RESUME
Virginia N. Winn Cell 405-***-****
**** **** **. **** **** ad4khv@r.postjobfree.com
Houston, TX 77056
Commercial Attorney 08/18-present
Virginia Winn, P.C.
Houston, TX
Accomplishments and Responsibilities
Private firm for contract analysis and preparation including sales and service, distribution, consultant, publishing and construction agreements for various companies and individuals.
Reviewed and drafted software licenses, purchasing and maintenance agreements for claims and warranty issues.
Monitored outside counsel to maintain equitable rates and efficient time management.
Contracts Attorney 06/03 – 07/18
Devon Energy Corporation
Oklahoma City, OK and Houston, TX
Accomplishments and Responsibilities
Provided legal support and counsel as well as review of proposals and contracts, particularly under master service and drilling agreements for Devon depts.
Negotiated agreements with railroad companies, trucking organizations and pipelines for transportation of oil and gas interstate.
Worked with Human Resources in negotiation of international personnel hiring agreements and review of employee relocation and real estate agreements. Negotiated contract with Allegis for supervision and background research of prospective independent contractors.
Reviewed contracts for the provision of hospitalization insurance by Blue Cross to Devon employees.
Wrote Support Agreement of Devon for Thunder basketball team in Oklahoma City.
Organized data for use by outside counsel in representation of Devon at trials and claim dispute mediation.
Supervised one Contract Administrator and two law student interns.
Worked with Human Resources in negotiation of international personnel hiring agreements and review of employee relocation and real estate agreements. Negotiated contract with Allegis for supervision and background research of prospective independent contractors.
Negotiated and reviewed joint venture, consultant, and Master Service Agreements with oil service companies such as Schlumberger and Nabors.
Negotiated contracts for construction of semi-submersible rigs by McDermott and other drilling contractors.
Revised contract terms to conform to regulatory and environmental requirements.
Presented seminars to management and staff, concerning risk control, regulatory and technology issues.
Education and Licenses
Current Member of Texas Bar Association
Member of Oklahoma Bar Association through 2018 with special permission.
Received Juris Doctor from Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, PA
Received Bachelor of Arts, English Education (with honors) from University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA