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Gainesville, Fl, Us

Greater Boston

Built the company's legal and business operations functions. Key partner to the Chief Operating Officer & General Counsel to support continued corporate growth, including advising on compliance, corporate governance, commercial contracting, and business operations. Drove day-to-day activities needed to achieve corporate goals. Provided legal support on corporate matters. Provided legal advice to a broad range of internal clients related to legal and regulatory considerations in developing and commercializing gene therapy products and developing compliance strategies, infrastructure, and training. Translated legal requirements into succinct, meaningful operational principles to advance the mission and business objectives. Provided timely and balanced counsel to the enterprise and specific departments on various legal issues. Led the implementation of a right-sized Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system. Assisted with budgetary planning, tracking, and cost management in collaboration with the Controller and Leadership Team.

Gainesville, Florida, United States

Gainesville, Florida Area

Assisted pre-clinical researchers in biotech, pharma, and the life sciences with review and approval of research agreements and grants with corporate, non-profit, federal, and international sponsors for the UF College of Medicine; conducted initial review of use of AAV materials in sponsored projects; reviewed Scope of Work and budgets with Principal Investigator (PI)/Departmental Administrator; conducted preliminary Export Control reviews to confirm research fit within the Fundamental Research Exclusion and worked with UF Compliance Officers in UF Research Integrity as needed to ensure compliance with Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR); worked with the UF Innovate Tech Licensing office (OTL) to negotiate Intellectual Property terms in Research Agreements (SRAs); reviewed and edited SRAs to ensure compliance with UF guidelines for contract terms and conditions; confirmed whether SOW required IRB and IACUC approvals; performed initial set up of awards in UFIRST Awards module; worked with other UF contracting officers to resolve complex problems and assisted research administrators with review and processing of agreements; had signature authority for SOWs/Task Orders (TOs) and Confidential Disclosure Agreements (CDAs); provided training to Sponsored Programs Administrators; and assisted with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) implementation.

Gainesville, Florida Area

Negotiated and drafted commercial real estate contracts and leases, created and organized corporations and LLCs, estate planning and probate – drafted wills, trusts, PoAs, and living wills, and conducted closings for commercial and residential real estate transactions; Commercial litigation practice included real estate litigation, title claims, business disputes, first- and third-party insurance claims, and declaratory judgment actions. Managed the day-to-day operations of the firm; Organized office operations and procedures; Prepared payroll; Designed paperless document system; Reviewed and approved supply requisitions; Assigned and monitored legal work to be performed by firm; Direct reports included paralegals, administrative assistants, legal assistants, and contract attorneys.

Gainesville, Florida Area

Prepared students to write documents for both civil and criminal appeals. Assisted students in developing reasoning skills and learning to communicate effectively. Gave intense written and oral feedback on students' writing assignments. Supervised and instructed Teaching Assistants.

Gainesville, Florida Area

Monitored legal risk in corporate and real estate documentation and advised clients accordingly; Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for business and real estate transactions; Drafted and negotiated contracts for business and real estate transactions; Drafted leases and amendments; Ensured that appropriate approvals were in place before transactions were executed; Managed regulatory and compliance-related services; Represented clients in purchases and sales of properties and businesses; Handled litigation, including business and insurance disputes, title claims, municipal code, boundary and access disputes; Supported legal and general advisory needs associated with clients’ businesses and large-scale real estate portfolios; Commercial transactional practice included negotiating and drafting commercial contracts, creating and organizing corporations and LLCs. Commercial litigation practice included real estate litigation, business disputes, and insurance coverage disputes.

Gainesville, Florida Area

Handled corporate and real estate-related legal issues, including transfers of titles and deeds, construction, mortgage concerns, and zoning; Represented clients in real estate transactions, including short sales and foreclosures; Provided advice on title and deed transfers, mortgage contracts, financing options, and other real estate topics; Conducted real estate closings.

Gainesville, Florida Area

Assisted management with claims administration, primarily of first-party claims, including management of hurricane claims during 2005 hurricane crisis. Part of Claims Management Team in the Florida claims operations; supported Director in managing 300 PIP Claims Adjusters; Developed training materials for staff. Provided support for business decisions being made on claims. Trained regional management and associates on claims management issues, including policy and regulatory changes. Met with state legislators regarding key issues of import to the insurance industry.

Gainesville, Florida Area

Handled real estate related legal issues, including transfers of titles and deeds, construction, mortgage concerns, and zoning; Represented clients in real estate transactions, including short sales and foreclosures; Provided advice on title and deed transfers, mortgage contracts, financing options, and other real estate topics; Assisted clients with managing their private, industrial, and commercial holdings; Obtained Real Estate License and associated with broker, ERA Trend Realty, to represent buyers and sellers of real estate as their agent; Drafted contracts, wills, trusts, and other legal documents. Managed the day-to-day operations of the firm; Organized office operations and procedures; Prepared payroll; Designed filing system; Reviewed and approved supply requisitions; Assigned and monitored legal and real estate work to be performed by firm; Direct reports included administrative assistants, legal assistants, and contract attorneys.

United States

Handled general corporate matters for emerging companies in the dot com industry, including incorporation, capitalization structures and negotiation of key contracts with vendors, suppliers, lenders, and employees; intellectual property, including copyright, patent, and trademark licensing, IP development agreements, infringement issues, and complex IP transactions; and executive compensation, including equity plans, bonus plans, employee benefits, and other compensation matters.

"Police Surveillance Privilege," 67 A.L.R.5th 149 (1999). Article published in the American Law Reports Fifth. The article provides an extensive list of cases using a balancing approach and an excellent, detailed discussion of cases specifically addressing the police surveillance privilege. One of the most cited articles on Police Surveillance Privilege. Cited by the FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin and the San Francisco Law Review, among others.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Assisted Judge Bartunek with legal research and writing tasks in his chambers. Caseload consisted of civil cases with diversity jurisdiction and habeas corpus review of criminal cases to determine whether defendants received a fair trial and opportunity to defend themselves before being convicted and sentenced for a crime.

Avon Park And Gainesville

Managed fast-paced teams to consistently meet customers' expectations and exceed sales goals. Managed anywhere from 3 to 15 employees during my scheduled shifts; responsibilities included cost control, inventory control, cash control, and customer relations; direct reports included drivers and customer services representatives.

Alachua, Fl

Assisted HR Department with writing Employee Policy Manual.

Gainesville, Florida Area

Assisted Senator Kirkpatrick with staying informed about constituents' needs and opinions; facilitated the Senator's communications with constituents and coordinated the Senator's appearance at community events.

Microbiology And Molecular Cell Sciences

Took 5 years of pre-med science classes to improve my foundation of scientific knowledge in the life sciences, especially related.

Doctor Of Law (J.D.), Law, Honors

Activities and Societies: Florida Law Review, Associate Research Editor; John Marshall Bar Association, Class Representative; Phi Alpha.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science And Government

Activities and Societies: UF Student Government, Speech and Debate Team, Phi Alpha Delta Golden Key International Honour Society

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Activities and Societies: Marketplace Simulation Capstone Project: 1st Place -- with maximum scores in the following categories.