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Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

Lead negotiator and drafter for all commercial contracts, including non-disclosure agreements, license agreements, subcontractor agreements, technology based professional service agreements, and vendor agreements. Developed, drafted and implemented the commercial contract playbook, and intellectual property training materials for use business-wide. Advise executives on a variety of legal issues including potential patent and trademark infringement, employment issues, and corporate governance. Manage and monitor intellectual property developments. Assisted with due diligence of a $1B+ acquisition, including attending meetings with outside counsel, preparing documentation, and providing written answers to diligence questions. Collaborate with cross functional teams to resolve legal issues, evaluate risk, and address compliance issues; recommend business-focused solutions to mitigate legal risk while promoting business objectives.

Portland, Oregon Area

Portland, Oregon Area

Draft vendor contracts, independent contractor agreements, and termination notices. Review amendments to digital distribution contracts and summarize changes for General Counsel. Respond to DMCA takedown notices and subpoenas as appropriate. Completed audit of all business and music distribution contracts for Board use. Assisted with implementation of GDPR compliance plan.

New York, Ny

Reviewed and edited for clarity and accuracy contract summaries for overall company and label use. Provided feedback to department management regarding status of contract summaries and database functionality. Researched potential copyright statutory termination issue, summarized research in a memorandum for supervising attorney.

Portland, Oregon Area

Drafted opinions on Motions to Dismiss for negligence and First Amendment claims. Attended hearings in the courtroom and chambers related to civil and criminal proceedings, offered opinions and suggestions to the Judge. Reviewed, edited, cite checked, and proofread opinions for content and style.

Portland, Oregon Area

Drafted co-production, performance, licensing and broadcast agreements, no objection letters, and FOIA requests and appeals. Met with clients to discuss legal issues, consulted with General Counsel about possible resolutions. Researched first amendment, copyright, and trademark issues, wrote legal memoranda with findings.

Portland, Oregon Area

Prepared weekly, monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc financial reports for executive management. Led commercial sector sales database team, developed sales software training methods, and established best practices. Created and managed mentoring and professional development network for approximately 2,000 staff in North America; prepared cohesive, complex annual plan and budget. Received annual award for Outstanding Leadership and Achievement, 2012 – 2015.

New York, Ny

Managed two retail accounts, ranging from $1M - $21M; improved margins, delivery and order accuracy. Increased sales contributing to the most successful retail month in company history. Maintained close relationship with artists, printers and manufacturers to ensure orders were accurate and on schedule.

New York, Ny

Prepared invoices, monitored inventory, ensured appropriate billing, and prepared and maintained sales reports for all Artist Venue Sales for catalog labels. Coordinated with junior attorneys and other staff in department regarding current and upcoming projects. On behalf of Executive V.P, drafted correspondence, coordinated international travel and meeting arrangements.

Juris Doctor (J.D.), Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Cornelius Honor Society, 2019; Online Editor, Lewis & Clark Law Review 2018-2019; Member, Lewis & Clark Law.

Ba, Sociology