Major, Lindsey & Africa

Contract attorney for a global transportation and tech company, focusing on data privacy and HIPAA compliance initiatives.

Corporate Lawyer

Privacy Matters, LLC

Designs and implements privacy policies and notices to ensure compliance with US privacy laws (CCPA/CPRA, VCDPA, CTDPA, CPA) and international laws such as the GDPR. Implements privacy by design evergreen processes for companies to remain compliant with changing laws and federal regulations. Identifies missing privacy and data governance documentation and processes, saving companies millions in potential fines. Facilitates Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) and Data Privacy Impact Assessments (DPIAs). Trains employees on privacy best practices to reduce the risk of data breaches. Develops sustainable privacy strategies to help businesses build customer trust while achieving business goals and increasing profitability. Drafts and conforms MSAs and SCCs; develops vendor risk management protocols. Drafts, revises and negotiates Cloud Computing Agreements, Software Licensing Agreements (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS) and IT/Tech contracts, DPAs, SLAs, and hybrid cloud subscription and license agreements. Manages vendor contracts throughout the lifecycle and trains employees on best practices.

Data Privacy and Contracts Counsel

Murphy Mediations and Consulting LLC

Develops and implements appropriate workflows and processes to ensure privacy by design for startup and medium sized businesses. Drafts industry specific privacy policies and external privacy notices, keeping businesses compliant with US and international data privacy laws. Trains employees on best practices, develops vendor and customer management protocols. Manages commercial and technology contracts, including SaaS, PaaS and IaaS, cloud computing, SLAs and work for hire software contracts. Drafts Master Service Agreements; incorporates SCCs. Conducts data privacy and cybersecurity gap analyses and risk assessments to support organizational goals. Designs corporate training protocols for data governance.

Mediates and resolves litigated cases for the State of Florida and privately with a 90% success rate. ADR practice includes business litigation, contractual disputes, and civil disputes.

Consultant and Mediator

Pinellas Eviction Diversion Program

Designed and implemented the Pinellas Eviction Diversion Program, using funds provided by the 2020 CARES ACT, including procurement of a $600,000+ grant for the provision of legal assistance and mediation services for tenants and landlords affected by COVID-19. Negotiated vendor and supplier agreements for infrastructure, website development, hardware and software acquisition, SEO, and social media. Procured SaaS enterprise contracts with DocuSign and Zoom, saving the program 18% in costs.
Oversaw the HR staffing program, managing contract attorneys and mediators. Designed and implemented a novel program for 100% remote mediations. Successfully avoided eviction and homelessness in 85% of cases.

Director, Mediations

Confidential Government 

Collaborated with a cross-functional team of private and governmental stakeholders to respond to a corporate payment systems RFP. Team was awarded a multi-million $ government contract.

Legal Consultant

Murphy Law Firm, LLC

Served as Senior Partner managing a complex litigation and corporate practice; expanded practice by 300%. Negotiated contractual settlements in over 92% of cases, minimizing the cost of resolution by 75%. Led cross-functional teams of experts, such as forensic accountants, business analysts, CPAs, and investigators. Drafted, revised and redlined technology and Intellectual Property agreements and contracts including Software Licensing Agreements, Master Service Agreements, and Vendor contracts. Trained, mentored, and motivated a high performing team of professionals; established and enforced exceptional quality standards. Developed and structured contracts with clients, vendors, and employees. Drafted employment contracts; handled risk management and compliance issues. Managed all aspects of law firm governance, including client acquisition, recruiting, supervising and motivating employees, and handling financial matters such as accounts receivable/payable.

General Counsel

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough

Litigated cases for corporate clients such as Ford and Toyota from initial assessment and intake through trial, including legal research, discovery and depositions. Collaborated with outside counsel, drafted opinion letters, and assessed legal risk.

Associate Attorney

Accomplished attorney with a proven record of success. Broad legal knowledge base with extensive experience in complex contract drafting and negotiation, data privacy laws, software licensing agreements, technology agreements, data governance, compliance, and risk management. Thrives in navigating complicated and nuanced legal issues.

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