Seasoned business and legal executive with decades of experience as a corporate officer and general counsel, a practicing construction and public contract attorney, a construction management executive, a "Big 4" global business advisor, a federal court judicial clerk, an elected public office holder (current), a degreed civil engineer, and an arbitrator of contract disputes. In my role as General Counsel and corporate Secretary for several HKA entities, I serve as a strategic business partner to HKA management for operations in North and South America (i) providing legal advice (business risk and mitigation strategies, governance protocols and compliance, contract drafting & negotiation, labor & employment law, office leases and service agreements, M&A strategy and integration), (ii) managing in house and outside counsel, and (iii) handling all aspects of dispute resolution (negotiation, mediation, arbitration and litigation).Prior to my current role, I advised corporate boards / executives and public entities on the planning and execution of complex capital projects, and on the mitigation and resolution of claims and disputes. I worked with clients at all stages of the project life-cycle to help manage and mitigate risk, and to drive achievement of program goals. In this capacity, I provided client service in the following disciplines: • Lifecycle governance and controls • Program and construction management • Competitive sourcing and procurement • Contract drafting, negotiation & risk assessment • Contract administration and compliance • Change order analysis, management and negotiation • Risk management • Executive reporting and oversight • Business process improvement • Regulatory compliance • Financial audit and internal audit support • Forensic analysis of contract performance • Analysis and negotiation of contract claims and disputesAnd I worked in multiple industries: • Power / Utilities • Oil / Gas • Petrochemical • Pharmaceutical • Manufacturing • Hotel / Leisure • Transportation • Higher Education • Civil Works • Commercial BuildingExtensive international work in Canada, Mexico, South America, and Southeast Asia. I have litigated matters in federal / state courts, and have significant experience with mediation and arbitration.
Listed skills include Contract Management, Risk Management, Contract Negotiation, Project Management, and 14 others.
