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Robert Gonzales

Tustin,CA

Summary

California licensed (#216210) Attorney with over 15 years of in-house counsel experience with Fortune 500 and Global companies. Extensive experience in complex technology and commercial transactions, due diligence, emerging technologies, risk management and contract negotiations. Broad background and sophisticated thinker who builds consensus and collaboration across the business enterprise. Highly decorated U.S. Army combat veteran.

Work History

Associate General Counsel

Resources Global Professionals
2015 - Current
  • I lead our commercial team that is responsible for the organization’s global commercial space.
  • I draft, review and negotiate complex commercial agreements as well as manage and mentor the team’s commercial attorneys and staff.
  • In addition to my commercial responsibilities, I support the organization by advising on emerging technologies, platforms and services and I work cross-functionally across all levels providing timely and pertinent legal and business advice to corporate management and leadership.

Owner Principal

OC Corporate Counsel
2014 - 2017
  • OC Corporate Counsel provided to help small businesses owners through the provision of solid business and planning advice at an affordable price.

Senior Legal Counsel

Astronics Test Systems
2012 - 2014
  • Reviewed, drafted and negotiated a wide range of complex commercial contracts, including license agreements, teaming agreements and non disclosure agreements.
  • Collaborated with other departments such as Human Resources, Finance and technology team to provide comprehensive legal advice to the organization.
  • Conducted investigations into alleged misconduct by employees.
  • Provided legal advice on general legal matters to senior management team.

Adjunct Professor

University of California, Irvine
2012 - 2013
  • Taught the Contracts course for UCI’s paralegal program which included the basics of contracts from formation to execution to dispute resolution.
  • Facilitated active learning through class discussions, group activities, and individual projects.

Senior Legal Counsel

Sagem-MorphoTrak (IDEMIA)
2009 - 2012
  • Reviewed, drafted and negotiated a wide range of complex commercial contracts, including license agreements, services agreements, subcontract agreements and purchase and supply agreements.
  • Provided legal advice on all legal matters to the executive management team.
  • Developed compliance policies, procedures and training materials to ensure adherence with all applicable laws and regulations.
  • Identified potential areas of risk associated with business transactions or operations.

Commercial Legal Counsel

Motorola, Inc.
2005 - 2009
  • Provided legal advice and liaison support to Motorola business units on contractual, regulatory and compliance matters.
  • Drafted, negotiated and reviewed a variety of complex commercial contracts, such as integrated hardware/software sales agreements, licensing agreements, subcontracting agreements, non-disclosure agreements and purchase orders.
  • Developed strategies to mitigate potential risks associated with sales transactions or other activities.
  • Assisted in the development of corporate policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure compliance with Motorola standards.

Associate Attorney

King & Kennick
2004 - 2005
  • Drafted complaints, motions, and other court filings.
  • Reviewed and edited legal documents, pleadings, motions, briefs, contracts, and other legal documents.
  • Conducted research and analyzed case law for use in litigation proceedings.

Bad Faith Litigation Attorney

Wade & Lowe
2002 - 2004
  • Conducted legal research and drafted memoranda for attorneys on complex civil litigation matters.
  • Drafted discovery requests and responses related to document production, interrogatories, and depositions.
  • Attended hearings in state and federal court as well as mediations.

Commercial Underwriter

State Farm Insurance
1997 - 2001
  • Evaluated risks and determined acceptability for personal and commercial insurance policies.
  • Developed underwriting strategies for larger, more complex transactions.
  • Conducted on-site visits to verify information provided by the applicant.

Soldier- Fire Support Specialist

U.S. Army
1990 - 1992
  • Conducted target acquisition, surveillance, reconnaissance, and guidance of indirect fire weapons systems.
  • Developed effective call-for-fire plans based on mission objectives.
  • Participated in combat operations for Operation Desert Storm.

Education

Juris Doctorate -

Whittier School of Law
06.2001

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
01.1997

Skills

  • Legal Compliance
  • Negotiation
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Document Preparation
  • Evaluating Documents
  • Legal Advisory
  • Business Law
  • Strategy Development

Timeline

Associate General Counsel

Resources Global Professionals
2015 - Current

Owner Principal

OC Corporate Counsel
2014 - 2017

Senior Legal Counsel

Astronics Test Systems
2012 - 2014

Adjunct Professor

University of California, Irvine
2012 - 2013

Senior Legal Counsel

Sagem-MorphoTrak (IDEMIA)
2009 - 2012

Commercial Legal Counsel

Motorola, Inc.
2005 - 2009

Associate Attorney

King & Kennick
2004 - 2005

Bad Faith Litigation Attorney

Wade & Lowe
2002 - 2004

Commercial Underwriter

State Farm Insurance
1997 - 2001

Soldier- Fire Support Specialist

U.S. Army
1990 - 1992

Juris Doctorate -

Whittier School of Law

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

California State University - Fullerton

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