Robert Gottfried Email & Phone Number

London, Gb

Seattle, Wa, Us

Business line lawyer for the AWS AIML and Generative AI Specialists and Go-To-Market team. I also lead the AWS Sales, Marketing, and Global Services Legal team's working group on generative AI.I advise teams on legal issues related to emerging issues in artificial intelligence and machine learning, regulatory and competition issues, and the development of go-to-market sales motions, customer-facing benefits programs, strategic collaborations, and external diversity initiatives..I also serve as Pride Director for the Seattle-area chapter of Glamazon, Amazon's LGBTQIA+ Employee Affinity Group.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

Researched, wrote, and developed policy on legal ethics, legal malpractice, law firm risk management, law firm innovation, and the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct; developed legal education courses and resources on lawyer and law firm risk management, legal malpractice avoidance, and legal ethics; and provided project management and logistical support for Center CommitteesServed as project manager and lead developer of the National Legal Malpractice Conference and the Center for Professional Responsibility’s New Lawyers Initiative; developed new processes to increase departmental and committee efficiency and operationManaged vendor contracting process from negotiation and drafting through performance, including negotiation and drafting of sales contracts and statements of work. Developed and maintained business relationships with sponsors, donors, and outside vendorsManaged budget for one of the ABA’s highest non-dues revenue-producing entities, ensuring profit-driven results on Committee activitiesPromoted the implementation of ABA Goal III to reduce the effects of bias and improve diversity within the Center’s programs and activities

Served as defense counsel for insurance companies and specialized trade/industrial companies in general liability defense, first party coverage matters, appellate practice, tort defense, and workers’ compensation defense mattersNegotiated and drafted settlement contracts for workers’ compensation and civil litigation matters; review and interpret employment contracts and insurance contracts as needed per litigationManaged all pre-trial aspects of litigation, including pre-trial hearings, motions for summary judgment, motions to dismiss, discovery responses and pleadings, settlement contracts, and other pre-litigation motions and document draftingLed and participated in depositions of Plaintiffs, fact witnesses, expert witnesses, and physiciansDeveloped and maintained business relationships with firm clients

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Developed curriculum focusing on entrepreneurship, business management, business law and leadership for a summer program tailored to high school students.Created “Multinational Business Simulation” to engage students in a deeper understanding of business law and ethics, economics and pricing strategy, and resource management.Created "Social Media Madness" simulation to teach students how to effectively and appropriately use a variety of social media platforms in order to grow their company's brand and gain customer loyalty and respect.Trained and evaluated new Program Directors across various program locations, including Yale University, Northwestern University, Fordham University and the University of Washington. Oversaw the hiring process for the Business and Entrepreneurship conference staff for the Chicago site and managed a staff of 20-30 employees.Coordinated conference logistics, including program scheduling, obtaining guest speakers, providing buses and transportation, etc.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Legal Environments

Doctor Of Law (Jd), Law

Bs, Legal Studies And Entrepreneurship