Eileen M. Le Gall, JD, LLM

***** *********** **. ******, ** 48187 734-***-****

acve9a@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Bilingual, French speaking, self-directed attorney with 10+ years of in-

house and private practice experience. Proven skills with the ability to

confidently advise on a broad range of general corporate matters including

contract negotiations, intellectual property & licensing, and compliance.

Successfully able to work with teams to achieve desired corporate outcomes

and goals.

EXPERIENCE

ViSalus Inc., Troy, MI December 2011 to March

2016

Compliance Manager, Attorney

Directed the legal operations of the Compliance Department for an

international nutritional supplement sales company.

. Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated licensing agreements ensuring IP

protection and minimizing risk.

. Drafted and reviewed vendor, supplier, and service contracts.

. Handled matters related to global expansion, litigation, and corporate

policy.

. Collaborated with outside counsel to manage all aspects of corporate

IP portfolios.

. Drove the development and implementation of the corporate compliance

program governing all aspects of sales and distribution of corporate

products.

. Created a comprehensive domestic and international corporate program

governing privacy and data protection.

. Reviewed advertising and marketing materials to ensure compliance with

domestic and international legal requirements.

. Advised internal stakeholders on the implementation and operation of

corporate compliance and privacy programs.

. Prepared management reports regarding compliance operations and

progress.

. Managed risk through training on substantive legal topics,

communication, and auditing.

. Provided coaching and leadership support on compliance matters to

employees within the strategic business units including Marketing,

Brand Communication, Sales, Human Resources and the International

Divisions so that they are able to achieve their business objectives.

. Kept informed of legislative changes, pending industry changes,

trends/best practices and assessed the potential impact of these

changes on organizational processes.

Le Gall & Associates, London, UK January

2007 to December 2010

Attorney at Law

Successfully ran a boutique law practice advising multi-national companies,

small to medium sized enterprises and individuals on various legal matters.

. Performed administrative and management functions related to the law

practice.

. Drove and continuously improved processes in order to manage

performance and achieve firm goals.

. Counseled clients on intellectual property matters.

. Registered trademarks and domain names; filed oppositions and

cancellations; handled post-registration processes and defense

matters.

. Advised clients on legal and personal matters, related to immigration.

. Obtained visas for professionals in executive & managerial (PERM, I-

140, L1-A) or specialist roles (H-1B), students (J), and families.

. Evaluated findings and developed strategies and arguments in

preparation for presentation of cases.

. Analyzed the probable outcome of cases, using knowledge of legal

precedents.

The Coca-Cola Company, London, UK February 2008 to

June 2010

Legal Assistant to Senior Counsel

Performed a variety of functions in support of the company's anti-

competition obligations, and intellectual property matters.

. Conducted in-depth research and compiled reports on international anti-

competition and intellectual property laws for review by competition

counsel for use in various merger & acquisition transactions.

. Developed competitive analysis to assess the competitor's position and

conducted due diligence for corporate merger & acquisition

transactions.

. Reviewed and drafted confidentiality clauses for various joint-venture

agreements.

. Handled international and domestic trademark filings.

. Effectively oversaw and coordinated training sessions on anti-

competitive behavior and

responsibility to ensure all training under the company's annual

training commitments for the European Competition Commission were met.

. Assisted senior attorney in managing all aspects of trademark

portfolios for specific corporate brands.

EDUCATION

Michigan State University, College of Law

Lansing, Michigan

LLM, Intellectual Property 2013

Universit Ren Descartes - Paris V

Paris, France

Master in International Business - pursued studies 2003

Construction law focus

Thomas M. Cooley Law School Lansing,

Michigan

Juris Doctor 1998

University of San Diego

Paris, France

Certificate in International and Comparative Law 1998

MEMBERSHIPS/VOLUNTEER WORK

Michigan State Bar Association - Licensed since 1999

INTA - Emerging Issues Committee - present

American Bar Association - Spring Planning Committee - 2008

MISCELLANEOUS

Relativity - Proficient

Westlaw Research - Highly proficient

Languages - Fluent in English and French; basic Spanish language

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