Experience

Counsel on Call of Texas LLC

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Corporate Counsel / Assistant General Counsel

  • Nov 2016 - Mar 2019

  Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex Served as Assistant General Counsel / Corporate Counsel on behalf of Counsel on Call to a public merchandise retailer including its online servicing entity; an international tax services firm; international cybersecurity company, and to a leading international data collection and market research company. • Negotiated, drafted, and reviewed commercial contracts regarding asset purchases, master services, statements of work, management, sales and distribution, procurement, assignments, and… Show more Served as Assistant General Counsel / Corporate Counsel on behalf of Counsel on Call to a public merchandise retailer including its online servicing entity; an international tax services firm; international cybersecurity company, and to a leading international data collection and market research company. • Negotiated, drafted, and reviewed commercial contracts regarding asset purchases, master services, statements of work, management, sales and distribution, procurement, assignments, and intellectual property licensing and transfer agreements. • Negotiated, drafted, and reviewed data and information technology agreements and related documents including acquisition, sales, licensing, processing, privacy, security, software as a service, hosting, payment processing, data transmission, implementation, mobile applications and development, terms of use, hosting, system security controls, consulting, including data processing and privacy as related to GDPR. • Managed the acquisition, development, and implementation of a large international company’s equity management system which included negotiating a software licensing agreement, managing data privacy issues, defining system requirements, reviewing and reconciling financials, drafting and reviewing plan documents and participant agreements, and coordinating tasks between the legal and other company departments. • Drafted documents for the purchase and sale of stock and other ownership interests; option agreements; pledge agreements, profit participation agreements, vesting agreements, contribution agreements, assignments, investment agreements, and loan agreements. • Drafted and negotiated contractor and employment related agreements. • Ensured corporate processes complied with regulatory requirements and industry standards • Managed and resolved multiple state regulatory compliance issues and multi-million dollar tax disputes. Show less



Centurion American Development Group

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Counsel

  • Sep 2013 - Jun 2015

  Farmers Branch, Texas As the general counsel, I managed and supported hundreds of entities and projects focused on transaction work related to real estate acquisitions, development, financing, leasing, investments, joint ventures, and divestitures. I also managed outside counsel and performed general legal work as necessary related to vendors, contractors, taxes, management, employees, and operational risks. • Negotiated and drafted real estate transaction documents including acquisition and sales contracts of… Show more As the general counsel, I managed and supported hundreds of entities and projects focused on transaction work related to real estate acquisitions, development, financing, leasing, investments, joint ventures, and divestitures. I also managed outside counsel and performed general legal work as necessary related to vendors, contractors, taxes, management, employees, and operational risks. • Negotiated and drafted real estate transaction documents including acquisition and sales contracts of unimproved and improved property, development agreements, builder lot contracts, builder subordination agreements, assignments, deeds, commercial and residential lease agreements, easement agreements, escrow agreements, and other documents related to real estate transactions. • Negotiated and drafted loan documents including loan agreements, promissory notes, deeds of trust, subordination agreements, guarantees, and other required documents. • Negotiated complex deal structures with various equity partners and lenders and drafted related agreements. • Formed new entities and drafted company agreements, partnership agreements, resolutions, stock purchase agreements, option agreements, assignments, and other entity documents. • Reviewed title commitments, surveys, plats, title exception documents, and related documents; drafted title objection letters; responded to title objection letters; and resolved title issues. • Worked with title companies and lenders to draft closing documents and close real estate transactions. • Worked with outside counsel to review, coordinate, and manage litigation matters, land use issues, and economic development agreements including public improvement districts, tax incremental reinvestment zone districts, and other incentive agreements. • Managed and resolved employee and contractor legal issues including negotiating and drafting employment contracts, participation agreements, and consulting agreements. Show less



JMJ Acquisitions, LLC

• General Counsel

  • Mar 2007 - Apr 2013

  Farmers Branch, Texas Served as general counsel for the JMJ family of companies which includes a national and international real estate development company, hospitality company, real estate investing company, mining and metal companies, and wine sales and distribution. • Primarily focused on transaction work while also supporting outside counsel on numerous litigation efforts, as well as representing the companies in various other legal proceedings before the court. • Negotiated and drafted contracts and… Show more Served as general counsel for the JMJ family of companies which includes a national and international real estate development company, hospitality company, real estate investing company, mining and metal companies, and wine sales and distribution. • Primarily focused on transaction work while also supporting outside counsel on numerous litigation efforts, as well as representing the companies in various other legal proceedings before the court. • Negotiated and drafted contracts and other documents related to multi-million dollar real estate acquisitions, developments, and joint ventures in multiple countries regarding purchases, leases, loans, investors, architects, engineers, contractors, management, brokers, joint ventures, servicing agreements, non-disclosure and non-compete agreements. • Formed new entities and their investors including the negotiation and drafting of company agreements, stock purchase agreements, option agreements, resolutions, and assignments. • Performed due diligence including financial analysis, market comparisons, legal issues, projections, inspections, zoning, appraisals, title work, and lien searches. • Performed due diligence work including reviewing title commitments and resolving related issues. • Managed, coordinated, and worked with outside counsel on bankruptcy matters and multiple lawsuits through all phases of litigation including trial strategy and developing the cases, drafting petitions, discovery, document production, depositions, voir dire, direct and cross examinations, and appellate briefs. • Represented the companies at trial and at multiple hearings such as injunctions, summary judgments, motions for new trial, and motions to compel. Show less



McMurry & McMurry, LLP

• Real Estate & Corporate Attorney / Partner

  • Oct 2004 - Mar 2007

  Dallas, Texas Represented various companies in real estate and corporate transaction matters and assisted clients with litigation and estate planning matters. • Advised clients on corporate structures and governance, setting up entities, and drafting corporate documents. • Negotiated and drafted various contracts and related documents including real estate acquisition and sales, real estate development, commercial loans, equity financing, sales and distribution, partnership and joint venture… Show more Represented various companies in real estate and corporate transaction matters and assisted clients with litigation and estate planning matters. • Advised clients on corporate structures and governance, setting up entities, and drafting corporate documents. • Negotiated and drafted various contracts and related documents including real estate acquisition and sales, real estate development, commercial loans, equity financing, sales and distribution, partnership and joint venture, employment, consulting, severance, lease, stock purchase, non-disclosure/non-compete, and management agreements. • Advised, prepared, and filed foreclosure documents for a lender. • Advised clients regarding the preparation, filing, and pursuit of mechanics liens. • Negotiated and drafted settlement agreements resulting from litigation. • Represented clients in various litigation matters including breach of contract, property damage, HOA disputes, misrepresentation, DTPA, employment termination, and expunctions and non-disclosures. • Drafted estate planning documents including wills, trusts, living wills, powers of attorney, and related documents. Show less



Verizon

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Internal Technology Auditor and Systems Analyst

  • 2000 - 2002



EY

• United Kingdom
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Information Technology / SAP Consultant

  • 1997 - 1999



PwC

• Professional Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Consultant

  • 1996 - 1997



AT&T (Formerly Southwestern Bell Mobile Systems)

• Business Analyst

  • 1994 - 1996