MARY J OSE, ESQ.

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Juris Doctor, International Relations degree with a minor in Asian Studies and former Notes and Comments Editor

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? Rutgers Computer and Technology Law Journal

Earned leadership ratings of ?Superior? from the General Counsel for (7) Performance Reviews and promoted

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November 2011 to Deputy General Counsel

Praised by the General Counsel for work with complicated higher-level projects, & new media/technologies

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Drafted Document Retention Policy, conducted Intellectual Properties assessment and HIPAA compliance review,

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developed recommendations for updating existing policies to address employee social networking and new media use, and

worked with IBM Privacy Counsel on internet privacy and data security concerns

Experience and understanding of HIPAA, RFPs, Cause Marketing, Data Privacy, and Web Based Businesses

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Conducted due diligence resulting in the discovery of over $200K worth of credits owed to the organization

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Skilled in operational analysis of companies and recommending improvements that further the bottom line

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Established Advisor of senior management, providing in depth knowledge of business and contracts combined with

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exceptional skills in negotiation, diplomacy, and team-building

Extensive work includes events, and contracts with companies and unique individuals within the realm of

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fashion/entertainment/sports industries (Emilio Pucci, Calvin Klein, LLC, Phillips-Van Heusen, Corp., the Broadway

Musical Chicago, World Ranked Boxers, and producers who work with Grammy winning artists)

Selected as a Panel Guest for HOT97?s radio shows on ?Winning Women: Female Executives Inspiring the Youth?

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(March 2009) and ?Winning Women: Doing Big Things In The Industry? (Fall 2006)

Disciplined, prudent, yet savvy and spirited with a passion for travel and new media

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EXPERIENCE

SAFE HORIZON, INC., New York, N.Y.

JULY 2006 ? OCTOBER 2014

Deputy General Counsel, promoted November 2011

Assistant General Counsel, Corporate Governance, Contracts, Employment, Web, Real Estate, Leasing, Regulatory, Privacy

Represent and advise the country?s leading victim services organization with over 700 employees. Administer general corporate

governance, draft contracts, develop policies, and RFPs. Draft, review, and file corporate state and federal filings. Develop

contracts related to technology, marketing, branding, event planning, telecommunications, data security, HIPAA, service/vendor

agreements, real estate/leasing, regulatory matters, and the development and negotiation of all N.Y.S.C.A.C. subcontract

agreements. Provide legal advice to C-level & senior executives . Investigate employment matters and p rovide interpretation of

statutes, regulations, and policy procedures. Conduct review of existing trademarks and policies, developed recommendations

for updates. Draft policies and procedures for Document Destruction and Retention, Intellectual Property Assessments, New

Media and Social Networking, and HIPAA Compliance. Liaison for the corporation, outside counsel, and third party agencies.

Manage corporate litigation, supervise junior attorneys, present staff trainings on E.E.O. policies, respond to subpoenas and

document requests. Represent the corporation in court/administrative hearings and attend finance/audit committee meetings.

Filed lobbying reports for NYC and NYS and provided responses for the IRS Form 990 filing.

LAW OFFICE OF MARY JOSE, PC, Brooklyn, N.Y.

NOVEMBER 2003 ? JANUARY 2007

Attorney, Entertainment/Sports Law, Business & Real Estate

Represented and advised former USBA Champion, ranked #2 in the IBF World for the Jr. Middleweight Division (promoted by

Roy Jones Jr.) in all matters including sponsorships, endorsements and publicity. Advised independent record companies,

artists/singers/producers, and managers with contracts, recording agreements, and agreements for wireless downloads.

Represented and advised publishers, song composers/songwriters, apparel companies and fashion designers with strategy,

business planning and structure. Drafted and advised on transfer documents, commercial leases, employment releases, United

States SBA Loan, and licensing agreements. Facilitated the registration of trademarks and service marks. Performed due

diligence involving title reports, lien searches, surveys, and inspection of corporate documents.

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SULLIVAN & CROMWELL LLP, New York, N.Y. JUNE 2003 ? JUNE

2004 & JULY 2004 ? JULY 2005

Contract Attorney (Temporary Position), Banking & Antitrust Litigation

Responsible for document review and production in antitrust litigation regarding Enron and Barclays Bank, the Corporate

Banking industry, the Energy Trading industry, and the Carbon industry. Reviewed documents with regard to privilege and

confidentiality pertaining to extremely confidential and proprietary information, including trade secrets. Responsible for the

organization and integrity of extremely sensitive company records and maintained privilege log.

CONDON & FORSYTH LLP, New York, N.Y.

OCTOBER 2002 - MAY 2003

Contract Attorney (Temporary Position), Aviation Litigation

Prepared for NTSB Public Hearings on the investigation of the crash of AA flight 587 in Belle Harbor, Queens, N.Y. Developed

review strategies and procedures for document management of large aviation litigation. Analyzed documents for relevance,

maintained a database of discovery materials using Concordance, as well as created and maintained privilege log.

RUTGERS URBAN LEGAL CLINIC, Rutgers School of Law, Newark, N.J.

AUGUST 2001 - MAY 2002

Community Law Clinic Student Attorney, Employment, Real Estate & Corporate Transaction

Represented clients in real estate and corporate transactions. Supervised law students on entire range of corporate and

transactional work for non-profit and for profit organizations. Prepared and negotiated various real estate transactions and

performed due diligence. Researched employment issues, and the tax implications of various economic development statutes.

Drafted transfer documents, employment releases, licensing agreements, corrective deeds, certificates of incorporation, by-laws,

operating agreements, organizational documents, and corporate filings. Facilitated the registration of trademarks, service marks,

as well as appealed action letters. Inspected corporate documents, and other corporate filings. Educated clients on 501(c) (3)

status ?Advance Ruling Developed and presented legal curriculums for homebuyers.

UBS PAINEWEBBER INC., Weehawken, N.J.

JUNE 2001 - AUGUST 2001

Summer Associate, Legal Advisory Services Division: Corporate Transaction, E-Commerce & Securities

Extensively researched and wrote memoranda of law in Securities, Intellectual Property, Corporate, and Internet law.

Comprehensive analysis on Digital Signatures, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, Browser-Wrap Agreements, and the

regulatory policies governing e-commerce. Drafted and interpreted contracts and licenses. Developed guidelines for private

placement offerings and the general solicitation rules of the SEC.

RUTGERS FEDERAL TAX CLINIC, Rutgers School of Law, Newark, N.J.

JANUARY 2001 - MAY 2001

Tax Clinic Student Attorney, Federal Tax

Researched and wrote memoranda of law and briefs on tax issues. Drafted protests and conducted appeals negotiations.

Conducted client interviews, as well as generated, facilitated, and structured offers and compromises.

LAW DEPARTMENT, OFFICE OF THE CORPORATION COUNSEL, Newark, N.J.

JULY 2000 - MAY 2001

Legal Intern, General Government Litigation

Researched and wrote memoranda of law and briefs in the areas of labor, contracts, property, and tax. Drafted and prepared

labor arbitration resolutions. Assisted attorneys with preparation for trial.

LICENSES/SKILLS/PROFESSIONAL ACCOLADES/INTERESTS

Admitted to the practice of law in New York and New Jersey (waived into D.C.)

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Languages - Malayalam, fluent; Spanish (formally studied and basic fluency returns with use)

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Proficient - LexisNexis and Westlaw, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and Word Perfect 6.0

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Selected as a Panel Guest for HOT97?s radio shows on ?Winning Women: Female Executives Inspiring the Youth? (March

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2009) and ?Winning Women: Doing Big Things In The Industry? (Fall 2006)

Member - Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (Public Service Organization)

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Interests - Running, Boxing, and Travel

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EDUCATION

Juris Doctor, Rutgers University School of Law-Newark, Newark, N.J. MAY 2002

Notes and Comments Editor - Computer and Technology Law Journal

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Secretary - Asian/Pacific-American Law Students Association

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Bachelor of Arts, International Relations, Minor in Asian Studies, S.U.N.Y. New Paltz, New Paltz, N.Y. MAY 1997

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