Civil litigation and transactional law practice. Corporate counsel (advisory counsel, business strategy support, legal risk mitigation, corporate governance) and business law practice (commercial contracts, real estate transactions, HOA law, employee relations, and hospitality law). In-house counsel to business owners and executive teams by providing general legal counsel, due diligence, legal risk assessments, property management, strategic business planning, employment law counsel, contract management, entity formation documents and regulatory filings. Well-versed in the hotel and real estate industries. Practiced in Arizona law, national hotel management, international travel management, and global branding. Commercial contract law practice: draft and negotiate commercial agreements (construction contracts, subcontractor agreements, vendor service contracts, leases, operating agreements, franchise and licensing agreements, employment contracts and independent contractor agreements, NDAs, settlements). Practiced in the enforcement of contractual rights, defending alleged breaches, and alternative dispute resolution. Real estate practice: buy/sell transactions, purchase and lease agreements (commercial and residential), buyer due diligence, seller disclosures, feasibility studies, broker/property valuations, property tax appeals, escrow agreements, and resolution of disputes involving easements, declarations, covenants and restrictions.Discovery and motion practice in administrative hearings, state trial courts (Superior Court), Federal District Court, and Arizona Court of Appeals.

Civil litigation and trial practice. Commercial, business and real estate law. State and Federal Court appearances.

General counsel for risk management firm helping clients in the construction industry with safety regulations and OSHA compliance. Advised on corporate strategy and mitigated legal risks. Drafted and negotiated various commercial contracts (licensing/franchise agreements, employee contracts, operating agreements, independent contractor agreements, NDAs, vendor and client service agreements). Developed operational policies, best practices and employee procedural handbooks for organizational efficiency, liability protection, and regulatory compliance. Implemented IP protection, registered trademarks.

Civil litigation of wrongful death cases and personal injury law practice.

Instructed Mgt 350: Critical Thinking - Strategies in Decision Making

Negotiated real estate buy/sell transactions. Drafted sales contracts and lease agreements.

Volunteer. Actively managed administration of CC&Rs involving 3,000 properties; oversaw multi-million-dollar budget, reduced operating costs annually. Refined Board policies, monitored compliance with governing documents. Resolved property disputes, partnered with legal counsel on collections and litigation strategy.

Launched North American operations center for British airline. Managed employee relations and development. Increased global customer satisfaction.

Independent consultant in the hotel industry (i.e. Hilton) in public relations and corporate communications support.

Developed brand strategy and global business plans with CEO/Board. Conducted market research, feasibility studies and competitive analyses. Reported key performance metrics. Led/deployed the Gallup Organization’s employee engagement program. Designed company-wide employee performance system to align staff metrics with corporate goals. Executed business plans and tactical initiatives, led cross functional teams. Updated corporation bylaws and gained stakeholder support.

Hospitality management. Managed national portfolio of ~370 hotels and property management thereof. Oversaw individual hotels' compliance with corporate policies, quality assurance inspections, operational standards and implementation of brand initiatives. Advisory to Board of Directors on portfolio hotel performance. Organized regional meetings, presented corporate updates, and conducted regional training programs for property owners and their staff.