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Multi-discipline business, technology and regulatory attorney with specialized expertise with non-profits and trade associations, data privacy/cybersecurity, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)/Connected Vehicles and telecommunications. Also served in general counsel roles for nonprofit and commercial entities. General Counsel: Multi-years’ experience as general counsel responsible for all legal matters for commercial and nonprofit entities. Responsibilities: commercial agreements and transactions (e.g., NDAs, vendor services, sales, licenses; professional services, data processing); IP portfolio (e.g., trademarks and copyright); Board of Directors; outside counsel; insurance coverage; employment and HR matters; risk assessment; litigation; regulatory and other compliance matters; and organizational structure, governance and operations. Non-profits and Trade Associations: Specialized experience advising non-profits and trade associations on creation, governance, state reporting requirements, operations and IP portfolio management.Data Privacy/Cybersecurity: Subject-matter expert on US, EU and other international data privacy and cybersecurity matters. Experience includes advising on compliance issues with key data privacy laws, internal and public-facing guidance and training, cross-border transfers of personal data (including Standard Contractual Clauses and Binding Corporate Rules), data breach notification laws and NIST's Cybersecurity Framework for Critical Infrastructure and industry Information Sharing and Analysis Centers (ISACs). Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) and Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM). Intelligent Transportation Systems(ITS)/Connected Vehicles/Autonomous Vehicles: 20+ years’ experience advising key industry stakeholders (vehicle OEMs, device manufacturers, IT companies, governmental bodies, etc.) in the development and deployment of ITS/Connected Vehicles/Autonomous Vehicles technologies and services. Recognized leader regarding the legal and regulatory issues of wireless communications technologies for vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-roadside applications, particularly Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC) at 5.9 GHz. Telecommunications: 15+ years’ experience advising on licensing and other regulatory requirements for US and international telecommunications providers utilizing wireless, IP, wireless and satellite networks.

Listed skills include Legal Writing, Intellectual Property, Privacy Law, Corporate Law, and 20 others.