https://www.vanguardlawmag.com/case-studies/mike-johnson-digicert-inc/https://www.utahbusiness.com/2021-corporate-counsel-honorees/Executive with responsibility for all aspects of the global legal function at this security technology software/SaaS company. Most recently led the sale of the company from Thoma Bravo to TA Associates and Clearlake (PE-to-PE) in October 2019 (recognized as "Private Equity Deal of the Year" by The Deal).Responsibilities include:• Mergers & Acquisitions: Led (buy and sell) acquisitions (2017 - Symantec's website security business; 2019 - QuoVadis (Bermuda, EU, Swiss entities)); Thoma Bravo sale of Digicert to TA and Clearlake; other roll-up acquisitions• Litigation & Dispute Resolution: Customers, Resellers, Suppliers, Personnel• Licensing and Commercial: Work closely with sales, product development and business/corporate teams to drive revenue, technology integration (inbound and outbound licensing) and distribution agreements. Revamped product terms of use to simplify contract negotiations and support revenue generation activities. • Corporate Governance: Advise directors and officers of the company about governance matters.• Product Development: Created open source and in-bound technology policies and processes. Built form OEM / Reseller / Partnership agreements for collaboration with international counterparts.• IP Portfolio: Drive development of the company’s intellectual property portfolio, including management of global trademarks and patents.• Data Privacy / Security: Revamped privacy policy and developed internal processes and training in connection with US-EU Privacy Shield Framework certification; leading company's GDPR Committee.

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