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Macon, Georgia, United States

General Counsel of publicly traded corporation. Supervise and manage all legal operations of the company as well as corporate governance and securities matters.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

General Counsel to the Aaron's Business, reported directly to EVP/ GC of the publicly traded parent company, The Aaron's Company, Inc. The Aaron's Business encompasses retail operations, omnichannel operations, franchising, manufacturing, supply chain, and related operations and generates $1.5 - 2 B revenue annually. Manage 5 direct attorney reports and 8 direct or indirect paralegal and admin reports. Coordinate and supervise assignments and responsiveness of Division Lead Counsel and Subject… Show more General Counsel to the Aaron's Business, reported directly to EVP/ GC of the publicly traded parent company, The Aaron's Company, Inc. The Aaron's Business encompasses retail operations, omnichannel operations, franchising, manufacturing, supply chain, and related operations and generates $1.5 - 2 B revenue annually. Manage 5 direct attorney reports and 8 direct or indirect paralegal and admin reports. Coordinate and supervise assignments and responsiveness of Division Lead Counsel and Subject Matter Lead Counsel to the internal business partners. Direct management responsibility for major corporate litigation including multi-million dollar class actions and regulatory matters. Continue to provide legal support for the publicly traded holding company central functions team as in previous role. Show less

Atlanta, Georgia

Deputy General Counsel for publicly traded company with ~ $4 B in annual revenue. Managed all aspects of day-to-day operations of the Sales & Lease Ownership Legal Department, reporting directly to the EVP & GC of Aaron's, Inc.. Direct management responsibility for major corporate litigation including multi-million dollar class actions and regulatory matters. Direct involvement and interaction with Board of Directors and management committees in corporate governance and SEC matters and… Show more Deputy General Counsel for publicly traded company with ~ $4 B in annual revenue. Managed all aspects of day-to-day operations of the Sales & Lease Ownership Legal Department, reporting directly to the EVP & GC of Aaron's, Inc.. Direct management responsibility for major corporate litigation including multi-million dollar class actions and regulatory matters. Direct involvement and interaction with Board of Directors and management committees in corporate governance and SEC matters and reporting. Responsible for drafting or supervising implementation of operational legal policies throughout the company. Show less

Norcross, Georgia

Lead Division counsel for two autonomous divisions within SII. Low and Medium Voltage Division (~$1 B annual sales) and Smart Grid Division (~$300 M annual sales). Part of division senior management teams in determining division strategy and specifically advising as to legal implications. Served as primary legal officer for division activities within U.S. and North America. Interface with global division leadership and global division general counsel. Supervised staff of 1 lawyer and 5… Show more Lead Division counsel for two autonomous divisions within SII. Low and Medium Voltage Division (~$1 B annual sales) and Smart Grid Division (~$300 M annual sales). Part of division senior management teams in determining division strategy and specifically advising as to legal implications. Served as primary legal officer for division activities within U.S. and North America. Interface with global division leadership and global division general counsel. Supervised staff of 1 lawyer and 5 contract managers in providing general legal advice as well as negotiations and managing relationships with major suppliers and distribution partners. Served as part of SII Legal Department senior leadership team with General Counsel and 6 other division lead counsels. Show less

2010 - 2011 - Litigation Counsel for Siemens Industry, Inc. One of 2 lawyers managing litigation portfolio of approximately 400 open matters involving over $635 M in dispute. Served as primary litigation counsel for 3 of 5 divisions of SII. Served as lead litigation counsel with consolidated reporting responsibilities for Siemens US Industry Sector, while actively managing increased caseload. Part of focus team to evaluate and launch in-house e-discovery management system.2006 -… Show more 2010 - 2011 - Litigation Counsel for Siemens Industry, Inc. One of 2 lawyers managing litigation portfolio of approximately 400 open matters involving over $635 M in dispute. Served as primary litigation counsel for 3 of 5 divisions of SII. Served as lead litigation counsel with consolidated reporting responsibilities for Siemens US Industry Sector, while actively managing increased caseload. Part of focus team to evaluate and launch in-house e-discovery management system.2006 - 2010 - Division counsel for the Power Distribution & Controls and Residential Products divisions of Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc. (now SII). Worked closely with division management in negotiations and managing relationships with major suppliers and distribution partners. Participated in division senior staff meetings and planning sessions. Negotiated major deals together with former SPT&D for combined LV/MV projects and deals. Interacted with Siemens global legal counterpart for low voltage business. Served as corporate legal representative to NEMA. Together with SE&A’s senior standards officer collaborated with other major LV manufacturers to form new national trade association. Counseled Siemens former U.S. ET businesses in global transition from A&D group to DT group. Counseled LV business during initial transition from SE&A to SII. Initiated and supervised SE&A’s anti-counterfeiting initiative. Worked extensively with outside counsel and insurer as primary corporate representative in litigation strategy and case management. Primary counsel to 5 of 9 product safety committees across SII, and chair of SII Product Safety Liaison Committee. Show less

Atlanta, Georgia

Broad based commercial litigation practice at top 10 law firm in Atlanta. Extensive involvement in complex commercial litigation cases, product liability cases, contract litigation, and complex labor and employment litigation and disputes from management side. Experience in intellectual property cases and technology based litigation. Frequent involvement in clients’ planning of litigation and other legal strategies. Provided representation in numerous federal and state courts and regulatory… Show more Broad based commercial litigation practice at top 10 law firm in Atlanta. Extensive involvement in complex commercial litigation cases, product liability cases, contract litigation, and complex labor and employment litigation and disputes from management side. Experience in intellectual property cases and technology based litigation. Frequent involvement in clients’ planning of litigation and other legal strategies. Provided representation in numerous federal and state courts and regulatory agencies. Show less

Atlanta, Georgia

Broad litigation and transactional practice in state and federal courts concentrating on small business representation. Active management of caseload, significant decision making authority, and client responsibility. Significant courtroom experience, as well as exposure to intellectual property, labor and employment, corporate and real estate litigation and transactional work.

Jd, Cum Laude, Law

Ba, Cum Laude, Political Science

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