Experience

LegalSifter

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

• Architect

  • Mar 2023 - Present

  Responsible for the design of the metadata fields and sifting instructions for client projects in the Legal Sifter Organize and Legal Sifter Review service portion of the business. Recommend to clients best practices for metadata fields and sifting instructions. Configure LegalSifter Organize software for each client engagement. Trains the sifting team on the metadata fields and sifting instructions as needed. Suggest process improvements and their justification to the Sifting… Show more Responsible for the design of the metadata fields and sifting instructions for client projects in the Legal Sifter Organize and Legal Sifter Review service portion of the business. Recommend to clients best practices for metadata fields and sifting instructions. Configure LegalSifter Organize software for each client engagement. Trains the sifting team on the metadata fields and sifting instructions as needed. Suggest process improvements and their justification to the Sifting Services Leadership Team and/or the larger LegalSifter organization. Provide job performance feedback on LegalSifter employees supporting their client engagements.

• Paralegal - Sifter Associate

  • Jul 2021 - Mar 2023

  Working with Artificial Intelligence, review a wide variety of global software, banking, employment, supplier, private equity funding, etc. for complex clauses such as LIBOR, data privacy, intellectual property, employers rights, etc.



Big Ten Network

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Manager, Contract & Music Administration

  • Feb 2016 - Jul 2020

  Chicago, Illinois Draft, review, and procure employment agreements for on-air talent, producers and directors; marketing, sponsorship, trademark, music, studio production, hotel, vendor, and other sports/entertainment-related agreements. Act as liaison between Fox Sports legal and the Big Ten Network. Manage contract flow including execution and distribution both internally and externally. Respond to requests for contracts and contract status, contract interpretation, and dispute matters. Conduct… Show more Draft, review, and procure employment agreements for on-air talent, producers and directors; marketing, sponsorship, trademark, music, studio production, hotel, vendor, and other sports/entertainment-related agreements. Act as liaison between Fox Sports legal and the Big Ten Network. Manage contract flow including execution and distribution both internally and externally. Respond to requests for contracts and contract status, contract interpretation, and dispute matters. Conduct analysis of contracts to determine BTN's rights and obligations. Have added additional responsibilities; which include managing the third-party clearance process, as well as guiding staff on the use of third-party intellectual property in productions. Worked with Fox Legal to create social media, music and third-party usage guidelines for BTN productions. Monitor and communicate updates in usage policy terms. Manage the Music Administration department and the usage of music in all broadcasts. Responsible for all BTN productions to be in compliance with Fox Music usage policies and cueing procedures. Initiated and manage talent appreciation initiatives. Manage talent relations. Show less



American Bar Association

• United States
• Legal Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager, Copyrights & Contracts

  • Nov 2008 - Nov 2015

  Chicago, IL Responsible for exploiting and protecting ABA intellectual property. Accountable for ensuring that all ABA content is in compliance with the U.S. Copyright Act, Board of Governors’ policy, and contractual obligations of ABA licenses. Negotiated and drafted licensing and publishing contracts. Acted as a liaison between ABA Publishing and General Counsel. Instrumental in a 35% growth in content licensing revenue through new agreements and the renegotiation of existing… Show more Responsible for exploiting and protecting ABA intellectual property. Accountable for ensuring that all ABA content is in compliance with the U.S. Copyright Act, Board of Governors’ policy, and contractual obligations of ABA licenses. Negotiated and drafted licensing and publishing contracts. Acted as a liaison between ABA Publishing and General Counsel. Instrumental in a 35% growth in content licensing revenue through new agreements and the renegotiation of existing agreements. Developed and implemented procedures for contract management and administration in compliance with Association policy. Policy Drafting. Identified third-party copyright infringement resulting in additional revenue.

• Meeting Assistant

  • Jul 2006 - Nov 2008

  Chicago, IL Assisted with the management of Continuing Legal Education accreditation process and all speaker and sponsor arrangements. Handled the contracts and logistics for meeting site, off-site activities, and catering. Facilitated meeting registration process for hundreds of attendees. Served as the primary contact for general meeting inquiries. Implemented the reconciliation of meeting registrations resulting in $10,000 in additional revenue for one meeting. Designed and maintained internal… Show more Assisted with the management of Continuing Legal Education accreditation process and all speaker and sponsor arrangements. Handled the contracts and logistics for meeting site, off-site activities, and catering. Facilitated meeting registration process for hundreds of attendees. Served as the primary contact for general meeting inquiries. Implemented the reconciliation of meeting registrations resulting in $10,000 in additional revenue for one meeting. Designed and maintained internal database to capture attendees, sponsors, and other pertinent information.



Brinks Gilson and Lione

• United States
• Law Practice
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Legal Assistant Paralegal

  • 2002 - 2004

  Chicago, IL Provided litigation support for intellectual property cases including patent and trademark infringement. Reviewed, researched, and analyzed factual information related to cases. Assisted attorneys with the preparation of briefs, memoranda, including exhibits and appendices. Managed all aspects of document production and organization including electronic databases. Independently managed complex litigation case. Pre trial preparation. Trial experience.