Provided contract interpretations; helped advise and support deal teams on complex HR transactions, technology services transactions, and software and license agreements; and acted as liaison for corporate legal counsel, finance, and other internal groups across geographies. Also assisted teams with various processes designed to facilitate contract compliance on large engagements, including but not limited to the areas of intellectual property, data privacy, and finance.

Drafted, negotiated, and reviewed contracts for Oracle partners. Worked with sales, revenue recognition, and legal teams to finalize agreements and secure expected revenue. As part of risk management duties, ensured compliance with Oracle’s business guidelines. In a typical quarter, drafted, delivered, and countersigned millions of dollars of contracts, including highly complex deals involving Microsoft, IBM, EMC, McKesson, and other major partners. 

Discussed consumer issues and helped publicize governmental programs. Recommended action items to Board of Supervisors.

As solo practitioner, handled hundreds of employment law and civil litigation claims for small businesses and plaintiffs. Drafted and reviewed agreements involving trade secrets and business/employment terms. Worked with in-house attorneys to resolve anticipated and existing litigation. Personally involved in all cases from client intake through trial, settlement, and/or dispositive motions. 

Litigated civil cases in federal and state courts with firm's managing partner. Cases included business, contract, employment, securities, trade secrets, bankruptcy, airline passenger discrimination, and personal injury litigation.