Attorney

LEOPOLDO BRANDT

***** **** ***** **., **** Raton, FL 33433

561-***-**** • ********@*******.***

ATTORNEY

Self-motivated, solutions-focused legal expert with a comprehensive technology background in licensing, cloud computing and technology services. Effective communicator and liaison, known for building strategic partnerships and alliances. Highly versatile; quickly masters new roles, responsibilities, technologies and environments. Reputation for integrity, problem solving abilities, work ethic and dedication. Fluent in English & Spanish, with Portuguese skills.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Contract Drafting • Licensing, Channel & Distributor Agreements • Strategic Legal Planning • Cloud Computing

Antitrust & Anti-competitive Practices • Online Advertising

Multicultural Relations • C & N • Risk Analysis • International Trademarks • E-Commerce • Problem Solving

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MICROSOFT CORPORATION - Ft. Lauderdale, FL (2008-Present)

Commercial Licensing Attorney (LCA) –World Sales Group (WSG).

Apply strategic planning, prioritization and management skills toward consistently achieving critical deadlines while maintaining high quality standards. Maintain full accountability for providing a diverse range of legal services, including evaluating, negotiating and drafting Roll-out Volume Licensing, Services, Cloud Computing, and SaaS offerings in Latin America (38 Countries).Business partner with C & N teams of Licensing and Services. In charge of updating and localizing Services Agreements, WO and SOW for the Latin America region. Leading role in deployment of CRM solutions. Wide experience on Consumer & Online issues, web portals, Online Advertising; Mobile Operators Agreements. Wide experience on Antitrust & Anti-competitive Practices throughout the Latin American Region (Cloud Programs, Migrations, Dominant Position, Channel Partners Affairs (Direct & Indirect Model); Price issues, SaaS).

ARAQUE, REYNA, SOSA, VISO & PITTIER - Caracas, Venezuela (2006-2008)

Partner IP Department

Demonstrated exceptional IP expertise in proficiently managing legal projects from inception through completion. Supervised a diverse range of complex and sophisticated Web, Trademarks and Copyright cases, with strong focus on timely and successful completion. Spearheaded all aspects of online product development for the firm.

LEGIS EDITORES - Caracas, Venezuela (2002-2006)

Manager of Public & Institutional Affairs; Editorial Director & Legal Editor

Led a diverse team of writers and editors within the Editorial Department, with responsibility for overseeing 50 Legal Publications, both paper and online throughout all of Latin America.

TELEFLORES.COM - Caracas, Venezuela (2000-2002)

Senior Legal Counsel

Planned and coordinated multiple legal projects to maximize efficiency and achieve organizational goals. Exhibited strong communication and leadership skills in effectively developing and implementing a Worldwide Legal Strategy in support of trademarks and domain names during start-up stage.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

E-commerce & Cyberspace Law Lecturer in Venezuela

Universidad Central de Venezuela (2004)

Universidad Monteavila (2003)

Universidad Católica Andrés Bello (2002)

Universidad Católica del Táchira (2001)

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EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Master of Comparative Jurisprudence - The University of Texas at Austin Law School

Abogado (J.D. equivalent)- Universidad Católica Andrés Bello. Caracas, Venezuela

Advance Licensing Institute - Franklin Pierce Law Center

BAR ADMISSIONS

Member of Lawyers Association of the Federal District and Miranda State (Bar) Caracas, Venezuela

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Board of Directors - Nominating Committee of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)

ICANN Membership Implementation Task Force for South America & the Caribbean

Founder and President of the Venezuelan Computer Law Association (ICANN-at-Large-Certified)

PUBLICATIONS

Ley Organica de Ciencia, Tecnologia e Innovacion (Guide) (Legis 2008)

101 Nociones Legales sobre las Tecnologías de Información (Editorial CEJAR 2008)

Toma Ilegal de Nombres de Dominio (Editorial Jurídica Venezolana 2008)

Páginas Web: Condiciones, Políticas y Términos Legales (LEGIS 2003)

Evaluating Web Sites for Legal Compliance: Basics for Web Site Legal Auditing (Scarecrow Press 2001) (Co-author)

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