Austin Kamel
Dallas,TX
Summary
I am an in-house lawyer with a in-depth background in the financial technology sector and extensive experience supporting publicly traded companies. I bring expertise in structuring intricate commerical and technology transactions and navigating complex regulatory landscapes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Counsel, North America
OFX
San Francisco, CA
09.2022 - Current
- Helped manage North American legal affairs
- Reviewed, drafted, redlined, and helped negotiate a wide array of commercial and IP agreements including SaaS, enterprise, and partnerships.
- Helped inform and keep the company abreast of its privacy obligations, specifically the CPRA
- Researched and drafted legal opinions and policies in regard to U.S Banking regulations, AML, PAD, ACH, and more
- Assisted with company acquisitions and helped streamline global integration
- Led all legal review for North American Marketing
- Managed corporate litigation and dispute resolution, including overseeing outside counsel, developing legal strategies, and negotiating settlements
- Advised on employment law issues, including employee benefits and drafting employment agreements
- Attended all board meetings for our North American entities and drafted board minutes
- Provided day-to-day legal analysis in regard to company operations and risk mitigation
- Worked closely with the global legal team, the Chief Legal Officer, and the President of North America.
Legal Counsel
Lovisa
Los Angeles, CA
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Reviewed, drafted, and negotiated SaaS agreements, data processing agreements, franchise agreements, master service agreements, NDAs, commercial leases, and more
- Helped the company perform due diligence and analysis on potential acquisitions
- Coordinated the creation of the company's new privacy policy (GDPR compliant) and worked with lawyers in 17 different countries to help meet compliance across all jurisdictions
- Day-to-day relationship with the General Counsel and other members of the legal team based in Melbourne, Australia
- Collaborated on various projects with both local and international teams across the organization and headed up all North American legal, as well as assisted with global legal issues
- Ensured the company stayed up to date on all relevant laws and compliance
- Helped research and respond to intellectual property infringement claims dealing with trademarks, copyrights, and patents
- Played a key role in company negotiations, working alongside the General Counsel, CFO, and CEO.
Legal Consultant
BBK Construction, LLC
Los Angeles, CA
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Drafted, reviewed, managed, and administered all company contracts, including, but not limited to, lump sum contracts, cost plus contracts, incentive contracts, guaranteed maximum price contracts, independent contractor agreements, NDAs, non-compete agreements, and employment contracts
- Performed ad hoc analysis on legal issues dealing with company risk, as well as made recommendations to help maintain legal compliance
Associate
Brian P. Kamel & Associates
Santa Monica, CA
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Drafted highly researched and articulate legal paperwork such as pleadings, contracts, and briefs
- Developed polished legal documents, including motions and briefs, to support litigation processes and court proceedings
- Conferred with clients and other relevant parties to track case information and data
- Reviewed, drafted, and amended contracts including bill of sale agreements, indemnity agreements, general employment contracts, general liability release and settlement agreements and NDAs
- Negotiated settlement terms and obligations.
Law Clerk
Brian P. Kamel & Associates
Santa Monica, CA
03.2020 - 07.2021
- Conducted legal research and writing relating to professional liability, product liability, business torts, and breach of duty
- Reviewed and amended contracts including bill of sale agreements, NDAs, corporate bylaws, general employment contracts, settlement agreements, and indemnity agreements
- Assisted in preparation of legal documents including motions, interrogatories, discovery responses and subpoenas
- Drafted client letters on behalf of the firm
- Analyzed and summarized deposition transcripts and discovery responses.
Summer Law Clerk
Purcell & Wardrope
Chicago, IL
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Conducted legal research for attorneys relating to breach of contract claims, partnership disputes, employment law, and business torts
- Prepared pleadings and motions for trial
- Assisted attorneys with the day-to-day handling of cases, including proofreading memorandum, data transferring, routine trips to pick-up and drop-off documents at the federal and county courthouses, analyzed trial exhibits.
Summer Law Clerk
Purcell & Wardrope
Chicago, IL
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Conducted legal research for attorneys relating to breach of contract claims, partnership disputes, employment law, and business torts
- Prepared pleadings and motions for trial
- Assisted attorneys with the day-to-day handling of cases, including proofreading memorandum, data transferring, routine trips to pick-up and drop-off documents at the federal and county courthouses, analyzed trial exhibits.
Associate Scout - Internship
Chicago Cubs
Los Angeles, CA
10.2017 - 06.2018
- Created and compiled advance scouting reports and delivered them to the head area scout, Tom Myers
- Used and analyzed baseball specific data (i.e., motion capture, Trackman, Statcast) and knowledge of current baseball research to evaluate potential prospects.
Education
J.D. -
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI05-2021
Bachelor of Arts -
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA05-2017
Some College (No Degree) -
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT04-2015
Skills
- Contract Review and Negotiation
- Contract Drafting
- Commercial and Technology Transactions
- Corporate Governance
- Financial Technology
- SaaS
- Westlaw
- Regulatory Compliance
- Commercial Negotiation
- Corporate Law
- Privacy Law
- Intellectual Property Law
- Contract Law
- Employment Law
Affiliations
- American Bankers Association
- American Bar Association
- Forum on Entertainment and Sports Industry Digital Media and New Technologies Committee Licensing, Merchandising and Branding Committee
Certification
State Bar of Wisconsin (2021)
Timeline
Legal Counsel, North America
OFX
09.2022 - Current
Legal Counsel
Lovisa
04.2022 - 09.2022
Legal Consultant
BBK Construction, LLC
09.2021 - 04.2022
Associate
Brian P. Kamel & Associates
07.2021 - 04.2022
Law Clerk
Brian P. Kamel & Associates
03.2020 - 07.2021
Summer Law Clerk
Purcell & Wardrope
05.2019 - 07.2019
Summer Law Clerk
Purcell & Wardrope
05.2018 - 08.2018
Associate Scout - Internship
Chicago Cubs
10.2017 - 06.2018
J.D. -
Marquette University
Bachelor of Arts -
University of San Diego
Some College (No Degree) -
Brigham Young University
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