La Vonda De Witt Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga, Us

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In this role, I lead a team delivering administrative hearing services on alcohol and tobacco products, while providing legal counsel on employment and ethics matters.

In addition to my current work, I also assisted clients via my private practice from 2010 to 2015. I excel in aiding my clients with a range of legal matters and advising on commercial agreements, technology, innovation, real estate transactions, and IP. Further, I partner with legal service providers on e-litigation document reviews. OFFER STRATEGIC VISION AND COMPREHENSIVE CONSULTING SERVICES TO SUPPORT BUSINESSES.➙ Aided diverse range of businesses by completing E-litigation, real estate transactions, and trademark projects.➙ Expanded experience in litigation and transactional projects via engagements with legal service providers.➙ Created / executed educational programs focused on clinical trials, transactions, and data privacy as Vice Chair of ABA’s Life Sciences Interest Group.➙ Appointed as Hearing Officer / Special Master by the State Bar of Georgia to resolve attorney-client disputes, protect the public, and maintain the integrity of the legal profession.

In supporting the IPO for this health technology startup, I counseled stakeholders on business and legal issues. COMPLETED 15+ DEALS IN 3 MONTHS AND ADVISED STAKEHOLDERS ON TRANSITION TO PUBLICLY TRADED COMPANY➙ Drafted / negotiated global sales, distributors, and data agreements critical to revenue growth.➙ Negotiated commercial agreements with domestic and global academic research institutions, foundations, and hospitals.➙ Counseled on global compliance concerns such as data privacy, security, and healthcare laws (HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA).➙ Collaborated across the organization to engage departments on impactful business and legal decisions; also directed legal team.

Blacksburg, Va, Us

In this role, I leveraged my business acumen and expertise in IP, scientific innovation, tech, and pharma to develop contracts and support sponsored research agreements with corporations and government agencies. SUPPORTED & FURTHERED INSTITUTION’S SPONSORED RESEARCH BY CLOSING 100+ AGREEMENTS➙ Developed contracting process to streamline interactions with the government and corporations. Reviewed internal processes, created negotiating playbooks, and collaborated with export compliance to support sponsored research.➙ Incorporated optimal data protection practices in negotiations by utilizing my comprehensive background in IP and technology.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Throughout this contract role, I collaborated with senior executives to develop and negotiate more than 50 commercial agreements that complied with data usage privacy and security laws. I also drove risk mitigation across the procurement and finance teams.CUT CONTRACT TURNAROUND TIME 50% AGENCY-WIDE.➙ Streamlined contracting process to speed turnaround across statewide programs. Collaborated with procurement to identify gaps and implement pre-execution review.

I counseled this nonprofit pro bono on general legal matters and issues impacting its members and advised the Board. Further, I was instrumental in resolving trademark issues.SUPPORTED GROWTH AND BOOSTED BRAND RECOGNITION TO AMPLIFY IMPACT FOR 2K USATF MEMBERS➙ Counseled board on governance, brand alliance, and membership to strengthen the organization’s brand and boost member engagement. ➙ Developed and negotiated sports competition agreements critical to the organization’s growth. Completed sports stadium rentals and vendor agreements for sale of goods at venues.➙ Spearheaded communication with USATF Headquarters to drive compliance with national bylaws.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

My leadership was critical in turning around a stalled project to support execution of the agency’s technology, privacy, and security objectives. In addition to guiding this initiative critical to the launch of the Affordable Care Act across Georgia, I built relationships with key partners – a move integral to successful completion in a tight timeframe.SECURED 25+ CONTRACTS ESSENTIAL TO A MAJOR HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY INITIATVE LAUNCHED STATEWIDE➙ Negotiated technology, data privacy, and security contracts key to launch of Georgia Gateway Computer System. ➙ Collaborated cross-functionally to draft state, federal, and vendor contracts (data use & privacy, HIPAA Business Associate Agreements, software licensing agreements, and settlements) while ensuring compliance with state and federal laws.**************************************************************************************************************Acquired significant expertise in IP Law and litigation across roles earlier in my career, including:➙ Of Counsel at Parks IP Law, LLC➙ Senior Associate at Needle & Rosenberg P.C.➙ Senior Patent Corporate Counsel at Merck & Co.➙ Patent Corporate counsel at GlaxoSmithKline PLC➙ Judicial Clerkship as a Briefing Attorney for the Texas Court of Appeals, 1st District

Doctor Of Law - Jd, Law

Graduate Certificate, Healthcare Corporate Compliance

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Chemistry