Hamden, Connecticut, United States
Dynamic and well-rounded Attorney with Masters of Science in Finance. Excellent analytical and communication skills. Extensive experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex corporate contracts and transactions in a timely and thorough manner on a local and global scale. Proficient in managing general corporate matters. Skilled in dispute resolution. Adept at striking proper balance between aggressive corporate development objectives and prudent business planning. Proven ability to effectively and efficiently learn and understand the demands of dynamic and growing business, concisely analyze and articulate legal and business risks, and propose creative, commercial-minded solutions. Expert at building strong internal and external relationships with business teams and stakeholders. Specialties: Corporate Development, Planning, Intellectual Property, Technology, Information Protection, Social Media, Mobile Applications, Securities, IPO, Due Diligence, Contracts, Corporate Law, Software Licensing, Software as a Service, M&A, Complex Transactions, Energy and Utility, Construction, EPC, IT Outsourcing, PLS, Auto-DR, Cloud Technology, Negotiation, Dispute Resolution, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Procurement, Compliance, Branding, Marketing, Communications, Ad Review.
Senior Corporate Counsel focusing on Intellectual Property, Social Media and Privacy; Digital Commerce and Marketing; Data and Enterprise Transactions; Innovation and Venture Capital Initiatives; Corporate Social Responsibility. Provide legal advice, strategic guidance, and transactional support with respect to all aspects of The Hartford's digital commerce, mobile, social and new media businesses, including the following: -Drafting, reviewing and negotiating various agreements in support of strategic initiatives, including agreements with complex privacy and intellectual property issues, multiparty strategic alliances, content and technology licensing transactions, and affiliation/sponsorship agreements. -Identifying emerging issues in social media, mobile marketing, and new media technologies and developing strategic plans for The Hartford to appropriately respond to those issues. -Working with clients to anticipate and identify legal risks and ensure compliance with laws, including advertising and unfair competition laws. -Providing education to clients and Law Department colleagues with respect to digital commerce, mobile, social and new media issues. -Working closely with clients, including senior leadership, on strategic initiatives and complex legal issues. -Coordinating the work of lawyers and other compliance professionals in the Law Department in order to provide superior legal advice and support to clients on complex matters.
Professor of Law specializing in Intellectual Property and Information Governance coursework for J.D. and LL.M candidates.
Til Duty is Done is a non-profit that serves Veterans through supportive housing, employment training, and employment opportunities.
Provide legal advice for minority, women and veteran owned small businesses. Advise on business formation, intellectual property, and strategic business development. Negotiate real estate leases, profit sharing arrangements, and purchase/sale agreements. Manage equity funding initiatives. Counsel on digital media campaigns, including social and mobile, with particular focus on sponsorship and endorsement agreements.