Mary B. Dean Email & Phone Number

Saint Paul, Mn, Us

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

As a member of the General Counsel’s Office, I provide legal counsel to all Amperiprise Financial lines of business supporting the drafting, negotiation, and enforcement of vendor contracts and transactions. A small, trusted team, we advise global enterprise business partners on contracts for technology, services, licensing, and more. This routinely includes:• Providing business leaders with legal and commercial business advice related to vendor management and ensuring compliance with company policy and practices. • Supporting leadership with recommended courses of action that comply with legal and financial industry standards, while identifying potential risks, outcomes, and mitigation strategies. • Counseling internal partners on disputes and available means to address and resolve, when things don’t go as planned• Contributing to policy and process development to deliver efficient and effective legal counsel. • Collaboration with team members on projects.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Chair, Corporate Counsel Section Council 2015, 2016, & 2019 program yearsTreasurer, Corporate Counsel Section Council 2018 & 2021 program yearsMSBA Assembly Rep, Corporate Counsel Section 2023 & 2024 program yearsThe MSBA Corporate Counsel Section strives to provide section members with the opportunity to build their professional relationships with corporate legal departments and private law firms, improve their legal knowledge and offer legal services to the community. We provide these services through continuing legal education seminars held by high-profile speakers and community leaders, community-oriented fundraising events, social/networking gatherings and outreach programs.

Eden Prairie, Mn, Us

Tennant Company is a recognized global leader in the cleaning industry; designing, manufacturing and marketing solutions that help create a cleaner, safer, healthier world. Passionate about developing innovative technologies to help our customers clean more effectively, both indoors and out, we deliver high-performance solutions that help minimize waste, reduce costs and improve safety, and contribute to our customers’ sustainability goals. With more than $1B in revenue, Tennant has manufacturing operations throughout the world and sells products directly or through distributors in more than 100 countries.In this newly created position designed to support Tennant’s strategic objectives, I am responsible for the legal support of Tennant’s enterprise R&D, Engineering, Marketing, Product Management, and Information Technology teams. With a focus on the purposeful management of Tennant’s intellectual property portfolio, emerging technology platforms, global marketing standards, product management, and product safety, I counsel and engage with clients on a wide variety of topics. Continuing management of IP and product litigation, employment law, and global supply chain and ongoing business continuity support for COVID 19, cyber events, and crisis management rounds out the role to provide opportunities for cross-functional collaboration. Plus, the part I would have never predicted when I went to law school - I get to help advance robotics in the cleaning industry.

Eden Prairie, Mn, Us

Serving as the primary regional legal support for commercial matters in North and South America, I advised the Sales and Service teams on commercial and regulatory matters, including distribution, antitrust compliance, and strategic customer relationships; wholly supported Tennant’s floor coatings business unit (sold in Q1 2021); managed commercial disputes; and provided guidance on general legal needs policies, and legal matters. In addition to my commercial duties, I was responsible for counseling Tennant’s global marketing and research and development teams for advertising, literature, and product management needs; advising the product regulatory and safety teams; managing Tennant’s global intellectual portfolio; and overseeing a paralegal and lawyer responsible Tennant’s product liability claims, North American employment law matters, and global supply chain function

St. Paul, Mn, Us

I'm fortunate to be a member of the MSHL Blended Learning program as an adjunct instructor. Collaborating with school faculty on the courses, advising students, delivering feedback, and participating in both online and in-person learning activities are how I spend my time. We have talented students accomplishing great things!Current Course(s): Introduction to Business OrganizationsPast Courses: Contracts: Transactional Law; International Business Transactions

Boston, Ma, Us

Contracting Corporate Legal Counsel for an industry-leading global manufacturer and distributor of commercial and industrial equipment. Emphasis on supporting the sales, service, distribution, research and development, and marketing teams, including intellectual property matters, contract negotiation and interpretation, marketing and advertising review, and distribution law.

Burnsville, Minnesota, Us

As the Corporate Attorney for Northern Tool + Equipment, I am the in-house legal resource for the company and its related interests with responsibility for, among other things, contract negotiation, drafting, and enforcement, trademark and patent matters, litigation and insurance claims management, marketing and advertising advice, and coordination of outside counsel resources.Northern Tool + Equipment is a privately held, multi-channel retail company based in Burnsville, Minnesota. Offering a wide selection of products from consumer goods to industrial and construction equipment to do-it-yourselfers, contractors and professional shops its professional staff provides in-depth knowledgeable and exceptional personal assistance to customers worldwide. With facilities in Faribault, MN and Ningbo, China, Northern Tool + Equipment manufactures several brands, including North Star and Powerhorse. Northern Tool + Equipment also owns The Sportsman’s Guide, a South St. Paul, MN based supplier of top-quality outdoor goods sold online and via catalogs, and The Golf Warehouse, an online golf equipment retailer based in Wichita, KS.

Saint Paul, Minnesota, Us

Assist with course instruction, preparation, and grading for Commercial Law Survey.

Minnetonka, Minnesota, Us

Carlson is a family-owned, global hospitality and travel company with owned and franchised operations including 1,300 hotels in operation and under development in 100 countries, 920 restaurants in 60 countries, and travel management services in 150 countries, with over $4B in total managed revenue.As Staff Attorney, I provided legal support for the central functions of Carlson Corporate and Carlson Hotels business units with a focus on advising business partners on complex legal issues and business risks related to contract negotiations and drafting, marketing and advertising, privacy and data security.♦ Managed the drafting and negotiation of approximately 275 services, purchasing, licensing, non-disclosure, technology, and consulting contracts per year across approximately 20 teams. ♦ Advised on consumer websites and proposed hotel marketing promotions, advertising campaigns, and sweepstakes/contests for five international Carlson hotel brands and associated hotel loyalty program with 10 million members and consumer credit card to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines.♦ Oversaw social media activity and advised brand marketing teams for six brands, including new brand and platform launches, contests, general content, customer issues, and training needs.♦ Coached and provided training to business team on legal issues relevant to negotiations, policies and processes, and communications best practices, including development and introduction of standardized contract templates.

Brussels, Be

As Staff Attorney, provided primary legal support for Country Inns & Suites by Carlson franchise operations team for over 400 hotels in North and South America with additional responsibilities for the Radisson, Park Plaza, and Park Inn brand hotels and corporate contracting needs. ♦ Oversaw franchisee operations and compliance matters including contract defaults, brand standards, new program development implementation, and renovation and construction plans.♦ Negotiated and drafted relevant contract related documents.♦ Participated in preparation of required Franchise Disclosure Documents.♦ Effectively responded to subpoenas, bankruptcy, and receivership filings, including coordination with outside counsel as appropriate. ♦ Negotiated and drafted various corporate contracts including third party vendors, procurement, meetings and events, and non-disclosure agreements.

Brussels, Be

Provided support for multiple functions of the Carlson Hotels legal team including:♦ Carlson Owned and Managed Hotel Operations and Development: Advised on management agreement related issues; drafted applicable contract documents; and participated in resolution of customer complaints or incidents.♦ Department Litigation Management: Reviewed applicable legal filings and settlements; participated in discovery; and prepared subpoena responses.♦ Franchisee Compliance: Drafted default and related compliance notices, contract amendments and terminations, and advised senior management regarding contract interpretation, brand standards, and insurance requirements.♦ Contract Negotiations: Negotiated and drafted comfort letter and mezzanine lender agreements, for franchisee financing, and reviewed and negotiated third party and sales contracts for managed hotels.

Minnetonka, Minnesota, Us

Supported administration and development of executive compensation plans; analyzed job market positioning; and provided general compensation guidance for multiple corporate departments.

Minnetonka, Mn, Us

Primary contact at corporate offices for 45 field human resources representatives for all inquiries related to employee data and policies during, and after, an acquisition of 3300 employees

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Us

Fulfilled phone-based customer service duties for sales and delivery staff; supported inventory and cash management roles; other general office duties as needed.

Doctor Of Law (Jd), Law

B.A. Business Administration And B.A. German, Business

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