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Sawyer Butto

Sawyer Butto

Mount Pleasant,SC

Summary

Contract Manager and Legal Review Analyst at ICON plc specializing in contract negotiation and quality assurance. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and fostering strong client relationships. Expertise in risk assessment and team leadership, overseeing multiple contracts and implementing process improvements to exceed client expectations. Successfully leading a team of 20 direct reports.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Contract Manager and Legal Review Analyst

ICON plc
04.2022 - Current
  • Lead team of 20 in managing client contracts and change orders across active projects.
  • Drive project success through timeline tracking, risk mitigation, and client updates.
  • Coordinate cross-functional meetings to align stakeholders and enhance outcomes.
  • Improve operations by identifying process gaps and streamlining workflows.
  • Partner with sales and ops to define optimal contract terms.
  • Ensure accuracy through quality review of contracts and change orders.
  • Hire, train, and onboard new associates to strengthen team performance.

Attorney at Law

DeLuca and Maucher Law Offices
04.2019 - 04.2022
  • Negotiated settlements and demands with insurers to maximize client compensation.
  • Conducted legal research to support case strategy and successful outcomes.
  • Reviewed medical records and drafted case summaries for both sides.
  • Contributed to three trials, securing favorable verdicts.
  • Drafted legal documents including briefs, motions, and discovery responses.

Attorney at Law

Motley Rice LLC
05.2018 - 04.2019
  • Supported Opioids litigation team on large-scale document review project.
  • Reviewed, analyzed, and coded legal documents for relevance and privilege.
  • Joined weekly calls with D.C. team to align on assignments and progress.

Residency in Practice

Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Lindsay R. Davis, Jr.
Greensboro, NC
01.2017 - 05.2017
  • Drafted bench memoranda, Motions for Appropriate Relief, and judicial opinions on civil and criminal cases.
  • Conducted legal research on post-conviction DNA testing and unfair trade practices under North Carolina law.
  • Observed courtroom proceedings to gain insights into judicial processes.

Judicial Intern

The Honorable Judge Jeffrey L. Schmehl, U. S. District Judge for the Eastern District of PA
Reading, PA
06.2016 - 07.2016
  • Researched and drafted judicial opinions for civil and criminal cases.
  • Wrote memoranda to support legal analysis and decision-making.
  • Observed court proceedings and pretrial conferences for case insights.
  • Summarized new docket cases to aid case management.

Brisbane City Council and Hamilton Ward Office

David McLachlan, Councilman
Brisbane, Australia
07.2014 - 11.2014
  • Collaborated on initiatives serving over one million Brisbane residents, resolving complaints and boosting community satisfaction.
  • Authored a research paper on Used Tire Management submitted to the State Government.
  • Led public outreach efforts, including a breast cancer awareness event and council board meetings.

Education

Juris Doctor -

Elon University School of Law
Greensboro, NC
12.2017

Master of Business Administration -

Martha & Spencer Love School of Business, Elon University
Elon, NC
03.2019

BA - Political Science, Concentration: Law & Civic Engagement

Notre Dame of Maryland University
Baltimore, MD
05.2015

Study Abroad - Political Science

Australian Catholic University
Brisbane, Australia
12.2014

Skills

  • Contract drafting and negotiation
  • Legal compliance and risk assessment
  • Quality assurance and process improvement
  • Project management and cross-functional collaboration
  • Client relationship management and team leadership
  • Legal research

Bar Admission

  • South Carolina
  • North Carolina
  • New Jersey

Certification

  • Professional Research Certification for LexisNexis
  • Bloomberg Law
  • Thomson Reuters Westlaw

Timeline

Contract Manager and Legal Review Analyst

ICON plc
04.2022 - Current

Attorney at Law

DeLuca and Maucher Law Offices
04.2019 - 04.2022

Attorney at Law

Motley Rice LLC
05.2018 - 04.2019

Residency in Practice

Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Lindsay R. Davis, Jr.
01.2017 - 05.2017

Judicial Intern

The Honorable Judge Jeffrey L. Schmehl, U. S. District Judge for the Eastern District of PA
06.2016 - 07.2016

Brisbane City Council and Hamilton Ward Office

David McLachlan, Councilman
07.2014 - 11.2014

Juris Doctor -

Elon University School of Law

Master of Business Administration -

Martha & Spencer Love School of Business, Elon University

BA - Political Science, Concentration: Law & Civic Engagement

Notre Dame of Maryland University

Study Abroad - Political Science

Australian Catholic University

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