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Lucas Wood

Olive Branch,MS

Summary

Legal professional with solid foundation in corporate law, seeking to leverage extensive experience in advising on complex legal matters. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to delivering results in dynamic environments. Proficient in legal research, contract management, and policy development, ensuring consistent and reliable support.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Counsel

Alexander, Winton & Associates
02.2024 - 09.2024
  • Managed a high volume of debt collection cases and provided legal support to ensure compliance with regulatory standards in freight debt collection and transportation law
  • Facilitated effective negotiations and strategic resolutions to optimize recovery and mitigate legal risks
  • Successfully collected over $300,000 in outstanding debts for clients, significantly enhancing recovery rates and contributing to the agency’s financial success
  • Managed and coordinated more than 100 active collection cases simultaneously, ensuring efficient case handling and timely resolution of each matter
  • Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated contracts and settlement offers to protect the agency’s interests

Legal Counsel – Mining Solutions

Covoro Mining Solutions, LLC
08.2022 - 10.2023
  • Reviewed, drafted, and edited contracts, leases, and various legal documents, while proposing strategic recommendations for revisions
  • Fostered effective communication among involved parties by actively engaging in negotiations and related conversations
  • Improved relations and processes by designing and implementing four new and simplified contracts for procurement and sales
  • Safeguarded legal rights and interests by establishing or fortifying agreements, templates, and legal documents
  • Delivered timely counsel and guidance to executives and stakeholders to ensure informed decision-making by conducting in-depth assessments of potential legal risks associated with business activities in approximately 10 countries
  • Developed comprehensive compliance programs to minimize potential legal risks and ensure adherence to relevant regulations

Contract & Regulatory Attorney

Appvion, LLC
07.2020 - 07.2022
  • Addressed a wide spectrum of legal and regulatory matters by delivering strategic legal counsel to all organizational departments and executive team, while proactively mitigating associated risks
  • Contributed to securing mutually beneficial agreements by drafting and negotiating a range of contracts, including technology-related agreements, supply agreements, sales agreements, and intellectual property protection agreements
  • Enhanced financial integrity of organization by protecting company from potential liability of over $20M
  • Delivered necessary guidance on critical transitions and growth strategies by attaining promotion to expand involvement in company’s strategic decision-making process
  • Optimized decision-making processes and ensured regulatory compliance by advising and assessing risks for key departments, including finance, human resources, operations, procurement, and sales

Education

Juris Doctor -

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
05.2017

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
08.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
08.2014

Skills

  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Trustworthy Relationship Building
  • Commercial Transactions
  • Project Management
  • Document Review & Evaluation
  • Contract Negotiations
  • Legal Drafting & Editing
  • Policy Creation & Implementation
  • Legal & Regulatory Compliance Management
  • Legal Research & Analysis

Certification

  • Bar License - State Bar of Wisconsin.

Timeline

Associate Counsel

Alexander, Winton & Associates
02.2024 - 09.2024

Legal Counsel – Mining Solutions

Covoro Mining Solutions, LLC
08.2022 - 10.2023

Contract & Regulatory Attorney

Appvion, LLC
07.2020 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of Tennessee
  • Bar License - State Bar of Wisconsin.

Juris Doctor -

Marquette University

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Tennessee
Lucas Wood