John Alexander Gibson Esq.
Marietta,GA
Summary
Driven Commercial Transaction Attorney who works effectively in complex, fluid and fast-paced environments providing value-added customer and client service. A legal generalist who works across all areas of the law, with world-class skills and passion for the areas of Contracts, Negotiation, Trademarks and both Criminal and Commercial litigation. Team player willing to take on additional responsibilities, does what is right and necessary for team and organizational success. Knows no regular hours, will work until the work is done.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
In-House Counsel
Robert Half Legal Consulting
05.2023 - Current
- Assigned to work as remote in-house corporate attorney for various clients (Boston Mutual) in need of short-term help.
- Responsible for redlining, negotiating, drafting and advising company's senior and C-level executives on contractual agreements exceeding more than 10 million dollars.
- Conducted research and analysis of specific legal questions and advised business on variety of legal areas.
- Drafted and revised company handbook to be compliant in more than 16 company jurisdictions.
- Advised organization's Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer on current legislative issues, statues and decisions that affected organizational interests.
Managing Owner
Watchdog International
03.2020 - Current
- Consulted with Professional Sports & Entertainment clients (1st round NBA and NFL players) to assess and/or negotiated contracts and propose optimal solutions.
- Prepared LLCs and Trusts for clients to reduce individual, brand and organizational risks and to insure compliance domestic and international laws rules and regulations.
- Worked with retired NFL players to help they get disability payments and meet concession protocols.
- Negotiated five-figure "Name, Image & Likeness" (NIL) deals for college and high school athletes.
Associate Attorney
SK Law Group
03.2021 - 03.2023
- Assisted Managing Partner and Senior Counsel in representing and advising private companies and individual clients in wide range of complex commercial disputes criminal proceedings, and estate litigation matters at state and federal levels.
- Represented clients, sat second chair, in over 20 civil litigation, criminal proceedings and appeals in state and federal courts.
- Conducted "in-take" sessions with potential clients and clients, allowing me to better assess cases for probable outcomes by researching black letter law and other legal authority, comparing fact patterns to those of precedential cases.
- Drafted, reviewed and negotiated contracts and other legal documents to support client needs. Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
Supervising Mediator
Small Claims Mediation Clinic
01.2019 - 05.2020
- Supervised and assisted law students in mediating small claims cases.
- Organized and maintained case files for all small claims mediated through Milwaukee County Courthouse.
- Personally mediated more than 25 cases for Milwaukee County. individual interests and achieving legal justice.
Law Clerk Intern
Regal Beloit Corp
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Identified and reviewed tariff language in contracts affected by President Trump's International Tariff Taxes
- Served as Corporate Compliance Officer making sure organizations Data Privacy processes and documentation adhered to state, federal and European Union rules and regulations.
- Sorted legal documents, filing and case materials in clear, orderly systems.
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
- Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda, and correspondence.
- Organized legal filing system to maximize efficiency.
Education
J.D. -
Marquette University Law School
Milwaukee, WI05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Commerce And Business Administration
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05.2016
Skills
- Criminal and Commercial litigation
- Contracts
- Negotiation
- Sports and Entertainment Law
- Trademark Application
- Mediation & Alternative Dispute Resolution
- NIL
- Root Cause Analysis
- Researching Legal Matters
Timeline
In-House Counsel
Robert Half Legal Consulting
05.2023 - Current
Associate Attorney
SK Law Group
03.2021 - 03.2023
Managing Owner
Watchdog International
03.2020 - Current
Supervising Mediator
Small Claims Mediation Clinic
01.2019 - 05.2020
Law Clerk Intern
Regal Beloit Corp
06.2018 - 08.2018
J.D. -
Marquette University Law School
Bachelor of Arts - Commerce And Business Administration
The University of Alabama
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