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Chicago, Illinois, United States

Greater Chicago Area

Established and led legal and compliance functions. Responsibilities included: Leadership and Strategy• Served on Executive Leadership Team• Hired, developed, and led a high-performing team providing legal services to all company functions• Advised product and engineering teams on the development of innovative data and machine learning productsGovernance• Maintained board minutes, resolutions, and regulatory filings• Developed corporate policies and training and monitored complianceStrategic Transactions and Commercial Contracts• Led diligence, structuring, negotiation, and documentation of strategic transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, and partnerships • Managed selection and implementation of contract lifecycle management system• Developed and implemented sales contract negotiation playbooks and trainings to improve legal/procurement objection handling and shorten sales cycles.• Managed negotiation of sales contracts with an emphasis on efficiently closing sales while managing key risks. Employment, Compliance, and Litigation• Drafted and implemented HR policies• Worked closely with the Chief People Officer on employee compensation, benefits, and discipline and termination matters• Implemented and maintained various compliance programs, including extensive data privacy programs inclusive of HIPAA and other relevant data privacy laws.• Managed litigationOperational Responsibilities and Select Accomplishments • Led selection, negotiation, and build-out of corporate headquarters in Chicago• Interim leader of corporate strategy & development team. Achievements included acquisition of Stratasan• Helped lead sales for the company’s largest business unit during CRO transition. Business unit significantly over-achieved ACV and ARR bookings vs budget• Guided sale of the company to Roper Technologies, including managing diligence process and closely advising sponsors on key negotiations

Greater Chicago Area

Advised a wide range of companies and private equity sponsors on the structuring and negotiation of complex transactions, including acquisitions and divestitures, minority investments, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, and software development and license agreements. Counselled clients on the collection, sharing, and monetization of data and data compliance and cybersecurity governance.

Lake Forest, Il

Advised on all legal matters, including evaluation of new business opportunities, structuring and negotiating transactions, and identification and management of risk.

Juris Doctor (J.D.), Cum Laude

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Magna Cum Laude, Government