Results-oriented Assistant General Counsel with six years of demonstrated experience in highly regulated industries. Responsible for legal and regulatory matters affecting Rutterβs Holdings, Inc., a vertically integrated company operating retail fuel and convenience stores across three states, a beverage manufacturing company, and a real estate development company. Strong interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate with executives and business partners across all levels of management.
β’ Provide practical legal and business advice and advance strategic and day-to-day corporate initiatives
β’ Responsible for negotiating key revenue-generating contracts
β’ Oversee acquisition, transfer, and on-going licensing of all retail alcohol licenses
β’ Develop, implement, and oversee strategic initiatives related to regulated gaming operations
β’ Assist in developing and managing legal team
β’ Develop, draft, and implement company policies and procedures, including Privacy and Data Security policies
β’ Assist with Government Affairs initiatives and management of Political Action Committee
β’ Manage litigation matters across all companies, including regulatory proceedings, both in-house and utilizing outside counsel
Division I Athletic Scholarship, 4-year Varsity Letter Winner
Commercial/Corporate Transaction:
– Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, including Joint Venture Agreements, SaaS Agreements, Asset Purchase Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Payment Agreements, and Supplier Agreements
– Assist in managing corporate trademark portfolio and other Intellectual Property rights
Compliance:
– Work directly with respective internal business partners to maintain compliance with state, federal, and industry regulations governing fuel products, age restricted products, privacy standards, payment card standards
– Prepare applications and maintain ongoing reporting for company and executive licensing with state agencies
Risk Management:
– Monitor State and Federal laws and regulations that may impact corporate operations
– Provide guidance to management team on strategic initiatives and develop operational guidelines with business partners to maintain compliance
– Assist in management of government affairs activities at local, state, and federal levels, including political engagement and legislative initiatives
Commercial/Corporate Transaction:
– Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, including Joint Venture Agreements, SaaS Agreements, Asset Purchase Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Payment Agreements, and Supplier Agreements
– Assist in managing corporate trademark portfolio and other Intellectual Property rights
Compliance:
– Work directly with respective internal business partners to maintain compliance with state, federal, and industry regulations governing fuel products, age restricted products, privacy standards, payment card standards
– Prepare applications and maintain ongoing reporting for company and executive licensing with state agencies
Risk Management:
– Monitor State and Federal laws and regulations that may impact corporate operations
– Provide guidance to management team on strategic initiatives and develop operational guidelines with business partners to maintain compliance
– Assist in management of government affairs activities at local, state, and federal levels, including political engagement and legislative initiatives
– Counseled businesses regarding complex international privacy and data security issues
– Assisted businesses with responding to data security breaches
– Represented clients in a variety of commercial matters, including breach of contract, business entity control litigation, and shareholder disputes