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Barbra Rabinowitz Odom

Fort Worth,TX

Summary

30+ years legal, negotiation and contracting experience. 14+ years contract management experience in Global Sourcing and Procurement department of a Fortune 500 company. Collaborative team player and leader, skilled in working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals and deliver high-quality results. Adaptable and flexible, able to thrive in fast-paced and changing environments, quickly adjusting to new challenges and requirements. Proven track record of successfully implementing process improvement initiatives, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced cycle time. Lead and manage a team of individuals, providing guidance, support and mentorship to drive team performance and achieve project goals.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Director – Contract Management

Verizon Communications
11.2010 - Current
  • Manage a team of 16+ Contract Manager professionals, supporting a wide variety of Sourcing categories including, without limitation, Human Resources and Benefits, New Product Development, Financial Services, Consulting Services, Marketing and Advertising, Real Estate, Federal and SLED matters, Cloud and SaaS transactions and other key service areas
  • Draft, negotiate and finalize key Supplier master agreements, SOWs, Change Orders, NDAs, and other legal agreements
  • Liaise with the Legal Department to develop and implement template agreements and amendments thereto
  • Responsible for the criteria development, implementation and continuing improvements to a “fast track” program for 62% of agreements (i.e., approximately 4440 out of 7118 agreements per year) to be approved without need for legal review
  • Lead the Sourcing compliance efforts relative to privacy laws and regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, CPRA, etc
  • Responsible for successful implementation and deployment of SAP Ariba for the Global Sourcing Organization
  • Manage operational metrics and savings, and develop and implement business process improvements and efficiencies
  • Draft, review, interpret, approve and implement Sourcing and contracting policies and procedures while making recommendations for continuous improvement purposes
  • Identify and implement solutions that improve or automate manual tasks and streamline processes
  • Develop and implement mitigation plans to address Internal Audit findings and Enterprise Risk Management assessments
  • Actively coordinate with key stakeholders to incorporate essential compliance provisions in contracts including, without limitation, Corporate Security, Privacy, Risk Management, Tax, Global Clearance and Supplier Diversity
  • Coach, mentor and authentically lead individuals to drive effective performance on key deliverables and projects
  • Assess employee performance, hold employees accountable, take appropriate corrective action, and train and provide ongoing feedback and direction to team members
  • Received Global Supply Chain Vanguard Award and Supply Chain Service Award
  • Selected for Top Talent Leadership Programs
  • Selected for Women of the World Leadership Program.

Partner

Berry, Odom & Rabinowitz LLP
10.2006 - 11.2010
  • Advised clients on ERISA, HIPAA/HITECH, COBRA, Stark law and related health care compliance matters
  • Counseled clients on privacy policies and procedures, as well as state data breach notification issues
  • Prepared employee health benefit plan documents and updates in accordance with applicable laws
  • Advised corporate clients regarding general business matters including, without limitation, corporate policies, governance, and employee matters
  • Prepared, reviewed and negotiated vendor contracts, consulting contracts, software licensing agreements, employment agreements, sales producer and broker agreements, equipment lease agreements, severance agreements, client services agreements and real property leases
  • Assisted clients in the purchase and sale of businesses.

General Counsel/Sr. Vice President

CBCA Administrators, Inc.
02.2002 - 10.2006
  • Structured, developed and actively managed Legal and Compliance Department for $80mm national third party administration (TPA) company and its affiliated pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) entity
  • Advised C-Suite executives and Board of Directors on all legal matters including corporate, litigation, labor, ERISA, HIPAA, insurance, state licensing, trademark and other regulatory and risk management matters
  • Actively participated in and negotiated all aspects of mergers and acquisitions including letters of intent, confidentiality agreements, due diligence and purchase/sale agreements, and assisted outside counsel with debt and equity investments
  • Prepared, reviewed and negotiated client and vendor contracts, leases, employment agreements, severance agreements and consulting agreements
  • Managed outside litigation and corporate counsel to budget
  • Advised Board of Directors and C-Suite executives regarding reductions in force and WARN Act issues.

Education

JD - Law

Hofstra University School of Law
Hempstead, NY
05.1992

BA - Psychology

Duke University
Durham, NC
01.1989

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Verbal and written communication
  • People Management
  • Operations Management
  • Contract Negotiations
  • Business Process Improvements

Baradmissions

  • New York State Bar
  • Texas State Bar

Timeline

Director – Contract Management

Verizon Communications
11.2010 - Current

Partner

Berry, Odom & Rabinowitz LLP
10.2006 - 11.2010

General Counsel/Sr. Vice President

CBCA Administrators, Inc.
02.2002 - 10.2006

JD - Law

Hofstra University School of Law

BA - Psychology

Duke University

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