St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
I am a Florida-licensed attorney and compliance executive with over a decade of experience advising organizations across higher education, insurance, entertainment, and technology on regulatory, contractual, and operational matters. My career reflects a deliberate expansion of expertise across multiple regulated sectors — from serving as General Counsel and Assistant General Counsel to leading compliance operations and institutional risk management. I have extensive experience in employment law, compliance program design, policy drafting, and strategic advisory work for executive leadership. I help organizations modernize compliance frameworks, strengthen governance, and manage risk while maintaining focus on people, process, and mission. My approach is practical, prevention-oriented, and grounded in both legal precision and effective communication. Core competencies include: • Employment and labor law counseling, investigations, ADA/Title IX/FMLA/discipline guidance • Drafting and negotiation of SaaS, software licensing, NDAs, EULAs, and vendor/service agreements • Regulatory compliance: GLBA, FERPA, Title IX, ADA, HIPAA, GDPR, and Clery Act • Governance, policy and procedure development, and employee training • Management of outside counsel and oversight of litigation and regulatory responses • Intellectual property and licensing (domestic and international) • Veteran advocacy and representation in VA disability matters I’m passionate about helping organizations balance innovation and integrity, fostering cultures that value compliance not as a constraint, but as a competitive advantage.
Provide fractional general counsel services to small and mid-sized businesses and nonprofit organizations, advising on commercial contracts, governance, employment matters, and regulatory compliance. Draft, review, and negotiate technology, SaaS, licensing, vendor, and services agreements, and partner directly with leadership on risk management and operational strategy. Advise on employment matters, policy development, accommodations, discipline, and workforce compliance. In addition, maintain a service-oriented practice in estate planning, probate administration, and veteran disability advocacy, representing veterans in VA disability claims and appeals and assisting families with estate and succession planning.
Senior cabinet-level legal and compliance advisor for a private university and its College of Law. Served as primary legal partner to HR and executive leadership on employment strategy, investigations, accommodations, separations, and workforce risk. Negotiated enterprise technology, SaaS, and vendor agreements; supported RFP-driven procurement initiatives; and developed contract templates and review standards to improve institutional consistency and risk management. Led the University’s response to a complex accreditation / regulator investigation, coordinating internal fact-finding, regulatory engagement, and executive communications.
Drafted and negotiated intellectual property licensing agreements, services agreements, employment and independent contractor agreements, and talent-related contracts for global entertainment brands. Advised on worker classification, employment compliance, and contractor matters involving domestic and international touring personnel. Partnered with production, operations, marketing, and international stakeholders to manage contract risk and support cross-border engagements.
Senior in-house counsel within a highly regulated, multi-state, publicly traded organization. Served as primary legal advisor on employment law, enterprise risk management, regulatory compliance, and complex commercial contracts. Advised HR and executive leadership on investigations, ADA/FMLA, wage and hour matters, workforce reductions, benefits issues, and policy interpretation. Negotiated SaaS, cloud services, vendor, and outsourcing agreements, and supported regulatory examinations and corporate reorganizations.
Senior legal advisor for a large, multi-campus public college system serving tens of thousands of students and employees. Led employment-law matters including investigations, accommodations, handbook updates, and responses to DOL, DOE, and EEOC. Served on collective bargaining negotiation team. Led commercial contracting and procurement matters, negotiating 200+ agreements annually, including SaaS, technology, vendor, and professional-services contracts. Drafted RFPs, advised evaluation committees, and negotiated final agreements post-award.