General Counsel

• Sep 2023 - Present

Corporate & Commercial Counsel

• Jul 2022 - Sep 2023

I handle all legal and many associated operations matters at Unlearn, including both customer and supplier contracting and negotiation; data-acquisition issues; intellectual property management and protection; employment issues; corporate governance, board committees, and board communications; corporate policy management and creation; litigation and dispute resolution; fundraising; compliance with applicable privacy laws; quality assurance and management, and other assorted duties as needed.

Counsel

• Aug 2021 - Jul 2022

Division Counsel

• Jul 2021 - Aug 2021

Division counsel for Stryker Endoscopy's ProCare and Communications business units.

Associate Division Counsel, Endoscopy ProCare

• Mar 2018 - Jul 2021

Legal generalist for Endoscopy ProCare business unit with additional support for Communications business unit including commercial transactions, HIPAA and Anti-Kickback Statute analysis and compliance, OR renovation services, and regulatory and litigation issues.

Assistant Legal Counsel

• Jul 2016 - Mar 2018

Associate Attorney

• Jul 2014 - Jul 2016

● Served as outside general counsel to client corporations, including counseling on corporate governance and fiduciary issues arising under both corporate principles and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as Amended (ERISA), and maintenance of corporate documentation ● Evaluated, negotiated, and drafted agreements on behalf of corporate clients, including services, licensing, non-disclosure, and other commercial agreements, executive compensation and incentive packages, and business succession programs ● Administered corporate retirement plans, including 401(k) and employee stock ownership plans, and ensured compliance with ERISA, Internal Revenue Code, and other applicable laws and federal regulations ● Mergers and acquisitions practice, including representation of corporate buyers and sellers, shareholders, and stock ownership trusts ● Represented executives, corporations, and trustees in trial- and appellate-level litigation arising under ERISA, including strategy formulation, identification of claims and defenses, all aspects of discovery, and law and motion ● Extensive legal research in support of both transaction and litigation teams Show less

Associate Attorney

• Apr 2011 - Jul 2014

● Provided complete litigation services, including frequent court appearances and taking three cases to trial call ● Assisted with planning of and participated in marketing presentations to three of the firm’s largest clients ● Significant client interaction, including both internal counseling and defense of corporate clients in deposition ● Performed extensive negotiation, including direct and third-party-assisted settlement negotiation ● Took and defended depositions, including plaintiff, defendant, witness, Person Most Qualified, and expert depositions; over 100 depositions taken and defended Show less

Law Clerk

• May 2009 - Aug 2009

• Analyzed viability of fraud cases serving homeowners and corporate investors • Researched and drafted memoranda and motions on issues from foreclosure fraud to three strikes law • Conducted preliminary hearings on numerous charges, including counterfeiting and illegal weapons possession • Analyzed viability of fraud cases serving homeowners and corporate investors • Researched and drafted memoranda and motions on issues from foreclosure fraud to three strikes law • Conducted preliminary hearings on numerous charges, including counterfeiting and illegal weapons possession

Research Assistant

• Apr 2008 - Oct 2008

• Received job offer after performance in appellate moot court oral argument, of which Mr. Sowers was a judge • Conducted research on cases ranging from arson to drunk driving to assault • Collaborated with senior attorneys to determine the best litigation strategy for each client • Wrote briefs in support of all aspects of client defense • Received job offer after performance in appellate moot court oral argument, of which Mr. Sowers was a judge • Conducted research on cases ranging from arson to drunk driving to assault • Collaborated with senior attorneys to determine the best litigation strategy for each client • Wrote briefs in support of all aspects of client defense

Project Assistant

• Jun 2005 - Jun 2007

• Performed extensive online and database research using online document management software • Managed multiple attorneys, paralegals, and project assistants during document review and production • Planned and executed complete, large-scale document productions on behalf of Fortune 100 clients • Assisted attorneys with analysis of SEC filings in securities class-action litigation, review of financial transactions, and compliance issues regarding federal rules and regulations • Performed extensive online and database research using online document management software • Managed multiple attorneys, paralegals, and project assistants during document review and production • Planned and executed complete, large-scale document productions on behalf of Fortune 100 clients • Assisted attorneys with analysis of SEC filings in securities class-action litigation, review of financial transactions, and compliance issues regarding federal rules and regulations

Scuba Diving Instructor

• Sep 2002 - Jun 2007