I provide strategic and general legal counsel, having advised publicly traded companies that provide products and services worldwide, including throughout North and South America, Europe, Africa, Australia, Asia and the Middle East. Some highlights include:Leadership and Department Management • Acted as General Counsel for multiple subsidiaries generating tens of millions of dollars in annual revenue.• Led global teams, including lawyers, paralegals, and director level professionals.• Implemented process and management software for the Legal Department, including contract management, e-billing and compliance tools.Commercial Contracts• Negotiated contracts generating millions of dollars in sales of products and services, including software and manufacturing, and consumer packaged goods.• Negotiated SaaS and enterprise software contracts for company-wide initiatives.• Negotiated commercial lease agreements.Corporate and M&A• Advised on transformative merger resulting in industry’s largest company by revenue.• Advised on multimillion dollar acquisitions of manufacturing companies with purchase prices totaling over $150M.• Managed governance for over 65 entities globally.Securities and Compliance• Drafted and reviewed SEC filings (e.g. 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Proxy).• Served as Chief Compliance Officer for two global companies, implementing comprehensive corporate compliance programs.• Updated Board of Directors and executive management on program and matter management.• Completed three-year Foreign Corrupt Practices Act monitorship with the US DOJ and SEC.• Managed high level internal investigations globally.Intellectual Property• Managed portfolios of over 2,000 trademarks and 200 patents globally, including new applications and dispute resolution.Employment and HR• Provided lead global HR counsel, including drafting employment and separation agreements (including executive level) and advising on large-scale reductions in force. Marketing• Drafted marketing and sponsorship agreements, reviewed press releases and marketing materials for publicly traded companies and implemented influencer programs.Privacy and Data Protection• Managed global privacy programs and drafted related external and internal agreements, notices and other key documentation and policies.Litigation• Managed global portfolio of commercial and employment litigation with over $100M in threatened damages.