Experience

Ohio Bar Liability Insurance Company

• United States
• Insurance
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Claims Counsel

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  Columbus, Ohio, United States Assist policyholders on review, management, and resolution of legal liability malpractice issues. We look for opportunities to serve our policy holders on claims-related issues, but also advise on possible tips to avoid serious malpractice issues before they arise. I am also responsible for reviewing and advising on litigation-related issues, including interactions with policyholders, and outside counsel when necessary. Our goal is to resolve claims quickly, expeditiously, and in a manner… Show more Assist policyholders on review, management, and resolution of legal liability malpractice issues. We look for opportunities to serve our policy holders on claims-related issues, but also advise on possible tips to avoid serious malpractice issues before they arise. I am also responsible for reviewing and advising on litigation-related issues, including interactions with policyholders, and outside counsel when necessary. Our goal is to resolve claims quickly, expeditiously, and in a manner which supports the needs of our policyholders and the legal community in general. Show less



eSchoolView- A LINQ Solution

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice-President, Digital Products

  • Mar 2020 - Jul 2022

  Columbus, Ohio Promoted to role due to success in K-12 space. Reported to chief product officer (CPO). Supervised 3 junior product managers accountable for various related elements of registration product. Evaluated market share of product mix and assessed competitive landscape. Developed reports and analysis of market opportunities. Identified feature needs for existing digital products and reviewed/analyzed feature comparisons between EMS LINQ products. Delivered company-wide presentation during all-hands… Show more Promoted to role due to success in K-12 space. Reported to chief product officer (CPO). Supervised 3 junior product managers accountable for various related elements of registration product. Evaluated market share of product mix and assessed competitive landscape. Developed reports and analysis of market opportunities. Identified feature needs for existing digital products and reviewed/analyzed feature comparisons between EMS LINQ products. Delivered company-wide presentation during all-hands meeting on matters related to registration and digital products. * Led Digital Tiger Team group of cross-functional team members accountable for maintaining existing customer annual recurring revenue (ARR) - a key metric tracked by Board and executive team (2021, 2022). Directed team in setting up customer-focused marketing campaign, as well as direct sales and business development resources to conduct outreach to existing customers classified as “at risk” of competitor encroachment. Engaged technology and product partners to ensure customers-prioritized feature development. Successfully retained $4 million of $5 million (80%) “at-risk” client base. * Contributed to negotiation of 50% reduction in per-student fee for student data access via API with 2 student information systems (SIS), in addition to securing higher level of technical support for EMS LINQ, Inc. than either of prior agreements. Led to overall cost savings and greater ability to integrate student data into EMS LINQ digital product portfolio. * Tapped to function as product manager for new online student registration product scheduled for development. Mastered application of tools such as Azure DevOps, Miro, A-ha, and other product management tools to ensure success. * Offered recommendations to CPO and executive team regarding roadmaps and planning, as well as prioritization of development prioritization of new features based on market research and customer needs/request.

• Vice-President, eSchoolView Division

  • Dec 2018 - Feb 2020

  Assumed leadership for all aspects of technical, sales, marketing, and operational functions, from strategy development to execution, following acquisition of Infinite Cohesion, Ltd. (dba “eSchoolView”) to EMS LINQ, Inc. via Banneker Partners. Reported directly to CEO. Provided higher-level strategy and operational planning. Evaluated market opportunities in K-12 space and consulted with executive team regarding resource allocation to prioritize product/service development to generate sales… Show more Assumed leadership for all aspects of technical, sales, marketing, and operational functions, from strategy development to execution, following acquisition of Infinite Cohesion, Ltd. (dba “eSchoolView”) to EMS LINQ, Inc. via Banneker Partners. Reported directly to CEO. Provided higher-level strategy and operational planning. Evaluated market opportunities in K-12 space and consulted with executive team regarding resource allocation to prioritize product/service development to generate sales increases. Supervised technical software development and deployments, fielded customer questions and concerns, coordinated sales activities with marketing and sales team, and prepared quarterly operational reports for presentation to CEO and board. Provided slide decks, operational reports, and status updates to executive team. * Led division in launching health screening tool for K-12 districts during re-opening phases of COVID in 2020, doing so in short period not achievable by any other EMS LINQ division. Coordinated rapid response that produced web-based application that generated over $1 million in unplanned revenue. Organized team of engineers and product associates to develop, test, perform quality assurance, and validate screener within 2 months. * Played key role in $25 million acquisition of K-12 registration product (Registration Gateway) acquired by EMS LINQ, Inc. in 2019, which increased annual revenue by $10 million. Served as strategic advisor; provided market perspective outlook and identified strategies for integrating acquired products into those currently in LINQ product portfolio. Supervised product team following acquisition. * Facilitated seamless transition of Infinite Cohesion employees into larger, more siloed organization. Worked closely with EMS LINQ, Inc. Accounting and HR teams to ensure error-free transition of payments, accounts, credit card processing, bookkeeping, payroll, and benefits functions.



Law Office of Grant A. Wright, L.L.C.

• Attorney

  • Jan 2011 - Nov 2018

  Provide full range of legal services to Columbus, OH community. Advise clients and represents them and their legal rights in criminal and civil cases. Represent clients from inception to claims resolution. Conduct bench trials, damages hearings, debtor’s representation in judgment debtor exams, 341 hearings, and various discovery hearings. Draft pleadings and participate in discovery conferences, financial mediations, and sentencing hearings. Negotiate insurance case settlements and sentencing… Show more Provide full range of legal services to Columbus, OH community. Advise clients and represents them and their legal rights in criminal and civil cases. Represent clients from inception to claims resolution. Conduct bench trials, damages hearings, debtor’s representation in judgment debtor exams, 341 hearings, and various discovery hearings. Draft pleadings and participate in discovery conferences, financial mediations, and sentencing hearings. Negotiate insurance case settlements and sentencing with prosecutors. Draft purchase and sale agreements, corporate resolutions, demand letters, opinion letters, wills, and basic motion practice such as motions for continuance. Oversee operational aspects of practice, including administration, accounting/bookkeeping, and marketing. * Assist clients referred by Legal Aid Society of Columbus and Equality Ohio. * Spearheaded legal and transactional aspects of client’s purchase of 3 flower shops, as well as eventual sale to competitor. Participated in initial negotiation, due diligence, offer and acceptance, closing, and post-closing activities. * Advise small business clients on operations issues such as organizational structure, tax implications, bookkeeping, payroll, and BWC/ODJFS registration. Show less



eSchoolView (Infinite Cohesion LTD.)

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting

• CFO/Software Developer/Co-founder

  • Oct 2007 - Nov 2018

  Launched company that built software platform/content management system for Ohio K-12 school districts. Supervised team that managed infrastructure and hosting environment that provided structured/organized process for delivering information to website visitors, utilizing standardized behind-the-scenes system to manage navigation and organize pages with appropriate security, logging tools, and editing capabilities, while allowing for customized “look and feel” designs for each website… Show more Launched company that built software platform/content management system for Ohio K-12 school districts. Supervised team that managed infrastructure and hosting environment that provided structured/organized process for delivering information to website visitors, utilizing standardized behind-the-scenes system to manage navigation and organize pages with appropriate security, logging tools, and editing capabilities, while allowing for customized “look and feel” designs for each website. Performed coding in C#, .NET, and SQL. Hired and trained team to assist with sales, marketing, and technical development of product. Oversaw legal and operational aspects of business, including management of accounting/finances (bookkeeping, AP/AR, bank accounts, credit card/merchant accounts), HR/onboarding, and payroll. Generated financial summary reports for ownership and external partners. Managed review and amendment of purchase contracts for customers, vendor contracts, trademark, and intellectual property issues related to software. Handled company leases, company vehicle purchases, and other related contracts/agreements. Ensured compliance with state laws and regulations, as well as HIPAA, FERPA, COPPA, and related laws. Addressed ADA compliance concerns with websites, including consulting with school district customers and their legal counsel to develop plans and training programs to ensure ADA compliance. * Grew sales from zero to $1.5 million in 5 years. * Expanded customer market from single school district to over 50 districts in 1 year. * Functioned as de-facto product manager, delivering decisions on development resource investment to build products and features to ensure competitiveness with new and existing customers. * Served as in-house counsel from 2010 until acquisition in 2018. Show less



City of Whitehall

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Prosecutor, Whitehall Mayor’s Court

  • Jun 2014 - Sep 2017

  Reported to chief prosecutor within City Law Department that managed 120 cases per week. Negotiated continuance requests, parameters for reimbursement, victim compensation, and charge dismissal/amendment. Worked with law enforcement to gain insight into aspects of charges and cases brought, as well as identify potential issues in prosecution. Prepared law enforcement officers for trial and examined on witness stand. * Served in role with active case load of 20 trial and pre-trial cases… Show more Reported to chief prosecutor within City Law Department that managed 120 cases per week. Negotiated continuance requests, parameters for reimbursement, victim compensation, and charge dismissal/amendment. Worked with law enforcement to gain insight into aspects of charges and cases brought, as well as identify potential issues in prosecution. Prepared law enforcement officers for trial and examined on witness stand. * Served in role with active case load of 20 trial and pre-trial cases per week, prosecuting misdemeanor criminal, traffic, and environmental court cases on behalf of city. Litigated during bench trials heard in front of independent magistrate of the court. * Participated in criminal telecommunications harassment cases. Show less



IndexBlue, Inc.

• Technology Director

  • Sep 2002 - Jul 2006

  Co-founded and subsequently sold a technology company that provided online content management and editing tools to business and organizations in the greater Columbus area.