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Scottsdale, Az, Us

New York, New York, Us

• Spearheaded the launch of Legal Operations at Ramp, driving legal strategy and support mechanisms during a period of rapid company growth, doubling in size and continuing to scale. • Lead digital transformation within the legal department through tech innovation and digital workflow optimization, achieving excellence in technology utilization for CLM, e-billing, equity compensation, and data privacy management.• Manage an extensive portfolio of legal technology tools (Ironclad, SimpleLegal, Carta, DataGrail), with expertise in legal technology integration and operational efficiency.• Oversee financial management for legal services, including billing, budgeting, and analysis of external counsel to facilitate cost reduction strategies and financial reporting for the legal department.

Washington, Dc, Us

• Counseled senior leaders on data privacy and security matters, compliance, and best practices• Drafted strategic plans and analysis of new communication operations capability to advise 50,000+ stakeholders• Researched and advised on release of sensitive information in accordance with legal and communication policies

San Jose, California, Us

• Developed legal operations efficiency improvements for collaboration, document tracking, knowledge capture, and contract management • Led negotiations for complex commercial transactions and draft a wide range of contracts and correspondence

Atlanta, Ga, Us

• Advised on legal technology product evaluation and implementation of legal operations software and initiatives to improve efficiencies in the group• Negotiated and drafted strategic licenses and commercial agreements for SaaS, software, intellectual property, and services• Drafted terms of use, privacy, and information security policies and advised on compliance with CCPA and privacy laws• Conducted intellectual property, open source, and privacy due diligence for M&A and other corporate transactions

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Us

• Implemented legal operations efficiency innovations and collaboration platforms, captured feedback, and developed improvements; developed and maintained contract database• Researched, analyzed, and advised on business-focused legal issues related to intellectual property and data security• Drafted and reviewed all legal documents, technology licenses, and privacy policies; managed outside counsel and budget• Prepared and served prelitigation trademark enforcement notices and oversaw all intellectual property enforcement• Led data-focused analytical investigations of suspected fraud and implemented creative mitigation solutions

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

• Conducted legal and factual research, interviewed witnesses, and deposed parties in defense of personal injury and intellectual property cases• Managed all aspects of discovery process including propounding requests, writing responses, and drafting motions and subpoenas• Interfaced with opposing counsel, mediator, subcontractors, and experts in complex construction defect litigation cases• Advocated in court on behalf of clients, set litigation strategy, and assisted with trial preparation

Washington, Dc, Us

• Negotiated and drafted support agreements with entertainment studios and producers to consult on film and TV projects• Developed and maintained strong relationships with entertainment studio partners• Managed and recommended business strategies to maximize content distribution that accurately portrayed Marine Corps' roles, missions, capabilities and core values• Planned, coordinated, and executed escorts of major motion picture actors to Marine Corps events

Washington, Dc, Us

• Served as the senior public affairs officer and lead spokesperson for a 60,000+ member organization• Supervised, managed and advised 100+ people in five subordinate public affairs offices, and directed strategic communications program• Led and oversaw the planning and management of strategic communication programs from concept through execution• Earned a commendation in position normally held by senior ranking officers with 15-20 years of military service

Washington, Dc, Us

• Oversaw all local, national, and international media inquiries for Okinawa Marine units and bases• Coordinated media and messaging campaigns to shape the image of the U.S. Military’s presence in Okinawa, Japan• Worked with legal team and Japanese media to address international incidents and facilitate positive cultural relations• Handled crisis communication during humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts such as the recent earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan• Deployed on multiple exercises to develop public relations plans and execute engagements with international media: - Civil Military Operations Task Force Public Affairs Officer (Utapao, Thailand) - Joint Information Bureau Operations Officer (Manila, Republic of the Philippines) - Artillery Exercise Public Affairs Officer (Oita Prefecture, Japan)

Washington, Dc, Us

• Planned, developed, and executed intelligence collection, strategic communication, and psychological operations• Crafted and communicated strategic messages to local audiences through key leader engagements• Investigated leads gathered by intelligence to locate and detain multiple high value targets• Authored reports on Afghan threats, public opinion, and civilian statistics to analyze mission performance metrics

Normal, Il, Us

• Managed advertising life cycle to conceive, road map, solicit, and deliver innovative marketing solutions to clients• Directed contract negotiations with clients for sales team and personally sold more than $100,000 in advertising• Recruited, selected, trained, supervised and advised a sales team of five advertising sales representatives• Selected as The Daily Vidette Sales Representative of the Month, October 2005 and March 2008

Dallas, Tx, Us

• Educated and solicited customers on wireless plans, devices, and accessories• Provided technical support and customer service to customers while also ensuring to capitalize on solicitation opportunities• Assisted in the development and execution of successful advertising campaigns for local stores• Served as key holder to store and was responsible for running operations in the absence of the manager

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Certificate In Innovation And Entrepreneurship

Certificate, Dispute Resolution

Public Affairs

Organizational Leadership

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Finance, General