USC Gould School of Law

University of Denver

Head of Global BD & Strategic Partnerships at Tumblr

AcornOak

Fractional Chief Strategic Partnerships Officer

Gundzik Gundzik Heeger LLP

Partner

Mar Vista Family Center

Board Chair

Senior executive and leader of multiple business units, including Business Development and Entertainment & Media Partnerships. Led teams responsible for strategic partnerships, content creation and promotion, vendors/procurement, contractors/consultants, and events. Worked cross-functionally to create and manage partnerships and advocacy work regarding social, industry, governmental, and regulatory issues that impact Tumblr and its users.

Tumblr

Head of Global BD & Strategic Partnerships

Led and managed all legal support for Tumblr across transactional, product, policy, privacy, intellectual property and litigation matters. Reviewed and provided legal and policy guidance regarding all product features, advertising products, and promotions, marketing and communications releases. Held primary responsibility for legal review, drafting, and negotiation of all agreements including facilities, advertising, and strategic partnerships.

General Counsel

Yahoo! Inc.

Senior Director - Legal

Provided and managed transactional and product legal support for multiple business units, including content and advertising distribution, product development, privacy compliance, strategic partnerships, and procurement. Ensured legal compliance of advertising and marketing materials, products and services and drafted associated terms of service and privacy policies. Structured, drafted, negotiated, and advised on commercial, strategic, advertising, distribution, licensing, and other complex agreements. Member Yahoo Pro Bono Committee and Co-Founder of SoCal Pro Bono Committee.

Legal Director

Advised and coordinated with sales executives, marketing, engineering, and human resources, to identify and resolve business and legal issues and provide ongoing counsel, advice and support. Worked with business teams to negotiate a variety of transactions, including acquisitions, and drafted contracts with advertising agencies, Internet publishers, content providers, vendors, and landlords.

CityGrid Media

Corporate Counsel

Engaged in a broad-based general corporate transactional practice with significant experience in mergers and acquisitions, securities regulations, private equity investments, and capital markets offerings.

Hope Garcia