RESUME SUMMARY
Results-driven corporate lawyer with 8+ years of experience ensuring the legality of commercial transactions. Adept at drafting and reviewing policies, and client negotiation. Possess a J.D. from Duke Law School and am a member of the New York State Bar in good standing. Achieved advantageous settlements in 90% of cases.
BAR ADMISSIONS
New York
December 2013
EDUCATION
Duke Law School,
J.D., 2013
B.A. Political Science
University of Texas, 2010
EXPERIENCE
General Counsel
Rockford Corporation, New York, NY / September 2017 – Present
- Define and develop legal policies and procedures while advising on all major business transactions
- Draft and review contracts and internal policies in accordance with all applicable regulations
- Negotiate with opposing parties to avoid litigation and reach resolutions. Have thus far overseen 20+ mediations, achieving a 90% settlement rate
- Implemented a global intellectual property strategy over a 4-year period
- Reduced corporation’s reliance on external legal counsel, decreasing legal fees by over 60% annually
Staff Attorney
BAC Corporation, New York, NY / January 2014 – August 2017
- Advised executives regarding legal rights, opportunities, and obligations
- Conducted legal research and reviewed transactions to ensure maximum benefit to the company with minimal risk
- Drafted and renewed agreements on a weekly basis for product distribution, supply, licensing, and advertising
- Monitored changes to employment law at federal, state, and national levels
- Maintained a 95% satisfaction rate with company executives
SKILLS
- Corporate law
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Legal research
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Negotiation & settlement
- Documentation
- Mediation