Jason B. Prager Email & Phone Number

Madison, WI, US

Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, United States

• Perform legal review of requests for proposals ("RFP") for services at airports, including management of shuttle buses and parking facilities; propose and advise operations staff on exceptions to terms and conditions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate wide variety of vendor subcontracts and amendments for services at airports, including software agreements, master service agreements, maintenance agreements, and construction agreements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, permits, and amendments with municipalities and government agencies.
• Advise and provide recommendations regarding legal risks (e.g., indemnity) to senior management and executives.
• Provide and manage all legal support for SP Plus affiliate that provides suite of travel services for cruise lines, airlines, and passengers, including airport curbside concierge, remote airline check-in, and luggage.
• Served as one of two legal department representatives to the integration management office, which was created upon the announcement of Metropolis Technologies, Inc.’s acquisition of SP Plus Corporation.

Madison, Wisconsin

• Advised business client groups within Alliant Energy on real estate and commercial matters. Drafted, negotiated, and reviewed contracts; researched and developed legal strategies; and managed outside counsel.
• Led legal support for Real Estate and Right of Way teams; drafted and negotiated easement and lease agreements.
• Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated procurement, professional services, software, and other commercial agreements.
• Interpreted contract terms and conditions, including termination rights, indemnity obligations, force majeure impacts.
• Drafted and assisted clients in drafting project approval request documents (documents reviewed by executive team).
• Developed strategy and led response to force majeure declarations from multiple commodity suppliers.

Dearborn, MI

• Supported business client groups within Ford by providing legal and tax advice. Drafted and reviewed contracts; researched and developed legal and tax strategies; and worked with outside counsel.
• Worked with Human Resources group to determine income tax withholding requirements for employees working in Detroit and drafted a communication to employees that explained Ford’s obligations.
• Advised finance team at plant in New York on application for grant to fund training for manufacturing employees.
• Completed legal and tax research projects (utilizing research platforms, including Westlaw and Checkpoint) on issues that impacted Ford's business and summarized conclusions in writing for managing attorneys.
• Drafted and reviewed contract terms and other documents for an approximately $240M state and local tax incentive package for Ford's development in Detroit and an approximately $30M state and local tax incentive package.
• Drafted intercompany commercial contracts for international sales of parts and vehicles, and provision of services, to create transaction documentation and minimize audit risk; drafted amendments to existing contracts.

Dearborn, MI

• Worked with business clients seeking to develop and commercialize intellectual property. Advised clients on issues related to non-disclosure agreements and exchange of confidential information; and worked with outside.
• Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated intellectual property license contracts and university research contracts.
• Developed a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) template and reviewed and negotiated modifications with research and development partners, leading to increased efficiency and decreased risk.
• Managed NDA request process and maintained database of NDAs.
• Reviewed and modified terms and conditions with suppliers for compliance with internal policies, leading to decreased risk.
• Drafted and presented materials to business clients about protecting and exchanging confidential information.

Madison, WI

• Supported governor’s office by analyzing policy and fiscal impacts of budget requests submitted by Wisconsin Department of Corrections and Wisconsin State Public Defender, and researching proposed state initiatives and.

Dearborn, MI

• Supported senior attorneys by drafting legal memoranda, and completing legal and tax research projects.

Madison, WI

• Supported Hon. Michael J. Gableman and law clerks by drafting bench memoranda and completing other legal research assignments.

Doctor Of Law - Jd

Cum Laude Order of the Coif Wisconsin Law Review (Note and Comment Editor) Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Journalism