Founder/General Counsel of media company specializing in products/services for law and government.Creator of Law Week Colorado, newspaper of record for the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals and State Bill, a Web-based service providing real-time legislative information. Responsible for growth of Circuit Media to 65 employees with revenues over $6.5 million dollars. Expertise includes budgeting and forecasting, strategic and business development. Responsible for management of senior staff, including graphic design, communications, marketing and media relations. Experienced in large project logistics, general corporate and litigation oversight, contract drafting and negotiation and other legal and executive functions.

General Counsel responsibilities for this technology company included managing corporate patent/trademark portfolio, advising management team on corporate legal matters, drafting and negotiating contracts with government agencies and third party government contractors, drafting and negotiating legal agreements for business development, analyzing software and application requirements and drafting appropriate contracts and agreements, drafting and implementing corporate policies and procedures, and other corporate legal matters. Supervised law clerks and outside counsel, assigned, managed and review legal work. Reduced general corporate legal budget over 20 percent by effectively utilizing internal resources. Product Management responsibilities included the creation, development and management of web-based applications and software for the legal industry. Manage products from design, write vision documentation and business analysis, monitor budgetary constraints, supervise development and development team, present products for review, analysis and user acceptance, prepare and manage documentation, supervise beta and release of products, attend trade shows and sales events. Responsible for all levels of sales effort, including writing of marketing materials, drafting and implementation of training programs and integration opportunities. Director of Sales responsibilities included managing a team of inside and outside sales representatives, developing sales scripts, promotions, marketing and sales strategies for company's products and services. Created and presented sales and training presentations for those within the legal industry, including court reporters, paralegals, lawyers and judges. Managed and provided feedback to individual sales representatives, ensuring quality performance and customer service. Increased revenues during tenure as Director by 25 percent, while significantly reducing costs.

National Director of career development for this ABA-approved post secondary educational program. Responsible for compliance of state and national requirements for licensing and accreditation. Developed and instituted nationwide outreach to educate employers and companies regarding the legal field and paralegalism. Developed and edited company's on-line magazine (Discovery E-zine). Skilled in fielding questions and concerns from employers and students, assessing issues, and mediating disputes. Supervised and staff in four additional schools; in meeting corporate and regulatory goals and guidelines. Promoted from Director in October 1998. Also held position of Instructor in program, which duties included drafting course outlines, preparing lectures and examinations, and critiquing legal writing. Certified to teach Legal Research and Writing, Ethics and Legal Technology to college graduates who attended this ABA-approved program.

Represented the City of Lakewood in the prosecution of municipal cases. Responsible for the prosecution of traffic and penal matters; conducted all phases of pretrial discovery, negotiations and hearings. Extensive courtroom experience. Worked with citizens, police personnel, city departments and other private and public agencies in obtaining fair resolution to legal concerns.Law Office of Rebecca A. Askew

Established law practice emphasizing juvenile and domestic law. Represented children as Guardian Ad Litem in dependency and neglect, paternity, domestic, child support, probate and appellate matters. Awarded G.A.L. contract with Adams County District Court, which included approximately 300 active cases. Also represented individuals in matters involving mental health, delinquency, and various small claims and county court actions. Domestic practice emphasized area of domestic violence; served as legal advisor for domestic violence programs in Denver and Douglas counties.