Robert Donald
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Dave Smith
Robert is a rare professional - exceptionally gifted at executing the tactics and equally balanced with a strategic mind: additionally a lawyer that increases sales efficiency, drives revenue and motivates teams. I led the global sales team that fed Robert fire-drill after fire-drill for a year-and-a-half and whatever we set up he knocked them down. Shortly after he started, I recall an uncomfortable conversation where I communicated that the legal function was perceived as a black hole, a sort of purgatory for deals. Because
Dan Ball
In all my years selling Robert has been by FAR the easiest and most commercial minded legal person to work with, doing what ever it takes to get a deal done! A true pleasure to work with someone who understands the commercials and the real world problems and understands what needs to be done to get a deal done! A true catalyst to success!
Dave Smith
Robert is a rare professional - exceptionally gifted at executing the tactics and equally balanced with a strategic mind: additionally a lawyer that increases sales efficiency, drives revenue and motivates teams. I led the global sales team that fed Robert fire-drill after fire-drill for a year-and-a-half and whatever we set up he knocked them down. Shortly after he started, I recall an uncomfortable conversation where I communicated that the legal function was perceived as a black hole, a sort of purgatory for deals. Because
Dan Ball
In all my years selling Robert has been by FAR the easiest and most commercial minded legal person to work with, doing what ever it takes to get a deal done! A true pleasure to work with someone who understands the commercials and the real world problems and understands what needs to be done to get a deal done! A true catalyst to success!
Dave Smith
Robert is a rare professional - exceptionally gifted at executing the tactics and equally balanced with a strategic mind: additionally a lawyer that increases sales efficiency, drives revenue and motivates teams. I led the global sales team that fed Robert fire-drill after fire-drill for a year-and-a-half and whatever we set up he knocked them down. Shortly after he started, I recall an uncomfortable conversation where I communicated that the legal function was perceived as a black hole, a sort of purgatory for deals. Because
Dan Ball
In all my years selling Robert has been by FAR the easiest and most commercial minded legal person to work with, doing what ever it takes to get a deal done! A true pleasure to work with someone who understands the commercials and the real world problems and understands what needs to be done to get a deal done! A true catalyst to success!
Dave Smith
Robert is a rare professional - exceptionally gifted at executing the tactics and equally balanced with a strategic mind: additionally a lawyer that increases sales efficiency, drives revenue and motivates teams. I led the global sales team that fed Robert fire-drill after fire-drill for a year-and-a-half and whatever we set up he knocked them down. Shortly after he started, I recall an uncomfortable conversation where I communicated that the legal function was perceived as a black hole, a sort of purgatory for deals. Because
Dan Ball
In all my years selling Robert has been by FAR the easiest and most commercial minded legal person to work with, doing what ever it takes to get a deal done! A true pleasure to work with someone who understands the commercials and the real world problems and understands what needs to be done to get a deal done! A true catalyst to success!
Credentials
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Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US)
The International Association of Privacy ProfessionalsOct, 2018- Nov, 2024
Experience
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KO Law Firm
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Attorney
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Jul 2021 - Present
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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
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Law Practice
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700 & Above Employee
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Associate Attorney
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Nov 2018 - Jul 2021
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Convercent by OneTrust
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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VP, Corporate Counsel
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Mar 2017 - Jul 2018
- Commercial – Negotiated inbound and outbound commercial agreements with fortune 500 companies, including SaaS MSAs, strategic partnership, and professional services - Data Privacy – Negotiated numerous data privacy provisions and facilitated GDPR readiness with new product features, data privacy addenda, and marketing and security procedures- Corporate – Company lead in $25 million Series E financing; advised executive team and board regarding corporate governance and compliance- Dispute Management – Managed two strategic lawsuits and several smaller disputes- Legal Operations – Implemented contracts and equity management systems- Leadership – Executive leadership team; managed internal and external legal resources- Recognition – Promoted to VP after less than a year; LEAD (Leadership, Execution, Accountability & Dedication) and Partner of the Quarter awards from sales team
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Elevate
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Legal Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Commercial Attorney
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Aug 2016 - Mar 2017
Elevate is a next generation legal service provider. We help law firms and corporate legal departments with practical ways to improve efficiency, quality and outcomes. Elevate is a next generation legal service provider. We help law firms and corporate legal departments with practical ways to improve efficiency, quality and outcomes.
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NetApp SolidFire
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Corporate Counsel
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Aug 2014 - Jun 2016
- Commercial – Negotiated inbound and outbound commercial agreements with fortune 100 companies, including direct license, SaaS, channel, and manufacturing - Leadership – Strategic member of corporate leadership teams; managed outside and in-house legal resources - Legal Operations – Implemented scalable, automated, systems and processes to increase efficiencies across the organization- Corporate – Advised executives on compliance, disputes, employee matters and intellectual property- Financing – Closed $82 million in debt and equity financing- Mergers and Acquisitions – Closed $870 million acquisition
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Associate Attorney P.C.
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Jan 2013 - Aug 2014
- Business and Water Law – Worked on projects involving business transactions, employment agreements, and corporate governance - Communicated with clients and opposing council regarding complex and contentious issues, drafted briefs, memorandum, leases and other legal documents - Business and Water Law – Worked on projects involving business transactions, employment agreements, and corporate governance - Communicated with clients and opposing council regarding complex and contentious issues, drafted briefs, memorandum, leases and other legal documents
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The Nature Conservancy
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Volunteer
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Jan 2013 - Apr 2013
- Real Estate Deals – Work related to conservation and real estate transactions - Real Estate Deals – Work related to conservation and real estate transactions
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Law Clerk
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Jun 2012 - Nov 2012
- Energy Law – Research, writing and analysis of energy issues relating to development of hydropower, suburban housing, and mountain resorts - Worked with Colorado Public Utilities Commission and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission - Energy Law – Research, writing and analysis of energy issues relating to development of hydropower, suburban housing, and mountain resorts - Worked with Colorado Public Utilities Commission and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
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Berg Hill Greenleaf Ruscitti LLP
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United States
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Law Clerk
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Jul 2011 - Dec 2011
- Business Litigation – Researched and wrote memoranda and motions on issues arising in complex commercial litigation, including construction defects, insurance, and breach of contract - Also wrote memoranda on issues relating to tax, entity formation, and real estate - Business Litigation – Researched and wrote memoranda and motions on issues arising in complex commercial litigation, including construction defects, insurance, and breach of contract - Also wrote memoranda on issues relating to tax, entity formation, and real estate
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Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell LLP
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Law Clerk
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May 2011 - Jul 2011
- Development Transactions – Researched and wrote memoranda on issues relating to mass transit, airport development, and land use transactions - Development Transactions – Researched and wrote memoranda on issues relating to mass transit, airport development, and land use transactions
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University of Colorado Boulder
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Assistant to Victor Fleischer
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May 2010 - Aug 2010
- Researched incentive compensation for top university executives
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Research Assistant to Laura Sptiz
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Feb 2010 - Jun 2010
- Researched whether NAFTA is best viewed as an international treaty, agreement, constitution, or contract
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Manager
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Jul 2003 - Oct 2009
- Helped owner raise revenue by over 30%- Maintained quality control, managed inventory, and handled shipping while performing in a fast paced environment - Helped owner raise revenue by over 30%- Maintained quality control, managed inventory, and handled shipping while performing in a fast paced environment
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Intern
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Aug 2008 - May 2009
- Assisted in outreach to local organizations, orchestrating events, and working to secure the interests of different parties - Assisted in outreach to local organizations, orchestrating events, and working to secure the interests of different parties
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Education
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2009 - 2012
University of Colorado Law School
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Business Focus – Excelled in courses in business, tax, and venture capital -
2009 - 2012
University of Colorado School of Law
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy -
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University of Colorado
B.A, Philosophy -
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Rhode Island School of Design
