kerry onda

on sabbatical and private practice

About

I am an expert deal maker with a passion for building advantageous relationships between my client and its customers, suppliers, and other strategic partners. I also have valuable experience in cost-effective litigation management and handling general legal matters for large clients. Companies in flux with a desire to innovate and succeed are my specialty. My successes range from managing complex situations, to helping take a client through M&A or bankruptcy, to handling changing technology and market conditions. Specialties: Commercial transactions drafting and negotiation Standard contract template creation Internet law Litigation management and dispute resolution Policy and Procedures development Real estate / Lease documents General legal matters

Country

united states

City

castle rock

Industry

human resources

Skill

mergers and acquisitions, legal writing, contract negotiation, litigation, corporate law, legal assistance, commercial litigation, litigation management, leadership, strategy, licensing, legal compliance, bankruptcy, policy, intellectual property, dispute resolution, employment law, legal research, strategic partnerships, negotiation, cyberlaw, mergers, contract management, procurement, mediation, legal issues, corporations

Experience

on sabbatical and private practice

on sabbatical

2018-6 - Present · 8 yrs 4 mos

procurement attorney

dex media

2004-10 - 2006-1 · 1 yr 4 mos

I handled procurements from within the Finance Department, reporting to the Controller. My role emphasized contract drafting, review, and interpretation, as well as vendor dispute resolution. Most company contracts came through this organization, including but not limited to HR, Marketing, A/R, IT, Finance, and Internet spend.

contracts specialist

amdahl corporation fujitsu

1996-1 - 2000-1 · 4 yrs 1 mo

law clerk

barnes, richardson & colburn

2001-1 - 2003-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

As a Georgetown Law student, I supported several excellent attorneys with this boutique DC firm which specializes in international trade and customs issues. I monitored industry activities on issues of client interest and on regulatory matters; helped research and develop legal positions for clients, and learned from their top-notch client management skills.

attorney - strategic procurements

dex one

2011-4 - 2013-3 · 2 yrs

Negotiating, drafting, and providing ongoing support for strategic contracts across company functions, especially focusing on complex digital technology. Providing expertise to company leadership on supplier engagement and risk management during periods of company fluctuation in challenging market.

corporate attorney

dex one

2006-2 - 2010-2 · 4 yrs 1 mo

I spearheaded legal representation at this media company's Denver office. My responsibilities were diverse, including support of credit/collections, finance, real estate, procurement, and litigation management. I also provided primary legal support to the company's internet division including subsidiary Business.com, negotiating strategic relationships and counseling clients on contract negotiation and interpretation. In early 2010, R.H. Donnelley changed names to Dex One Corporation, and my role changed to provided dedicated support for the technology divisions in the company, providing full service legal support for the internet and IT teams.