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Louisville, Co, Us

Louisville, Colorado, United States

In-house legal counsel for market leader in hemp-derived CBD products (TSX: CWEB) (OTCQX: CWBHF). Primary responsibilities focus on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, governmental affairs, contracts, and intellectual property. Provide analysis and counsel to executive management team on legal, policy, and business issues including federal and state laws/regulations, product development, marketing and advertising, intellectual property, financial matters, and business strategy planning. Monitor and assess federal and state legislation impacting the manufacture, distribution and sale of hemp products; direct advocacy and lobbying efforts; and push for legislation and regulations to preserve access to hemp products.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Legal counsel supporting global sales of Therabody’s innovative ecosystem of wellness solutions, including percussive therapy device (Theragun), pneumatic compression (RecoveryAir), electrical stimulation (PowerDot), and vibration therapy (Wave Series). Executive team member for new initiative to stand up TheraOne business unit engaged in manufacturing, marketing and selling hemp-derived CBD dietary supplements and cosmetics.• Counsel executive management and various business teams on general corporate, commercial, intellectual property and regulatory matters including new or pending legislation, laws, rules and regulations and industry trends that may impact operations or products.• Negotiate and prepare numerous commercial contracts including manufacturing agreements, product development agreements, master services agreements, supply agreements, distribution agreements, trademark license agreements, commercial leases, broker agreements, and nondisclosure/confidentiality agreements.• Review all labels, advertising and marketing materials for business and advise as to legal risk.

Boulder, Colorado, United States

First in-house legal counsel for market share leader in hemp-derived CBD extract products (TSX: CWEB) (OTCQX: CWBHF) with annual revenue in excess of $95M; providing creative, business minded strategies and solutions that enhance commercial initiatives and avoid commercial and compliance risks.

Boulder, Co

Houston, Texas

In-house legal counsel for Human Nutrition division of NYSE-listed company engaged in manufacturing, marketing and selling nutritional ingredients and products (branded food products, bulk ingredients, and contract manufacturing) with international operations in three countries and annual revenues in excess of $390M.• Counseled executive management and various business teams on general corporate, commercial, intellectual property and regulatory matters including new or pending legislation, laws, rules and regulations and industry trends that may impact operations or products.• Negotiated and prepared numerous commercial contracts including master services agreements, supply agreements, distribution agreements, trademark license agreements, commercial leases, broker agreements, and nondisclosure/confidentiality agreements.• Reviewed all labels, advertising and marketing materials for business and advised as to legal risk.• Managed over 140 foreign and domestic trademarks, including Tera’swhey® and Tera’s® brands, and Company’s patent portfolio. • Added role as Sr. Director of Quality in June 2014; managed Quality Department consisting of 17 quality personnel providing quality and food safety functions at 7 facilities located in U.S., Canada and the Netherlands.

Vancouver, Wa

Continued as Sr. Director of Legal, Regulatory & Compliance after acquisition of Northwest Natural Products, Inc. by Church & Dwight Co., Inc. in August 2012. Provided counsel to global consumer packaged goods company with respect to general corporate, regulatory, trademark and commercial matters in connection with Personal Care Products division.

Vancouver, Washington

General counsel for a global consumer packaged goods company advising on general corporate, regulatory, commercial and real estate matters. Established legal and regulatory department from ground up with primary responsibilities focused on commercial legal support, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance. • Provided analysis and counsel on legal, policy, and business issues to include proposed new products, mergers and acquisitions, protecting intellectual property, financial matters, compliance issues, and business strategy planning.• Negotiated and prepared numerous commercial contracts including master services agreements, supply agreements, distribution agreements, trademark license agreements, commercial leases, broker agreements, and nondisclosure/confidentiality agreements.• Managed over 100 foreign and domestic trademarks for portfolio of widely trusted brands including L’il Critters® and Vitafusion®.• Liaisoned with and coordinated services of outside legal counsel in areas including class action litigation, domestic and international trademark disputes, and regulatory compliance.• Reviewed all labels, advertising and marketing materials for business and advised as to legal risk.

Served as independent general counsel for clients including a privately-owned grocery store chain with 61 stores throughout Oregon and California, a software company developing financial software solutions for professional and collegiate sports organizations and a start-up company developing a revolutionary technology for internal combustion engines.

Portland, Or

Senior associate in Corporate Finance and Emerging Business practice groups. Advised established and start-up companies regarding commercial contracts and related sales and marketing issues. Completed numerous venture capital and angel financing transactions, including equity and debt financings. Drafted and negotiated transaction documents. Conducted due diligence and drafted agreements for M&A transactions. Drafted general corporate agreements and documents. Significant experience supervising a team of paralegals and administrative assistants in connection with transactions.

Instructed a seminar for 3rd yr law students and 2nd yr MBAs (from University of Portland) focused on Entreprenuership, Technology, and Law. Provided experiencial and practical teaching in areas where law, business, and technology intersect such as IP, new company formation, financing, and M&A while also teaching law students and MBAs how to work with each other.

Portland, Or

Practice focused on serving the needs of privately-held family businesses. Worked primarily with Business, Corporate Finance, and Family-Owned Businesses practice groups.

Portland,Or

Corporate practice focused on business and real estate transactions, construction law and emerging businesses. Worked primarily in Corporate and Construction practice groups.

Greater San Diego Area

Jd, Law

Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Ba, Political Science