PRIMARY FOCUS:- Information Technology Transactions - Intellectual Property Management & Strategy - Analytics, Data Security & Privacy Policies & Contracts - Brand Protection - Creative Content Licensing - Contract Management & NegotiationsREPRESENTATIVE MATTERS:- Drafted, reviewed & negotiated multi-million-dollar software & SaaS agreements- Shaped contract & commercialization strategy for trailblazing digital health products- Managed legal aspects of intellectual property & information technology assets- Developed and monitored compliance with data security & privacy policies, procedures, & contracts

AREAS OF FOCUS:Business - Copyright - Data Security & Privacy - Information Technology - Intellectual Property Transactions & Licensing - Internet - Joint Developments & Joint Ventures - Mobile Applications - Right of Publicity - Software & SaaS - Supply, Distribution & Franchise Agreements - Trade Secrets - TrademarksREPRESENTATIVE MATTERS:- Represented a start-up in connection with its licensing of top social media influencers' content, trademarks, and rights of publicity for its line of collectible toys.- Drafted and negotiated approved supplier agreement for a national franchisor.- Drafted and negotiated software development, software license and SaaS agreements for a consulting services company in connection with its development of a customized engagement platform for its end-customers.- Advised a personal care services company on intellectual property, data security and privacy matters in connection with the multi-million dollar sale of its software management system business.- Drafted joint development, patent license and manufacturing-supply agreements for a fabrication and machining company in connection with the development, protection and commercialization of an invention and related products with applications in a variety of industries and markets.- Advised the artist, author and producer of a multi-sensory, multi-media tribute to New Orleans on intellectual property matters related to the protection and commercialization of his works.- Drafted privacy policy, terms of use and end-user license agreement for FinTech start-up's website and mobile app.- Assisted a charter school with education privacy compliance matters.- Regularly represented and counseled a variety of companies on managing their brands, including the clearance, registration, protection and licensing of their trademarks.

OVERVIEW:- Taught middle school math, science and social studies as well as acted as the 6th grade level chair (2012-2013) at LaPlace Elementary School in LaPlace, LA.TRAINING:- Obtained alternative certification through the TNTP practitioner teacher program and participated in additional programming through TFA, including an intensive summer training program in Atlanta, GA.