Member Board of Directors

• Dec 2019 - Present

Mediator

• Apr 2012 - Present

Although formally trained, Stephanie brings a different set of eyes to resolving commercial disputes having been on all sides of the mediation table: a large firm litigator; a global negotiator of countless multi-million dollar technology contracts; the client; and mediator. She is also a certified privacy lawyer through the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). Stephanie is particularly attuned to identifying and assisting with issue-resolution across a wide range… Show more Although formally trained, Stephanie brings a different set of eyes to resolving commercial disputes having been on all sides of the mediation table: a large firm litigator; a global negotiator of countless multi-million dollar technology contracts; the client; and mediator. She is also a certified privacy lawyer through the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). Stephanie is particularly attuned to identifying and assisting with issue-resolution across a wide range from complex large contract disputes, compliance, SaaS licensing and disputes, IP, international business issues, and privacy. She is also keenly aware of the underlying pressures confronting businesses that play into conflict resolution. Show less Although formally trained, Stephanie brings a different set of eyes to resolving commercial disputes having been on all sides of the mediation table: a large firm litigator; a global negotiator of countless multi-million dollar technology contracts; the client; and mediator. She is also a certified privacy lawyer through the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). Stephanie is particularly attuned to identifying and assisting with issue-resolution across a wide range… Show more Although formally trained, Stephanie brings a different set of eyes to resolving commercial disputes having been on all sides of the mediation table: a large firm litigator; a global negotiator of countless multi-million dollar technology contracts; the client; and mediator. She is also a certified privacy lawyer through the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). Stephanie is particularly attuned to identifying and assisting with issue-resolution across a wide range from complex large contract disputes, compliance, SaaS licensing and disputes, IP, international business issues, and privacy. She is also keenly aware of the underlying pressures confronting businesses that play into conflict resolution. Show less

Member Board of Directors

• Feb 2020 - Present

Deputy General Counsel and Head of Privacy

• Feb 2023 - Jun 2023

Responsible for leading all aspects of the Sorenson umbrella companies' global privacy operations, including strategic planning and reporting to C-levels and Board of Directors. Responsible for directly reporting privacy compliance and strategic planning and directives to executive management and the board of directors.Responsible for legal support to the General Counsel on litigation, HR, and M&A activities and as requested. Oversees all privacy in Sorenson’s contracting, and works with… Show more Responsible for leading all aspects of the Sorenson umbrella companies' global privacy operations, including strategic planning and reporting to C-levels and Board of Directors. Responsible for directly reporting privacy compliance and strategic planning and directives to executive management and the board of directors.Responsible for legal support to the General Counsel on litigation, HR, and M&A activities and as requested. Oversees all privacy in Sorenson’s contracting, and works with product development and security to assist in implementing privacy by design concepts. Responsible for developing legal/privacy strategy, crafting new template agreements, and then leading all negotiations related to privacy in contracting globally for Sorenson's 2023 business expansion into new partnerships beyond its core business model. Responsible for privacy related M&A due diligence and strategy for corporate integrations globally and reporting findings to executive management and Board of Directors. Responsible for developing new privacy corporate compliance structure, policies, and training (HIPAA, HITRUST, GDPR, UK GDPR, CPRA and other relevant privacy laws). Legal and Privacy lead for SOC 2 audit. Responsible for company-wide privacy training. Key legal team member responsible for negotiating with fortune 50 companies, including IP and licensing terms, and responsible for template drafting for Sorenson’s partner global expansion.Worked closely with product, engineering and sales teams re: new technologies and the IP implications in contracting.Legal partner with in- house AI and machine learning team responsible for drafting terms and conditions protecting Sorenson legally, including Sorenson’s intellectual property. Responsible for review and redrafting Sorenson’s Privacy documents (privacy policy, data transfer agreements, updating online Terms of Service, etc.) Direct and partner with outside counsel re: privacy and international HR issues. Show less Responsible for leading all aspects of the Sorenson umbrella companies' global privacy operations, including strategic planning and reporting to C-levels and Board of Directors. Responsible for directly reporting privacy compliance and strategic planning and directives to executive management and the board of directors.Responsible for legal support to the General Counsel on litigation, HR, and M&A activities and as requested. Oversees all privacy in Sorenson’s contracting, and works with… Show more Responsible for leading all aspects of the Sorenson umbrella companies' global privacy operations, including strategic planning and reporting to C-levels and Board of Directors. Responsible for directly reporting privacy compliance and strategic planning and directives to executive management and the board of directors.Responsible for legal support to the General Counsel on litigation, HR, and M&A activities and as requested. Oversees all privacy in Sorenson’s contracting, and works with product development and security to assist in implementing privacy by design concepts. Responsible for developing legal/privacy strategy, crafting new template agreements, and then leading all negotiations related to privacy in contracting globally for Sorenson's 2023 business expansion into new partnerships beyond its core business model. Responsible for privacy related M&A due diligence and strategy for corporate integrations globally and reporting findings to executive management and Board of Directors. Responsible for developing new privacy corporate compliance structure, policies, and training (HIPAA, HITRUST, GDPR, UK GDPR, CPRA and other relevant privacy laws). Legal and Privacy lead for SOC 2 audit. Responsible for company-wide privacy training. Key legal team member responsible for negotiating with fortune 50 companies, including IP and licensing terms, and responsible for template drafting for Sorenson’s partner global expansion.Worked closely with product, engineering and sales teams re: new technologies and the IP implications in contracting.Legal partner with in- house AI and machine learning team responsible for drafting terms and conditions protecting Sorenson legally, including Sorenson’s intellectual property. Responsible for review and redrafting Sorenson’s Privacy documents (privacy policy, data transfer agreements, updating online Terms of Service, etc.) Direct and partner with outside counsel re: privacy and international HR issues. Show less

Instructor

• Mar 2022 - Jan 2023

Level 1 Certified Lagree Instructor Level 1 Certified Lagree Instructor

Director of Legal Affairs

• Jun 2021 - Sep 2022

Responsible for leading the Springbuk legal team, as well as providing leadership and counsel to the Springbuk senior executive team. Oversees all contracting, litigation, immigration, compliance and data privacy for a rapidly growing healthcare technology company. Works closely with company leadership to identify and manage risks on an enterprise basis. Responsible for developing corporate compliance structure and policies, managing enterprise risk assessment, review and updating company… Show more Responsible for leading the Springbuk legal team, as well as providing leadership and counsel to the Springbuk senior executive team. Oversees all contracting, litigation, immigration, compliance and data privacy for a rapidly growing healthcare technology company. Works closely with company leadership to identify and manage risks on an enterprise basis. Responsible for developing corporate compliance structure and policies, managing enterprise risk assessment, review and updating company policies, drafting legal templates, training team members, and direct legal strategic growth and goals. Show less Responsible for leading the Springbuk legal team, as well as providing leadership and counsel to the Springbuk senior executive team. Oversees all contracting, litigation, immigration, compliance and data privacy for a rapidly growing healthcare technology company. Works closely with company leadership to identify and manage risks on an enterprise basis. Responsible for developing corporate compliance structure and policies, managing enterprise risk assessment, review and updating company… Show more Responsible for leading the Springbuk legal team, as well as providing leadership and counsel to the Springbuk senior executive team. Oversees all contracting, litigation, immigration, compliance and data privacy for a rapidly growing healthcare technology company. Works closely with company leadership to identify and manage risks on an enterprise basis. Responsible for developing corporate compliance structure and policies, managing enterprise risk assessment, review and updating company policies, drafting legal templates, training team members, and direct legal strategic growth and goals. Show less

Senior Corporate Counsel

• Dec 2018 - Jun 2021

As the attorney point of contact for Teleperformance's largest client globally, I have extensive experience managing high volume and high value enterprise wide supplier-side relationships and the corresponding commercial relationships. I have particularly deep expertise working with clients in the technology, telco and retail industries. I am also the lead attorney for numerous other strategic regional and global relationships. ► Reduce legal issues and business risks by partnering with… Show more As the attorney point of contact for Teleperformance's largest client globally, I have extensive experience managing high volume and high value enterprise wide supplier-side relationships and the corresponding commercial relationships. I have particularly deep expertise working with clients in the technology, telco and retail industries. I am also the lead attorney for numerous other strategic regional and global relationships. ► Reduce legal issues and business risks by partnering with sales, business verticals, cross-functional teams, and executive management in contracting activities. ► Act as a resource, advising on initiatives such as information governance and security, and mitigating litigation risk by ensuring compliance with global data privacy/security laws (CCPA, GDPR). ► Serve as a “point of resolution” for drafting, negotiating, and closing company contracts including but not limited to sales, vendor, employment, software licensing, and master service agreements.

Associate Corporate Counsel

• Mar 2014 - Dec 2018

Attorney, Consultant

• Aug 2013 - Mar 2014

eDiscovery consulting services to public and private companies, including state and federal governmental agencies. Assist law departments understand compliance requirements for state and federal discovery rules, case law and best practices, as well as understand the underlying technology used in forensic collection, analysis and managed review of electronically stored information. Business and legal partner with forensic information security analysts in consulting with companies, law… Show more eDiscovery consulting services to public and private companies, including state and federal governmental agencies. Assist law departments understand compliance requirements for state and federal discovery rules, case law and best practices, as well as understand the underlying technology used in forensic collection, analysis and managed review of electronically stored information. Business and legal partner with forensic information security analysts in consulting with companies, law firms and governmental agencies on individual cases from early case analysis and ESI collection through trial preparation. Responsible for the development and delivery of materials and live presentations to legal professionals, including continuing education seminars. Show less eDiscovery consulting services to public and private companies, including state and federal governmental agencies. Assist law departments understand compliance requirements for state and federal discovery rules, case law and best practices, as well as understand the underlying technology used in forensic collection, analysis and managed review of electronically stored information. Business and legal partner with forensic information security analysts in consulting with companies, law… Show more eDiscovery consulting services to public and private companies, including state and federal governmental agencies. Assist law departments understand compliance requirements for state and federal discovery rules, case law and best practices, as well as understand the underlying technology used in forensic collection, analysis and managed review of electronically stored information. Business and legal partner with forensic information security analysts in consulting with companies, law firms and governmental agencies on individual cases from early case analysis and ESI collection through trial preparation. Responsible for the development and delivery of materials and live presentations to legal professionals, including continuing education seminars. Show less

Attorney

• 2009 - 2013

Played a pivotal role in advising client’s executive managers on legal and strategic solutions to drive tactical business objectives forward through teaming strategies, risk mitigation, regulatory and statutory compliance, litigation and process improvements. Scope included vendor contract negotiation in multi-vendor environment, federal litigation, consulting on labor/employment (employment handbooks, FMLA), training risk management, and providing legal oversight of eDiscovery and information… Show more Played a pivotal role in advising client’s executive managers on legal and strategic solutions to drive tactical business objectives forward through teaming strategies, risk mitigation, regulatory and statutory compliance, litigation and process improvements. Scope included vendor contract negotiation in multi-vendor environment, federal litigation, consulting on labor/employment (employment handbooks, FMLA), training risk management, and providing legal oversight of eDiscovery and information governance initiatives for an organizations with <15M personnel/members. Strengthened the legal structure and client relationship to facilitate corporate activities for business development and streamlined processes globally (<150 countries). ► Improved organization’s ability to protect data by drafting a records retention and destruction policy while serving on a team of up to 40 determining best practices, compliance issues, and legal risks. ► Positioned clients for smooth corporate formation by advising on due diligence and drafting/negotiating agreements, articles of incorporation, bylaws, and policies. ► Gained extensive commercial litigation practice while representing clients before state and federal courts in all stages of litigation, consulting on eDiscovery procedures and practices, and mediating disputes. ► Devised and implemented practical, innovative problem solving advice for business objectives, reducing risk, litigation, and management concerns, managed outside counsel. ► Helped circumvent a range of operational issues by leveraging understanding of federal and state regulations and laws (Sarbanes-Oxley, FERPA, FMLA, FRCP, WARN, HIPPA, ADA, etc.) Show less Played a pivotal role in advising client’s executive managers on legal and strategic solutions to drive tactical business objectives forward through teaming strategies, risk mitigation, regulatory and statutory compliance, litigation and process improvements. Scope included vendor contract negotiation in multi-vendor environment, federal litigation, consulting on labor/employment (employment handbooks, FMLA), training risk management, and providing legal oversight of eDiscovery and information… Show more Played a pivotal role in advising client’s executive managers on legal and strategic solutions to drive tactical business objectives forward through teaming strategies, risk mitigation, regulatory and statutory compliance, litigation and process improvements. Scope included vendor contract negotiation in multi-vendor environment, federal litigation, consulting on labor/employment (employment handbooks, FMLA), training risk management, and providing legal oversight of eDiscovery and information governance initiatives for an organizations with <15M personnel/members. Strengthened the legal structure and client relationship to facilitate corporate activities for business development and streamlined processes globally (<150 countries). ► Improved organization’s ability to protect data by drafting a records retention and destruction policy while serving on a team of up to 40 determining best practices, compliance issues, and legal risks. ► Positioned clients for smooth corporate formation by advising on due diligence and drafting/negotiating agreements, articles of incorporation, bylaws, and policies. ► Gained extensive commercial litigation practice while representing clients before state and federal courts in all stages of litigation, consulting on eDiscovery procedures and practices, and mediating disputes. ► Devised and implemented practical, innovative problem solving advice for business objectives, reducing risk, litigation, and management concerns, managed outside counsel. ► Helped circumvent a range of operational issues by leveraging understanding of federal and state regulations and laws (Sarbanes-Oxley, FERPA, FMLA, FRCP, WARN, HIPPA, ADA, etc.) Show less

Attorney

• Jun 2003 - Oct 2007

Litigation associate supporting general corporate clients in all phases of litigation, from initial discovery through appellate argument. Litigation associate supporting general corporate clients in all phases of litigation, from initial discovery through appellate argument.

Judicial Law Clerk

• Apr 2006 - Mar 2007