• First-ever internal counsel for Heaven Hill responsible for all corporate and commercial legal and compliance matters and oversight of the L&C team – supply chain, sales/distribution/marketing, regulatory and trade compliance, mergers & acquisitions, real estate and facilities, intellectual property, litigation and disputes, data privacy, environmental, general corporate • Manage domestic and international outside counsel • Oversee contracted lobbyists and develop strategy for state and federal regulatory matters impacting the spirits industry• Heritage Member representative on the Kentucky Distillers Association Board – Vice Chair in 2019 and Chair in 2020• Establish corporate-wide policy and procedure, ensure regulatory compliance and best practices, and act as a trusted advisor to the business

• Drafted and negotiated technology focused revenue contracts for software, hardware, and consulting services for enterprise, military, aerospace, and government accounts throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, Asia Pacific, and South America (up to $75,000,000 per transaction)• Legal oversight for all U.S. Government contracts; extensive knowledge of FAR and DFAR regulations and Department of Defense DARPA proposals and contracting • Monitored changes in U.S. Government trade and contract regulations that may impact business operations or intellectual property and comment on proposed rules and regulations• Liaised with U.S. Government agencies and legislators to lobby for policy changes• Managed and collaborated with outside counsel on government contracts issues, export compliance, international arbitration, mergers and acquisitions, and participate in negotiations• Coordinated and oversaw post-acquisition integration of newly acquired entities worldwide• Drafted and managed all license applications, advisory opinions, disclosures, and commodity jurisdiction requests with the Department of State, Department of Commerce, and Department of Energy• Managed an export and customs compliance team of 11 international personnel to support a four billion dollar business• Ensured adherence to applicable regulations for all export transactions in 10 countries and customs transactions in over 70 countries• Advised all Siemens PLM entities worldwide to provide legal and compliance guidance for high risk transactions and ensure compliance with export regulations and licensing under the EAR, ITAR, OFAC, DOE/NNSA, and varying international regulations• Managed ITAR compliance efforts company-wide; created and implemented ITAR and export compliance trainings for over 5,000 employees• Developed global policy for Technology Control Plans and Secure Data Handling within guidelines of varying international export and data privacy laws

• Negotiated lease terms for telecommunications towers with private and corporate entities• Drafted, filed and acquired building permits and land use permits in multiple jurisdictions for telecommunications infrastructure • Attended land use hearings to discuss zoning issues and represent company interests• Liaised with land use planners and building inspectors to determine appropriate procedures and requirements for compliance prior to construction

• Researched law, drafted memoranda, prepared witness analysis, and assisted in research and development of defense legal strategy for use in high profile securities, railroad, and environmental cases• Analyzed and summarized corporate documents including international sales and government contracts for white-collar criminal defense cases• Assisted in depositions and drafted witness summaries

• Assisted partners with international legal issues including leasehold and property transactions for businesses and individuals, immigration and domicile disputes, and insurance claims for hurricane affected property• Assisted in drafting international business contracts in European and Asian jurisdictions • Met with clients and consultants from various countries regarding accounting issues, property disputes, and contract negotiations