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Irvine, Ca, Us

Irvine, Ca, Us

Design compliance framework for company which includes collaboration with key stakeholders in the management and visibility of various areas of compliance, including federal, state and local regulations. Direct and oversee internal audit function, including management of company Risk Assessment process and restructuring of internal audit program attaining greater coverage nationally. Oversee company’s SOX compliance program and hotline program; provide management with enhanced updates to enable proactive management of potential issues. Conduct internal investigations with respect to company hotline and company license issues, including working directly with oversight government agencies. Develop, implement and promote various company policies (and accompanied training), including Contract Administration Policy, Global Anti-Corruption Policy, Economic Sanctions Policy, Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, Written Information Security Plan and Data Breach Plan, Licensing for Individual Security Officers Policy and HIPAA Privacy Policy and Procedures. Oversaw and managed legal affairs of background screening business unit (sold in Fall 2013). Manage contract review and negotiation team of four attorneys and one paralegal. Lead attorney supporting General Counsel and senior business leaders with mergers and acquisitions. Provide legal counsel and business advice to senior executive committee and other company managers for all commercial contracts and general business matters. Select, manage and coordinate outside counsel and compliance consultants as needed on cost effective basis. Serve on two strategic corporate committees, Healthcare Reform (measure impact on the company and its customers), and Leadership Brand (develops employee engagement opportunities).

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Philadelphia, Pa, Us

Recruited as company’s first general counsel to develop a full-service, in-house legal department.Served on company’s senior management team to provide strategic legal and business planning, including acquisitions, sale of company assets/real estate, and licensing transactions. Selected, managed and coordinated outside counsel resulting in cost reduction while adding value of outside counsel for targeted initiatives. Navigated senior management through legal issues concerning company’s reduction-in-force, relocation/consolidation, union negotiations and employment matters. Created and implemented company-wide contract compliance program. Drafted, reviewed and negotiated various commercial agreements, including global service agreements.Coordinated and oversaw, with product development department, the company’s search and clearance process of new intellectual properties for new product initiatives. Managed litigation matters and worked with Risk Management Department to identify, control and mitigate company exposure.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Us

Represented and advised company management and senior executives in the Sports and Entertainment and Campus Services lines of business on corporate/commercial matters, including: employment, intellectual property, franchise arrangements, branded products, licensing, equipment leases, due diligence initiatives, asset purchases and real estate. Drafted and negotiated various commercial agreements and initiated the development of company template agreements. Retained and supervised outside counsel in litigation and other legal matters. Served as point person to coach and navigate general managers at sports facilities and college campuses through various legal arrangements with branded product companies. Oversaw paralegals in management of corporate-wide liquor license compliance program. Advised internal clients on major business development efforts including reviewing and analyzing request for proposals. Selected by senior management to participate in ARAMARK’s Strategic Leadership Institute.

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

Represented and advised major national real estate developers in all aspects of acquisitions and sales of commercial properties including large shopping malls, multi-family apartment complexes and office parks. Advised prominent lending institutions in the negotiation and execution of loan documents related to the financing of substantial real estate projects. Represented and advised entertainment clients in negotiations involving entrepreneurial ventures and real estate matters. Coordinated and oversaw all aspects of site acquisitions for international telecommunications client. Managed all lease negotiations for established retail client in locations across the nation.

Advanced Management Program (Amp)

J.D., Law

B.A., History

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