SHEEBA S. GEORGE, ESQ.
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Delaware, OH 43015 Email: **********@*****.***
Motivated and results-oriented professional with a strong background in license agreements and transactional work and demonstrated proficiency in a wide range of legal functions. Noted expertise as a big-picture team player in fast-paced, competitive environments, developing and implementing highly effective engagement strategies. FL Bar #640204; OH Bar # 91472(corporate status)
Areas of Expertise
Technology/IP
Regulatory Compliance
Legal Research & Writing
Relationship Management
Data Security/Privacy Law
Negotiations & Contracts
Collaboration
Business Law
Litigation
Legal Training
Professional Experience
ASTUTE SOLUTIONS, Columbus, OH 2013 – Present
Corporate Contract Counsel
Responsible for creating legal processes throughout organization to support corporate functions including all domestic and international sales
Responsible for drafting, negotiating and finalizing all transactional contracts around sales for Astute’s technology including software development contracts, licensing agreements, Service-as-a-Software (SaaS) agreements, Service Level Agreements, End User Licensing Agreements, mobile content licensing agreements, and PII policy development, university sponsored research agreements
Responsible for negotiating and managing all vendor contracts for company
Provide legal advice and guidance to business
Responsible for conducting comprehensive legal, business, FCC and HR research and analysis of for management team
Manage contractual obligations to ensure global legal compliance for data security
Responsible for creating online terms and conditions to expedite sales
Manage the legal training to all members of sales team and business partners
Proactively assess processes and policies with the goal of optimizing efficiency
Apply strong analytical and quantitative skills to assess complex legal and business issues and develop appropriate solutions; utilize exceptional communication skills to ensure company understanding of legal advice
Responsible for drafting, reviewing, and advising on a range of legal issues such as: IP, privacy, licensing, commercial transactions
Develop innovative template agreements and legal processes that scale globally, streamlining relevant legal operations
Oversee legal matters handled by outside counsel, serving as primary point of contact and ensuring accuracy and completion
STATE ATTORNEY’S OFFICE, 13th JUDICIAL COURT, Tampa, FL 2006 – 2010
Assistant State Attorney-Felony & Juvenile
Key member of prosecution, directly responsible for the prosecution and jury trial of 400+ 1st, 2nd, and 3rd degree felony cases
Planned and prepared pleadings and other legal documents in preparation for trials, hearings, and other legal proceedings; utilized personal judgment and discretion to conduct extensive legal research, ensuring accuracy and integrity of cases
Collaborated with opposing counsel to negotiate effective and appropriate plea agreements
Developed Diversionary Plans for first-time juvenile offenders and Rehabilitation Plans for repeat offenders as terms of probation
Additional Professional Experience:
Fellow/Organizer, OBAMA FOR AMERICA Florida & Ohio, 2011-2012
Start-Up Founder, SOCIAL POLITIX, 2010-2011
Real Estate Attorney, T. SALTZMAN P.A., 2005
Litigation Attorney, LEE & AMTZIS, 2004-2005
Assistant State Attorney, STATE ATTORNEY’S OFFICE-17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, 2003-2004
Legislative Analyst, MIAMI-DADE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, 2002-2003
volunteer
Ohio Women’s Bar Association, Community Outreach Chair, 2017
World Relief, Civics Instructor, 2014-2015
Education
Harvard University, Cambridge, MA; Masters in Liberal Arts, Extension Studies, May 2019
oField of Study Government, GPA: 3.66
New England School of Law, Boston, MA; Juris Doctorate
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL; Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Awards & Distinctions
National Moot Court Team (2001)
1st Place- Honors Moot Court Best Brief (2000)
Honors Moot Court Best Oral Advocate (2000)
Women’s Law Caucasus Honoree (2001)
Business Editor- International Law Annual (2001)