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Providing legal support for contract reviews and negotiations, as well as advice for the Legal Department on structure, workflow, and related matters. Primarily IT focused (software licensing), but also marketing agreements, NDA's, contractor agreements, and professional service agreements.Axiom, a leading global marketplace for on-demand corporate legal talent, is leading the revolution of who does the work in the legal industry. The Axiom model disrupts the traditional allocation of work tolaw firms and in-house teams. By matching highly credentialed lawyers with legal work across industries and practice areas, Axiom enables clients to become more agile and efficient, and empowers lawyers topursue more of the work they love. Axiom serves over half the Fortune 100 with offerings that combine flexible talent, technology, and knowhow in the business of law. www.axiomlaw.com

Houston, Texas

Provided legal support to all Rotork entities across the Americas region. Mitigated legal risk while ensuring that the business is compliant with all laws and applicable regulations.Key Responsibilities | Contributions:Sole lawyer in the Americas, handling all legal matters for the company in the region, and assisting the head office with group-level legal matters and initiatives.Business partner to senior commercial leaders promoting business growth and providing support on a range of legal topics.Drafted, negotiated and advised on a variety of commercial contracts, including master service agreements, licensing agreements, NDA’s and agent/representative/distributor agreements.Led the management and reconciliation of disputes and claims in the Americas.Managed freehold and leasehold property acquisitions and divestitures in the Americas.Provided legal support for M&A activity in the Americas.Managed external legal advisors and other third party professionals.Advised senior managers in the Americas on regulatory and compliance matters.Embedded and enforced company compliance policies (including anti-bribery and corruption, sanctions and data protection) across the Americas.

Houston, Texas Area

Provided legal support to Stolt’s three primary business segments: Stolt Tankers, Stolthaven Terminals and Stolt Tank Containers.Key Responsibilities | Contributions:One of two lawyers in the Americas, handling all legal matters for Stolt in the region.Developed and delivered commercial training to empower the business to negotiate contracts and secure better margins. Drafted, negotiated and advised on a variety of commercial contracts, including master service agreements, storage agreements, transportation agreements, and NDA’s.Drafted simplified templates, operational documents, and policies and procedures to promote business growth.Involved with restructuring of legal entities.Advised senior commercial leaders on strategies to minimize legal exposures.Managed outside counsel and litigation of commercial matters.Maintained oversight of legal department budgets.Counseled internal clients on legal and business operations, commercial and corporate matters, risk management, regulatory and corporate compliance, labor/employment, real estate, and internal and external incident investigations.

Houston, Texas Area

Corporate and commercial litigation, arbitration and transactions, with an emphasis on the global maritime and energy industries. Bell, Ryniker & Letourneau, a boutique maritime law firm, merged with Blank Rome LLP in August 2013.Represented a variety of shipping and energy clients in a range of areas, including: charter parties, energy service contracts, and other commercial contracts; major casualties resulting in property damage and personal injuries; U.S. COGSA and other multi-modal cargo damage disputes; environmental law, regulatory compliance, and pollution incident response; limitations of liability, maritime attachment (Rule B) and vessel arrest (Rule C) actions.

Houston, Texas Area

Houston, Texas Area

Houston, Texas Area

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Ba, Psychology, Political Science