Experience

Wellful
• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• Assistant General Counsel

  • Jul 2023 - Present


Red Ventures

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

• Sr. Corporate Counsel

  • May 2021 - Jul 2023

  I serve as a corporate generalist for a vertical operating in partnership with a quasi-federal agency where I handle the drafting and negotiation of master services agreements and other commercial contracts for marketing services (digital and print media), data licensing and confidentiality, information technology services, and vendor agreements for software, professional services, and print production. Key responsibilities include overseeing compliance with contractual requirements and federal regulations, advising on complex financing matters and new product development, supporting litigation and various executive-level initiatives. Accomplishments include automating contracting processes for increased efficiencies and risk avoidance, developing “plain-English” legal trainings for business partners, and advising executive leadership on maximizing key partnerships with measurable success. Show less



RingCentral

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting

• Procurement Attorney

  • Sep 2020 - May 2021

  As a senior member of the procurement legal team I review of a broad range of procurement agreements for a rapidly growing telecommunications provider. Primary legal support for HR, marketing, operations and facilities business teams located US, EMEA, Mexico, Canada and Asia. Key contributor to the development of new contract templates, improvements to procurement process, and design of new CLM for the intake, management and storage of procurement agreements. As a senior member of the procurement legal team I review of a broad range of procurement agreements for a rapidly growing telecommunications provider. Primary legal support for HR, marketing, operations and facilities business teams located US, EMEA, Mexico, Canada and Asia. Key contributor to the development of new contract templates, improvements to procurement process, and design of new CLM for the intake, management and storage of procurement agreements.



Ally

• Canada
• Software Development

• Director, Supply Chain - Corporate Functions

  • Jul 2017 - Aug 2020

  Provide strategic oversight, risk mitigation, contract drafting/negotiating expertise and leadership to a team of sourcing specialists. Collaborate across multiple lines of business for Ally Financial Inc., Ally Bank, and Ally Invest in the development and negotiation of third party commercial contracts in collaboration with internal stakeholders in a highly-regulated environment to ensure compliance with federal regulatory guidance, corporate policies and applicable law. Customers/categories include HR (staffing, training, development, benefits and insurance), Facilities, Finance (consulting, market data, professional services, accounting) Technology, and general corporate functions (overnight delivery services, office supplies). Exceptional at working through complex contract and legal issues towards acceptable resolution for all stakeholders. Show less



TIAA

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Agreements Attorney

  • Oct 2016 - Jul 2017

  Legal counsel specializing in review of complex commercial contracts and internal processes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for a Fortune 100 financial services organization. Served multiple business partners in collaboration with operations, compliance and other internal stakeholders to identify and mitigate risk with third party distribution of registered securities governed by SEC and FINRA. Researched and summarized regulatory changes into "Plain English" for ease of understanding and awareness by business partners and provided recommendations for operational compliance. Show less



Tennessee Valley Authority

• United States
• Utilities
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sr. Manager, Contracts

  • Oct 2012 - Oct 2016

  October 2012-May 2014: Contracting Officer for Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) at Bellefonte Nuclear Plant, supporting nuclear-construction project procurement needs while ensuring compliance with TVA policies and procedures. I enjoyed success isolating complex legal and commercial issues hindering progress of high-value contract negotiations, and proposing mutually agreeable resolution. Substantial cost savings and recovery achieved through re-negotiation of costs and conscientious management of contracts totaling over $1.2 billion. Dec 2015-Oct 2016: Sr. Contracts Manager (Strategic Sourcing) for Generation Construction at Tennessee Valley Authority. Serving as senior member of Supply Chain team supporting TVA Generation Construction. Provide management and oversight of spend averaging $3MM per week ensuring compliance with agreed upon rate schedules, contract terms, applicable laws and TVA procedures. Publish and manage Requests for Proposals (RFPs)/solicitations of highly regulated construction and engineering design services. Prepare reports for the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) in response to audit reports and findings, proposing methods of implementing OIG recommendations. Collaborate with Office of General Counsel when negotiating changes to contract risk terms Show less



ADTRAN

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Corporate Legal Counsel

  • Jun 2014 - Dec 2015

  Supported telecommunication manufacturer’s legal and contracting needs for global subsidiaries in over 20 countries. Oversaw international regulatory/corporate compliance and entity formation efforts. Managed corporate governance of approximately 30 entities worldwide, preparing board meeting notices, agenda, resolutions, meeting minutes and appropriate filings. Reviewed, drafted and negotiated international purchase agreements, software licensing agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and contracts relating to electronic data transmission, intellectual property rights, and the sale, delivery and warranty of IP-related technical equipment. Served as in-house subject matter expert on U.S. and European export control requirements. Engaged in frequent cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Operations, and Human Resources. Provided legal support and guidance to Human Resources (HR) group on a variety of domestic and international matters, including review of employee handbook and compensation packages. Report to senior management on issues such as statutory compliance, risk management and claims. Show less



Porterfield, Harper, Mills, Motlow & Ireland, P.A

• United States
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Attorney

  • Sep 2010 - Oct 2012

  Legal research and writing specialist at civil defense firm, focused on civil appeals and general motion practice, with a heavy emphasis on researching complex legal issues such as implications of federal and state regulations. Client base consists largely of business organizations, professional associations, healthcare providers, banks and insurers. Substantial contract drafting and negotiation, including consulting agreements, purchasing agreements, software licensing, and information privacy. Show less



U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama

• Judicial Law Clerk at the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama

  • Dec 2008 - Sep 2010

  Worked as adviser to federal magistrate judges on cases filed under 42 U.S.C. §1983 alleging constitutional violations against federal and state officials. Conducted extensive legal research and writing of memorandum opinions and recommendations for judges. This was an 18-month term position with the federal judiciary. Worked as adviser to federal magistrate judges on cases filed under 42 U.S.C. §1983 alleging constitutional violations against federal and state officials. Conducted extensive legal research and writing of memorandum opinions and recommendations for judges. This was an 18-month term position with the federal judiciary.