Corporate attorney with experience in commercial, transactional and regulatory matters across a broad spectrum. Has experience working in multiple industries including government agencies and corporations in tech, energy, staffing and non profit.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Counsel
Flock Safety
Atlanta, GA (Remote)
01.2023 - Current
Provide legal support in all areas of contract administration, vendor agreements, software licensing and third party contracts
Assist with corporate governance, intellectual property and HR matters
Provide legal advice, opinions and solutions regarding issues and risks on various transactional and regulatory matters
Developed contract templates and updated policies and procedures to maintain contracting consistency
Advise colleagues across all departments nationwide, on legal issues risks, strategies and company policies
Corporate Counsel
Pride Global
New York, NY
01.2022 - 12.2022
Prepare, review and negotiate all company contractual agreements and advise on employment matters
Provide legal counsel and strategic business advice in connection with the negotiation, structuring and interpretation of all company agreements internally and externally
Maintain databases, review, revise and draft legal documents such as NDA's /MSA's and sale agreements and other routine vendor agreements, managed care contracting, licensing agreements and other documents necessary for the management of a staffing company
Advise and troubleshoot on existing agreements and operational arrangements.
Identify and define operational and legal risks and communicate risks to appropriate internal decision-makers for discussion and resolution
Interact with global internal senior management efficiently and effectively to address legal and business questions
Contracts Manager
T.D Bank
Mount Laurel, NJ
12.2020 - 12.2021
Drafted and negotiated terms of transaction documents, deposit account control agreements , RFP/RFIs confidentiality agreements, merger agreements and other ancillary documents such as requests for proposals
Reviewed and prepared RFP/RFIs in compliance with the banks Corporate Products & Services efforts
Collaborated with relevant personnel to prepare, negotiate and approve contracts for clients across several industries
Commercial transactional support for cross functional internal business units
Identified and mitigated business and legal risks with prospective and existing customers
Agency Attorney
New York City Police Department
New York, NY
08.2019 - 12.2020
Managed several phases of litigation including discovery , mediation and motion practice
Maintained and updated reports to ensure Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request are in compliance with organizational procedures
Investigated various FOIL claims, utilizing specialized document review software
Prepared persuasive legal memoranda, motions and briefs synthesizing facts, evidence and legal authorities
Law Clerk
Exelon Corporation
Newark, DE
05.2018 - 05.2019
Reviewed general corporate contracts/service agreements and provided advice on strengths, weaknesses and legal issues surrounding such agreements
Drafted corporate governance documents including certificates of incorporation, by-laws, resolutions, and other general corporate housekeeping matters
Analyzed and interpreted terms and conditions for various legal agreements. Ensured that all terms were in compliance with company's policies and procedures
Implemented projects resulting in new policies, procedures, and processes related to client contracts
Education
Juris Doctor -
Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law
Villanova, PA
05-2016
Bachelor of Arts - Political Economy
SUNY College At Old Westbury
Old Westbury, NY
2016
UBE Admission -
New York Bar
New York, NY
Skills
Contract drafting and review
Negotiation
Case management support
M&A Transactions
Legal research and writing
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES & INTEREST
Affiliations & Professional Activities: American Bar Association, New York Bar Association, National Black Law Students Association, COGA Cathedral NYC Church Food Pantry
Administrator, Participations and Special Projects at Warner Bros. Discovery: Finance, Contract, Reporting & Administration (FCRA)Administrator, Participations and Special Projects at Warner Bros. Discovery: Finance, Contract, Reporting & Administration (FCRA)