TK D.

EXPERIENCE - 20+ years progressive in-house and law firm Real Estate and Corporate paralegal roles managing complex commercial transactions; drafting/redlining conveyance documents; title examinations, survey, permitting, replat and transaction due diligence; retail, office, multi-family and land lease drafting/redlining/negotiating; property management, tenant buildouts and construction draws; merger and acquisition due diligence/closings; point of escalation for operations and clients related to real estate and leasing; and corporate governance filings and maintenance. 20+ years of Senior Contracts Management/AVP and legal operations experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial and professional services agreements at both law firms and in-house legal departments; senior point of escalation for contracting, intellectual property and legal matters; executive and board reporting on contracts and intellectual property matters; hiring and daily contract workflow management of six contracts/risk management specialists supporting 63+ offices; managing compliance investigations and implementing corrective action; contracts process mapping and workflow improvements; developing organizational readiness plan for new CLM; leading development of legal, risk management and international policies and protocols; hiring and managing outside counsel and engaging other external advisors; and facilitating in-person and online contracts and risk management training. 5 years Franchise Specialist experience drafting and managing issuance of territory development and site franchise agreements; ensuring franchisee real estate program compliance; working with cross-functional team of architects, franchise operations and real estate development to drive successful franchisee onboarding and new restaurant openings; franchise disclosure filings; and transaction management for franchisee portfolio acquisitions/dispersements. 10+ years as Director of Intellectual Property Program/AVP managing patent, trademark and copyright strategy; supporting technology department new product development; SaaS and software licensing; working with marketing department on product branding/markings/disclosure strategies; IP claims management; and facilitating company-wide training to manage IP risk. INDUSTRY BACKGROUND - real estate, construction, leasing, multi-family, technology/SaaS, banking, lending, international, architectural/engineering, intellectual property, food services, franchising and retail services. EDUCATION - BA Legal Studies; Paralegal Certificate; Construction Management; Real Estate License in Missouri and Kansas