I've been an attorney for over 20 years, with experience in both private practice and as in house counsel. For the past decade, I have specialized in providing legal counsel within the architecture, engineering, and construction market as part of CannonDesign’s legal team. CannonDesign is one of the largest design firms in the world with more than 1,300 employees.In 2024, I embraced an expanded role centered on managing risk for CannonDesign’s most substantial projects. In this role, I collaborate closely with key stakeholders, including the Firm's Executive Leaders, Project Leadership, Business Practice Leaders and Quality Leaders, to spearhead initiatives that enhance both team and firm performance. This position allows me to leverage my business acumen and risk management expertise to ensure the successful implementation of our firm's commercial, legal and procedural practices within targeted projects. Through this evolution, I provide essential support to our project teams, particularly in navigating the complexities of large-scale, high-stakes projects.