TYRA KENNEDY LACEY
Cherry Hill,NJ
Summary
Dynamic Technology and Transactions Attorney with over 20 years of legal expertise, including more than 15 years focused on technology transactions, outsourcing, managed services, cloud computing, SaaS, system implementation, and AI-enabled agreements. Proven track record as the lead negotiator for over 100 technology transactions annually, managing contract values exceeding $350 million for Fortune 500 clients and driving enterprise transformation initiatives. Recognized as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, risk management, and sales and business teams on navigating legal, operational, financial, delivery, and commercial risks. Adept at structuring complex deal frameworks and developing effective risk mitigation strategies while aligning commercial objectives with acceptable business risk.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Director – Contracting Center of Excellence (Technology Attorney)
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
Philadelphia, PA
01.2019 - Current
- Lead contract negotiations with Fortune 500 companies for technology agreements with values ranging from $1M to $200M, including large-scale transformation initiatives, managed services, outsourcing, cloud, digital, SaaS, AI-enabled, and system implementation agreements.
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments of proposed technology transactions through the evaluation of contractual provisions, scopes of work, delivery models, project assumptions, and project deliverables and develop risk mitigation strategies, alternative contractual approaches, and negotiation positions to ensure delivery of high-quality solutions aligned with client and business objectives.
- Draft and negotiate master service agreements (MSA), statements of work (SOW), engagement letters, change orders, subcontractor agreements (JBR), non-disclosure agreements (NDA), staff augmentation agreements and interfirm agreements (IFA)
- Advise business leadership and risk management regarding legal, operational, financial, commercial, and delivery risks and proactively implement practical mitigation strategies.
- Manage stakeholder relationships, facilitating effective communication and collaboration across various departments.
- Structure and negotiate complex multi-tower technology transactions involving managed services, systems integration, cloud transformation, application services, AI-enabled solutions, and third-party vendor ecosystems.
- Advise internal stakeholders and support client-facing negotiations for agreements involving generative AI initiatives, including AI agents, intelligent automation and bespoke AI-enabled business solutions integrated into client’s enterprise technology environment.
- Negotiate subcontractor agreements and draft flow-down provisions to align downstream supplier obligations (ex. confidentiality, intellectual property, data privacy, compliance, audit, service level agreements, indemnification and limitation of liability provisions) with the prime client agreements.
- Subject matter expert for matters related to service level agreements (SLA) and associated credits.
- Provide day-to-day leadership, work allocation, mentoring, and quality review of work for offshore contracting professionals, supporting technology transactions.
Manager – Legal Services, Technology Transactions
Accenture
Philadelphia, PA
01.2011 - 01.2019
- Negotiated SaaS agreements and complex technology and consulting agreements for systems integration, managed services, application development, and digital transformation.
- Drafted and negotiated master services agreements (MSA), statements of work (SOW), change orders, non-disclosure agreements (NDA) and service level agreements (SLA) for Fortune 500 clients, generating over $100 million in total contract value.
- Partnered with business teams and executive leadership to evaluate legal, commercial, and operational risks in large-scale technology transactions.
- Negotiated subcontract agreements and aligned flow-down provisions with subcontractor's contractual commitments.
- Managed offshore resources by assigning tasks, reviewing outputs, and providing guidance on contracting best practices and enhanced team performance through effective leadership.
- Collaborated with business stakeholders to define project scopes, objectives, and deliverables to align with client objectives.
Counsel
FLSmidth
Bethlehem, PA
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Facilitated commercial transactions for sale, lease, and servicing of industrial equipment.
- Negotiated global supply agreements for manufacturing and design-build projects with contract values over $1M.
- Advised the sales team and other business stakeholders on contractual risks associated with industrial cement equipment services.
- Advised on legal compliance for contractual agreements and regulatory obligations.
Counsel
Philadelphia Housing Authority
Philadelphia, PA
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Analyzed and interpreted Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations to deliver informed advice to the agency's Executive Director on legal and compliance matters.
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations of property management and redevelopment agreements to ensure compliance with affordable housing regulations.
Counsel
Camden Redevelopment Agency
Camden, NJ
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Managed comprehensive drafting and negotiation of agreements with contract values over $1M, ensuring compliance and clarity in construction, leasing, and real estate transactions.
- Managed RFP, RFQ, and RFI initiatives to optimize supplier selection and procurement outcomes.
- Oversaw public sector procurement strategies aimed at improving service delivery outcomes.
Education
Juris Doctorate - Law
Temple University School of Law
Philadelphia, PA05-2003
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Lincoln University
Lincoln, PA05-2000
Skills
- Technology contracting
- AI contracting
- Contract negotiation
- Risk management
- Legal and regulatory compliance
- Subcontracting structures
- Issues resolution
- Contract and vendor management
- Contract management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Coaching and mentoring
- Process improvement
- Vendor relationship management
BAR ADMISSION
Licensed to practice law in the states of Pennsylvania and New Jersey
Timeline
Director – Contracting Center of Excellence (Technology Attorney)
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
01.2019 - Current
Manager – Legal Services, Technology Transactions
Accenture
01.2011 - 01.2019
Counsel
FLSmidth
01.2007 - 01.2008
Counsel
Philadelphia Housing Authority
01.2006 - 01.2007
Counsel
Camden Redevelopment Agency
01.2005 - 01.2006
Juris Doctorate - Law
Temple University School of Law
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Lincoln University