HOWARD D. HURWITZ

Phoenix, Arizona / 425-***-****

ad1vze@r.postjobfree.com / www.linkedin.com/in/hdhurwitz SUMMARY AND PROFILE

General Counsel I Deputy General Counsel I Senior Counsel Vice President of Legal & Compliance / Department Management / Complex Commercial Transactions

Seasoned and enthusiastic legal executive, thriving in fast paced, high volume corporations with diversity of roles and influence. Superior success in commercial contracting using a cooperative rather than a no prisoners approach; easily builds trust and rapport, eliminating the battle. Trusted advisor to senior management and internal clients, guiding in appreciating and choosing the right balance of risk. Enjoys entrepreneurial cultures, adept at discovering the path forward and possesses extreme tech savvy for product idea collaboration. Known for strong analytical abilities, business acumen, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. Experienced mentor and trainer of junior staff, infusing legal advice and the why behind decisions to grow critical thinking and careers. Passionate about achieving best results for the company, client and bottom line. Easily adjusts style and communication for differing cultures, countries and clients.

Executive Legal Impact

IP Protection (Patents & Trademarks) Complex Commercial Transactions Construction Operations Compliance Contract Drafting/Negotiation Commercial Dispute Resolution General Corporate Compliance Software/Technology Licensing Software/Technology Licensing Supply Chain/Procurement Real Estate Transactions

Corporate Governance Customs Compliance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Lessen Inc. Scottsdale, AZ

Vice President of Legal & Compliance

2021 - 2023

Hired as the first attorney at a property technology startup and tasked with building out a fully functional legal department with responsibility for hands on management, delivery and support of all legal needs of the organization.

Provided strategic leadership, guidance, and legal support to the sales, human resources, finance, accounting, procurement, product development, engineering, accounting, vendor compliance and construction operations teams.

Developed and implemented policies, procedures, and compliance programs to ensure the company operates within legal and regulatory requirements.

Advised executive leadership on legal risks and opportunities and participated in key decision-making processes; and represented the company in legal disputes and engaged and managed the work of outside counsel as necessary.

As sole in-house counsel, coordinated with outside counsel to provide legal support for Lessen’s recent acquisition of SMS Assist, a $1 billion dollar tech enabled company specialized in residential and commercial real estate facilities maintenance and operations management.

Drafted and managed all contract templates and negotiate complex contracts and agreements with clients, vendors, partners and investors, and responsible for all corporate organizational and governance activities.

Developed and implemented company’s general contracting license acquisition and maintenance strategy allowing the company to continue its growth through expansion into new markets where it offers renovation and turn services for single and multifamily properties.to customers ranging from large REITs all the way down to small investors managing and/or flipping a small portfolio of properties.

Hired and managed Lessen’s first paralegal and construction operations compliance manager. Kudelski Group, Phoenix, AZ

Senior Corporate Counsel

2016 - 2021

Senior Corporate Counsel with lead responsibility for providing legal support to corporate finance and treasury, facilities, and procurement functions, with global responsibility for its Nex Guard forensic watermarking product line, and the U.S. divisions of its digital TV and cybersecurity business units.

Provided effective legal advice, counsel and contract drafting and negotiation support in the areas of international business transactions, software and technology licensing, intellectual property, cybersecurity, antipiracy, media licensing and content distribution, M&A, real estate, procurement transactions, corporate governance, block chain and crypto currency, government affairs, international trade compliance, general legal compliance, dispute resolution, and legal support for other matters as assigned by the SVP & Group General Counsel and the Europe-based Vice President of Contracts.

Provided legal support to the Group’s companies in the U.S., Europe and Asia related to service delivery, and management of and intellectual property, and legal contract support for software and IP licensing and SaaS; and partnered with the group’s internal innovation team supporting entrepreneurship and product development from a legal and practical use standpoint.

Drafted and maintained commercial contract templates to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations and changes in commercial requirements for sales of a wide variety of the Group’s products and services including content licensing, acquisition, distribution and exhibition activities, purchase, service and sales templates, and templates for sales of U.S. cybersecurity and antipiracy services.

Formulated and strategized with outside counsel the defense of a $2M lawsuit, negotiating settlement of

$100K. Managed outside counsel expenses and ensure budget compliance. General Electric Company, Louisville, KY, Atlanta, GA, Sammamish, WA Senior Counsel, Sourcing & International Trade

2007 - 2016

Oversaw global supply chain and sourcing; contract drafting and negotiation; and international trade compliance.

Supported integration during major acquisition of Alstom, integrated procurement team, trained on GE sourcing and contracting processes and rules, and fall back manual for terms and conditions.

Supported customs department with import compliance and penalty mitigation. Established foreign trade zone, creating massive savings and improving production workflow.

Oversaw succussful admission to U.S. Customs’ importer self-assessment program.

Authored a fall back manual/playbook on contracts, guided procurement managing contracts and standard alternate clauses to negotiate contracts with vendors,reducing reliance on internal legal by 30%. Additional Experience

GATES CORPORATION / TOMKINS PLC, Corporate Counsel U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, Import Policy Analyst Vander pool, Frostick & Nishanian, P.C., Associate Fast Pick N’ Pack, Inc., President & Operations Manager EDUCATION AND OTHERS

University of Denver College of Law

Juris Doctor, Concentration in International Law

Boston University School of Management

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

GE Legal Leadership, Finance & Controllership Course GE Manager Development Course

Licensure

Admitted to practice law in Washington State (Active), Colorado (Inactive), District of Columbia (Inactive); Virginia (inactive); and before the U.S. Court of International Trade, and U.S. Appellate Courts in the Federal, Fourth and Tenth Circuits. Admission to Arizona Bar Pending, Licensed Arizona Real Estate Sales Professional, and Licensed Customs Broker

Awards and Recognition

GE Above & Beyond Award for Delivering Results in an Uncertain World: 10/2016 and 03/2016

GE Above & Beyond Awards for Expertise: 11/2014, 04/2014, and 11/2012

GE Above & Beyond Award for Clear Thinking: 01/2013

GE Above & Beyond Awards for Imagination & Courage: 08/2014, 02/2014, 05/2012 and 09/2011

GE Above & Beyond Award for External Focus: 08/2013

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