Sandra Stanfield Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

HEALING IS THE NEW SEXY (January 2024 - present): I am the founder, lead editor and Chief Inner Journey Officer at HealingIsTheNewSexy.com, an online community and self-exploration resources hub that provides access to a insightful perspectives, tools and resources to empower women of color to guide their inner journey of self-discovery, healing and inner growth with clarity, confidence and ease. This is a space to explore and embrace how your identity has evolved, heal and break through barriers and limitations, clarify and define your personal values to guide your life and uplift & empower yourself and others.

New York, Ny, Us

MARKETING & COMMERCIAL COUNSEL (HarperCollins) - Interim attorney engaged to provide legal counsel and operational strategy for marketing, advertising law and commercial matters . Responsibilities included but were not limited to the following: Responsibilities included but were not limited to the following:- Advise and identify risks to marketing teams as they promote DTC book subscription product.- Balance commercial and marketing concerns, including deployment of advertising campaigns within all digital channels, and consumer and business insights.- Evaluate risks and opportunities related to a company’s priorities, including marketing campaigns, influencers, communications to media, content production, IP rights, and content distribution.- Answer new questions, solving uncharted problems- Work collaboratively with teams to meet the needs of a fast-paced environment, and raise matters when needed to internal partners/groups- Develop and deliver training curriculum

New York, Ny, Us

As Managing Director & Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives at Marshall-Rosenberg, Sandra works with associates and in-house counsel to assist them in finding their “fit” in the next phase of their career. Having lived different perspectives in her own professional life as a former in-house practitioner at leading life stage brand, The Knot and financial services leader, American Express, as well as being a wellness entrepreneur, Sandra is uniquely positioned to help candidates understand how their skills are useful for various opportunities and help them develop their careers a lot better. She takes a solution-focused approach with her candidates to help guide them towards achieving the outcomes they desire.

New York, Ny, Us

MARKETING & ADVERTISING COUNSEL (American Express (Contractor): Apr 2019 - Feb 2022)Lead full-time attorney brought on for a special engagement specifically to build out a new legal team (Marketing Center of Excellence) to centralize marketing review across consumer and global commercial services products at American Express within the Advertising, Marketing & Customer Engagement unit of the General Counsel’s Organization. My responsibilities included but were not limited to the following:- Serve as a day-to-day strategic business and legal advisor with respect to all of client marketing efforts across all media platforms (e.g. digital, mobile, print, social, broadcast, upper funnel, and user-generated content), including review, negotiation and drafting of marketing and promotional materials - Review acquisition marketing materials to ensure they are legally compliant with federal law and regulations with focus on UDAAP, CFPB, FTC, CAN-SPAM, Green Guides, other regulations and marketing principles- Review proposed projects, initiatives, promotions and offers spearheaded by marketing and advise on risk mitigation strategies- Work with Marketing and IP team to ensure trademarks and other IP are used properly- Work in close partnership with various other departments such as Tax, Compliance, Product, and others to help identify and answer legal needs- Work on ad hoc legal compliance projects, including but not limited to, new policies, trainings, templates and processes- Remain up-to-date on legal/regulatory updates affecting the company and help implement these updates

New York, New York, Us

XO Group Inc. (TheKnot.com (the #1 online wedding brand & marketplace), TheNest.com, TheBump.com) is a life-stage consumer internet and media company connecting engaged couples, newlyweds, and first-time parents with the community, products, and inspiration they need to navigate the most important years of their lives. My responsibilities include:• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts with vendors, clients, consultants, and others in support of the Company's overall business. Various contracts include: contests, sweepstakes, promotion & marketing, co-branded partnerships, advertising agreements, trade agreements, NDAs, photo/video/appearance releases, product loan agreements, employment & agency agreements, commerce affiliate agreements, website terms & privacy policies, master product and services agreements, statements of work, etc.• Advise teams on marketing and promotional initiatives (email, contests, sweepstakes and giveaways)• Assist in various projects involving intellectual property, advertising/marketing law, internet law, employment law, etc.• Assist VP, Legal & Business Affairs in SEC reporting as well as other corporate governance efforts• Monitor and update compliance programs and corporate policies• Collaborate with and provide clear direction to business partners, at all levels, across the organization to drive business objectives while minimizing legal risk• Design and implement legal process improvements• Respond promptly to requests for legal review from all departments• Maintain and adhere to the highest ethical standards

New York, Ny, Us

Perform research and analysis. Assist team in managing communication with licensees, regarding samples, contracts, and seasonal direction. Participate in internal meetings with Design, Marketing, and Legal as seasonal product is developed and marketed to the consumer.

New York, Ny, Us

Shoppable is the leader in universal checkout technology. Shoppable allows you to shop, sell and save products from multiple retailers within one universal checkout.My role at Shoppable included:Provide business support in various areas including but not limited to contract review/redlining, targeting new digital publishers, engaging potential clients via social media marketing, creating promotional video storyboard, producing monthly reports, and maintaining social media.

An association of attorneys specializing in domestic and international matters in the areas of fashion, film, music and new media technologies. Responsibilities: Composed memoranda and reports analyzing various patent, trademark, copyright and business law matters. Conducted trademark searches and prepared trademark applications for registration. Drafted, revised, and interpreted contracts and talent agreements. Wrote short articles on recent intellectual property news and legislation.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

- Provided product navigation guidance and advice, and promote product functionality to users- Assisted with planning and execution of on-campus Bloomberg Law marketing events- Assisted with Bloomberg Law individual and group training classes- Built and maintained positive relationships by acting as a resource and liaison on behalf of Bloomberg Law for students, law reviews and journals, student organizations, faculty and administration throughout the Law School community

Cleveland, Ohio, Us

Researched a wide range of legal issues for matters in a variety of practice groups such as real estate, corporate transactions & securities, intellectual property, business litigation, employee benefits & executive compensation, bankruptcy and construction. Prepared research memoranda and inter-office memoranda in support of research findings. I also participated in client mediation matters.

Charlotte, Nc, Us

- Manage multiple, concurrent projects from conceptual design through implementation- Employ change management techniques to ensure employees are committed to following dynamics of departmental operational procedures- Analyze performance of process, root causes, and proposed improvements- Identify opportunities for cost reduction, production efficiency, staff member productivity, and process improvement through process analysis and benchmarking- Develop, finalize, and distribute complex policy and procedure communications- Coordinate testing of internal Loan Origination and Central Services controls to policies and procedures are consistent with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) requirements- Provide reporting of various projects and initiatives to senior management

Charlotte, Nc, Us

- Facilitated training to 6 funding centers in areas of standard operating procedures, compliance, and new hire- Developed training curriculum detailing standard operating procedures and compliance regulations- Managed various process improvement projects- Identified challenges and recommended changes to workflow

Charlotte, Nc, Us

- Managed daily branch operations- Provided operational guidance and systems support to staff- Supported introduction of new products, guidelines, and procedural changes- Monitored branch pipeline from application to closing ensuring compliance regarding timely decisions and delivery of disclosures to borrowers- Recommended new/changes to policies and procedures as appropriate

Charlotte, Nc, Us

- Managed a team of 16 Funders and Compliance Specialists responsible for carrying out document preparation, funding, and shipping responsibilities- Assigned loans to staff and enforced compliance to state and federal regulations- Resolved issues by working with Underwriting and Branch Management as appropriate to ensure timely and compliant fundings

Charlotte, Nc, Us

- Prepared documents for closings and checks against supporting systems and documentation to ensure all condtions are met- Verified fees, confirmed closings, and set up wire for funds to be released- Completed final review of collateral and rescission documents to ensure compliance- Trained Funders and assisted Funding Manager with daily reporting

Juris Doctor (J.D.), Business/Commerce, General

Education record

Fashion Law Bootcamp, Summer Intensive Program

Fashion Campus Nyc Summer 2013

Bachelors, Government