Experience

BYD North America

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Legal Counsel

  • Aug 2015 - Present

  * Successfully built and led legal and corporate teams in the US and the Americas to consistently achieve and exceed targeted KPIs and results. * Successfully negotiated and closed large-scale energy and transportation deals, including PPAs, supply agreements, financing agreements, franchising agreements, joint venture agreements, purchase and sale agreements, and more. * Successfully managed numerous high-stakes, complex commercial litigation matters from pre-litigation… Show more * Successfully built and led legal and corporate teams in the US and the Americas to consistently achieve and exceed targeted KPIs and results. * Successfully negotiated and closed large-scale energy and transportation deals, including PPAs, supply agreements, financing agreements, franchising agreements, joint venture agreements, purchase and sale agreements, and more. * Successfully managed numerous high-stakes, complex commercial litigation matters from pre-litigation negotiations through discovery, mediation, trial, and post-trial judgment in venues such as ICC, JAMS, AAA, and the courts in US, Canada, Mexico, and UK. * Developed and implemented effective global contracting standards to optimize contract performance and minimize risk exposure. * Advised and provided legal support to senior management and business units on various legal matters including corporate governance, compliance, mergers and acquisitions, and intellectual property. * Built and maintained strong relationships with external counsel, clients, and stakeholders, resulting in effective collaboration and positive outcomes. * Demonstrated proficiency in English and Mandarin Chinese, enabling effective communication and advice to international clients. * Achieved significant cost savings by implementing innovative legal solutions and strategies to optimize legal operations and increase efficiency. Show less * Successfully built and led legal and corporate teams in the US and the Americas to consistently achieve and exceed targeted KPIs and results. * Successfully negotiated and closed large-scale energy and transportation deals, including PPAs, supply agreements, financing agreements, franchising agreements, joint venture agreements, purchase and sale agreements, and more. * Successfully managed numerous high-stakes, complex commercial litigation matters from pre-litigation… Show more * Successfully built and led legal and corporate teams in the US and the Americas to consistently achieve and exceed targeted KPIs and results. * Successfully negotiated and closed large-scale energy and transportation deals, including PPAs, supply agreements, financing agreements, franchising agreements, joint venture agreements, purchase and sale agreements, and more. * Successfully managed numerous high-stakes, complex commercial litigation matters from pre-litigation negotiations through discovery, mediation, trial, and post-trial judgment in venues such as ICC, JAMS, AAA, and the courts in US, Canada, Mexico, and UK. * Developed and implemented effective global contracting standards to optimize contract performance and minimize risk exposure. * Advised and provided legal support to senior management and business units on various legal matters including corporate governance, compliance, mergers and acquisitions, and intellectual property. * Built and maintained strong relationships with external counsel, clients, and stakeholders, resulting in effective collaboration and positive outcomes. * Demonstrated proficiency in English and Mandarin Chinese, enabling effective communication and advice to international clients. * Achieved significant cost savings by implementing innovative legal solutions and strategies to optimize legal operations and increase efficiency. Show less



Homebase / The Center for Common Concerns

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legal Counsel

  • Mar 2015 - Aug 2015

  * Provided expert legal counsel to major public agencies in the San Francisco Bay Area on complex legal and regulatory issues, demonstrating a keen understanding of the political landscape and offering strategic solutions. * Skillfully advocated for clients at public hearings and board meetings, achieving positive outcomes in the face of challenging obstacles and building strong working relationships with key stakeholders. * Contributed to the success of the law firm by delivering… Show more * Provided expert legal counsel to major public agencies in the San Francisco Bay Area on complex legal and regulatory issues, demonstrating a keen understanding of the political landscape and offering strategic solutions. * Skillfully advocated for clients at public hearings and board meetings, achieving positive outcomes in the face of challenging obstacles and building strong working relationships with key stakeholders. * Contributed to the success of the law firm by delivering mission-critical legal services to public entities and officials, with a focus on achieving results that aligned with the client's values and objectives. * Built strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders, demonstrating exceptional interpersonal skills and an ability to collaborate effectively with diverse groups of people. Show less * Provided expert legal counsel to major public agencies in the San Francisco Bay Area on complex legal and regulatory issues, demonstrating a keen understanding of the political landscape and offering strategic solutions. * Skillfully advocated for clients at public hearings and board meetings, achieving positive outcomes in the face of challenging obstacles and building strong working relationships with key stakeholders. * Contributed to the success of the law firm by delivering… Show more * Provided expert legal counsel to major public agencies in the San Francisco Bay Area on complex legal and regulatory issues, demonstrating a keen understanding of the political landscape and offering strategic solutions. * Skillfully advocated for clients at public hearings and board meetings, achieving positive outcomes in the face of challenging obstacles and building strong working relationships with key stakeholders. * Contributed to the success of the law firm by delivering mission-critical legal services to public entities and officials, with a focus on achieving results that aligned with the client's values and objectives. * Built strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders, demonstrating exceptional interpersonal skills and an ability to collaborate effectively with diverse groups of people. Show less



The Weideman Group

• Sacramento, California, United States

• Associate

  • Feb 2013 - Feb 2015

  * Successfully advanced clients' government relations, regulatory, and procurement goals by effectively advocating for them at California public agencies such as the Legislature, Governor’s Office, Public Utilities Commission, Energy Commission, Air Resources Board, Air Quality Management Districts, and regional public transit agencies. * Skillfully navigated complex legislative and regulatory environments to achieve favorable outcomes for clients and ensure their voices were heard by… Show more * Successfully advanced clients' government relations, regulatory, and procurement goals by effectively advocating for them at California public agencies such as the Legislature, Governor’s Office, Public Utilities Commission, Energy Commission, Air Resources Board, Air Quality Management Districts, and regional public transit agencies. * Skillfully navigated complex legislative and regulatory environments to achieve favorable outcomes for clients and ensure their voices were heard by decision makers. * Developed and executed comprehensive government affairs strategies for clients, including lobbying, coalition building, and stakeholder engagement. * Contributed to the success of a premier government affairs consulting firm in California by providing exceptional service to clients and building strong relationships with key stakeholders in government and industry. Show less * Successfully advanced clients' government relations, regulatory, and procurement goals by effectively advocating for them at California public agencies such as the Legislature, Governor’s Office, Public Utilities Commission, Energy Commission, Air Resources Board, Air Quality Management Districts, and regional public transit agencies. * Skillfully navigated complex legislative and regulatory environments to achieve favorable outcomes for clients and ensure their voices were heard by… Show more * Successfully advanced clients' government relations, regulatory, and procurement goals by effectively advocating for them at California public agencies such as the Legislature, Governor’s Office, Public Utilities Commission, Energy Commission, Air Resources Board, Air Quality Management Districts, and regional public transit agencies. * Skillfully navigated complex legislative and regulatory environments to achieve favorable outcomes for clients and ensure their voices were heard by decision makers. * Developed and executed comprehensive government affairs strategies for clients, including lobbying, coalition building, and stakeholder engagement. * Contributed to the success of a premier government affairs consulting firm in California by providing exceptional service to clients and building strong relationships with key stakeholders in government and industry. Show less



The Rutland Group

• United States
• Government Relations Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate

  • Mar 2011 - Feb 2013

  * Successfully provided strategic advice to clients across the technology, transportation, and energy industries, helping them achieve significant positive impact in advancing their goals and interests. * Developed and executed innovative and comprehensive plans and strategies through advocacy and coalition building, resulting in successful outcomes for clients. * Acquired a keen understanding of complex legislative and regulatory environments, enabling the delivery of tailored… Show more * Successfully provided strategic advice to clients across the technology, transportation, and energy industries, helping them achieve significant positive impact in advancing their goals and interests. * Developed and executed innovative and comprehensive plans and strategies through advocacy and coalition building, resulting in successful outcomes for clients. * Acquired a keen understanding of complex legislative and regulatory environments, enabling the delivery of tailored and effective solutions to challenging client problems. * Demonstrated exceptional client service skills by building strong and enduring relationships with clients and stakeholders, consistently exceeding their expectations. Show less * Successfully provided strategic advice to clients across the technology, transportation, and energy industries, helping them achieve significant positive impact in advancing their goals and interests. * Developed and executed innovative and comprehensive plans and strategies through advocacy and coalition building, resulting in successful outcomes for clients. * Acquired a keen understanding of complex legislative and regulatory environments, enabling the delivery of tailored… Show more * Successfully provided strategic advice to clients across the technology, transportation, and energy industries, helping them achieve significant positive impact in advancing their goals and interests. * Developed and executed innovative and comprehensive plans and strategies through advocacy and coalition building, resulting in successful outcomes for clients. * Acquired a keen understanding of complex legislative and regulatory environments, enabling the delivery of tailored and effective solutions to challenging client problems. * Demonstrated exceptional client service skills by building strong and enduring relationships with clients and stakeholders, consistently exceeding their expectations. Show less