Provided strategic guidance and legal advice in the scoping and execution of national and international marketing campaigns, in accordance with FTC guidelines and data privacy laws. Reviewed, negotiated, and facilitated execution of all of the corporation's contracts, to include vendor service agreements, independent contractor agreements, MSAs, SaaS agreements, NDAs, Order Forms, SOWs, Data Protection Agreements (DPAs), Data Security Addendums, etc.Advised Engineering team on platform feature designs to ensure compliance with applicable laws (including contract law, truth in advertising, opt-in and opt-out, CAN-SPAM, and data collection) and development of a plan of action for potential security incidents.Drafted Terms of Service for the corporation’s SaaS platform, as well as the Privacy Notice to comply with GDPR regulations, and the California Privacy Notice in response to the CCPA. Drafted company policies and the employee handbook, updated annually.Completed two M&A transactions in 2023, one domestic and one international, each expanding the company's tech platform capabilities and customer reach.Led a team including an onsite and offsite contract attorney resource, as well as a full-time contracts manager. Conducted contract negotiation training for the sales and support teams.

Participated in IZEA's uplisting to NASDAQ in 2016. Supported compliance with NASDAQ continued listing standards and SEC guidelines, and the transition to a new stock transfer agent. Planned and executed the corporation’s annual shareholder meeting. Conducted due diligence and planning activities for M&A efforts (and completed two domestic transactions), supported multimillion dollar fund raises, dissolved and merged subsidiaries to minimize corporate expenses. Served as Corporate Secretary for Board meetings, maintained minutes and all other corporate records for both the US and Canadian entities, and ensured completion of director questionnaires and forms for compliance. Oversaw filing of annual reports in each state where the corporation operates, and managed the insurance policies while ensuring sufficient coverages required for the industry in which the corporation operates.Resolved claims and disputes, and managed litigation with outside counsel. Successfully integrated a contracts management solution and reduced outside counsel spend while decreasing contract negotiation turnaround times. Reduced costs of overall trademark portfolio by changing law firm representation and reducing scope of trademarks filed and maintained; oversaw trademark application disputes and maintained portfolio of more than 60 domestic and international registered marks and pending applications.Researched novel topics and provided legal advice to the sales teams for prospecting clients, as well as counseled senior management in matters pertaining to employment law, privacy law, gig workers, and other relevant new laws.

Provided effective counsel to business partners in the areas of new business development, franchising, consumer insights, enterprise marketing, gift cards, human resources, supply chain and logistics, finance and treasury, tax, information technology, compliance and licensing. Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated complex commercial agreements, consumer packaged goods and trademark licensing agreements, promotions, advertising materials, sponsorship agreements, cease and desist letters, filming location agreements, service agreements, non-disclosures, software, and purchasing contracts.• Drafted license agreement for “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” allowing use of the service mark, “When You’re Here You’re Family.”• Processed approximately 900 matters in most recent fiscal year while managing the work flow of two contract attorney resources, a contracts manager, a paralegal, and an assistant.• Served as lead resource for all supply chain and marketing contracts in efforts to integrate two newly-acquired restaurant brands, Yard House and Eddie V’s.• Acted as team member and advisor for multiple project teams from inception through launch, including new marketing and branding efforts for Red Lobster and Olive Garden, enterprise eGift Card program, and multi-million dollar digital platform renovation for information technology.• Conducted training sessions on commercial contract issues for law department and marketing training sessions for internal client base.• Advised on policy drafting for international franchisee ethics, and drafted terms of use for employee intranet site.• Performed due diligence for, and provided legal review of, the Red Lobster Asset and Stock Purchase Agreement. Supervised the transfer of the Red Lobster trademark portfolio and handled the transfer of international franchise agreements.• 2015 Recipient of Brilliance Award for team project Never Ending Pasta Bowl Pasta Pass.

Sole Contracts Manager for a Fortune 300 company with more than 1,300 employees in the Restaurant Support Center (RSC) and 200,000 employees enterprise-wide. Provided legal counsel and contract support to the RSC employees, as well as fielded requests directly from restaurant managers, ranging from negotiating business deal terms and legal risks to terminating existing agreements or resolving disputes. Performed legal research and provided interpretation of same to clients, including business partners of all levels, such as Director, VP, SVP, CIO, and CMO. Efficiencies: Implemented procedures for work flow receipt and distribution, and methods of tracking total monthly and annual work requests. Introduced methods to ensure timely closure of files, and to achieve higher retention of final signed contracts. Updated numerous contract templates for uniformity, to be used across the enterprise, and created a term library of more than 600 contract provisions. Disputes: Negotiated significant and routine matters at the restaurant level and within the commercial operations of the Restaurant Support Center.Leadership: Managed legal and non-legal outside resources to deliver work product within cost parameters, within deadlines, and according to company standards.Teamwork: Critical member of project team charged with designing and implementing a contract process workflow and updated templates for a contract management software solution for the supply chain department. Recognition: Recipient of Awesome Support And Performance (ASAP) Award for three consecutive quarters, in recognition of marketing support, supplier relationship support, and outstanding support of the Olive Garden To-Go pilot. Completed Diversity Learning Experience course as well as Darden University courses on Delegating and Project Management.

In-house attorney within the Legal and Business Affairs Department of Universal Orlando. Duties included contract drafting and negotiation, licensing agreements, receiving and responding to subpoenas, reviewing advertisements, drafting sweepstakes agreements and rules, and monitoring intellectual property usage.• Prepared and negotiated multi-million dollar contracts for Information Technology and Human Resources departments. Actions resulted in the implementation of new technology systems and more cost-efficient processes, with company-wide benefit.• Successfully revamped existing contract forms to comply with industry standards, and revised terms for clarity, resulting in stronger contract language and uniformity. Efficiently restructured procedures for the Information Technology and Marketing departments, with the overall effect of increased communication between the departments and a shortened legal review and response time for projects.• Conducted seminars on the topic "Planning a Successful Promotion” and created handout materials for attendees to use as a future reference guide in planning promotions and creating advertisements, resulting in a reduced risk of litigation to the company.• Performed parody analysis based on researched case law, and provided risk summary to senior management for certain entertainment scripts to determine legal sufficiency, thereby creating a viable defense for any claims that might arise against the company in regard to the performance of such scripts.

Workers' compensation defense and transactional attorney drafting contracts in accordance with statutes and industry trends. Prepared motions and memoranda of law and successfully argued the same in administrative law hearings before the Judge of Compensation Claims. • Negotiated with "Dateline NBC" and "The Oprah Winfrey Show" to license copyrighted photographs, resulting in business exposure and monetary gain to client.• Conducted numerous depositions and mediations, and drafted pre-trial discovery and responses. • Researched and prepared opinion letters on issues of insurance coverage. Assisted Special Investigations Unit (SIU) in uncovering insurance fraud issues on workers’ compensation claims.• Drafted memorandum of law and defended against motion for Expedited Resolution of Average Weekly Wage against seasoned workers’ compensation claimant’s attorney, in client’s favor. • Researched and prepared PowerPoint presentation and tracked the invitation of more than 100 participants for a pest control seminar, including members of the Florida Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services, resulting in an increased client base and additional revenue to the firm.

Sole associate attorney in small firm handling issues of insurance defense, subrogation, personal injury claims, and construction defects. Conducted depositions, client intake interviews, attended hearings, observed mediations, and researched issues of law. Further developed interpersonal skills working with opposing counsel, insurance adjusters, and both potential and established clients. Honed writing abilities drafting motions and memoranda of law.• Obtained favorable verdict in small claims court bench trial, avoiding further litigation costs to client.• Created comprehensive summary for insurance client of voluminous condominium litigation files for construction defect case extending back six years, allowing client to easily refer to timeline of case events and synopsis of each.

Independent 'zine distributed throughout Orlando, covering topics from local bands and filmmakers to CD reviews.

Current readership is approximately 200,000 per month.o “Knight’s Errant,” April 15, 1999. Addressed issue of student housing off-campus and the conflict between UCF’s plans and needs and the concerns of the neighborhood residents.http://www.orlandoweekly.com/features/story.asp?id=1217 o “Rare Flower on the Film Scene,” June 9, 1999. Extolled the importance of the not-for-profit Enzian, providing publicity of the organization to the community.http://www.orlandoweekly.com/columns/story.asp?id=1310