Senior Legal Director

• Dec 2016 - Present

I advise clients on how to collect and use data and build products in a way that minimizes legal risk. I focus on privacy, product counseling, marketing, user generated content, and platform liability issues. I also represent clients in complex litigation and regulatory investigations involving privacy and consumer protection claims. I advise clients on how to collect and use data and build products in a way that minimizes legal risk. I focus on privacy, product counseling, marketing, user generated content, and platform liability issues. I also represent clients in complex litigation and regulatory investigations involving privacy and consumer protection claims.

Director, Consumer Protection Global eCommerce

• Jun 2014 - Nov 2016

Translated legal requirements into practical solutions that mitigated risk and enabled business growth. Analyzed Walmart’s current programs, products, and processes to address consumer protection and privacy risk across numerous business areas, including advertising, marketing, social media, labeling, pricing, gift cards, and regulated products. Worked with business, engineering, and product teams to ensure that new technology systems and services addressed legal requirements. As Consumer Protection Subject Matter Leader, developed enterprise-wide strategy for addressing consumer protection risk. Show less

Associate

• Aug 2002 - Jun 2014

Lead associate on a wide variety of complex and high-stakes litigation, including class action, commercial, international, and intellectual property disputes. Successfully arbitrated and tried cases in front of AAA, JAMS, and federal and state court. Counseled clients on matters involving consumer protection, unfair competition, false advertising, contract, and other commercial laws. Advised clients on business decisions, strategic policy changes, and contractual matters to limit legal risk, as well as offered advice regarding pre-litigation demands to successfully avoid litigation. Show less

Summer Associate

• May 2001 - Aug 2001

Intern

• Jun 2000 - Aug 2000