Debra Blecha
Lenexa
Summary
Dynamic Corporate Counsel with extensive experience at CBIZ, excelling in contract drafting and negotiation. Proven track record in optimizing agreements to safeguard company interests while enhancing operational efficiency. Strong analytical thinking and effective communication skills drive successful collaboration across business units, ensuring compliance and fostering positive relationships with vendors and clients.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Counsel and Senior Corporate Counsel
CBIZ
06.1995 - Current
- Drafted various contract, including employment agreements, vendor agreements, client agreement, referral agreements.
- Negotiated contracts as needed, optimizing terms to protect company interests.
- Provide support for the various business units in the completion of client services agreements.
- Review contracts required to work with vendors and other partners.
- Review legal documents included with Request For Proposals.
- Review existing agreements for new hires and advise on issues that might impact the decision to offer employment to the individual.
- Drafted collection letters for outstanding fees from clients
- Drafted Settlement Agreements for resolutions of potential E&O issues.
- Provide Support for the Licensing Department regarding regulatory issues.
- Implemented a request and tracking process for Confidentiality Agreements, increasing the efficiencies in completing these agreements.
- Reviewed Carrier Agreements
- Completed Licensing and Appointments for licensed associates and CBIZ business entities
Education
J.D. - General Law
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Kansas City, MO05-1995
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO05-1985
Skills
- Time management
- Contract drafting
- Analytical thinking
- Contract review and negotiation
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Effective communication
- Creative and critical thinking
Timeline
Corporate Counsel and Senior Corporate Counsel
CBIZ
06.1995 - Current
J.D. - General Law
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Missouri State University