HEATHER LIPSTEIN
Baldwinsville,NY
Summary
Dynamic Senior Counsel with extensive experience at Franchise World Headquarters, LLC, excelling in contract negotiation and relationship building. Proven track record in drafting high-stakes agreements and enhancing compliance processes. Adept at strategic thinking and risk management, driving successful outcomes in complex negotiations across diverse industries.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Counsel (Attorney)
Franchise World Headquarters, LLC (Subway brand)
Milford, CT
01.2011 - 05.2017
- Negotiate, draft & spearhead endorsement agreements for celebrity and sports talent
- Negotiate co-promotion/prize provider agreements & review promotional rules for contests/sweepstakes
- Negotiate/draft sponsorship & partnership agreements with Little League Baseball, Disney, NASCAR
- Draft and negotiate national/international agency agreements for creative, public relations & media services
- Negotiate integration/licensing agreements with networks and production companies as well as across various social media platforms
- Negotiate agreements for global market research including quantitative/qualitative analyses & brand identity studies
- Review & draft NDAs
- Liaise and strengthen relationships between legal & global business teams to facilitate & expedite contract negotiations
- Supervise & train legal assistants
Contract Associate
NBC Universal, Inc.
New York, New York
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Develop, draft, edit & negotiate personal service contracts for on/off-air talent including anchors, execs & producers
- Negotiate contract terms with agents and talent for network, local media and cable agreements
- Participant in contract negotiations for Telemundo, the then-current 2nd largest Spanish language network in the U.S.
- Promote and strengthen relations between NBCU and a diversified clientele utilizing effective communication & negotiation abilities
- Research collective bargaining agreements and decisions/awards in preparation for NBCU arbitrations/negotiations with labor unions as well as participate in grievance hearings, arbitration proceedings and negotiations
- Oversee and train interns; delegate assignments and monitor work performance
Contract Attorney
Dechert, LLP
New York, New York
07.2005 - 01.2008
- Perform document review for large-scale pharmaceutical litigation ensuring accuracy, attention to detail & adherence to legal compliance
- Review a high volume of legal documents to determine privilege in preparation for document production/litigation
Client Services Coordinator
Freeman’s Auction House
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Responsible for all aspects of finance coordination and management of client acquisitions
- Daily communication/interaction with buyers; liaise concerns between buyers & the auction house
- Process and oversee transactions from start to finish
- Maintain communication and negotiations with, and on behalf of international bidders including live proxy bidding
Education
Certificate - completing 40-credit hours of mediation training
Center for Interpersonal Development
New York07.2010
Certificate - Conflict and Dispute Resolution
New York University
New York04.2010
Juris Doctorate -
American University, Washington College of Law
Washington, D.C.05.2003
Law School Study Abroad Program - International Investment/Trade and Comparative Legal Studies
University of Chile Law School
Santiago, Chile06.2001
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Philosophy, Politics and Law
Binghamton University
Binghamton, New York05.1999
Undergraduate Study Abroad Spring Semester Program - Jurisprudence Studies
Oxford University
Oxford, England03.1998
Skills
- Contract negotiation
- Licensing agreements
- Compliance review
- Document drafting
- Industry regulations
- Detail orientation
- Mediation techniques
- Risk management
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
- Strategic thinking
Languages
- English
- Spanish (proficient)
State Bar Licensures
- New York
- Connecticut
Timeline
Senior Counsel (Attorney)
Franchise World Headquarters, LLC (Subway brand)
01.2011 - 05.2017
Contract Associate
NBC Universal, Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2011
Contract Attorney
Dechert, LLP
07.2005 - 01.2008
Client Services Coordinator
Freeman’s Auction House
01.2004 - 01.2005
Certificate - completing 40-credit hours of mediation training
Center for Interpersonal Development
Certificate - Conflict and Dispute Resolution
New York University
Juris Doctorate -
American University, Washington College of Law
Law School Study Abroad Program - International Investment/Trade and Comparative Legal Studies
University of Chile Law School
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Philosophy, Politics and Law
Binghamton University
Undergraduate Study Abroad Spring Semester Program - Jurisprudence Studies
Oxford University