Entrepreneurial and effective senior legal executive with over 17 years of experience advising leaders and departments on a wide array of strategic business, operational, compliance, risk management, finance, and employment matters. Expertise in contract drafting and negotiation, contract management, strategic planning, post-acquisition integrations, compliance, and employment law. Leverages experience to resolve complex operational issues efficiently and improve processes. General Counsel to Global Guardian, a provider of world-class security solutions, custom-tailored to the individual needs of its global client base. Global Guardian offers an integrated suite of best-in-class security services that help clients identify and mitigate the risks of traveling and doing business both overseas and domestically.Prior to Global Guardian, served as General Counsel to Arch Amenities Group (formerly WTS International), a worldwide amenity management firm serving the hospitality, spa, fitness, commercial real estate, and recreation industries. Responsible for all legal affairs of the company, including contracts, litigation, regulatory compliance, employment, insurance, and intellectual property. Prior to joining AAG, operated as a solo practitioner in Virginia. Areas of former representation included small business formation and governance, civil litigation, non-profit law counsel, criminal defense (felony and misdemeanor), and estate planning. Formerly an Associate at Three Bridges Law, a general practice law firm. Areas of expertise included small business establishment, development and ongoing counsel; legislative and regulatory research and counsel; estate planning; non-profit formation; and Congressional advocacy.Admitted to practice in Virginia. Member, Virginia State Bar.