Kristin Renee Brown, ACP
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Corporate paralegal with extensive experience in multinational public companies, specializing in corporate governance and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to manage legal entities through mergers and acquisitions, fostering cross-team collaboration. Skilled in navigating securities regulation with strong analytical skills and a focus on operational excellence.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paralegal, Global Legal Services
Viasat Inc.
Carlsbad, California
04.2024 - Current
- Executed transfer of corporate records from Diligent to HCue.
- Led legal entity management matters, including restructuring, rationalization, and maintenance.
- Managed preparation and filing of annual compliance obligations and reports for subsidiaries.
- Drafted documentation for share transfers, issuances, capital reductions, and intercompany financing.
- Prepared powers of attorney and corporate actions, including KYC and UBO requests.
- Assisted with due diligence processes and closings for acquisitions, mergers, and reorganizations.
Corporate Paralegal
Match Group, Inc.
01.2020 - 03.2024
- Maintain corporate records and Board management in Diligent.
- Supported compliance with U. S. securities laws, including contributing to, and reviewing, Section 16 filings as well as other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, such as proxy statements.
- Supported shareholder meeting processes, including director and officer questionnaires.
- Supported maintaining and implementing corporate governance practices and policies, including compliance with NASDAQ listing requirements.
- Collaborated with Treasury, Tax, Accounting, Human Resources, and other global teams to anticipate, implement and/or address subsidiary corporate governance matters in the U. S. and Americas.
- Anticipated, actioned and took ownership of U. S. and Americas subsidiary corporate governance matters, such as entity formation, dissolution and compliance, annual and other periodic regulatory filings, and subsidiary board and shareholder actions and meetings.
- Maintained corporate records of both our U. S. and non-U. S. entities, including director and officer information.
- Assisted in the preparation and completion of corporate transactions, including capital markets transactions, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring projects, intercompany financings and related activities.
- Served as a point of contact to other parts of the business, answering questions about various global entities.
- Identify and implement improvements to current operations and workflows.
Corporate Paralegal
HomeAdvisor
09.2017 - 12.2019
- Provided support for public company filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).
- Spearheaded the implementation and maintenance of entity management tool HCue to maintain physical and electronic records.
- Collaborated with attorneys to ensure governance and corporate compliance of all corporate record keeping responsibilities, including preparation of shareholder and board resolutions, annual reports, share registers, and stock certificates.
- Drafted motions and answers to small claims across the United States.
- Prepared and filed state qualifications to do business, as well as state and local business licenses and permits.
Legal Analyst
The Western Union Company
04.2012 - 09.2017
- Coordinated the preparation and timely distribution of materials for Board of Directors, Committee, and Shareholder meetings using Diligent. Support logistical planning and execution of quarterly board meetings and the annual meeting of shareholders.
- Drafted and managed documentation including board minutes, resolutions, unanimous written consents, secretary’s certificates, and transactional backup materials.
- Assisted in the preparation and filing of SEC periodic reports (10-K, 10-Q), proxy statements, and Section 16 filings (Forms 3, 4, 5). Support NYSE reporting obligations and ensure compliance with listing standards.
- Maintained and enforced compliance with Insider Trading Policy; manage pre-clearance processes, track restricted period participants, and liaise with stock plan administrators and transfer agents on equity-related matters.
- Handled formation and dissolution of legal entities. Maintain compliance with local, state, and international registration requirements, including annual reports and foreign qualifications.
- Established and updated minute books, stock ledgers, equity records, and maintain all statutory filings and corporate governance documents.
- Administered director and officer processes, including annual D&O questionnaires, compensation tracking, and compliance-related filings. Maintain director biographies and contact databases.
- Supported the Assistant General Counsel on a range of legal matters, including finance, M&A, and corporate governance initiatives.
Corporate Paralegal
ConAgra Foods, Inc.
09.2007 - 04.2012
- Drafted and managed documentation including board minutes, resolutions, unanimous written consents, secretary’s certificates, and transactional backup materials.
- Maintained and enforced compliance with Insider Trading Policy; manage pre-clearance processes, track restricted period participants, and liaise with stock plan administrators and transfer agents on equity-related matters.
- Handled formation and dissolution of legal entities. Maintain compliance with local, state, and international registration requirements, including annual reports and foreign qualifications.
- Established and updated minute books, stock ledgers, equity records, and maintain all statutory filings and corporate governance documents.
- Administered director and officer processes, including annual D&O questionnaires, compensation tracking, and compliance-related filings. Maintain biographies and contact databases.
- Supported the Assistant General Counsel on a range of legal matters, including finance, M&A, and corporate governance initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Paralegal Studies
College of Saint Mary
Study Abroad - International Studies
Bond University
Skills
- Corporate governance and compliance
- Legal documentation and entity management
- Securities regulation
- Contract administration
- Mergers and acquisitions
Websites
Certification
- National Association of Legal Assistants, Certified Paralegal, General
- National Association of Legal Assistants, Advanced Certified Paralegal, Business Entities and Legal Organizations
- National Association of Legal Assistants, Advanced Certified Paralegal, Contract Administration and Management
Timeline
Paralegal, Global Legal Services
Viasat Inc.
04.2024 - Current
Corporate Paralegal
Match Group, Inc.
01.2020 - 03.2024
Corporate Paralegal
HomeAdvisor
09.2017 - 12.2019
Legal Analyst
The Western Union Company
04.2012 - 09.2017
Corporate Paralegal
ConAgra Foods, Inc.
09.2007 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Paralegal Studies
College of Saint Mary
Study Abroad - International Studies
Bond University