AL-LYNN V. SYMMONS

** ******* ***** *, #** East Orange, New Jersey 07017

(773) 701 - 2644 acqkgd@r.postjobfree.com

EXPERIENCE

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THE HERTZ CORPORATION, Park Ridge, NJ

Staff Counsel

Lead the review, drafting and negotiation of commercial a g r e e m e n t s, i n c l u d i n g real estate leases, concession

agreements, ground leases, lease amendments, subleases, termination agreements, licenses, estoppels, service agreements,

construction agreements, settlement agreements and other contracts related to rental car operations from 300+ locations

throughout the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada

Analyze and interpret agreements, statutes, and ordinances to determine whether Hertzs activities and proposed

activities are in compliance with legal and contractual framework

Identify risks and liabilities arising from contracts and activities, develop solutions to mitigate risk, and effectively

communicate issues and proposed solutions to directors and senior management

Collaborate with and counsel airport directors and senior management on best strategies to complete responses to RFPs

and Invitations to Bid, review and opine on all RFPs and Invitations to Bid, and oversee the preparation of all

submissions to ensure compliance with specifications

Provide day to day counsel to various business partners, including advice to the audit team

Manage and liaise with outside counsel on the resolution of issues arising from commercial agreements with an emphasis on

cost management

2012 2013

CATERPILLAR INC., Peoria, IL

Contract Real Estate Attorney

Reviewed, drafted and negotiated real estate agreements, including industrial and office leases, lease amendments, easements,

construction agreements, documents for the acquisition and disposition of real estate, and incentive agreements

Advised business units of the risks and liabilities inherent in real estate transactions

Analyzed agreements and law to advise clients on legality of business initiatives and effectively communicated advice

Coordinated and communicated with Caterpillars corporate real estate members in connection with real estate projects

Assisted with mergers and acquisitions by reviewing and revising implementation plans and asset purchase agreements

2008 2011

BURKE, WARREN, MACKAY & SERRITELLA, Chicago, IL

Associate, Summer Associate (2007)

Drafted and negotiated commerical agreements, including office, shopping center, industrial and residential leases, lease

amendments, termination agreements, documents for the acquisition and disposition of real estate, licenses, service

agreements, confidentiality agreements, brokerage agreements, pledge agreements, asset purchase agreements, and

construction contracts

Conducted due diligence in connection with mergers and acquisitions by reviewing contracts for key provisions

Reviewed and analyzed title policies and surveys in connection with the purchase and sale of real estate and negotiated with

title companies regarding exceptions and endorsements

Communicated with brokers and advised clients regarding potential risks and liabilities involved in leasing transactions

EDUCATION

2006 2008

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO SCHOOL OF LAW, Chicago, IL

Juris Doctor

GPA: 3.516; Deans List: 2007 2008

2005 2006

UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT MERCY SCHOOL OF LAW, Detroit, MI

GPA: 3.42; Class rank: Top 11%

2001 2005

TEMPLE UNIVERSITY, Philadelphia, PA

Bachelor of Business Administration, magna cum laude

Major: Legal Studies, and Risk Management and Insurance; GPA: 3.58; Deans List: 2002 2005

ADMISSIONS

Illinois 2008; New Jersey 2013 (In-House Counsel Limited License)

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