Antonio Burries
Houston
Summary
I am a contracts and business operations professional with experience in contract management, negotiation, redlining, and advisory support within complex, fast-paced environments. My background reflects highly transferable skills developed through leading organizations, managing cross-functional initiatives, and serving as a trusted advisor on contractual and strategic matters. I excel at translating legal and business concepts into clear, actionable guidance that supports sound decision-making, and effective execution. As a former CEO and contracts lead, I have managed end-to-end initiatives, strengthened processes to improve consistency, and reduce friction, and built durable relationships across stakeholders and third parties. While I learn new systems and industry frameworks quickly, my greatest value lies in leadership, judgment, and disciplined execution, developed over time. I am known for remaining calm under pressure, thinking strategically, and keeping teams aligned in dynamic, operationally driven environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Document Review Attorney
Trustpoint.One
09.2025 - 11.2025
- Review and analyze documents for relevance, confidentiality and
privilege in ongoing litigation for a Kroger Review Project, utilizing e-
Discovery software (Relativity), and effectively communicate findings
to legal teams.
Document Review Attorney
Bright Line Counsel
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Reviewed and analyzed documents for relevance, confidentiality and
privilege in ongoing litigation, utilizing e-Discovery software, and
effectively communicate findings to legal teams. Executed redactions
on highly confidential and privileged information.
Document Review Attorney
Epiq Global
03.2024 - 10.2024
- Reviewed and analyzed documents for relevance, confidentiality and
privilege in ongoing litigation, utilizing e-Discovery software, and
effectively communicate findings to legal teams. Executed redactions
on highly confidential and privileged information. Performed quality
control on recording calls and providing detailed notes for management
review.
Copyright Specialist
TED Conference (TED Talk)
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Copyright Registration: Prepared, submitted, and maintained
records of copyright registrations for audio-visual works and
digital content. - Documentation and Compliance: Ensured accurate completion and
timely filing of necessary documentation with relevant authorities. - Coordination and Reporting: Liaised with internal and external
stakeholders, generated reports, and analyzed trends to
improve copyright processes.
Attorney & Business Manager
Instrumental Law
10.2020 - 01.2023
- Contract Negotiation: Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated contracts
in various legal areas, including entertainment & media, real estate,
technology, business, employment, etc... - Endorsement Deal Negotiation: Negotiated over $300k in
endorsement deals with Fortune 500 companies - Influencer Campaign Strategy: Strategized and monitored
Influencer campaigns across marketing channels and materials
NFLPA Contract Advisor & CEO
Kinetic Sports Group LLC
10.2020 - 01.2023
- Contract Negotiation: Negotiated approximately $10 million in player
salaries and incentives. - Operational Management: Created and managed the agency’s operational development, budgetary structure, and resource
allocation to optimize ROI. - Team Leadership: Led, mentored, and managed a high-performing
team of ten, fostering a collaborative and results-driven work
environment.
Attorney & Business Manager
Collins Aerospace
Charlotte
02.2016 - 10.2022
- Project Management: Developed and executed a comprehensive
project plan for the CLM initiative, including scoping, timelines,
milestones, and resource allocation. - Stakeholder Management: Communicated and collaborated with
key stakeholders, customers, and cross-functional teams to gather
requirements, maintain engagement, and ensure alignment with
organizational goals. - Process Improvement: Implemented best practices in CLM to
streamline workflows and improve contract lifecycle, execution, and
monitoring processes. - Training and Adoption: Developed and implemented training
programs for end-users to facilitate a smooth transition to new CLM
systems and processes. - Technical Support: Managed ticket queue for CLM solution as needed.
Education
J.D. - Legal Studies
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Lansing, MI01.2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) -
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI, United States05.2008
Skills
- Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)
- Project Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Drafting
- Redlining
- Project & Stakeholder Management
- Strategic Planning
- Team Leadership
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Relativity
- Microsoft Office
- Google Suite
- B2B Sales
Websites
Certification
- Bar License, 56783, 10/2020
- Project Management Professional Certification, 02/2023
Accomplishments
- Managed a high-performing team of ten, resulting in 25% productivity increase.
- Negotiated $10 million in player salaries and incentives.
- Streamlined CLM processes, achieving a 20% reduction in workflow time.
- Negotiated $300k in endorsement deals with Fortune 500 companies.
Timeline
Document Review Attorney
Trustpoint.One
09.2025 - 11.2025
Document Review Attorney
Bright Line Counsel
10.2024 - 05.2025
Copyright Specialist
TED Conference (TED Talk)
09.2024 - 10.2024
Document Review Attorney
Epiq Global
03.2024 - 10.2024
Attorney & Business Manager
Instrumental Law
10.2020 - 01.2023
NFLPA Contract Advisor & CEO
Kinetic Sports Group LLC
10.2020 - 01.2023
Attorney & Business Manager
Collins Aerospace
02.2016 - 10.2022
J.D. - Legal Studies
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) -
Michigan State University