• Collaborate with executive, sales, operations and engineering to develop product and service proposals followed by negotiation and response oversight in the closing and implementation of all new product initiatives. • Negotiate, draft and implement intellectual property (IP), licensing, SaaS, DPAs, partnerships, sponsorships, consulting, EULAs, sales and vendor agreements in collaboration with large commercial partners.• Create efficient, automated and approval-based workflow across legal, operations and finance throughout the life cycle of all contracts using a CLM (Contract Lifecycle Management) and CRM (Customer Relation Management).• Spearhead the initiation, development and administration of a privacy-by-design initiative for a digital platform, using third party audits and certifications to assure global compliance with COPPA, CCPA/CPRA and GDPR.• Develop, draft and implement standard agreements, including contract term and provisions, internal company policies, employee agreements and stock-option incentives. • Educate and instruct cross-functional teams on adopting company-wide artificial intelligence (AI), IP, open source, privacy and data security policies with the goals of reaching worldwide compliance. • Develop and implement comprehensive trademark, copyright and patent prosecution and defense strategy to increase protection across all products while decreasing costs by nearly 90% compared to prior reliance on outside work. • Provide expert legal counsel to global marketing, sales, product design and partnerships teams by offering comprehensive guidance and strategic insights on compliance with consumer protection laws, international advertising and promotional laws, intellectual property regulations, data privacy requirements, AdTech and industry-specific guidelines.• Conduct meticulous reviews of marketing content including scrutinizing all advertising materials for accuracy, transparency, and compliance with worldwide laws and regulations.

• Enabled the strategic and operational launch of many products and services by negotiating product, partnership, vendor, intellectual property, MSA, commercial, marketing and services agreements.• Collaborated with business and operational teams on the development and implementation of internal policies that maximize compliance, the adoption of legal, contract and business standards aimed at maximizing efficiencies, and working with cross functional teams on partnerships strategies and opportunities resulting in successful and cost-effective product launches. • Supervised a team of lawyers ensuring efficient workflow, adherence to project deadlines, regular performance evaluations and mentorship of team members, thereby fostering professional growth and ensuring high-quality legal services.• Formulated and delivered robust privacy, data compliance and intellectual property strategies for worldwide product launches ensuring meticulous adherence to regulations and industry standards.• Represented diverse clients across various technology sectors in complex intellectual property matters, successfully managing trademark registration and copyright enforcement to safeguard their innovations and market presence.• Developed and executed tailored IP strategies that aligned legal protections with clients’ business objectives, maximizing the value of their intellectual property assets and enhancing overall competitive advantage.• Led negotiations for high-stakes licensing agreements and settlement discussions, skillfully resolving disputes and minimizing litigation costs through strategic approaches that preserved client relationships and ensured favorable outcomes.• Provided ongoing legal counsel to clients on emerging IP issues, staying ahead of industry trends and regulatory changes to inform proactive decision-making and reinforce their intellectual property strategies.

• Led the development, advice, and management of robust compliance programs tailored for an international FinTech company across Europe and Latin America, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and industry standards.• Collaborated closely with both executives and several cross-functional business teams, in incorporating business goals and objectives into the drafting and negotiation of product and service agreements with large international partners. • Managed multiple litigation efforts in-house and with outside counsel while formulating win-win scenarios designed to control liability while supporting the company’s operational goals. • Oversaw, educated, and enforced global ethical business and privacy standards for employees, contractors, and vendors, fostering a culture of integrity and compliance within the organization.• Directed all legal functions with a strong emphasis on intellectual property for a rapidly growing FinTech company, ensuring the protection and strategic management of innovative financial technologies.• Managed the company’s IP portfolio, including conducting IP audits and risk assessments, to identify vulnerabilities and strengthen legal protections across all product offerings.• Engaged with regulatory bodies and industry associations to advocate for the company's intellectual property interests, ensuring compliance with applicable laws while influencing policy discussions that impact the FinTech sector.• Led cross-functional teams in identifying and mitigating IP-related risks associated with new product launches, providing strategic legal guidance to facilitate innovation while minimizing potential legal challenges.• Drafted and negotiated licensing agreements and partnerships, enabling collaboration with external entities and maximizing the commercial value of the company’s intellectual property assets.

• Led dynamic business development within the data analytics team, driving the creation and successful sale of cutting-edge analytics products for financial and medical fraud and abuse partners in the insurance, payment processing and retail sectors. • Oversaw the entire lifecycle of contracts, managing renewals, amendments, and terminations with a keen focus on legal and regulatory compliance, including the meticulous adherence to HIPAA regulations.• Spearheaded the development of a comprehensive companywide financial framework and implemented an efficiency strategy that transformed perennial net losses into an impressive annual net profit of $6 million.