Supports all Rexel banners in the Western regions of U.S. with all matters relating to commercial litigation, employment disputes, commercial transactions, among others. As a member of the Rexel USA’s legal team, also advises the IT Department regarding software licensing and technology services transactions for all of Rexel’s U.S. businesses across the country. Rexel USA is a subsidiary of Rexel S.A., a global leader in electrical supplies distribution headquartered in Paris, France.

Supported Rexel banner across the entire U.S. with all matters relating to commercial litigation, employment disputes, commercial transactions, among others. As a member of the Rexel USA’s legal team, also advised the IT Department regarding software licensing and technology services transactions for all of Rexel’s U.S. businesses across the country. Rexel USA is a subsidiary of Rexel S.A., a global leader in electrical supplies distribution headquartered in Paris, France.

Provide legal support for strategic business development and marketing teams for hand-held device content provider; prepare and negotiate US and international agreements (including, among others, distribution, reseller, license, linking and lease agreements); advise senior executives regarding legal issues involved in strategic business ventures, risk avoidance, employment and compliance issues; responsible for managing intellectual property portfolio; assist with evaluating legal department policies and processes.

Responsible attorney for ITS department, Alliance Data's prepaid point of sale transaction processing line of business, and overseeing intellectual property portfolio and related issues as they arise; responsible for providing executives and other internal clients with legal analysis regarding risk avoidance and other issues, preparing, negotiating, and approving contracts (including software license agreements, vendor services agreements, client services agreements, supplier agreements, distributor agreements, etc.); oversees litigation relating to intellectual property.

General Counsel for technology firm specializing in point of sale transaction processing, prepaid/stored value, and custom software development. Responsible for handling and/or outsourcing all litigation; negotiating, preparing, approving and executing contracts; managing intellectual property portfolio; assisting with all aspects of the business including financial transactions and compliance with laws and regulations; holding position of Corporate Secretary; managing all outside legal fees incurred. Atrana was acquired by Alliance Data in May, 2005. Responsible for coordinating responses to extensive due diligence inquiries related to acquisition, also assisting in preparation of closing documents, and overseeing pre-acquisition reduction in force. Played critical role in transitioning the business following the acquisition.

Primarily responsible for commercial litigation including contract disputes, construction failures, employment disputes, and various other matters; supervised and managed three associates; successful in client development and client relations.

Commercial litigation, product liability, and construction litigation.

Commercial litigation (with emphasis on technology/trade secrets, computer related issues, and trademark/copyright disputes), employment and toxic tort litigation.