David Mitrou

Experience

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  Nassau County District Attorney

  Aug 1999 - Apr 2000

  Assistant District Attorney

  • One of two new Assistant District Attorneys (out of 18) immediately assigned to Trial Division• Handled revolving 210 case misdemeanor caseload in busy Hempstead District Court• Attended court daily• Participated in five week trial training program

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  McCormack Suny LLC

  May 2000 - Mar 2014

  Partner/Attorney

  With this firm, I was the appointed lead trial/defense counsel among a 15-member firm representing industries in transportation, commercial, employment, tort, and product liability situations. Complex litigation matters that I handled included but were not limited to personal injury defense, fire science & explosion, commercial dispute, and premises liability concerns. In addition, I briefed and argued appellate matters before Supreme Judicial Court.My outstanding successes at this firm included:● I navigated the highly successful strategy directing the defense of Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority in the case of the wrongful subway death trial broadcasted on Court Television.● I was invited to present at Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education event titled Trial Strategies and Techniques for Use of Experts at Trial. Show less

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  Keolis Commuter Services

  Mar 2014 - now

  As Chief Legal Officer, hold primary accountability for providing strategic legal advice, protection and compliance for broad portfolio of issues and departments consistent with the complexity associated with a $500 million/year, 2400-employee mobility company delivering the nation’s largest public transportation rail operations and maintenance contract. In addition to the core legal functions, I also lead the government affairs and public relations team together with client partnering and management, strategic business planning and future contract extension activities. I serve as the Secretary to the Board of Directors and am leading the development of a mission-based affiliate designed to support the communities we serve and promote green space access for transit-dependent populations.I have developed extensive experience across a diverse group of legal issues including: cybersecurity, employment issues, criminal and regulatory investigations, crisis management, contract negotiation, litigation management, commercial discussions, acquisition assessment, environmental matters, software contracts and licensing, union labor, corporate governance and compliance. Show less As core member of the Executive Team, expanded the legal role during company reorganization for railroad delivering $4.0B joint venture public transportation contract, building and leading multiple high-performing cross-functional teams from the ground up. Advise Board of Directors on the ramifications of significant high profile strategic initiatives and major corporate transactions. Provide counsel for internal clients regarding commercial opportunities and risk assessments, focusing on fostering the contractual relationships to reach mutually-beneficial success. In addition to traditional legal accountabilities, I built and led three high-performing teams (Marketing & Revenue, Government Affairs & Public Relations, Client Management/Partnering) and have full P&L accountability for our newly acquired 100-facility parking business. My most recent, distinct achievements in this position are:● Integral negotiator and strategist in the achievement of $1.5B extension of existing contract entailing favorable financial terms that have not only optimized the company’s reputation but augmented our annual and lifetime profitability by over $150M.● I constructed and activated a contract compliance program for use in both upstream and downstream compliance management.● Support internal operational, information technology and digital solutions clients with multi-million-dollar contract negotiations, risk management and project dispute resolution. Show less Began working with this company as a key creator of legal direction in regulation alignment with a $3.5B joint venture transportation contract. I oversaw labor and employment legal affairs for more than 2,400 employees with 14 separate unions. I also supervised team of media relations specialists and five external lobbyists while collaborating internally with HR and EEO to devise solutions for operational, regulatory, and strategic business obstacles.The most notable successes from my first role with this company were:● I pioneered a revamped long term stakeholder engagement plan that provided strategy for contract extension, reputational enhancement, and the future of sustainable transportation in Massachusetts.● I was the leading negotiator in a marketing and revenue share deal that was the first of its kind and size in the North American market with Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority that allowed opportunity for over $10M in additional annual revenue generated. Show less

  • Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Vice President of Strategy

    Jan 2023 - now

  • General Counsel, Secretary and Vice President of Client and Commercial Affairs

    Jan 2017 - Dec 2022

  • General Counsel, Secretary and Director - Labor Affairs

    Mar 2014 - Jan 2017
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  Keolis massAdventures, LTD

  Aug 2023 - now

  President

  Founded and serve as President of taxable, nonprofit company whose mission is to serve as an adventure tour company which utilizes public transportation as the anchor for leading people (and especially transit-dependent populations) to enjoy the outdoor, community and cultural attractions in the communities we serve.