With over 25 years of legal experience in both private and public sectors, I'm the Vice President of Global Litigation at TechnipFMC, a leading provider of technology solutions for the energy industry. I lead a team of lawyers and paralegals across multiple jurisdictions to handle all aspects of litigation, arbitration, mediation, and dispute resolution, involving complex and high-stakes disputes.My core competencies include developing and directing best-practice, risk-based compliance programs, conducting complex and sensitive internal investigations, negotiating critical contracts, advising on a wide range of legal issues, and implementing global intellectual property, trade secrets, and patent strategies for protection of technology innovations. I am passionate about applying my excellent organization and communication skills to manage and lead teams, provide effective legal advice, and drive efficiency in legal operations and global compliance programs. I am also a former Air Force officer, with a strong sense of duty, integrity, and service.