Experience

Providentia

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Counsel, Founder

  • Dec 2017 - Present

  Founder of Providentia Law, focused on providing exceptional strategic vision and cutting edge execution to Bay Area tech companies. Manage a growing team, currently 15 attorneys, practicing in six main areas: * Data Privacy -- our attorneys have deep experience in building global privacy programs for some cutting edge technology companies. Since compliance with privacy laws needs to be built into products, we specialize in helping to manage regulatory risk in a way that will create advantages for the client. * Tech Transactions -- the team at Providentia gets tech—We specialize in serving as a trusted legal partner for technology companies at key stages of the growth journey, from helping early startups achieve their first contracts, to supporting public companies with new initiatives and integrations. * Intellectual Property -- we have a deep pool of experienced software and electro-mechanical patent attorneys. Our attorneys are focused on providing high-value strategic patent counseling and prosecution to enable our clients to protect and develop real capital from their IP. * Payments -- our fintech lawyers are proficient legal advisors for companies in this rapidly growing industry. We work to gain an understanding of the nuances of our clients’ products in order to provide tailored, relevant and actionable advice. * Compliance -- our experience in the technology industry means that we’re able to provide practical, actionable guidance focused on helping businesses prioritize the many considerations they face in order to effectively achieve regulatory compliance and to mitigate legal risk. * Corporate -- our seasoned team of attorneys excels at counseling tech entrepreneurs on the early stages of development from incorporation through seed funding. We support the assessment of business opportunities, we identify potential legal hurdles and mitigate the business risk. Show less



eBay

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 700 & Above Employee

• Attorney At Law

  • May 2017 - Dec 2021

  Lead attorney for the merger and integration of an offshore start-up into eBay’s core US business, including all related commercial transactions Lead attorney for the merger and integration of an offshore start-up into eBay’s core US business, including all related commercial transactions



Apple

• United States
• Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Global Head of Contracts - Channel/Consumer

  • Dec 2011 - Oct 2016

  * Successfully developed globally standardized sales contract architecture, governance strategy and policy to manage approx. 300% consumer channel revenue growth between 2010 and 2015, in line with total revenue growth from $65 billion to $200 billion;Led post-merger business operations integration following Apple's $3 billion acquisition of Beats* Built and lead central team of 12 and provided directional guidance to 8 regional teams around the world;* Created the first worldwide and regional contract governance committees to develop consistent policies and processes: for template and negotiated contract approvals, internal revenue recognition controls and contract signature, working collaboratively across all relevant functions;* Responsible for global deployment of Apple’s first sales and procurement contract lifecycle management system;* Elected to the IBM Emptoris Visionary Board in 2012. Show less

• EMEA Sales Contract Consultant

  • Nov 2010 - Dec 2011

  * Standardized the contract language library concepts that would become adopted by Apple channel sales globally* Managed all related EMEA & US cross-functional stakeholder engagement



Buckingham Equity Partners; North Wales Investments

• London, United Kingdom

• General Counsel

  • Mar 2004 - Nov 2010

  * Structured and negotiated key contracts and agreements, including: commercial leases, to maximize client flexibility and mitigate risk; employment, to protect employer and incentivize employee; commercial and residential real estate purchase & sale agreements, mortgages, private lending and professional services (from planning consultants to construction) * Designed and negotiated private investment schemes, including structuring of note purchase, stock participation and operating agreements * Established plans for assessing and minimizing legal and regulatory compliance risk Show less



Private Mediation, Legal and Consultancy Practice

• London, United Kingdom

• Partner

  • Jan 2001 - Jan 2007

  * Practiced as a mediator of commercial disputes covering several areas of law including commercial contracts, real estate, media and IP. Practised as a courtroom advocate in district courts throughout London and SE England * Marshal for Lord Justice Hooper in the Court of Appeal (Civil Division). Supported drafting of judgments in employment and immigration cases * Bar Council Pro Bono Unit. Practiced as advocate and settlement negotiator in employment cases * Consultant to Pfizer, Inc. reporting to Director, EMEA & Japan R&D Procurement. Analyzed contract management across all operating lines. Show less



Nihon Kigyo Joho

• Toyko

• Managing Director

  • Jan 1993 - Dec 2000

  * Lead company from start-up to $25 million in sales in 3 years * Built strategic marketing partnerships with key players (e.g., Visa International & American Express) in order to leverage global advertising & licensing deals and merchant incentive programs * Published 400,000 circulation Amex members magazine with 400,000 monthly circulation, one of the biggest in Japan * Established and managed sales operations in London, Tokyo, New York & Hong Kong, and production operations in the UK & Far East * Featured in Yomiuri Daily newspaper series ”Leading Foreign Businessmen in Japan” Show less