Julie Grantham Email & Phone Number

Hanover, Maryland, United States

▶️ RolesSenior Corporate Counsel, Global Cloud Networking (Hyperscaler) Division (July 2024–Present)Corporate Counsel, GCN Division (Dec 2022–July 2024)▶️ SnapshotPromoted to oversee legal support for the $1B+ Global Cloud Networking/Hyperscaler Division at Ciena (NYSE: CIEN). Provide expertise in IP, security, data, and sales, while partnering with executive teams across Sales, IT, HR, PLM, and Finance to align with corporate strategy and goals. Advise global sales and software teams in high-impact relationships with top data and cloud operators, service providers, and enterprises.▶️ Value Contributions✔ Structure and negotiate complex technology contracts (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) partner/reseller (OEM/ODM), MSLA/SLA, and local country adoption agreements. Advise on risks and regulatory requirements for entry into new geographies and emerging markets. ➜ Developed customer contract framework and negotiated multi-million subsea agreements with cloud providers and IORs in multiple complex geographies. ➜ Advise on IP and privacy concerns related to the AI regulatory landscape. ✔ Provide legal guidance on business risks and regulatory requirements for expanding into new geographies and emerging markets. ➜ Developed GCN customer contract framework and negotiated multi-million subsea contracts in complex geographies. ➜ Educate internal teams on IP and emerging issues related to the AI regulatory environment. ➜ Manage legal aspects of GTM strategy✔ Serve as M&A core deal team member.✔ Mentor early-in-career attorneys in global legal department; volunteer judge for Ciena STEM Solutions Challenge Global Program.✔ Recognized with awards for contributions and achievements:➜ 2024 Thank You Spot Award for process improvement and positively impacting team dynamic➜ 2023 annual Legal Department Business Enabler Award ➜ 2023 Bronze Spot Award for core values, demonstrating exemplary behavior and making contributions that positively impact Ciena, its people and customers

Hanover Md

▶️ SnapshotSelected to serve as Legal Head for North America Employment Matters for nine months, in addition to Corporate Counsel, GCN responsibilities. Held full legal accountability for employment matters for 4500 US and Canadian employees including hiring, terminations, and independent contract agreements. Advised executives and senior management on employee-related matters.▶️ Value Contributions✔ Led legal review and revision of US and Canada Short and Long-Term Leave Policies✔ Directed legal preparation for OFCCP audit✔ Managed outside counsel on employment litigation matters in US and Canada

Greater Houston

▶️ SnapshotRetained on 12 month contract by IT organization to scalable legal contract review process including playbook for early-in-career attorneys and provided risk mitigation guidance.▶️ Value Contributions✔ Reviewed data security compliance and implemented new data privacy policy.✔ Partnered with executive leadership to create repeatable processes for legal reviews and interactions between Consulting and Sales teams.

New Canaan, Ct | Houston Tx | Barbados

▶️ SnapshotServed as outside counsel managing special legal and business projects for corporate clients. Developed legal infrastructures, established compliance programs and contracting frameworks, advised on technology innovation and disruptive trends. Served as outside counsel. ▶️ Representative engagements included: ✔ Medical Device Company—Provided guidance on entry into new global market including market potential, risk mitigation, international regulatory standards (ISO, IEC), quality measures, distribution options and profit optimization strategies.✔ UK-based SaaS Technology Company—Advised on growth strategies, financial reporting and analysis, and sales and cost saving opportunities. Established contract processes, vetted and brought in cloud-based CRM ✔ Barbados Aron & Christina Trust Foundation—Partnered with founders of charitable organization promoting social wellbeing and learn-to-swim programs across public schools in Barbados. Created contract framework to minimize risk to foundation.

Houston, Texas, United States

▶️ SnapshotRecruited to technology-based specialized construction firm as first in-house attorney, holding responsibility for data privacy/security and employment compliance matters, overseas construction contracts, and joint venture agreements. Oversaw litigation and managed outside legal counsel across multiple jurisdictions.▶️ Value Contributions✔ Brought outside legal expense inhouse (except tax and litigation), saving ~$500K to ~$2M annually.✔ Negotiated multi-million dollar settlement of Bureau of Overseas Building Operations (OBO) claims.✔ Served as lead on compliance initiatives. ➜ Implemented employee program in compliance with new ERISA regulations; handled EEOC claims. ➜ Designed strategies to ensure regulatory compliance with COI’s global industry. ➜ Created Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) initiative to meet new requirements and managed audit.

Houston And Austin, Texas, United States

▶️ SnapshotRecruited by President and CEO as sole in-house attorney for IT services company offering cloud-based, SaaS, governance, and risk management services to law firms and corporate clients. Managed legal issues including complex commercial, procurement, and customer agreements, software licensing, leasing, and employment law.▶️ Value Contributions✔ Consulted to major law firms on eDiscovery.✔ Delivered educational and CLE-qualified eDiscovery courses.✔ Collaborated with outside counsel on M&As (including LIT Group acquisition) including due diligence, and deal structuring; served on post-acquisition management team.✔ Established retention and destruction practices, social media policies, and strategic litigation readiness plans; revised standard contracts to minimize risk and improve continuity. ✔ Managed outside counsel on litigation, contract disputes, breach of employment contract claims, investor/shareholder claims, and outstanding debts.

Austin, Texas, United States

▶️ SnapshotCreated, developed, and delivered course on legal aspects of electronic information, including ethical considerations, discovery, and evidentiary uses.▶️ Value Contributions✔ Developed and taught first course premised on teacher’s manual to Scheindlin, Capra, and The Sedona Conference’s Electronic Discovery and Digital Evidence: Cases and Materials (American Casebook) 1st Edition.

Houston, Texas, United States

▶️ SnapshotRelocated from London to Houston and joined e-discovery forensic technology organization as in-house attorney. Cultivated large client base and built business relationships within the legal and corporate communities.▶️ Value Contributions✔ Educated in-house counsel and corporate officers on IP, protective measures, and employee compliance related to electronic information.

▶️ SnapshotRecruited to open and manage first overseas office (London) of e-Discovery technology organization to provide litigation support and technology services to UK law firms. Identified site; hired staff, established operating processes; and led business development. Held full P&L accountability. ▶️ Value Contributions✔ Propelled revenue from $0 to US $5M, achieving profitability in first 12 months.✔ Grew London team from 0 to 8.

Houston, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas, United States

Bachelor'S Of Arts (Ba), English Language And Literature, General

Juris Doctor (Jd), Law