Experience

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  ecoATM Gazelle

  • United States
  • IT Services and IT Consulting
  • 300 - 400 Employee

  • Associate General Counsel, Compliance and Risk

    • Feb 2022 - Present

    -- Accessibility (ADA Title III, WCAG) - Facilities, Websites, and Mobile Applications. -- Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC) - Disclosures, Conflicts of Interests, Policy. -- Due Diligence - Finance, M&A -- Environmental, Health, and Safety (ISO 14001, ISO 45001) - Legal Compliance, Policies. -- ESG and Sustainability (R2, e-Stewards, RIOS, ISO 26000) - Governance Leadership. -- Information Security (ISO 27001) - Legal Compliance, Vendor Risk Reviews, Contracts. -- Litigation - Manage Outside Counsel, Class Action claims, Mass Arbitration claims, Federal and State claims.-- Privacy Management - CIPP/US Certified - Consumer Requests, Cookies, Data Mapping, Policies, Assessments, Contracts.-- Risk Management (ISO 31000) - Risk Program and Yearly Risk Assessments.-- Vendor and Buyer Management and Vetting including Export/Import Laws.

  • Senior Regulatory Affairs and Corporate Counsel

    • Dec 2014 - Feb 2022

    Overall Areas: -- Regulatory Compliance for over 1,000 locations nationwide. -- Contracts - all types. -- Environmental, Health, and Safety (ISO 14001, ISO 45001)-- Information Security (ISO 27001)-- Accessibility (ADA Title III) -- ESG and Sustainability (R2, e-Stewards, RIOS, ISO 26000)-- Risk Management (ISO 31000)-- Import/Export-- Public Policy - drafted legislation in Delaware, Michigan, Minnesota, and Utah. -- General Legal Business Advice

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  Ocean Beach Legal Group

  • San Diego, CA

  • Attorney at Law

    • Jun 2014 - Jun 2016
    • San Diego, CA

    I am devoted to the legal counseling, public advocacy, and marketplace protection of innovative Companies. I love start-ups and small businesses. My clients work in Media Production, Cannabis E-Commerce, Video Game Design, Landscape Construction, Restaurant Development, International Tourism, and Music. My passion and skills are at the intersection of Law, Business, and Public Policy.Practice Areas: 1) Corporate Law: Formation, Organization, Compliance, Operation, and Governance for Corporations, Limited Liability Companies (LLCs), and Partnerships including Commercial Contracts. 2) Employment Law: Employment Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) regulations and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) regulations. 3) Intellectual Property Protections: Copyright, Trademark, Trade Secret, and Right of Publicity. 4) Public Policy and Legislation.

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  JW Howard Attorneys

  • San Diego, CA

  • Associate Attorney

    • May 2014 - Jan 2015
    • San Diego, CA

    Associate Attorney--Civil Litigation including Discovery and Motions.--Breach of Contract--Attorney Malpractice--Legal research including Regulatory Compliance.--Drafting of pleadings in Federal and California Employment litigation including FEHA claims and EEOC Violations.

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  Williamson & Brown

  • San Diego, CA

  • Post-Bar Law Clerk

    • Aug 2013 - Jan 2014
    • San Diego, CA

    Corporate Governance, Operating Agreements, Shareholder Rights and Public Policy for Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Corporations.

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  Gillaspey & Gillaspey

  • San Diego, CA

  • Law Clerk

    • Apr 2012 - May 2013
    • San Diego, CA

    Civil Litigation in Business, Intellectual Property, Probate, and Appeals.Litigation involving Unfair Competition, Trademarks, Trade Secrets, Right of Publicity, Copyright and Patent Litigation.Discovery, Motion and Response Drafting, Settlement Conferences, Appeals, and Judgments.

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  San Diego County Primary Public Defender

  • San Diego, CA

  • Certified Legal Intern

    • Jul 2011 - Apr 2012
    • San Diego, CA

    City of San Diego Felony Unit. Assisted in Criminal Litigation and represented clients in Felony Arraignments, Readiness Hearings, Sentencings and Preliminary Exams. Assisted in Jury Trials.Pro Bono Honors Award for over 500 hours of legal work.

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  CONNECT.ORG

  • La Jolla, CA

  • Law Policy Clerk

    • Oct 2010 - Jun 2011
    • La Jolla, CA

    Worked with General Counsel of La Jolla based business incubator CONNECT.Compiled over 50 analysis reports on Federal science and business legislation regarding the bio-science industry.Presented to General Counsel pending changes in legislation and their possible effects on science innovation.Communicated with House and Senate members on CONNECT hearings and CONNECT interests.

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  Councilman Todd Gloria

  • San Diego, CA

  • Legal Intern

    • May 2010 - Oct 2010
    • San Diego, CA

    Worked directly with Senior Policy Advisor on San Diego City Policy and its legal implications. Analyzed San Diego Land Use and Housing regulations.Prepared briefs and resolutions for upcoming City Council actions.Researched and drafted a progressive urban policy for Councilmember's future goals. The most notable project being my research and subsequent report used by the Councilman to present to the California State Legislature. This was aimed at capping predatory lending through PayDay Loan Facilities.

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  The Front Porch

  • Denver, Colorado

  • Bartender

    • Oct 2006 - Aug 2009
    • Denver, Colorado

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  Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP

  • Denver, Colorado

  • Document Clerk

    • Aug 2007 - Nov 2008
    • Denver, Colorado

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  Moss Codilis, L.L.P.

  • Englewood, Colorado

  • Mortgage Bankruptcy Associate

    • Aug 2006 - Jul 2007
    • Englewood, Colorado

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  MPEG LA, LLC

  • Englewood, Colorado

  • Deskside Support

    • Sep 2005 - Aug 2006
    • Englewood, Colorado

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  Congresswoman Diana Degette

  • Washington D.C. Metro Area

  • Congressional Intern

    • May 2004 - Aug 2004
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area

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  Tony’s Pool Service

  • Littleton, Colorado

  • Pool maintenance and repairs [Seasonal]

    • May 2001 - Aug 2003
    • Littleton, Colorado

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  Apache Baseball of Littleton

  • Littleton, Colorado

  • Umpire and Grounds Crew

    • May 1998 - Aug 2000
    • Littleton, Colorado

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  Good Times Restaurants Inc.

  • Littleton, Colorado

  • Burger Flipper

    • Oct 1997 - May 1998
    • Littleton, Colorado