Vanderbilt University

Barnard College

American University Center of Provence, Aix-en-Provence, France

Portsmouth Abbey School

Knowledge Management Attorney at Ropes & Gray LLP

New York, New York, United States

Ropes & Gray LLP

Knowledge Management Attorney

Lead the drafting and negotiation of complex loan documents in connection with M&A, refinancing and similar transactions, including first and second lien credit agreements, asset-based loan agreements, security agreements, corporate certificates, corporate authorizations and legal opinions. In the context of fast-moving acquisition bids, concisely synthesize multiple potential lender responses to proposed financing terms and assist clients with assessing and optimizing available options. Communicate terms of complex debt financings agreements to operating company clients in a broad range of industries (including healthcare, software, consumer and infrastructure) to assist with ongoing compliance and reporting requirements under their financing documents. Collaborate closely with M&A, tax, healthcare and other internal teams to coordinate seamless closings of financings for complex acquisition transactions on frequently expedited timelines. Manage teams that include junior associates, paralegals and foreign counsel in multiple jurisdictions. Remain up-to-date on debt market trends and pertinent case law.

Associate, Finance

Represent lenders and corporate borrower clients in complex domestic and international secured and unsecured bank financing transactions with consistent client contact and management responsibilities. Assist with the drafting and negotiation of central loan documents, and draft and negotiate all ancillary transaction documents and legal opinions. Supervise and manage junior associates and paralegals. Conduct and manage due diligence, and supervise contract attorneys. Conduct research on perfection of security interests in nontraditional collateral (such as health insurance receivables and hedge fund interests). Manage closing and post-closing obligations.

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Associate, Banking & Finance

Summer Associate

Drafted responses to PTO Office Actions refusing trademark applications; audited procurement contracts regarding intellectual property and indemnity risks; reviewed licensing contracts to ensure trademarks have adequate protection; drafted guidelines for correct use of brand names and generic descriptors in Canadian advertising; filed trademark applications.

Diageo

Legal Intern, Intellectual Property

Reviewed and summarized Uniform Commercial Code, tax, judgment, and intellectual property lien searches; assisted attorneys in review of ancillary documents; drafted and filed UCC financing statements and intellectual property security agreements; arranged for and ensured exchange of collateral items including stock certificates; coordinated with clients and attorneys to ensure timely execution of documents; kept track of deliverables required for closing.

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

Legal Assistant, Credit Practice Group

Worked with a team of attorneys, paralegals, and social workers to build a defense case; obtained evidence by locating and interviewing witnesses to alleged crimes and canvassing crime scenes; obtained and reviewed video surveillance tapes

Legal Aid Society

Investigator Intern

Selected as Oscar Lee Straus II Fellow in criminal justice (exposes undergraduates to the field of criminal justice); visited and helped write reports on conditions of New York state prisons; investigated conditions of housing, healthcare, and education in state prisons; interviewed staff, administrators, and inmates.

Courtney Mitchell