Original Co-Founder and Vice-President that researched and prepared all start-up documentation for successful non-profit women's philanthropic organization. Involved in all aspects of the organization's launch & ongoing business including Board of Directors functions, strategic planning, marketing, grant review, creation, implementation and enforcement of policies and procedures.Advisory Director involvement contributed to organization becoming the third largest start-up chapter in the history of Impact100, awarded $228,000 in its inaugural year of 2019, with $114,000 to two local non-profits.Further advisory participation led to the recognition of our organization as the largest second-year chapter in the history of Impact100 - $342,000 was awarded to three qualifying nonprofits in Nov. 2020.

Successful negotiation of crucial rights-of-way and easements with numerous U.S. municipalities and counties on behalf of business clients. Provided legal research, writing and counsel to support various corporate divisions within the company while handling their contract negotiations and drafting of numerous business client agreements.

Involved in all aspects of corporate and regulatory matters while working in-house, including obtaining municipal rights-of-way for the placement of fiber optic cables and negotiation of ordinances to support various business departments. Demonstrated legal and business resilience and added value throughout the merger and acquisition of TCG by AT&T.

Hired to replace sole lawyer in fast-growing local telecommunications company. Handled all facets of corporate legal in-house work, including preparing business clients for depositions; reviewing service agreements and non-disclosure agreements, reviewing marketing materials and providing general corporate legal counsel. Stayed on as Staff Attorney after company was acquired by Teleport Communications Group (TCG).

Investigated, researched, drafted pleadings, conducted discovery/depositions, oral arguments, negotiations and pre-trial preparation for fast-paced, small law firm. Diverse civil litigation practice included personal injury, landlord-tenant, torts, contractual reviews and support of legal matters for local telecom company.