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Oakland, California, Us

 Provide advice and counsel on matters related to a wide range of complex legal issues including, but not limited to, contractual agreements, clinical trial agreements, operations, licenses, intellectual property, governance, employment law, and government contracting. Support business planning and operational activities of research and public health intervention programs (i.e., procurement, award, and purchasing of subaward goods and services), and overall risk management functions of the corporation. Advise PHI staff on legal and/or compliance requirements related to proposals, funding awards, performance of research and public health interventions, outside party agreements (subaward, awards, grants, contracts, MOUs, NDAs, etc.), commercial transactions, teaming agreements and other partnering relationships, commercial sales. Provide information and training to department heads, program directors, and their respective employees about legal matters and compliance, contributing to effective policies and procedures, and offering organizational support for PHI to conduct its activities lawfully and responsibly in the ordinary course of its business.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Jackson, Ms, Us

 Advise various committees, departments, schools, boards, and teams on compliance with laws and regulations governing matters involving business law, intellectual property, contracting, clinical and basic research, and ethics. Review, draft, and negotiate confidentiality agreements, grants, clinical trial agreements, affiliation agreements, data protection agreements, business associate agreements, letters of indemnification, informed consent forms, and other contracts and legal documents to advance health care, education, and research missions of UMMC and other universities, companies, and entities working in partnership with UMMC.  Provide legal support to the Office of Sponsored Programs, Office of Clinical Trials, Human Research Office, Institutional Review Board, Intellectual Property and Commercialization Office, and Office of Integrity and Compliance in relation to the investigation and management of matters related to contracting, research misconduct, compliance, data protection, and data privacy, and the applicable laws and regulations governing the foregoing. Collaborate with others within the institution to ensure compliance with the Common Rule, Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, Good Clinical Practices as adopted by the FDA, and Stark and Anti-Kickback statutes. Negotiate and collaborate directly with pharmaceutical and device companies, contract research organizations, other universities, outside companies, and federal agencies in order to facilitate the performance of research and development of technologies. Present research related legal updates, or initial orientation, to supported offices and during university-wide trainings and presentations.

Memphis, Tennessee, Us

 Managed the negotiations and edits of clinical research contracts, to include confidentiality agreements, clinical trial or study agreements, and letters of indemnification, and developed policies and procedures. Assisted staff within the Office of Clinical Research, Office of Sponsored Programs, and Office of General Counsel with the organization, tracking, and development of clinical trials for pharmaceuticals and devices. Provided oversight and facilitated training for an average of 10 employees consistently within the office, and spoke at university-wide presentations in coordination with the Office of Sponsored Programs. Participated in a data governance working group, six sigma workflow process improvement committee, and information security committee.

Responsible for the creation and maintenance of the day-to-day operations of the firm, including its website and social media presence. Advocated fervently for clients in criminal, civil, and family matters, in and out of court.www.cherrylawfirmpllc.com

Zealously advocated for clients in criminal, custody, divorce, and civil matters in court and mediation. Reviewed contracts, drafted motions and complaints, and managed a significant client load.

Toronto, On, Ca

Trained students and faculty on Westlaw services to improve legal research efficiency and accuracy. Assisted the Academic Account Manager with trainings and maintained on-campus printers.

Working under supervising attorneys on a wide variety of legal matters, examples of which include matters involving administrative and regulatory law, hospital risk management; business contracting; formulation and implementation of hospital and corporate policy; healthcare legislation, policy, and reform; and preventative/prophylactic training and counseling.

Middleton, Wisconsin, Us

Updated and created online profiles for state judges and courts, and researched information regarding their education, location, work history, and notable cases. Drafted weekly articles highlighting interesting and notable cases or legal developments within the assigned states.

Performed research into the Clean Water Act, UAPA, and other environment related statutes, and drafted memoranda on freedom of speech in public parks and the interpretation of the CWA. Assignments included the creation of flowcharts summarizing administrative action to be taken by the organization, research into criminal statutes, and the interrogation of a criminal suspect.

Columbus, Oh, Us

Assisted in the hiring and growth of employees, and managed supplies and inventory. Processed incoming merchandise in preparation for sale or storage.

Doctor Of Law (J.D.), Health Law

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Health/Health Care Administration/Management

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General