Lauren Pannill
Louisa,Virginia
Summary
Highly driven, detail-oriented expert successful at thriving in a high-stress, fast-paced environment and situations involving constant change and vast ambiguity in data and instruction. Adept at leveraging resources, communicating with clients, business partners and stakeholders. Works independently and collaboratively as part of team. Skilled in document management and interpreting legal documents and policies. Passionately represent the company's interests, working diligently to analyze legal processes, minimize risk and propel positive resolutions to complex legal matters.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Contracts Associate (Temp Position)
United Network for Organ Sharing
12.2023 - Current
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contract agreements
- Amending existing contracts
- Preparing contractual agreements using current research methods
- Collaborate with procurement, attorneys and office staff to ensure contractual language are in accordance with UNOS standards
- Clearly explain contract terminology to business teams and other interested parties in simple, everyday language
- Monitor and report contract compliance throughout contract term.
- Developed strong client relationships through timely and thorough follow-up on inquiries and concerns.
Contract Specialist
CarMax, Inc.
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contract agreements for products and services, including but not limited to, non-disclosure agreements, master services agreements, statement of work, and order form’s
- Successfully managed 60 agreements monthly, totaling up to $35 million dollars in value
- Assessing vendor performance with procurement to identify the need for amendments of existing contracts
- Protect privacy of CarMax customers personal identifiable information
- Prepare contractual agreements using current research methods and a knowledge of a client's needs and ability to fulfill its requirements
- Collaborate with a legal team consisting of lawyers, paralegals, and office staff
- Collaborate with business teams consisting of procurement, strategic sourcing, business operations, marketing, and finance department
- Ensure that the terms of contractual agreements written in language that is legally binding and in accordance with the desires and contract standards for CarMax
- Assist business teams to fulfill the terms of or to terminate contracts on mutually amicable terms
- Handling high volume of legal processes including subpoenas, data breaches and search warrants
- Handle contractual obligations for a data breach
- Review contract terms and conditions to verify company is in compliance with policies and all applicable federal and state regulations
- Clearly explain contract terminology to business teams and other interested parties in simple, everyday language
- Self-monitor progress according to the schedule of completion to submit drafts and documents in a timely manner
- Proofread, edit, and fact-check agreements for accuracy and consistency, according to a style guide if provided by the company.
- Achieved cost savings by identifying areas for improvement and negotiating more favorable terms with suppliers.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive contract strategies that met business objectives.
- Reduced risk exposure through diligent monitoring and enforcement of contractual obligations.
Contract Specialist/Paralegal
James River Petroleum, Inc.
05.2021 - 02.2022
- Drafting and executing non-disclosure agreements, lease agreements, supply agreements, consignment contracts, purchase agreements, etc
- Handling and responding to civil subpoenas
- Comply with local, state and federal laws and regulations
- Manage documents and contracts preparation, edits, and finalization
- Handle legal in-house issues with employees and customers
- Work with outside counsel on a regular basis involving litigation
- Monitor and report contract compliance throughout contract term
- Manage and support projects including time management, research and organization
- Identify risks and ensure mitigating strategies with timely and effective issue resolution
- Receiving and mange reports and contracts for ongoing projects
- Work with senior management drafting and executing contracts and non-disclosure agreements for customers.
- Managed high-value contracts portfolio, maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Increased operational efficiency through regular audits of existing contracts, identifying opportunities for renegotiation or termination when necessary.
- Reviewed 80 electronic contract administration request system (ECARS) submissions and identified and corrected errors.
Litigation Paralegal
Joel Bieber Law Firm
07.2016 - 05.2021
- Drafting, filing and assisting with a broad range of legal documents including: Complaints, Discovery, Notices, and Pleadings
- Organize client correspondence, prepare mailings, and handle high call volume
- Manage complex calendars for multiple attorneys, judicial calendar, and master calendar
- Implementing and improving workflow methods for case
- Prepare case exhibits and evidence in advance of trials
- Coordinate efforts for successful outcomes in cases involving six-figure settlements
- Maintain client files
- Schedule meetings, mediations, trials and depositions and any other necessary appointments.
- Offered tech support to eight attorneys.
- Increased case efficiency by streamlining document management and organization processes.
- Enhanced attorney preparation for trial by conducting thorough legal research and drafting memoranda.
Administrative Assistant
Pediatric Partnership
03.2015 - 06.2016
- Supervising department staff, ensuring appropriate training of department personnel takes place
- Organizing and distributing assignments
- Implementing and improving workflow methods, monitoring communications accuracy, production, and productivity
- Supervising the maintenance of records in compliance with security and confidentiality guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Longwood University
Farmville, VA12.2014
Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Project Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Contract Management
- Legal Research
- Contract Review
- Legal Analysis
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Contracts Associate (Temp Position)
United Network for Organ Sharing
12.2023 - Current
Contract Specialist
CarMax, Inc.
02.2022 - 08.2023
Contract Specialist/Paralegal
James River Petroleum, Inc.
05.2021 - 02.2022
Litigation Paralegal
Joel Bieber Law Firm
07.2016 - 05.2021
Administrative Assistant
Pediatric Partnership
03.2015 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Longwood University
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