Deborah Stehr
Montclair,NJ
Summary
Accomplished legal executive with a proven track record at Iconix Brand Group, Inc., specializing in intellectual property law and strategic thinking. Excelled in compliance management and contract negotiation, driving business growth and resolving complex legal issues with decisiveness. Skilled in fostering productive business relationships and achieving bottom-line results through effective strategy development and dispute resolution.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder
Deborah S. Stehr PLLC
01.2010 - Current
- Deep expertise in intellectual property licensing, trademark management, compliance and Translated complex legal issues into understandable terms.
- Led complex and pivotal legal for a range of small and mid-cap clients work in fast-paced environment.
- Achieved successful outcomes in legal matters by employing strong business acumen and exceptional level of common sense.
- Completed projects with high level of accuracy by working independently and with diverse business partners.
- Met tight deadlines and effectively managed multiple priorities using strong organizational skills.
- Handled complex legal issues using sound judgment, integrity, business acumen and decisiveness.
- Negotiated and drafted [Type] contracts.
Partner
Outside GC
01.2020 - 05.2024
- Provided outstanding service to all individuals, promoting effective, and lasting business relationships.
- Chaired partner meetings to drive discussion of matters important to firm operations, keeping discourse on-topic and moving at efficient pace.
Executive VP & General Counsel
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. (f/k/a Candie's, Inc.)
12.1998 - 01.2010
- Aligned organizational objectives with company mission to increase business growth and integrate work strategies.
- Resolved issues and recommended actions based on production and compliance reports.
- Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives across departments to achieve business goals for bottom-line profits.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Politics
Princeton University
Princeton, NJJ.D. - Law
Pritzker Northwestern University School of Law
ChicagoSkills
- Strategic Thinking
- Compliance Management
- Legal expertise
- Corporate transactions
- Dispute Resolution
- Intellectual Property Law
- Legal Compliance
- Contract Negotiation
- Strategy Development
- Negotiation
Affiliations
- Jewish Womens Foundation, Connections at Home, Montclair Humane Society, Office of Sustainability
Passions
Passionate about animal welfare and saving the planet
Open Mindset
Committed to continued professional growth and finding solutions
Timeline
Partner
Outside GC
01.2020 - 05.2024
Founder
Deborah S. Stehr PLLC
01.2010 - Current
Executive VP & General Counsel
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. (f/k/a Candie's, Inc.)
12.1998 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Politics
Princeton University
J.D. - Law
Pritzker Northwestern University School of Law