RIA ZANDER
Honolulu,HI
Summary
Comprehensive Knowledge, Business Vision, and Demonstrated Success in: Regulatory Compliance – Marketing Compliance ― Corporate Law ― Complex Negotiations ― Contract Administration ― Intellectual Property ― Licensing ― Financial Services ― Product Counsel ― Privacy - Mergers & Acquisitions / Asset Sales
Meticulous Corporate Counsel with commitment to transparent intercompany communication and high-standards of timely work. Approachable and detail-oriented with over 15 years of experience.
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Excels at using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corporate Counsel, Director of Legal Operations
PROSERVICE HAWAII
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Provided legal services and support to the Hawaii business and its sister companies in Colorado and Minnesota
- Advised the Hawaii business on all legal matters, including overseeing regulatory compliance, contract negotiation, management of litigation matters, working with Human Resources to improve employee relations and collaborating with the operations teams (HR, Claims, Client Trainings)
- Served as a key component to the company’s success through ideas and strategies to build a differential product offering and by providing the legal strategy to execute
- Collaborated with vendors and regulators to drive the development of the various insurance products and safeguarded the company’s intellectual property and proprietary programs
- As a strategic advisor, provided practical solutions to complex business and legal matters and introduced programs that set the company apart from the competition and benefited the company’s clients
- Worked to solve problems and accomplish the leadership team’s goals and minimized risks
- Experienced at building strong relationships with key vendors, including with their legal and leadership teams.
Senior Associate General Counsel, Operations and Compliance
HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC.
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Provided legal services and support to numerous internal clients, including the Business Development Team, the Telecommunications Team, the Grid Modernization Team, the Customer Service Team, and the Information Technology Team
- Managed the Company’s Intellectual Property portfolio and collaborated with the Company’s Chief Privacy Officer regarding all privacy and cybersecurity matters.
Associate General Counsel, Product, Privacy and Regulatory
TEN-X, LLC (AUCTION.COM)
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Developed Ten-X Compliance Management System
- Responsible for all company policies, procedures and compliance training
- Responsible for regulatory compliance, privacy and risk management for domestic and international offices
- Conducted, investigated and presented risk assessments to the Board
- Developed Internal Audit Charter and Framework Policy
- Collaborated with the Marketing and Product Departments to ensure compliance with applicable laws
- Directly responsible for marketing compliance including promotions, IP protection, sponsorships, advertising campaigns, photography and digital advertising
- Managed and developed a seven-person team, which includes associate counsel, contract managers, support staff and interns working on company-wide matters (including the negotiation of all vendor contracts for two lines of business)
- Oversaw all company Intellectual Property issues, including trademarks, copyrights, domains, patents and trade secrets
- Drafted and negotiated a wide range of commercial agreements, including IP agreements (licensing, co-existence and assignment agreements), marketing and sponsorship agreements, leases, consulting agreements, releases and standard forms
- Collaborated with Human Resources on labor and employment matters and investigations
- Retained and managed outside counsel, as appropriate.
Senior Corporate Counsel
EXPERIAN INFORMATION SOLUTIONS, INC.
01.2003 - 01.2013
- Directly responsible for contract administration, IP protection, risk management, and litigation initiatives for several of Experian’s sister companies, including Experian’s FreeCreditReport.com
- Managed and developed a five-person team, which included associate counsel, contract managers, consultants and interns
- Oversaw IP issues, including trademarks, trade names, service marks and patents
- Collaborated with the Product, Marketing and Compliance Departments to ensure compliance with applicable laws in the financial industry
- Retained and managed outside counsel, as appropriate.
Education
J.D. - Business Law and Regulation
Cornell Law School
Ithaca, NYB.S. Business Administration - Magna Cum Laude
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Corporate Law
- Corporate Governance
- Software Licensing
- Litigation Management
- Data privacy
- Drafting complex legal documents
- Problem-Solving
- Collaboration and Teamwork
Certification
- Hawaii State Bar Association
- State Bar of California
Work Availability
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Timeline
Corporate Counsel, Director of Legal Operations
PROSERVICE HAWAII
01.2021 - 01.2023
Senior Associate General Counsel, Operations and Compliance
HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC.
01.2019 - 01.2021
Associate General Counsel, Product, Privacy and Regulatory
TEN-X, LLC (AUCTION.COM)
01.2013 - 01.2019
Senior Corporate Counsel
EXPERIAN INFORMATION SOLUTIONS, INC.
01.2003 - 01.2013
J.D. - Business Law and Regulation
Cornell Law School
B.S. Business Administration - Magna Cum Laude
University of Southern California
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