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Francis Jose

Campbell,CA

Summary

Highly adaptive and pragmatic General Counsel with 20 years of large law firm, in-house legal and interim CEO experience advising technology companies in corporate governance, SEC/Nasdaq compliance, software / complex IP licensing, negotiation, business strategy and cost management.


Known as an energetic and customer-centric executive focused on obtaining results for internal stakeholders, driving a collaborative culture, and employing intellectual curiosity and a “can do” attitude when challenges and opportunities arise.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver

Self-Employed
04.2023 - Current
  • Provided live-in caregiving for recently deceased grandmother-in-law with dementia and concurrently built in-home law practice advising technology companies on IP litigation / licensing, corporate law, and employment matters.


General Counsel

Immersion Corporation
05.2021 - 04.2023
  • Managed all sales and legal aspects of Immersion's $35M-$40M/year software/IP licensing business during activist stockholder takeover, multiple CEO transitions and expansion into virtual reality market.
  • Spearheaded negotiation of over 200 software / IP licensing deals representing over $400M in revenue over 14-year tenure at Immersion including with Apple, Samsung, Nintendo, and Google.
  • Optimized R&D/IP budget saving over $3.5M annually.
  • Commanded Immersion's litigation efforts, including patent litigation with Meta and Xiaomi, tax litigation and employment-related litigation.
  • Advised Board and executive team on all legal and business matters, SEC/Nasdaq reporting/compliance, corporate governance matters, and stockholder matters.
  • Oversaw corporate governance matters including entity formation, maintenance, and dissolution activities for multiple subsidiaries around the globe.


Interim Chief Executive Officer

Immersion Corporation
08.2021 - 01.2023
  • Championed company through transformation in business from a company with substantial operating losses to highly profitable and lean cash flow positive enterprise with multiple options to grow into multiple adjacent markets.
  • Partnered with Executive Chairman to increase revenue by nearly 30%, strengthen balance sheet to historic levels by increasing assets by nearly 100%, reduce OPEX by nearly half, and improved net income on a quarterly basis by nearly 400%.
  • Established “tone at top” that emphasized individual empowerment and sense of destined success in midst of transition.
  • Adapted to duties of sales executive, marketing executive and human resources as transformation accelerated.

Deputy General Counsel and VP, Legal Affairs

Immersion Corporation
01.2010 - 05.2021


  • Spearhead negotiations and successfully closed major software and patent license agreements with Apple, Samsung, Nintendo, Motorola/Lenovo, HTC, Xiaomi, LGE, Continental, Huawei, Fujitsu, Kyocera, Nokia, among others.
  • Established Immersion's haptic advertisement licensing and SaaS program and manage all negotiations with Immersion partners, including AdColony/Opera Software and Teads.
  • Managed 3 transactional attorneys and multiple outside law firms in connection with licensing business
  • Advised executive team on all legal matters.
  • Achieved status as 'right hand' to General Counsel/SVP of IP Licensing/Legal Affairs in all legal matters and operations.
  • Manage Immersion's worldwide compliance program and conduct investigations as necessary.


Corporate Counsel, Contracts

Immersion Corporation
02.2009 - 11.2010
  • Transformed contracts team to a customer-centric service-oriented powerhouse that provided exemplary legal service through fast response times and thoughtful collaboration.


Associate Attorney

Morrison & Foerster LLP
09.2003 - 02.2009
  • Represented publicly-traded companies in corporate compliance matters, SEC periodic reports, corporate governance matters, venture capital financings and mergers and acquisitions.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics, Psychology

University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

J.D. -

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA

M.B.A. -

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA

Skills

  • Business / Contract Negotiation
  • Adaptability
  • Ability to manage pressure
  • Collaborative
  • Inclusive
  • SEC Compliance
  • Corporate Governance
  • Compliance Matters
  • Contract Negotiation

Additional Information

I enjoy triathlons, cycling, being an amateur chef, and mentoring the lawyers and business people of tomorrow

Timeline

Caregiver

Self-Employed
04.2023 - Current

Interim Chief Executive Officer

Immersion Corporation
08.2021 - 01.2023

General Counsel

Immersion Corporation
05.2021 - 04.2023

Deputy General Counsel and VP, Legal Affairs

Immersion Corporation
01.2010 - 05.2021

Corporate Counsel, Contracts

Immersion Corporation
02.2009 - 11.2010

Associate Attorney

Morrison & Foerster LLP
09.2003 - 02.2009

J.D. -

Santa Clara University

M.B.A. -

Santa Clara University

Bachelor of Arts - Economics, Psychology

University of California, Berkeley

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