Experience

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  Connetic Ventures

  • Covington, Kentucky, United States

  • General Counsel

    • Apr 2023 - Present
    • Covington, Kentucky, United States

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  Orange Grove Bio

  • United States
  • Biotechnology Research
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Associate General Counsel

    • Jun 2022 - Apr 2023

    Orange Grove Bio is an early stage biotech investment and development organization with a commitment to finding untapped scientific research and bringing it from the lab bench into clinical stage development. • Provide support to General Counsel to assist holding co and portfolio companies on a wide range of legal matters, including HR and employment matters, contractual matters, clinical, regulatory, and other compliance matters. • Review, draft and negotiate IP agreements including research collaboration agreements, license agreements, and option agreements with universities, research institutes, and PIs. • Lead negotiations of MSAs, NDAs, and consulting agreements with CROs, consultants, and service providers. • Assist with corporate governance including board meeting minutes & materials, portfolio company creation, and org structure.• Lead legal due diligence process and for potential international acquisition.• Develop & implement workflow processes, contract templates, and contract management system. • Manage a team of multiple legal professionals.

  • Associate Counsel

    • Nov 2021 - Jun 2022

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  NTT DATA Business Solutions - US

  • United States

  • Senior Corporate Counsel

    • Apr 2021 - Nov 2021
    • United States

    itelligence North America is now NTT DATA Business Solutions Inc.

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  itelligence North America

  • Senior Corporate Counsel

    • Jan 2019 - Mar 2021

    • Provided legal & business advice regarding complex transactions, data privacy and security, compliance, corporate policies, HR, disputes, and litigation. • Led the negotiation of MSAs, software license agreements, NDAs, and DPAs with international affiliates, subsidiaries, customers, and vendors. • Managed and led a team of 3 legal professionals. • Selected as US rep (out of 400 employees) to participate in global intracompany leadership and networking program.• Participant in internal management program and AceUp executive management coaching.

  • Attorney

    • Apr 2017 - Jan 2019

    • Provided analysis and advice on issues associated with complex transactions, data privacy and security, legal and regulatory compliance, corporate policies, human resources, disputes, business organization, and litigation. • Negotiated and resolved issues relating to limitation of liability, intellectual property ownership, international transactions, and indemnities. • Worked closely with executive management on business strategies, innovation, and company initiatives. • Developed contract templates/form agreements, internal contract management, and workflow processes. • Drafted and implemented compliance policies and procedures involving GDPR, data security for highly regulated industries such as HIPAA/HITECH and ITAR.• Led contract negotiations with clients, third parties, and subcontractors including IT services, maintenance, consulting, and managed cloud services ranging from $500,000 to $10,000,000 for U.S. and Canadian offices.

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  Corporex

  • Covington, KY

  • Special Projects Manager/Legal Consultant

    • Sep 2015 - Jan 2017
    • Covington, KY

    •Pursued a diverse number of business activities, acting as project manager with a focus on real estate development and community based projects in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky areas. •Led and managed projects from the initial idea/concept phase through planning, execution, and completion while overseeing a team of executives, associates, and consultants. •Responsible for recruiting, hiring and onboarding executive management for a newly created business entity for an innovative business expansion of Corporex.•Served as in house counsel/legal consultant and advised executive management on commercial contracts, legal risks, and business terms and obligations of agreements.

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  BGD Law, PLLC

  • Associate Attorney

    • Jul 2014 - Sep 2015

    •Practice concentrated in the areas of complex civil litigation, business litigation, commercial litigation, and employment law. •Represented Fortune 500 companies in claims regarding unlawful discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, and wrongful discharge. •Handled complex commercial litigation with respect to issues relating to contracts and torts, misrepresentation, interference with contracts and business opportunities, restrictive covenants, and employment disputes. •Served as outside general counsel to several rapidly growing companies, including a logistics company. •Represented clients in FINRA arbitration proceedings against investment advisors, broker-dealers, financial advisors, and financial institutions.

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  Butkovich & Associates Co., LPA

  • Downtown Cincinnati

  • Associate Attorney

    • May 2011 - Jul 2014
    • Downtown Cincinnati

    •Served as first chair for multiple bench trials and provided second chair support for numerous civil trials. •Researched and advised employees on their rights regarding federal and state employment discrimination laws.•Successfully negotiate settlements on behalf of personal injury and workers' compensation clients.•Drafted writ of mandamus to 10th District Court of Appeals and the Ohio Supreme Court. Practice Areas: Ohio Workers' CompensationEmployment LawPersonal InjuryProducts LiabilityLaw Clerk May 2011 - October 2012

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  University of Cincinnati Domestic Violence and Civil Protection Order Clinic

  • Cincinnati, Ohio Area

  • Legal Intern - Semester Long Internship

    • Aug 2011 - Dec 2011
    • Cincinnati, Ohio Area

    •Directly represented clients in court at civil protection hearings on issues of domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault.•Conducted initial client interviews, designed client strategies, and prepared clients and witnesses to testify.•Drafted motions for the court and researched all relevant legal issues.

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  Reminger Co. LPA

  • Cincinnati, Ohio Area

  • Law Clerk

    • May 2009 - Apr 2011
    • Cincinnati, Ohio Area

    •Researched complex legal issues and drafted memos in the areas of insurance defense, Ohio and Kentucky workers’ compensation, employment law, and health care law. •Drafted various trial court motions and pleadings, including Motions for Summary Judgment, Motions to Dismiss, and Motions in Limine. •Drafted employee handbooks and HR polices.Office Assistant May 2009 - May 2010•Worked part time while enrolled in law school full time to help pay for law school expenses.