Louis S. Bonanni

New York, New York *****

212-***-**** (h) 917-***-**** (c)

adjg5i@r.postjobfree.com

Information Technology Attorney

General Counsel / In-House Counsel

Diverse legal background with many years’ experience supporting and advising on a variety of business, marketing, and strategic planning functions to include high-level negotiations, arbitration litigation, financial transactions and contracts. Demonstrated expertise in managing in-house and external counsel and reducing litigation expenses. Diligently maintain knowledge of current case law, regulations, and legislation to ensure continuous corporate compliance.

IT and Intellectual Property Law

Public / Private Corporations

Domestic and International Contracting

High-stake Commercial Transactions

Litigation and Arbitration Management

Outsourcing Agreements – BPO and ITO

Professional Experience

Tata Consultancy Services New York, NY

Senior Legal C0unsel 2019-Present

I am Senior Corporate Counsel at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) where I am responsible for the entire range of information technology and corporate legal issues. I review and draft agreements ranging from Master Services Agreements, Outsourcing Agreements (both BPO and ITO), Consulting Agreements, Software Licensing, Confidentiality Agreements and the spectrum of contracts related to the complex information technology and corporate business of TCS.

Fiserv, Inc., New York, NY

VP & Associate General Counsel, 2011–2017

Oversaw the legal requirements for five financial divisions of the company and managed a variety of cases focused on information technology in the financial sector. Managed hundreds of contracts from inception through completion including but not limited to software licensing agreements, SaaS agreements technology consulting and services agreements and outsourcing arrangements. Performed discovery for each contract, documenting significant events to compile and establish crucial evidentiary record. Oversaw intellectual property portfolio for the divisions of Fiserv which I managed. Experienced in counseling management on data privacy and protection laws both domestic and foreign including GDPR and other data privacy laws. Served as liaison among company leadership, opposing attorneys, and industry experts to achieve business goals. Partnered with colleagues to draft requests to secure documents, interrogatories, and discovery responses.

Adapted information- and resource-management systems to streamline legal performance and improve speed and accuracy of contract management.

Advanced from overseeing one division to five in two years for demonstrated success handling domestic and international deals.

Actimize, Inc., New York, NY

Legal Counsel, 2011

Assumed substantial responsibility in all areas of licensing, partnerships, corporate policies and procedures, general transactions, contracts, and regulations, for all Actimize software products and professional services. Drafted, developed, and reviewed transaction documents including software licenses, research and development collaborations, and manufacturing and supply arrangements. Collaborated with internal clients to set appropriate priorities and deliver results within the established timelines.

Handled multi-million dollar technology contracts with efficient and effective negotiation to meet company goals.

Misys International Banking Systems, Inc., New York, NY

Americas General Counsel, 2007-2010

Provided strategic-level guidance to executive leadership and managed a broad range of complex legal issues. Oversaw the management, supervision and coordination of a U.S. based legal team for an international information technology organization in the financial sector, including budget and legal practice area management and contract negotiation. Anticipated and mitigated potential legal problems within the company and developed strategies to avoid costly litigation and reduce potential areas of risk.

Participated in the development and review of processes, guidelines and procedures, including company contracting practices, to ensure the success and compliance of all requirements.

Advised senior business leaders on financially significant and complex legal matters and maintained awareness of federal regulatory changes and legal developments.

Capgemini Ernst & Young North America, Inc., New York, NY

Associate General Counsel, 1996–2007

Served as Associate General Counsel at the U.S. subsidiary of a large European information technology consulting firm. Provided overall leadership and legal strategy of key enterprise programs focused on privacy, data security and information management in collaboration with global legal teams. Provided strategic counsel on employment issues, litigation, contract and technology agreements as well as legal compliance.

Negotiated an outsourcing deal with TXU which stands as Capgemini’s largest deal at $3.5B as well as hundreds of contracts for professional services and licensure.

Additional Experience

Senior Corporate and Litigation Associate, Reed, Smith, Shaw & McClay

Corporate and Litigation Associate, Carr, Goodson, Lee & Warner, P.C.

Litigation and Healthcare Associate, Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chtd.

Education and Credentials

Juris Doctor

George Washington University National Law Center – Washington, DC

Top Quarter of Graduating Class graduating with Honors Moot Court Board, Member

Bachelor of Arts in English Literature & American Government

Georgetown University – Washington, DC – Magna Cum Laude

Licensure

Licensed to Practice Law in Maryland, District of Columbia, New York (in-House Bar License)

(Eligible for No Examination Waiver into New York Bar)

Professional Associations

Maryland Bar Association, Member

District of Columbia Bar Association, Member

New York In-House Counsel Bar, Member

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