Experienced Contract Negotiator

FAITH K. BERGER, ESQ.

***** ******** ******, **********, ******* 30004

404-***-**** (O) 770-***-**** (C)

E-mail: *********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Cox Communications, Inc. Atlanta, GA

Corporate Counsel/Contractor

Regulatory and Government Affairs Department 2011 - Present

Areas of Expertise and Accomplishments

Provided interpretation and analysis of changes in Congressional Legislation with a focus on the impact such legislation will have

on the company’s business objectives. Past supervisors consider me a creative problem solver, an effective negotiator, and a

constructive facilitator. At Cox, I was responsible for negotiating, drafting and closing a wide variety of complex contracts

(information technology (IT), vendor and strategic business partnership agreements) focusing on technology transactions. My

colleagues consider me an expert in intellectual property (IP) law and commercial contracting principles. In particular, I possess

an in-depth understanding of IP laws as applied to commercial IT transactions and have experience drafting and negotiating IP

license and ownership provisions. I have worked with the information security resources to ensure appropriate security

processes/tools/responsibilities are built into any outsourcing agreements. I have coordinated with numerous corporate

departments (security, procurement, finance, regulatory, real estate, risk management, etc.) to obtain consensus in contract

language. I provided general corporate compliance support (e.g., state registrations, corporate resolutions, etc.)

ADP Inc. Alpharetta, GA

Corporate Counsel 2005 - 2011

Areas of Expertise and Accomplishments

I have experience drafting and negotiating transactions involving the use, licensing or distribution of technology in various

industries, including financial services and healthcare. I possess a core understanding of HIPAA and HITECH. I assisted the

sales force with responses to RFPs and advised sales and service professionals on the proper interpretation of contract terms. I

reviewed marketing materials to ensure compliance with legal protocols; I can negotiate and draft contractual terms in strategic

alliance agreements, reseller agreements, professional services agreements, and other legal documents. This position interfaces

with all levels of Division and Corporate Management, including Sales and Business Operations. I insured that contract

terminology was in compliance with business, legal, regulatory and security requirements. I successfully negotiated contracts

worth $11.4 million in revenue in fiscal year 2010.

UPS Supply Chain Solutions Alpharetta, GA

Senior Counsel – Compliance Division 2003 - 2005

Areas of Expertise and Accomplishments

I gained substantial experience counseling clients on transactions that involve the interpretation and consideration of industry-

specific laws and regulations. I monitored and reviewed ongoing contract processes and recommended changes to contract

templates to insure compliance with company standards. I continually met with internal clients to fully understand the business

objectives and assess the risks arising out of a proposed sale transaction. I oversee all aspects of the procurement process

including, but not limited to, pre-qualification of potential suppliers using RFI and RFP techniques, and proposal evaluations

which included complex pricing analysis, and negotiation of high dollar/high complexity contract agreements. Analyzed and

identified potential contract risks and recommended risk mitigation strategies. Created process for the transportation and storage

of FDA regulated products and codified such process into contractual templates.

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AGRIS Corporation, A Division of John Deere Roswell, GA

Legal Operations Manager 2001 - 2003

Areas of Expertise and Accomplishments

I personally directed the facilities operations for three locations which required the research of vendor’s/supplier’s

capabilities and the identification of a pool of candidates based on corporate criteria. I had the responsibility to

assess the quotations submitted and select the bidder as well as conduct vendor management. I mediated the

successful resolution of two age discrimination lawsuits, while saving Agris Corporation the expense of litigating

both claims. I utilized my knowledge of corporate and regulatory compliance issues and incorporated that

knowledge into drafts of commercial contracts. I possess a core understanding of revenue recognition rules as

applied to software licensing and service delivery. I can provide legal support and interpretation of contracting

terms to external and internal teams.

Intline.com d/b/a Media1st.com Atlanta, GA

In House Counsel 2000 - 2001

Areas of Expertise and Accomplishments

I served as the primary legal representative for this Dot.com Company. I led the development of all strategic human

resource programs, including the implementation of companywide policies and practices related to employees

and vendor contracts. I authored the contractual templates for the day to day business operations. I developed

performance appraisals and standards. I developed all human resources templates including the HR

Handbooks, employee evaluation criteria and job descriptions for 53 employees. I acted in the capacity as

employment counsel on issues ranging from the facilitation of HB1 visas and green cards, advising employees

on standards to qualify for COBRA, FMLA, and ADA, and created Diversity and Harassment Sensitivity Training.

I operated as liaison between vendors and the company by negotiating contract terms and monitoring their

compliance. I was instrumental in managing the general corporate governance and acted as the corporate

secretary.

Resolution Resources Corporation – A Division of Resolute Systems Inc. Atlanta, GA

Alternative Dispute Resolution Trainer 1998-1999

Areas of Expertise and Accomplishments

I learned a keen understanding and appreciation of business dynamics in commercial contracting and developed excellent client

relations and interpersonal skills. I drafted and negotiated grant proposals to obtain continuing education certification for

mediation training courses. I helped design and present marketing presentations to such corporate entities as: The Coca-Cola

Company, U.S. Air Force, E.E.O.C. and E.P.A. on the benefits of alternative dispute resolution. I promoted mediation-training

seminars in Georgia, New York, Illinois and Tennessee by participating in training classes. I successfully mediated the settlement

of a $650,000 judgment in Superfund litigation.

United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit New York, NY

Pro Se Appellate Attorney 1991 - 1998

Areas of Expertise and Accomplishments

I authored the Second Circuit instructional manual outlining procedures for processing appeals. I was responsible for the training

and supervision of a team of six court clerks and was instrumental in their education to revisions in appellate practice and

procedure. I was the liaison between the United States Attorney and District Attorney Offices as well as all appellate courts. I

had the honor of being chosen to conduct Civil Procedure training seminars on appellate practice and procedure for all Circuit

Courts as well as the New York State Bar Association.

EDUCATION

New England School of Law – Boston, Massachusetts – Jurist Doctorate (1990).

Major Honors: Dean’s List.

CUNY Brooklyn College – Brooklyn, New York – B.A. in Political Science (1987).

Major Honors: Magna cum Laude; Phi Beta Kappa; Dean’s List; Scholars Program;

Harry S. Truman Scholarship Semifinalist.

TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS

Mediation and Arbitration Training – Resolution Resources Corporation (1999)

Bar Admission: State of New York (1991)

Notary License.

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