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Fairview, Pa, Us

University Park, Pa, Us

Engage with emerging and established companies in SaaS, machine learning, artificial intelligence, software, and medical device. Leverage extensive background in operations, legal, and management roles, conduct due diligence and participate in financing decisions. Responsibilities extend to assisting management teams of these companies by taking a hands-on approach to address unique challenges and opportunities. Help guide portfolio companies in the nuanced legal and operational landscape of artificial intelligence within the technology sector, with a focus on revenue models, cots containment, CAC/LTV analysis, privacy, AI governance, security compliance and leveraging IP into revenue. Conduct due diligence with a goal of preparing companies and management teams for financing and/or exit transaction.

Sydney, Au

San Mateo, California, Us

As the General Counsel and chief of staff at LoginID, a company that leverages FIDO (Fast IDentity Online) technology, I was required to have a comprehensive understanding of FIDO from both a technological and legal perspective. FIDO technology is an innovative set of security specifications designed to reduce reliance on passwords by using strong authentication protocols. These protocols support biometrics (such as fingerprints or facial recognition), hardware security tokens, and cryptographic methods to verify users' identities during digital interactions.Understanding the legal implications of deploying such technology was crucial and involved knowledge about privacy laws and regulations concerning biometric data, such as the GDPR in Europe and various state laws in the U.S. like the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). These regulations dictate how biometric data can be collected, stored, used, and shared, highlighting the need for robust privacy policies and user consent mechanisms.Additionally, as FIDO technology involves cross-jurisdictional data flows, particularly in multinational operations, I had to navigate international data transfer regulations and ensure compliance with differing legal frameworks.

Florence, Al, Us

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Provided comprehensive legal counsel and operational leadership across a diverse portfolio of companies within a private family office. Directed strategic initiatives, risk management, and corporate governance while overseeing day-to-day operations for multiple portfolio companies throughout the United States. Partnered with executive teams to drive operational efficiency and ensure regulatory compliance across various industries and jurisdictions.

Coralville, Iowa, Us

A law firm for entrepreneurs providing outsourced general counsel services to early stage and middle market companies. Firm's core client base consisted of software companies in various market verticals including financial technology, e-commerce, medical device, online education, and content delivery. Managed day-to-day license negotiations for several clients by working with Sales, Business Development, and Finance personnel to ensure effective and efficient negotiation and closing of software license, development, and services agreements.

Co-founded and grew the BikeBandit.com to become the world's largest motorcycle parts website with over $46M in revenue with more than 100 employees; Ranked #298 in the Internet Retailer Top 500; Shipped over 2 million items per year to over 100 countries.Responsible for managing all aspects of legal operations as well as selecting, retaining, and managing outside counsel. Majority share of company sold in 2013. Remainder sold in 2015.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Us

Certificate, Artificial Intelligence

Certificate, Data Science

J.D., Law

M.A., History

B. Phil. (History), Honors College