Tustin, California, United States
Strategic commercial legal executive and California-licensed attorney with 20+ years of combined law firm and in-house experience supporting global technology, software, professional services, government contracting, and enterprise business organizations. Proven track record creating and leading a global commercial legal team, negotiating complex SaaS, software, licensing, professional services, strategic partnership, and public sector agreements while serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership. Extensive experience planning, creating and implementing a CLM for a global organization. Extensive experience building scalable contracting processes, managing legal risk, supporting revenue growth initiatives, leading cross-functional business teams, and advising on emerging technology, data privacy, compliance, and enterprise technology transactions. Recognized for combining practical business judgment with strong legal leadership to accelerate deal execution and enable organizational growth. Highly decorated U.S. Army combat veteran and California attorney in good standing (Bar #216210).
• Managed a portfolio of complex commercial agreements for the aerospace and semiconductor markets, collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance and mitigate risks. • Played a key role in cross-functional teams to drive operational efficiency and streamline contract negotiation processes.
• Negotiated high-stakes government contracts and developed compliance policies for multi-biometric and identity management solutions. • Collaborated with product teams to ensure that contractual terms and conditions aligned with the company's product innovations and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and scale the commercial legal function, managing a team of attorneys and legal professionals to support the company’s diverse revenue teams, including sales, customer success, and professional services. • Negotiate, draft, and review complex agreements (SaaS, licensing, partnerships, and NDAs), ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and risk mitigation. • Spearheaded operational improvements in contract lifecycle management (CLM) and collaborated on implementing new tools to streamline contracting processes. • Drove the transition toward value-based sales strategies, working closely with revenue teams to align legal and business objectives. • Mentored junior legal staff and cultivated a high-performance team, fostering career growth and skill development in commercial law. • Provided strategic advice to senior leadership on legal issues related to technology, data privacy, intellectual property, and emerging technology.
OC Corporate Counsel provided to help small businesses owners through the provision of solid business and planning advice at an affordable price.
• Taught the Contracts course for UCI's paralegal program which included the basics of contracts from formation to execution to dispute resolution. • Facilitated active learning through class discussions, group activities, and individual projects.
• Lead and scale the commercial legal function, managing a team of attorneys and legal professionals to support the company’s diverse revenue teams, including sales, customer success, and professional services. • Negotiate, draft, and review complex agreements (SaaS, licensing, partnerships, and NDAs), ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and risk mitigation. • Spearheaded operational improvements in contract lifecycle management (CLM) and collaborated on implementing new tools to streamline contracting processes. • Drove the transition toward value-based sales strategies, working closely with revenue teams to align legal and business objectives. • Mentored junior legal staff and cultivated a high-performance team, fostering career growth and skill development in commercial law. • Provided strategic advice to senior leadership on legal issues related to technology, data privacy, intellectual property, and emerging technology.
OC Corporate Counsel provided to help small businesses owners through the provision of solid business and planning advice at an affordable price.
• Taught the Contracts course for UCI's paralegal program which included the basics of contracts from formation to execution to dispute resolution. • Facilitated active learning through class discussions, group activities, and individual projects.
• Lead and scale the commercial legal function, managing a team of attorneys and legal professionals to support the company’s diverse revenue teams, including sales, customer success, and professional services. • Negotiate, draft, and review complex agreements (SaaS, licensing, partnerships, and NDAs), ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and risk mitigation. • Spearheaded operational improvements in contract lifecycle management (CLM) and collaborated on implementing new tools to streamline contracting processes. • Drove the transition toward value-based sales strategies, working closely with revenue teams to align legal and business objectives. • Mentored junior legal staff and cultivated a high-performance team, fostering career growth and skill development in commercial law. • Provided strategic advice to senior leadership on legal issues related to technology, data privacy, intellectual property, and emerging technology.
OC Corporate Counsel provided to help small businesses owners through the provision of solid business and planning advice at an affordable price.
• Taught the Contracts course for UCI's paralegal program which included the basics of contracts from formation to execution to dispute resolution. • Facilitated active learning through class discussions, group activities, and individual projects.
• Lead and scale the commercial legal function, managing a team of attorneys and legal professionals to support the company’s diverse revenue teams, including sales, customer success, and professional services. • Negotiate, draft, and review complex agreements (SaaS, licensing, partnerships, and NDAs), ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and risk mitigation. • Spearheaded operational improvements in contract lifecycle management (CLM) and collaborated on implementing new tools to streamline contracting processes. • Drove the transition toward value-based sales strategies, working closely with revenue teams to align legal and business objectives. • Mentored junior legal staff and cultivated a high-performance team, fostering career growth and skill development in commercial law. • Provided strategic advice to senior leadership on legal issues related to technology, data privacy, intellectual property, and emerging technology.
OC Corporate Counsel provided to help small businesses owners through the provision of solid business and planning advice at an affordable price.
• Taught the Contracts course for UCI's paralegal program which included the basics of contracts from formation to execution to dispute resolution. • Facilitated active learning through class discussions, group activities, and individual projects.
• Lead and scale the commercial legal function, managing a team of attorneys and legal professionals to support the company’s diverse revenue teams, including sales, customer success, and professional services. • Negotiate, draft, and review complex agreements (SaaS, licensing, partnerships, and NDAs), ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and risk mitigation. • Spearheaded operational improvements in contract lifecycle management (CLM) and collaborated on implementing new tools to streamline contracting processes. • Drove the transition toward value-based sales strategies, working closely with revenue teams to align legal and business objectives. • Mentored junior legal staff and cultivated a high-performance team, fostering career growth and skill development in commercial law. • Provided strategic advice to senior leadership on legal issues related to technology, data privacy, intellectual property, and emerging technology.
OC Corporate Counsel provided to help small businesses owners through the provision of solid business and planning advice at an affordable price.
• Taught the Contracts course for UCI's paralegal program which included the basics of contracts from formation to execution to dispute resolution. • Facilitated active learning through class discussions, group activities, and individual projects.
• Lead and scale the commercial legal function, managing a team of attorneys and legal professionals to support the company’s diverse revenue teams, including sales, customer success, and professional services. • Negotiate, draft, and review complex agreements (SaaS, licensing, partnerships, and NDAs), ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and risk mitigation. • Spearheaded operational improvements in contract lifecycle management (CLM) and collaborated on implementing new tools to streamline contracting processes. • Drove the transition toward value-based sales strategies, working closely with revenue teams to align legal and business objectives. • Mentored junior legal staff and cultivated a high-performance team, fostering career growth and skill development in commercial law. • Provided strategic advice to senior leadership on legal issues related to technology, data privacy, intellectual property, and emerging technology.
OC Corporate Counsel provided to help small businesses owners through the provision of solid business and planning advice at an affordable price.
• Taught the Contracts course for UCI's paralegal program which included the basics of contracts from formation to execution to dispute resolution. • Facilitated active learning through class discussions, group activities, and individual projects.
• Lead and scale the commercial legal function, managing a team of attorneys and legal professionals to support the company’s diverse revenue teams, including sales, customer success, and professional services. • Negotiate, draft, and review complex agreements (SaaS, licensing, partnerships, and NDAs), ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and risk mitigation. • Spearheaded operational improvements in contract lifecycle management (CLM) and collaborated on implementing new tools to streamline contracting processes. • Drove the transition toward value-based sales strategies, working closely with revenue teams to align legal and business objectives. • Mentored junior legal staff and cultivated a high-performance team, fostering career growth and skill development in commercial law. • Provided strategic advice to senior leadership on legal issues related to technology, data privacy, intellectual property, and emerging technology.
OC Corporate Counsel provided to help small businesses owners through the provision of solid business and planning advice at an affordable price.
• Taught the Contracts course for UCI's paralegal program which included the basics of contracts from formation to execution to dispute resolution. • Facilitated active learning through class discussions, group activities, and individual projects.
• Lead and scale the commercial legal function, managing a team of attorneys and legal professionals to support the company’s diverse revenue teams, including sales, customer success, and professional services. • Negotiate, draft, and review complex agreements (SaaS, licensing, partnerships, and NDAs), ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and risk mitigation. • Spearheaded operational improvements in contract lifecycle management (CLM) and collaborated on implementing new tools to streamline contracting processes. • Drove the transition toward value-based sales strategies, working closely with revenue teams to align legal and business objectives. • Mentored junior legal staff and cultivated a high-performance team, fostering career growth and skill development in commercial law. • Provided strategic advice to senior leadership on legal issues related to technology, data privacy, intellectual property, and emerging technology.
OC Corporate Counsel provided to help small businesses owners through the provision of solid business and planning advice at an affordable price.
• Taught the Contracts course for UCI's paralegal program which included the basics of contracts from formation to execution to dispute resolution. • Facilitated active learning through class discussions, group activities, and individual projects.
• Lead and scale the commercial legal function, managing a team of attorneys and legal professionals to support the company’s diverse revenue teams, including sales, customer success, and professional services. • Negotiate, draft, and review complex agreements (SaaS, licensing, partnerships, and NDAs), ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and risk mitigation. • Spearheaded operational improvements in contract lifecycle management (CLM) and collaborated on implementing new tools to streamline contracting processes. • Drove the transition toward value-based sales strategies, working closely with revenue teams to align legal and business objectives. • Mentored junior legal staff and cultivated a high-performance team, fostering career growth and skill development in commercial law. • Provided strategic advice to senior leadership on legal issues related to technology, data privacy, intellectual property, and emerging technology.
OC Corporate Counsel provided to help small businesses owners through the provision of solid business and planning advice at an affordable price.
• Taught the Contracts course for UCI's paralegal program which included the basics of contracts from formation to execution to dispute resolution. • Facilitated active learning through class discussions, group activities, and individual projects.
• Lead and develop the company’s commercial legal function, managing global attorneys and legal professionals supporting global business operations. • Serve as a strategic legal advisor to executive leadership, partnering with sales, finance, operations, and business leaders to support revenue growth and corporate initiatives. • Lead negotiation of high-value enterprise agreements, including SaaS, software licensing, professional services, strategic alliances, partnerships, technology integrations, data-related agreements, and global commercial transactions. • Establish contracting standards, risk management frameworks, approval processes, and negotiation strategies that improve efficiency while protecting company interests. • Drive cross-functional collaboration among legal, finance, sales, procurement, information security, and operational stakeholders to resolve complex commercial issues. • Mentor and develop legal talent while fostering a collaborative, high-performance commercial legal team. • Advise business leaders on regulatory, privacy, compliance, intellectual property, technology, and commercial risk matters associated with customer and partner engagements, including AI-related contractual provisions, data usage rights, privacy obligations, intellectual property ownership, confidentiality protections, and risk allocation frameworks.
OC Corporate Counsel provided to help small businesses owners through the provision of solid business and planning advice at an affordable price.
• Taught the Contracts course for UCI's paralegal program which included the basics of contracts from formation to execution to dispute resolution. • Facilitated active learning through class discussions, group activities, and individual projects.
• Lead and develop the company’s commercial legal function, managing global attorneys and legal professionals supporting global business operations. • Serve as a strategic legal advisor to executive leadership, partnering with sales, finance, operations, and business leaders to support revenue growth and corporate initiatives. • Lead negotiation of high-value enterprise agreements, including SaaS, software licensing, professional services, strategic alliances, partnerships, technology integrations, data-related agreements, and global commercial transactions. • Establish contracting standards, risk management frameworks, approval processes, and negotiation strategies that improve efficiency while protecting company interests. • Drive cross-functional collaboration among legal, finance, sales, procurement, information security, and operational stakeholders to resolve complex commercial issues. • Mentor and develop legal talent while fostering a collaborative, high-performance commercial legal team. • Advise business leaders on regulatory, privacy, compliance, intellectual property, technology, and commercial risk matters associated with customer and partner engagements, including AI-related contractual provisions, data usage rights, privacy obligations, intellectual property ownership, confidentiality protections, and risk allocation frameworks.
OC Corporate Counsel provided to help small businesses owners through the provision of solid business and planning advice at an affordable price.
• Taught the Contracts course for UCI's paralegal program which included the basics of contracts from formation to execution to dispute resolution. • Facilitated active learning through class discussions, group activities, and individual projects.
• Lead and develop the company’s commercial legal function, managing global attorneys and legal professionals supporting global business operations. • Serve as a strategic legal advisor to executive leadership, partnering with sales, finance, operations, and business leaders to support revenue growth and corporate initiatives. • Lead negotiation of high-value enterprise agreements, including SaaS, software licensing, professional services, strategic alliances, partnerships, technology integrations, data-related agreements, and global commercial transactions. • Establish contracting standards, risk management frameworks, approval processes, and negotiation strategies that improve efficiency while protecting company interests. • Drive cross-functional collaboration among legal, finance, sales, procurement, information security, and operational stakeholders to resolve complex commercial issues. • Mentor and develop legal talent while fostering a collaborative, high-performance commercial legal team. • Advise business leaders on regulatory, privacy, compliance, intellectual property, technology, and commercial risk matters associated with customer and partner engagements, including AI-related contractual provisions, data usage rights, privacy obligations, intellectual property ownership, confidentiality protections, and risk allocation frameworks.
OC Corporate Counsel provided to help small businesses owners through the provision of solid business and planning advice at an affordable price.
• Taught the Contracts course for UCI's paralegal program which included the basics of contracts from formation to execution to dispute resolution. • Facilitated active learning through class discussions, group activities, and individual projects.