Assistant General Counsel
About Me
Results-oriented Assistant General Counsel with six years of demonstrated experience in highly regulated industries. Responsible for legal and regulatory matters affecting Rutter’s 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.
• Provide practical legal and business advice and advance strategic and day-to-day corporate initiatives
• Responsible for negotiating key revenue-generating contracts
• Oversee acquisition, transfer, and on-going licensing of all retail alcohol licenses
• Develop, implement, and oversee strategic initiatives related to regulated gaming operations
• Assist in developing and managing legal team
• Develop, draft, and implement company policies and procedures, including Privacy and Data Security policies
• Assist with Government Affairs initiatives and management of Political Action Committee
• Manage litigation matters across all companies, including regulatory proceedings, both in-house and utilizing outside counsel
Skills
CollaborationContract NegotiationLegalRegulatory ReportingDrafting
Education
J.D., Certificate in Law & Business
B.B.A. in Management Consulting
Division I Athletic Scholarship, 4-year Varsity Letter Winner
Experience
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