Senior-level in-house Counsel with 15+ years of experience in global technology companies specializing in complex commercial and government contracts, legal and regulatory compliance, trade compliance, data privacy and cybersecurity, intellectual property licensing and portfolio management, and litigation management. Senior Legal Counsel | Compliance AttorneyEmail: thomaswrmcp@gmail.comHighly experienced senior commercial and government contracts and compliance in-house lawyer with 15+ years of experience in global biometric and identity verification technology, products, and solutions companies. Specialist in drafting and negotiating complex contracts with global vendors, business partners and customers. Specialist in developing, implementing, and sustaining successful compliance programs in global companies. Leader and driver in identifying, protecting, and maximizing the value of the company’s intellectual property assets to strengthen the company’s competitive advantage. Leader, driver and manager of litigation from strategy to budget. Prolific trainer of domestic U.S. and international corporate personnel in legal, regulatory, and contract compliance; global and regional corporate policies; Ethics and Code of Conduct; and best practices in protecting global corporate intellectual property assets. CORE COMPETENCIES:• Contract Negotiation• Legal Compliance• Regulatory Compliance• Data Privacy• Licensing• Intellectual Property• Export Controls• LitigationCAREER HIGHLIGHTS• Along with the U.S. and Global Chief Security Officers, twice developed and implemented a global (CFIUS) National Security Agreement legal and regulatory compliance infrastructure in a group of more than 150 global companies that had no prior infrastructure or experience and achieved a 100% annual compliance record over more than 12 consecutive years• Developed, implemented and led the North American legal and regulatory Anticorruption and Trade Compliance Programs and team of lawyers in coordination with the global operational parent in Europe over more than 6 consecutive years• Initiated, drove and managed internal company invention and innovation summits for groundbreaking patentable inventions in the technical field of digital identity systems and methods, resulting in the issuance of approximately 50 patent cases to date and giving the company a standout competitive advantage in digital identity solutions marketplacePlease contact me at thomaswrmcp@gmail.com with any inquiries for senior in-house counsel and compliance opportunities.
Safran Test Cells, Inc.
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General Counsel, Compliance And Export Control Senior ManagerSafran Test Cells, Inc.Minneapolis, Mn, Us
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Export Control OfficerSafran Test Cells Apr 2024 - PresentSafran Test Cells, a subsidiary of Safran Aero Boosters, is a world leader in the design and development of Aero-Engine Test Facilities, Data Acquisition and Control Systems, Engine Test Equipment, Development and Production Test Cells, and Professional Services for the Commercial and Military Markets.Export compliance with the EAR and ITAR, legal and regulatory compliance, contract drafting and negotiation, intellectual property management and licensing, and institutional and government entities business development activities.
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Independent Contractor Legal CounselIdemia National Security Solutions May 2023 - Apr 2024Alexandria, Virginia, UsIDEMIA NSS is the Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence (FOCI) Mitigated wholly owned subsidiary of IDEMIA Identity & Security USA LLC (see next Experience below). IDEMIA NSS supports the national security interests of the United States through cutting-edge identity solutions and servicesContract drafting and negotiation, and legal and regulatory compliance Counsel concerning the company’s Special Security Agreement (SSA) with the U.S. Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) and related agreements, along with FOCI mitigation governing the company and its interaction with its parent and affiliated companies. -
Deputy General CounselIdemia Sep 2002 - May 2023Courbevoie, Ile De France, FrDeputy General Counsel 2018 to May 2023Associate General Counsel 2014 to 2018Sr. Legal Counsel 2007 to 2014 (out 2009)Division Counsel 2006 to 2007Corporate Counsel 2002 to 2006IDEMIA I&S USA is part of global IDEMIA, a multinational banking, payment, physical and digital identification, verification technology company with 2.6B€ in revenue and 15,000 employees. Drafted and negotiated complex commercial and government contracts including SaaS, cloud services, professional services, teaming agreements, prime contracts, subcontracts, vendor, customer, and wide variety of license and distribution agreements. Led legal, regulatory, and trade compliance functions including the global IDEMIA group’s compliance with the several forms of U.S. National Security Agreements that were in place between the group companies and the U.S. Government from 2011 to 2023. Served as Chair of IDEMIA North America’s Privacy Committee and led compliance with Data Privacy laws and regulations. Led, drove and managed the global intellectual property portfolio of assets, including patents, trademarks, copyrighted works and trade secrets. Led and managed the litigation and material claims against the company.
Tom Mcpherson Education Details
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University Of Illinois Chicago School Of LawIntellectual Property Law -
Creighton University School Of LawJ.D.
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Lubar College Of BusinessBusiness Administration
Frequently Asked Questions about Tom Mcpherson
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Tom Mcpherson works for Safran Test Cells, Inc.
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Tom Mcpherson's current role is General Counsel, Compliance and Export Control Senior Manager.
What schools did Tom Mcpherson attend?
Tom Mcpherson attended University Of Illinois Chicago School Of Law, Creighton University School Of Law, Lubar College Of Business.
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