Marcus Shute, Jr. Email & Phone Number

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Advises clients on matters related to business transactions, Entertainment & Recreation Law, Government Regulatory & Administrative Law, Intellectual Property, Wealth Management, and Probate & Asset Protection. Also represents businesses and individuals in matters regarding consumer protection, cyber security and privacy risks, breach of contract, fraud, negligence, and asset protection. • Saved healthcare services client over $2M by reducing exposure and aggressively negotiating down unemployment and long-term care claims.• Identified business opportunities with the recent legalization of Cannabis, Hemp, and CBD products. Developed client portfolio and advised growers and distributors on compliance and licensing requirements.

Nashville, Tn, Us

Teaching a graduate-level class about School, Sports Law, and current eventsCovering topics like First Amendment, Title VII and IX , ADA, FMLA, Federal and State Laws

Nashville, Tennessee, Us

Leads a legal practice that focuses on providing counsel and representation to clients in the sports and entertainment industry, business owners, and entrepreneurs. Develops solutions to secure their intellectual property, negotiates licensing agreements, advises on compliance, and identifies appropriate avenues for asset protection (estates and trusts). • Negotiated and solidified multiple 6-figure endorsement opportunities and distribution deals for professional sports athletes and TV/radio personalities.• Brokered a 7-figure acquisition of a start-up food company and online community with future royalty payments.• Provided counsel for the global distribution of a documentary film, including fund-raising rounds and contracts with two international film festivals.

Nashville, Tennessee, Us

Leads a legal practice that focuses on providing counsel and representation to clients in the sports and entertainment industry, business owners, and entrepreneurs. Develops solutions to secure their intellectual property, negotiates licensing agreements, advises on compliance, and identifies appropriate avenues for asset protection (estates and trusts). • Negotiated and solidified multiple 6-figure endorsement opportunities and distribution deals for professional sports athletes and TV/radio personalities.• Brokered a 7-figure acquisition of a start-up food company and online community with future royalty payments.• Provided counsel for the global distribution of a documentary film, including fund-raising rounds and contracts with two international film festivals.

Nashville, Tn, Us

Developed and led operational and legal strategy. Partnered with outside counsel on complex business transactions and the negotiation of critical contracts. Guided senior management through developing and implementing effective corporate policies and programs. • Served as key legal advisor on all major business transactions, including talent acquisition, divestitures, and joint ventures. • Oversaw the selection, evaluation, and retention of outside legal partners. • Implemented initiatives and policies to protect intellectual property and digital media. • Spearheaded the development of an overarching corporate structure and standard operating procedures.

Nashville, Tn, Us

As Director of Business Operations I am responsible for leading corporate strategic and tactical business initiatives. Provide senior management with effective advice on company strategies and their implementation, manages the legal function, and obtains and oversees the work of outside counsel. I am directly involved in complex business transactions in negotiating critical contracts.• Serves as key lawyer/legal advisor on all major business transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures.• Define and development corporate policies, procedures and programs and provides continuing counsel and guidance on legal matters and on legal implications of all matters.• Advises on legal aspects of the company’s financing, including assessing and advising on current and future business structures and legal entities.• Oversees the selection, retention, management and evaluation of all outside counsel.• Manage and maintain all intellectual property rights and digital media

Nashville, Tn, Us

Provided strategic consulting and legal advisement to companies regarding equity-based compensation and stock-option administration. Acted as point of contact for clients and built customized equity compensation plans. Ensured all client plans were compliant with tax rules and regulations and that proper withholding rates for both U.S. and non-U.S. participants were applied. Prepared and presented reporting packages to clients and senior leaders. • Successfully prepared complex SEC filings inclusive of registration statements and Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K.• Managed the preparation process of complex Form 6039 and supplement statements annually. These statements were provided to all employees receiving equity compensation.

Bentonville, Arkansas, Us

As an assistant store manager in the pilot LOIF program I had the unique opportunity of being able to work in the field stores while maintain relationships with key Home Office executives. Outside of my daily responsibilities I contributed to developing multiple in-store programs from inventory execution to associate training.o Managed daily store operations, customer concerns, maintained inventory control system, approved orders and deliveries of inventory.o Prepare weekly schedules, monitor and evaluate performance. o Develop and implement new sales and marketing strategies to increase business and market share by 12%.

Nashville, Tn, Us

o Taught High School Spanish I, American Government, World History and Civics. o Coached Varsity Football and Track, o Began an after school study program for Student – Athletes.

Seattle, Wa, Us

o Managed daily operations, scheduled staff assignments, supervised staff. o Worked closely with vendors on promotions and sales. o Identified and analyzed multiple sales reports to determine best merchandising techniques.

Nashville, Tn, Us

o Reviewed grant submissions for input into the Division of Research & Sponsored Programs file catalog. Compiled a database of each grant or sponsored program.o Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies sponsoring programs at the University while networking with Faculty and Students to build rapport with Division of Sponsored Research.o Created a catalog to compile submissions and grants by Department.

Juris Doctorate, Law

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science And Government