Legal professional with extensive experience serving as corporate in-house counsel to public and private technology companies, as well as practicing corporate law with a large, national law firm. Respected as a trusted advisor who applies a comprehensive understanding of business and technical requirements in providing pragmatic legal advice. Skilled in negotiating and managing complex technology transactions. Helps companies protect their interests by guiding senior leadership on managing risk so they can focus on executing and growing their business. Expertise in software and technology licensing (including hosted/cloud services and software as a service (SaaS)), commercial and government contracting, and corporate transactional matters. Core legal skills include contract negotiation, intellectual property, cybersecurity and privacy law, data protection, employment law, M&A, corporate governance, litigation management, and regulatory compliance. Has created and implemented company policies, procedures, and guidelines for business and legal operations.