Robert Tyler Email & Phone Number

Greater Pittsburgh Region

ARLANXEO USA, LLC / Pittsburgh, PA 2019–PresentGeneral Counsel, North America, 2023–Present | Legal Counsel, 2019–2023Oversee associate attorney and 30 outside counsel at 6 firms while managing budget of $2M to cover all legal and litigation matters for world's largest manufacturer of rubber, including company headquarters in Pittsburgh and two manufacturing plants in Texas and Ontario. Negotiate and review contracts for all North American locations and assist with contract matters for European, Asian, and LATAM affiliates. Navigate legal complexities and provide strategic counsel on various corporate issues, including HR policies, multimillion-dollar sales and commercial contracts, procurement negotiations, general governance frameworks, supply chain logistics, trade compliance regulations, and financial transactions. • Acted swiftly and decisively in response to catastrophic equipment failure in Ontario during second month of tenure, navigating legal complexities and effectively negotiating with manufacturer to procure replacement. • Successfully represented company as defendant in two high-stakes litigation matters, demonstrating exceptional legal acumen and strategic thinking to secure favorable outcomes and save $10M in damage payouts.

Pittsburgh, Pa

Cranberry, Pennsylvania

PLS LOGISTICS SERVICES, INC. / Cranberry, PA 2018–2019Director, Litigation & Contracts | General Counsel Served as sole in-house counsel and legal expert for $500M 3PL company. Proactively engaged in dozens of active litigation cases, personally litigating, filing motions, and serving as first chair counsel in over 30 cases. Developed and implemented groundbreaking program in collaboration with IT department dedicated to safeguarding trade secrets and confidential information, preventing former employees from using sensitive data at competitor firms through swift legal actions.• Obtained 10 favorable injunctions in handling trade secret misappropriation, noncompete agreements, and diverse range of other litigation matters.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

REED SMITH LLP / Pittsburgh, PA 2016–2018Associate Attorney Recruited as associate in labor and employment department with oversight for up to 12 associates. Specialized in standard employment law, expertly representing employer clients in wide range of cases, including discrimination matters. Provided comprehensive legal counsel, offering guidance on employment-related issues such as handbook compliance, termination procedures, and auditing for wage and hour compliance or pay equity.• Served as member of 3-lawyer team on two significant class collective actions involving wage and hour violations, representing firm's client accused of improper overtime payment practices. Negotiated favorable settlements on client's behalf, efficiently resolving wage and hour disputes and mitigating potential reputational and financial risks.• Played critical role as second chair in federal jury trial, successfully defending against disability discrimination claim, earning significant victory by securing ruling in client's favor on all counts.

BUCHANAN INGERSOLL & ROONEY PC / Pittsburgh, PA 2011–2016Associate Attorney Specialized in commercial litigation and medical malpractice, handling breach of contract, premises liability, negligence, and workers' compensation cases, skillfully negotiating settlements to achieve optimal outcomes. Garnered trust and confidence of partner and earned full autonomy to handle workers' compensation cases, overseeing witness examinations, medical expert consults, and depositions. Relocated to labor and employment group to effectively defend companies against discrimination claims. • Provided valued advisement to clients, conducting on-site training on relevant employment laws and assisting in developing employment policies and HR handbooks to ensure legal compliance.• Collaborated with FedEx legal department, providing valuable assistance in revamping employment policies and handling employment litigation matters.

J.D., Law

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