Contract Analyst & eDiscovery Manager
Resume:
LaChay M. Hopkins
Canoga Park, CA
**********@************.***
Ambitious with a keen eye with attention to detail with a background in finance I have worked diligently with both big pharma and Energy industry. I have helped negotiate amendments to existing vendor’s agreements. I also have experience with SAP, TAP and relativity. I can maneuver through supply chain demands.
Education
Texas Southern University, Houston, TX
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, FINANCE, MAY 2012
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Professional Experience
THE JD HOPKINS LLC (Freelancing Paralegal)
eDiscovery Manager, OCTOBER 2023- PRESENT
Help move contracts through life-cycle.
Negotiate, draft and execute approved Master Agreements, Amendments, Notices, Waivers, Scopes of Work, etc., for high complexity agreements or novel arrangements as assigned.
Route contract for signature and follow up.
Ensure that all agreements are drafted in a compliant manner and comply with the laws and regulations that govern the specified industry.
Negotiates large range of vendor agreements which includes sales agreements.
Have a keen understanding of Contract Law.
Work closely with IT and legal department to help facilitate wrap text agreements.
Creating templates to safeguard against the rising threat of Technology and the internet.
Working with TAP, SAP, SOP, and relativity.
XPrize, Remote
CONTRACT ANALYST, MAY 2024-JULY 2024
Drafted, reviewed, redlined and negotiated Master Service Agreements, Software as a Service Agreement, Amendments, Termination Letters, Confidential Disclosure Agreements, Licensing Agreements within Indirect Procurement Categories
Overseeing or preparing the scope of work, specifications, and conditions for new contracts. This may include gathering business requirements, conducting interviews, and reviewing customer contract terms and conditions.
Worked independently in vendor contract management.
Audited vendor’s with in a timely manner to ensure vendor is in compliance of the terms of the contract.
AmerisourceBergen Pharmaceuticals, Remote
CONTRACT ANALYST, JUNE 2022- OCTOBER 2023
Drafted, reviewed, redlined and negotiated Master Service Agreements, Software as a Service Agreement, Amendments, Termination Letters, Confidential Disclosure Agreements, Licensing Agreements within Indirect Procurement Categories
Reviewed contract terms and conditions before signing and negotiating favorable terms with other parties on behalf of their employer which includes DPA (Data Processing Agreements) and insurance policies.
Red lined terms and conditions after reviewing contracts to prevent potential disputes and financial risk.
Provided accurate updates on all outstanding contractual documents to management as required through required systems or tracking mechanisms.
Collaborated with cross-functional departments (legal, insurance, HSSE, etc.) to draft, negotiate and administer a wide range of contracts with a focus on low to mid risk/complex contracts with low to mid financial obligations (approx. $0 to $5mil); to include, but not limited to, professional services, IT software/hardware and HR staffing agreements.
Overseen ongoing contract administration of submittals, regulatory compliance, performance milestones, performance requirements, notifications, etc. Assure contract terms, commitments and notifications, such as notices, payment schedules and terms, contract terminations and renewals, invoice provisions, cost limitations, etc. are completed as required in a timely manner. Identify linkages between key agreements.
Sufficient in SAP software, Relativity, and TAP.
Consilio Services LLC, Houston, TX
EDISCOVERY ANALYST- QUALITY CONTROL, JULY 2019 – JUNE 2025
Reviews complex documents involving mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures; including identifying and addressing potential FTC violations, extracting and organizing sensitive information, and ensuring FDA and FTC compliance within PHARMA.
Reviewed for the purpose of Privileged logs
Sufficient in 2nd level of review coding
Performs detailed data review of analytical test results for accuracy.
Proficient in Relativity, Cloud providers such as veeva, concordance, introspect, and Ariba.
Review also includes experience in confidential disclosure agreements and mediation agreements.
Texas Workforce Commission, Houston, TX
LEGAL HEARING OFFICER, FEBRUARY 2021-DECEMBER 2021
Conducted telephone hearings on entitlement to UI Benefits in accordance with Federal and Texas Law and procedures.
Questioned witnesses and rule on exceptions, motions, and admissibility of evidence.
Drafted decisions based on the testimonies of the parties.
Earl Carl Institute Innocence Project, Houston, TX
LEGAL ASSISTANT, AUGUST 2017 - MAY 2018
Lectured at schools and detention centers re: students’ legal rights and the consequences of their choices.
Taught and mentored students in an effort to bridge the gap between kids and the legal system.
Drafted Arguments in regards overturning convictions of wrongfully convicted felons.
Harris County District Attorney’s Office, Houston, TX
LEGAL INTERN, MAY 2017 – AUGUST 2017
Assisted the Chief of Organized Crimes in preparing gang cases for trial including interviewing witnesses.
Researched and analyzed caselaw on a variety of issues and drafted legal memoranda.
Regent & Associates, Houston, TX
DEBT COLLECTIONS LEAD LEGAL ASSISTANT, MAY 2014 - JANUARY 2015
Prepared and organized complex cases for trial including drafting pleadings and motions.
Additional Information
Interests: Public speaking, volunteering in my community to assist the homeless, and baking delicious treats!
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