PIETRO FRENNA
Yonkers,NY
Summary
Ambitious legal professional with a specialized LL.M. in Air and Space Law and a foundational understanding of international trade regulations, including ITAR. Proven ability to analyze complex legal frameworks, with a focus on space security policy. Committed to upholding trustworthiness, reliability, and self-motivation, with a military background underscoring discipline and leadership.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
9
9
Certificates
Work History
BUSINESS STRATEGIST
Fluidsens International Inc.
Yonkers, NY
05.2024 - Current
- Managing business documents and contracts.
- Advising on issues such as asset transfer, IP protection, and marketing strategies.
- Conducting product assessments and market research to identify technical use cases, gauge demand, analyze competition, and target key markets for growth.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
The Space Court Foundation Inc.
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Led a five-man research team charged with consolidating pertinent statutes, codes, and regulations in support of the company's vision to build an expansive and comprehensive resource for space law research.
LEGAL INTERN
Jasne & Florio, L.L.P
White Plains, NY
06.2018 - 01.2020
- Conducted legal research and analysis, formed legal arguments and drafted motions critical to success in numerous cases, and participated in client interviews in order to support the various needs of the firm and its clients.
- Adapted to the firm's fast-paced environment, learning new areas of law through first-hand experience with a high volume of case work at the rate necessary to contribute to the firm's success.
- Assisted in several types of cases, including personal injury, divorce, child custody, debt collection, real estate, contract, and employment law.
- Received experience in conducting client interviews, depositions, real estate closings, court hearings, and trial work.
CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER
Wilson Defense Technologies, Inc.
Dallas, TX
07.2018 - 02.2019
- Co-founded and supported the company by applying various legal mechanisms related to corporate identity, intellectual property, and contract drafting.
- Contributed to a team of outstanding innovators by creating and advising on the company's corporate structure, including tax implications, voting structures, shareholders' rights, as well as jurisdictional and investment considerations.
- Advised on methods for patent, copyright, and trademark protection, as well as strategies and protections related to foreign business and international expansion, to satisfy long-term company objectives.
- Drafted research papers providing the current state of the law on Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) as well as Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS) in the United States while highlighting vulnerabilities in current CUAS approaches through detailed analysis of pertinent legal constraints and limitations within the United States.
- Developed a model reflecting this data for target investment partners and customers to easily interpret and comprehend.
- Procured investment opportunities in satisfaction of the company's ambitious goals.
LEGAL INTERN
Junge & Mele, LLP
Tarrytown, NY
05.2017 - 07.2017
- During a 6-plus week experience, I participated in driving progress behind a worker's compensation case, with involvement in processing high volumes of discovery documents.
- Created Excel spreadsheets and compiled vital data that enabled a clear portrait of working conditions.
- Effectively enabled the firm to transition from its original pen and paper approach to managing this high volume of data.
- Completed all work with discretion and confidentiality, having been entrusted with thousands of pages of sensitive information. I enjoyed the fact that there were real stakes and real parties involved.
SPECWAR (SEAL) CANDIDATE/ AVIATION ORDNANCEMAN
United States Navy, USN
11.2009 - 04.2015
- Mentored and supervised 30 personnel within the squadron, providing positive guidance for professional and personal development.
- Received, inspected, packaged, stored, handled, and processed weapon shipments.
- Prepared, reviewed, maintained, and inspected compliance with directives and reports.
- Inspected, reviewed, maintained, and repaired numerous weapon systems, including the AGM-65 Maverick and AGM-84H/K SLAM-ER.
- Handled and serviced weapons and ammunition issued to aircrewmen of the P3-C Orion aircraft.
- Monitored employee safety and coached workers on safety standards and procedures to prevent injuries.
- Learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Supervised logistical functions to support a squadron of 400.
- Maintained operations for aviation ordnance shops, armories, and storage facilities.
- Exercised high levels of discretion and responsibility in the management of explosive material, leadership of multidisciplinary crews, and adaptation to high-risk or adverse environments.
- Held distinction as a trusted and unifying leader, able to drive meaningful progress behind complex US Naval missions through effective problem solving, forward-thinking strategy, and physical capability.
Education
LL.M. - Air And Space Law
University of Mississippi
University, MS 08.2021 - 05.2023
J.D. -
Elisabeth Haub School of Law, Pace University
White Plains, NY 05.2016 - 2019.05
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 05.2004 - 2008.05
Skills
Policy and procedure adherence
undefinedCertification
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) - Comprehensive Course Certification
Additional Information
- National Defense Service Medal
- Good Conduct Service Medal
- Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Service Medal
- GWOT (Global War on Terror) Service Medal
- Navy Battle Effectiveness Service Medal
- Navy Marksmanship Ribbon - “S” designation (Sharpshooter)
- Letter of Commendation (Commander R. W. Prest, United States Navy)
- EAWS designation (Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist)
Timeline
BUSINESS STRATEGIST
Fluidsens International Inc.
05.2024 - Current
LL.M. - Air And Space Law
University of Mississippi
08.2021 - 05.2023
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
The Space Court Foundation Inc.
07.2021 - 02.2022
CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER
Wilson Defense Technologies, Inc.
07.2018 - 02.2019
LEGAL INTERN
Jasne & Florio, L.L.P
06.2018 - 01.2020
LEGAL INTERN
Junge & Mele, LLP
05.2017 - 07.2017
J.D. -
Elisabeth Haub School of Law, Pace University
05.2016 - 2019.05
SPECWAR (SEAL) CANDIDATE/ AVIATION ORDNANCEMAN
United States Navy, USN
11.2009 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
University of Florida
05.2004 - 2008.05
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) - Comprehensive Course Certification
About F.A.R. - Course 3900 Certification (American Purchasing Society)
International Traffic in Arms Regulation Course Certification (Global Training Center)
Naval Special Warfare Preparatory School Graduate
P-3 Conventional Weapons Loading Certification, D-646-1144 (Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training)
Naval Air Technical Training Center Cert. (Aviation-Professional Apprenticeship Career Track/ C-950-0011)
Plane Captain Certification (Naval Aviation Maintenance Program)
Personal Trainer Certification (National Academy of Sports Medicine)
Export Compliance Professional – ITAR (ECoP®)
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