Kristina Liburd
IP & Web3 Attorney
Boston,MA
Summary
Meticulous Corporate Counsel with commitment to transparent intercompany communication and high-standards of timely work. Approachable and detail-oriented with 11 years of experience. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Fantastic sense of humor.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Corporate Compliance Officer & Counsel
Morris Heights Health Center
New York, NY
09.2017 - Current
- Created policies and programs to encourage managers and employees to report suspected fraud and other improprieties without fear of retaliation.
- Composed and reviewed corporate, partnerships and financial documents and employee communications to target issues and provide legal counsel.
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
- Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans.
- Handled corporate legal matters through deep knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to corporate, intellectual property, non-profit and employment law.
- Implemented improvement initiatives and developed compliance testing program to monitor and identify gaps in new and existing practices.
- Gathered, organized and evaluated data to make accurate assessments of current operations.
- Developed and implemented internal control tests to verify employee compliance with established policies and procedures for 550 employees.
- Drove system improvement efforts from concept to completion while strategically managing outside vendors.
- Oversaw proper maintenance and dissemination of filing documentation as well as records and reports for review by various departments.
- Improved company policies and standards to outline ethical, safe and efficient procedures.
Associate Counsel, Privacy Officer & Compliance Administrator
Morris Heights Health Center
Bronx, New York
11.2015 - 09.2017
- Worked with management and staff to resolve pre-litigation disputes.
- Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans.
- Attended hearings as representative of corporate entities and firm clients.
- Confirmed data and licensing information through investigations and notified violators of required changes to bring operations into compliance.
- Advised CEO and Board of Directors on compliance fraud and investigations, as well as potential remedies and required actions.
- Kept informed regarding pending industry changes, trends or best practices.
- Collected detailed notes on investigations and other communication to adhere to legal requirements and enhance recordkeeping.
- Warned violators of infractions or penalties.
- Performed scheduled and unannounced investigations of workplaces to check privacy conformance for over 500 employees.
Business Affairs Manager
Blue Flame Agency
New York, NY
03.2014 - 06.2015
- Provided legal counsel and support for all departments within Blue Flame Agency
- Managed all contractual matters including contract drafting/preparation, negotiation and execution for marketing campaigns valued on average $15M.
- Oversaw legal, internal and regulatory policies affecting marketing projects in radio, television, digital and internet
- Oversaw communication with outside counsel and advise senior management on-going complex litigation matters
- Responsible for all contract compliance, implementation, and reporting requirements.
- Liaised with legal counsel on contracts, review of trademarks and copyrights and clearance matters.
Legal Consultant
Sony Music Entertainment
New York, NY
05.2013 - 01.2014
- ● Drafted, reviewed and executed entertainment-related contracts, including but not limited to, music licenses, talent agreements, distribution agreements and marketing agreements for Sony Masterworks label.
- ● Drafted synchronization licenses for major and independent film productions companies.
- ● Assisted in providing counsel on various issues relating to web, mobile and other digital issues to all departments for the record label.
- ● Provided support to label attorneys on new media, digital, international and record label matters.
Staff Attorney
James D. Thrasher, P.C
Mansfield, MA
11.2011 - 08.2012
- Conducted intake interviews and provided legal information, referrals and advocacy to determine potential courses of action.
- Provided limited scope representation counseling to provide clients cost-effective legal assistance.
- Advocated for clients before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in most favorable light.
- Developed and conducted in-house presentations for training and professional development and responded to legal analyses requests from staff.
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Researched legal authorities, statutory and case law and examined legal document drafts for compliance with procedural requirements.
- Worked cooperatively with staff and other attorneys to achieve organizational objectives.
Paralegal/Law Clerk
James D. Thrasher
Mansfield, MA
06.2009 - 11.2011
- Supervisor of legal research and prepared various types of motions
- Drafted and reviewed employment contracts, offer letters and independent contractor agreements
- Prepared litigation and discovery documents and oversaw collection and review of documents
- Collaborated in protecting and enforcing clients’ intellectual property portfolios via drafting cease and desist letters and common law searches.
- Created and prepared legal drafts by organizing and assembling information for legal documents and forms.
- Met with clients on legal team's behalf to gather case information and discuss upcoming litigation.
- Supported legal team by conducting research, drafting briefs, gathering information and interpreting legal documents.
Education
LL.M - Intellectual Property
Benjamin N Cardozo Law School
New York, NY 08.2012 - 05.2013
J.D. - Intellectual Property
Suffolk Law School
Boston, MA 08.2007 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Arts - English & Communications
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA 08.2003 - 05.2007
Skills
Corporate and business legal issues
Web3
A Web3 Enthusiast - legal advisor to web3 projects and startups. Web3 educator for women and BIPOC communities curious about web3 technology.
Timeline
Corporate Compliance Officer & Counsel
Morris Heights Health Center
09.2017 - Current
Associate Counsel, Privacy Officer & Compliance Administrator
Morris Heights Health Center
11.2015 - 09.2017
Business Affairs Manager
Blue Flame Agency
03.2014 - 06.2015
Legal Consultant
Sony Music Entertainment
05.2013 - 01.2014
LL.M - Intellectual Property
Benjamin N Cardozo Law School
08.2012 - 05.2013
Staff Attorney
James D. Thrasher, P.C
11.2011 - 08.2012
Paralegal/Law Clerk
James D. Thrasher
06.2009 - 11.2011
J.D. - Intellectual Property
Suffolk Law School
08.2007 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Arts - English & Communications
Boston College
08.2003 - 05.2007
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