioMarketing
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David V. works for Cognite
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David V.'s current role is Tech and Immigration Attorney.
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David V. attended St. Mary's University, Sandler, The University Of Texas At San Antonio.
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