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Aquaysha Parks
Counsel
Houston,TX
Overview
9
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
ThrasioWalpole
Senior Counsel- International Product Compliance & ESG
08.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Establish product compliance strategies to mitigate risk for over 200 product developments and marketplace shifts a year
- Including FDA, EPA, CPSC, FTC, Health Canada, CE, UKCA, etc
- Regulated products
- Constructed the initial ESG program with the aid of third parties as well as internal cross-functional team collaboration
- Compiled the results for the Thrasio Board of Directors establishing a framework for developing new and ongoing processes, procedures, and policies
- Maintain product and business alignment with international laws and regulations to include; REACH, RoHS, POPs, GPSR, EPR, WEEE, CSDDD, CSRD, etc
- Created and maintain the global product and packaging compliance procedures for Canada, the European Union, the United Kingdom, Japan, and India to account for changes in laws and regulations
- Draft and maintain documents/communications to external and internal parties to ensure proper business alignment with marketplace compliance leading to the continue sales of over 400 German and France Products
- Lead a core cross collaborative team of compliance specialist, category managers, and supply chain in product compliance, vender risk management, and due diligence issues
- Negotiate and manage third party/vender agreements contracts relating to; Brick-and-Mortar partnerships, dual-systems, test labs, EPR registrations, etc.
Grow Space New EnglandMilford
Zoning and Compliance Attorney
01.2019 - 08.2019
Job overview
- Researched zoning and permitting ordinances to ensure correct land sites were selected prior to construction
- Communicated with local municipalities and attended meetings to begin the permitting process
- Compiled research in a neat and concise manner to guarantee all projects were properly prepared and orderly
- Researched Recreational Marijuana as well as Agricultural Hemp laws and ordinances to ensure proper compliance.
Suffolk County District Attorney's OfficeRoxbury
Legal Intern
06.2017 - 08.2017
Job overview
- Researched criminal case law to ensure all relevant laws were applied to during all arraignments/trials/hearings
- Prepared and maintained assigned case files to ensure accurate and fair representation by the Commonwealth
- Represented the Commonwealth in Motions to Suppress, Trials, Pleadings, and Arraignments
- Successfully crafted an oral argument against a Motion to Suppress Evidence filed by the defendant
- Analyzed evidence to be used in a Dangerousness Hearing, Communicated noted observations.
Community Development Clinic, University of Massachusetts School of Law, DartmouthDartmouth
Student Associate
01.2017 - 05.2017
Job overview
- Conducted and lead supervised meetings with assigned non-profit client
- Researched business regulations, statutes, and case law to ensure client was in compliance with all applicable laws
- Researched intellectual property law to present to artist for the sale of their product to third parties
- Drafted internal firm memorandums outlining client expectations with a step-by-step guide to achieve client goals
- Successfully aided a client to obtain status as an 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
- Created Articles of Incorporation as well as Bylaws for clients seeking status as a business entity
- Established a General Partnership and drafted the General Partnership Agreement in compliance with all applicable laws.
Benjamin Henthorne, Attorney at LawFall River
Legal Intern
06.2016 - 08.2017
Job overview
- Researched case law to ensure all legal remedies and/or defenses were made available to clients
- Used current legal processes to draft client letters and legal documents for court hearings and motions
- Attended court hearings on juvenile issues, criminal charges and tort cases.
Troiano & Roberts, P.A.Lakeland
Legal Intern
10.2015 - 05.2015
Job overview
- Analyzed data and maps to ensure complete and accurate marketing
- Organized case files and ensured all documents are in order
- Prepared files for review in preparation for court hearings and conferences
- Attended court hearings on evictions, property appraisals and marketing rights matters.
Summary
Dedicated legal professional offering expertise in Product Compliance law. Proven success in building trusting rapport with clients and offering sound legal advice in clear and universal terms. Hardworking and dedicated to client advocacy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Education
UMass School of Law, DartmouthSouth Dartmouth, MA
J.D. from Law
2015.08 - 2018.05 (2 years & 9 months)
Florida Southern CollegeLakeland, FL
Bachelor of Science from Political Science
2012.08 - 2015.05 (2 years & 9 months)
Skills
- Contract Negotiation
- Legal Compliance
- Environmental Laws
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Building Trust and Relationships
- Legal Counseling
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Timeline
Senior Counsel- International Product Compliance & ESG
Thrasio
08.2019 - Current
Zoning and Compliance Attorney
Grow Space New England
01.2019 - 08.2019
Legal Intern
Suffolk County District Attorney's Office
06.2017 - 08.2017
Student Associate
Community Development Clinic, University of Massachusetts School of Law, Dartmouth
01.2017 - 05.2017
Legal Intern
Benjamin Henthorne, Attorney at Law
06.2016 - 08.2017
Legal Intern
Troiano & Roberts, P.A.
10.2015 - 05.2015
UMass School of Law, Dartmouth
J.D. from Law
2015.08 - 2018.05 (2 years & 9 months)
Florida Southern College
Bachelor of Science from Political Science
2012.08 - 2015.05 (2 years & 9 months)
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