Nick Kearney

Experience

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  University of Illinois Chicago

  May 2011 - May 2013

  Clinical Student, Veterans Legal Support Center and Clinic
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  Circuit Court of Cook County, Domestic Relations Division

  Feb 2012 - Aug 2012

  Judicial Extern, The Honorable Judge Debra Walker
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  United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

  Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

  Judicial Extern, The Honorable Harry D. Leinenweber
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  Grund & Leavitt

  Feb 2013 - Mar 2015

  • Associate Attorney

    Oct 2013 - Mar 2015

  • Law Clerk

    Feb 2013 - Oct 2013
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  Heniff Transportation Systems, LLC

  May 2015 - Oct 2019

  Corporate Counsel

  Heniff Transportation is a bulk liquid transporter and logistics company with nearly 100 locations and 2,000 drivers. Conducted due diligence for target acquisitions, real estate transactions, mergers and debt-assumption agreementNegotiated and drafted hundreds of complex commercial agreements, including MSA, SLA, technology-based, non-disclosure, employment, SaaS, leases (equipment and real estate), independent contractor and vendor agreementsImplemented and maintained contract database (3,000+ agreements) with pertinent documents and notice alertsAs the second attorney of the company, assisted GC in building the legal department’s organizational structure; managed the company’s compliance with regulatory, privacy, and corporate governance at state, federal and international level Lead counsel on the task force for the integration of acquired companies (multiple sites, contract management, permitting and compliance); successfully met deadlines set by senior management in integrating acquired sites Show less

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  Enlivant

  Oct 2019 - Nov 2021

  Corporate Counsel

  Enlivant is a healthcare organization that manages 200+ long-term care facilities throughout the US. Negotiated service agreements across multiple departments and strategized to create efficiency and economies of scaleAdvised the company’s Covid-19 Task Committee on CDC and state guidelines, executive orders, and protocols Represented the company in administrative hearings in multiple jurisdictions and responses to regulatory reviewsConsistently exceeded expectations and deadlines on WHAT and HOW objectives established each yearFounding member of the company’s Diversity Compliance Committee Show less

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  Edelman

  Nov 2021 - May 2024

  Vice President, Counsel

  Edelman is a global communications firm that partners with businesses and organizations to evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputations. Identify, analyze, and present viable solutions for addressing client or supplier contracts and other legal concernsDraft, review and negotiate complex commercial contracts in cooperation with colleagues across all global practice groups Serve as a business partner to the business team, with an emphasis on the Financial Communications and Global AdvisoryMaintain and organize contract and corporate files, and handle special projects and other duties as assigned Show less

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  The Boler Company®

  May 2024 - now

  Assistant General Counsel