Drafted appellate briefs involving matters of manufacturer breach of warranty agency issues and contract disputes to be submitted in the Illinois Appellate Court. * Conducted research and provided analysis of complex legal questions using Westlaw and other resources. * Developed appellate strategies through analysis of case files and trial records. * Conducted legal research and drafted inter-office memoranda to provide analysis of legal problems concerning safe housing worker's compensation immigration and health matters. * Provided compliance advice and counsel to business units regarding U.S. Customs and Export regulations including classification of products initiation and procurement of export licenses and communication with government agencies. * Successfully BIS to obtain favorable CCATS Rulings Advisory Opinions and Export Licenses in order to mitigate risk and recoup losses with more than $4.9 million in loss mitigation not including loss prevention. * Provided advice and counsel to business units concerning other import and export issues and processes including compliance Embargo/OFAC compliance and Deemed Export issues. * Analyzed free trade agreements and provided relevant advice and counsel to business units. * Managed the ongoing screening process of customers and vendors to ensure compliance with denied and specially designated parties laws. * Developed and managed the Trade Compliance training program and delivered group and individual training on a regular basis. * Advised business development teams regarding duty implications for bid/estimation purposes. * Advised projects on special duty treatment and mitigation strategies such as Temporary Import Bonds. * Managed prime client contracts for $100 million+ EPC projects in the subsea business segment. * Initiated and managed dispute resolution processes involving liquidated damages force majeure and indemnity matters advising senior management on commercial and legal aspects and outcomes. G.COLIN PARKER * Managed multimillion-dollar client purchase agreements involving flexible pipe supply and installation. * Drafted and negotiated subcontracts and related issues involving for services purchase orders and master service agreements (MSA's). * Worked directly with client and contractor representatives to resolve exigent issues involving offshore vessel installation work construction and changes to the work effecting modifications to prime contracts where necessary. * Drafted legal agreements and provisions including Non-Disclosure Agreements Information Rights and Sharing indemnity provisions Agreements and liquidated damages provisions. * Assisted board of directors in a variety of issues relating to building infrastructure system vendors and breach of contract issues. * Reviewed and provided consultation regarding commercial contracts for the board of directors. * Drafted and reviewed governing documents including declarations and by-laws. * Assisted clients in the formation of corporate entities.

Highlights:

• Labor Relations
• Account Manager
• Compliance
• Arbitration
• BIS
• Bonds
• Business Development
• Compensation
• Data Warehouse
• EPC