Currently with Walmart U.S., Merchandising and Marketing – Primary legal advisor to Walmart US Food Merchandise Division, the Grocery Private Brand Team and the Entertainment General Merchandise Team. Previously supported other merchandising divisions in Walmart US, including Hardware, Sporting Goods, Automotive, Toys, Seasonal and Stationery. Provide advice and counsel to business clients on strategic initiatives, supplier relationships and contracts; provide training, advice and counsel on antitrust matters; review and negotiate contracts with suppliers and service providers; collaborate with other legal teams on IP issues, compliance matters, commercial co-ventures, direct import and customs issues; helped re-draft Walmart US Corporate Governance and assisted with drafting/revising certain corporate policies.Previously with Tort Litigation – Managed two attorneys and three administrative assistants responsible for all tort cases in the Eastern Seaboard and Southeast; managed all high exposure specialty matters including pharmacy, TLE/Tire, product liability and premises security cases.

Successfully defended self-insured product manufacturers in a wide range of product liability cases, including jury trial resulting in a complete defense verdict. Handled a wide range of litigation matters for corporate clients, including breach of contract, trade secret, sexual harassment and lease dispute.A.V. rated by Martindale-Hubbell.

Successfully defended corporate clients in wide range of litigation matters, including product liability, premises liability and trucking cases.Multiple jury trials resulting in defense verdicts, including product liability, premises liability and trucking cases. Managed team of associate attorneys and professional staff. Hiring partner for the Houston office.