Jan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 2 mos

• Spring Semester Seminar - Lawyering for Growth: The Role of the GC in a Scaling Tech Startup
• Joining a hyper-scaling startup as general counsel can present an attorney with an attractive opportunity to influence the trajectory of an exciting new technology and company. At the same time, operating in a fast-growing, sometimes resource-strapped organization presents a unique challenge for a startup GC. Startup GCs must navigate a heightened need for growth and appetite for risk in the context of limited formal processes. With the right prioritization, risk tolerance and process building efforts, startup GCs can build a legal function that adds increasing value as their organization scales.
• By the end of the course, students will have a strong working knowledge of the substantive legal issues and foundational documents relevant to the work of a general counsel and legal team at a scaling tech startup. In addition to understanding these issues, students will also have developed an appreciation for the risk tolerance, business judgment and process building required to succeed in the context of a fast-moving, resource-constrained startup environment. Students will appreciate how in-house counsel can most effectively serve as a trusted business advisor, influencing key business decisions to mitigate risk to the company while supporting the company’s growth.

Dec 2022 – Oct 2025 · 2 yrs 10 mos

• Executive team member responsible for legal, privacy, info sec and compliance in AI-powered talent assessment software company (VC-backed, $1.1 billion valuation at Series C). Manage team of six.
• Led three acquisitions/acquihires of competitors (including cross border acquisition of AI-driven interview transcription tool). Managed legal and IP diligence and drafting of LOI, APA and employment contracts.
• Partnered with CRO to develop new contracting framework and pricing model, driving 70% increase in enterprise bookings in 2024. Negotiate multi-year $1M+ SaaS and services deals with Fortune 100 customers.
• Lead global privacy program and strategic approach to collection and processing of candidate interview data. Develop risk management strategy for global network of independent contractors.
• Provide proactive product counseling on emerging regulatory frameworks for the use of AI in employment decision making (including EEOC compliance audits).
• Supervise outside counsel, including initial streamlining of use of outside firms while finding more cost-effective subject matter expertise in key areas of the business.
• Manage employment litigation and other employment matters in support of remote-first, global team across US, Canada, India, Mexico and the UK.

Dec 2021 – Dec 2022 · 1 yr · Boston, MA

• Built and led legal team of 10 to scale with $775M global cybersecurity business growing through acquisition. Key advisor to EVP/GM of business unit and member of his cross-functional management team, providing proactive legal advice given company risk tolerance. Served in leadership of global commercial legal team, focused on retaining top talent. Left for remote opportunity after relocation to DC.
• Supported diligence, closing and post-merger integration of $1.45BN Carbonite/Webroot acquisition and $860M Zix acquisition. Integrated new business lines into new master technology licensing terms/partner program and built single streamlined legal ops process to improve communication/transparency between legal and sales.
• Negotiated complex cloud deals (SaaS, cloud APIs), global channel partnerships (resellers, distributors, SIs), and $15M+ licensing compliance settlement with key customer/competitor in coordination with global EVP Sales.
• Delivered pragmatic cross-functional support on data privacy, marketing, trademark protection, and compliance matters (export control, anticorruption/FCPA, anticompetition).
• Supported global corporate secretary on preparations for 2022 annual meeting, 10-K, and ESG report.

Nov 2020 – Dec 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo · Boston, MA

May 2019 – Present · 6 yrs 10 mos

• Chapter President, Washington D.C. - 2024-2025
• The L Suite is the premier peer community for Chief Legal Officers and General Counsels where we collaborate to help each other excel in our careers and propel our companies forward. Membership is by invitation only—DM me to learn more.

Apr 2019 – Nov 2020 · 1 yr 7 mos

• Strategic legal advisor to board, co-CEOs and management team in consulting marketplace business with aggressive risk posture and changing product offering. Second legal hire, named GTM MVP in first full quarter with the company. Grew the legal, privacy and compliance function before being named GC, assuming board secretary and corporate governance duties for VC-backed company.
• Managed $42M Series E fundraise, refinancing of revolver and term loan, and PPP loan process.
• Supported doubling of marketplace sales to $100M annual run rate with customer base covering 30% of Fortune 100. Created MSA terms and closed Catalant’s first multi-year, $1M+ Saas deals for new software offering. Launched new click-thru terms for SMB customers and marketplace experts. Developed legal operations, quarterly metrics, and self-serve functionality to support sales team expansion.
• Built compliance program for vetting independent contractors engaged via Catalant marketplace, including hiring first compliance team member and overseeing partnership/API integration with third party vendor.
• Created data privacy program, including first privacy and cookie policies, in response to enforcement of GDPR. Hired and managed info security officer, achieving first successful SOC2 audit.
• Managed cap table and employee equity compensation program; implemented Carta. Conducted multiple internal investigations.

Jul 2018 – Apr 2019 · 9 mos

Jan 2017 – Jun 2018 · 1 yr 5 mos

Nov 2015 – Jan 2017 · 1 yr 2 mos · Boston, MA

• Advised public and private companies facing inquiries and litigation from SEC, FINRA, DOJ and state regulators. Managed tech and biotech company responses to FINRA inquiries on insider trading. Conducted internal investigation into $400M+ billing error at publicly traded, Fortune 250 financial firm, including managing C-suite briefings and employee interviews. Drafted privacy policies for clients seeking US-EU Privacy Shield certification.

Sep 2014 – Aug 2015 · 11 mos · Boston, MA

• Secured initial U.S. bid city designation over LA, SF and DC as as a member of 7-person bid team. Led Technology & Innovation, Safety & Security, and Environmental Sustainability Committees. Drafted strategic communications, including bid books and briefings, for key USOC and community stakeholders. Selected and managed multi-agency digital team. Led digital strategy and execution resulting in 300+% growth in social platforms and email marketing campaigns.

Sep 2013 – Aug 2014 · 11 mos · Philadelphia, PA

• Assisted Judge with development of settlement in NFL concussion multi-district litigation through mass tort compensation scheme. Prepared draft opinions in civil cases on issues including class certification, employment discrimination, choice of law and contract disputes. Assisted Judge with evidentiary rulings in criminal trials.

Oct 2012 – Aug 2013 · 10 mos · Washington, DC

• Represented two Japanese executives before DOJ prosecutors in separate criminal antitrust investigations. Devised compliance strategy for new anti-human trafficking provisions in government contracts. Defended a corporate officer against shareholder breach of fiduciary duty claims. Drafted Supreme Court amicus brief in support of challenge to DOMA.