Mark Pace Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

Stony Brook, Ny

• Drafted, negotiated and managed the FSA/SUNY Contract that governs the auxiliary services provided by FSA to Stony Brook University and compliance requirements related thereto including MWBE utilization by third-party vendors for sourcing of products and services • Drafted, negotiated and managed the vendor contracts for third-party auxiliary services provided on behalf of Stony Brook University including but not limited services relating to campus dining, campus bookstore, campus vending services, etc. • Drafted, negotiated and managed the Memorandums of Understanding for services provided directly to University entities such as food/retail service operations for Stony Brook University Hospital, food/laundry operations for Long Island State Veteran’s Home, fiscal agent services for the Undergraduate Student Government and Graduate Student Organization • Developed and implemented both corporate procurement and business policies and procedures for the organization • Managed the RFP process for a variety of service offerings to ensure compliance with both SUNY Guidelines and Stony Brook University Procurement • Developed and nurtured client relationships including but not limited to Stony Brook University Hospital, Long Island State Veterans Home, Stony Brook University Department of Athletics and Stony Brook University Procurement • Developed and implemented a contract compliance review process and quarterly report to best measure vendor performance and improvement• Developed and implemented a vendor tracking report for each department to monitor deliverables required of each vendor• Developed a vendor and client spreadsheet to report pertinent contract information to senior leadership and the Board of Directors• Managed Outside Counsel(s) for both general legal services and employment matters

As legal counsel to a large corporation, I provide comprehensive legal guidance to ensure the legal compliance and ethical practice of all business operations.A significant portion of my role involves the development, execution, negotiation, and review of contracts and agreements spanning distribution, licensing, reselling, non-disclosure, and data protection. I also ensure that our work with clients in the healthcare, financial, educational, commercial, and insurance industries complies with those industries' complex and diverse regulatory standards.My guidance is critical to business development, as I support sales and marketing in their development of commercially competitive and appropriate pricing and services, and continually review these standards to succeed in a constantly evolving market. I am also instrumental in guiding and enforcing intellectual property agreements to effectively protect business assets.I collaborate with multiple division executives to regularly review and update policies, including Human Resources, Information Security, and Finance executives. My leadership also extends to regional operations, as I deliver training to regional employees in contract compliance, development, and termination procedures.Finally, my role in risk assessment and mitigation is critical to long-term business success. From developing a corporate risk matrix to identifying and resolving potential non-compliance issues spanning financial reporting, insurance, and contracts, I guide the Executive team with thorough assessment and sound legal opinion.

Greater New York City Area

Specializing in insurance defense litigation, I drafted motions for up to 50 clients per month. After a rapid promotion to Court Attorney within two months of hire, I represented clients and argued cases in both New York City and State Courts.

Juris Doctor

Admitted to the New York State Bar, 1/1999

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Economics

Activities and Societies: Undergraduate Award in Economics, Inducted into The Phi Beta Kappa Society