Taylor H.

Experience

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  McNair Law Firm

  May 2010 - Aug 2010

  Summer Intern

  - Summarized and indexed depositions and other trial materials in tax litigation.

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  Collins & Lacy, P.C.

  May 2012 - Jul 2012

  Summer Intern

  - Provided general administrative support for defense litigation, primarily including the filing of documents, maintaining computer database of correspondence, and serving as a runner.

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  Kuhn & Kuhn, LLC

  May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Deed Clerk / Law Clerk

  - Prepared deeds for real properties.- Communicated with clients and attorneys on various estate planning issues.- Worked with several firms that were members of the Academy in numerous states.

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  Lueder, Larkin & Hunter, LLC

  May 2015 - May 2016

  Law Clerk

  - Performed research on case law and other authorities regarding Insurance Defense issues.- Assisted in creating and developing presentations for adjuster education in Workers’ Compensation. - Created, organized, and coordinated legal files for varying types of law practice.- Assisted in researching and editing appellate briefs.

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  Gibbes Burton, LLC

  Nov 2016 - Mar 2018

  Attorney

  I helped professionals and businesses reach their goals by providing cost-effective and timely legal advice. My areas of practice included:-Corporate law-Design and construction issues and litigation-Commercial litigation-Advice to professionals and defense of professional negligence claims

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  Clemson University

  Mar 2018 - Mar 2022

  • Managed and negotiated all Contracts, Subcontracts, Awards, and incoming Subaward Agreements for the College of Engineering, Computing, and Applied Sciences (CECAS).• Managed and negotiated all Federal Grants and Federal Contracts for the entirety of the University.• Negotiated necessary and strategic language into various agreements ensuring compliance with state and federal laws.• Coached and provided guidance for junior professionals and colleagues regarding their contracting interpretation and negotiation in accordance with the University’s objectives and policies.• Negotiated applicable FAR Clauses and Supplemental Clauses (DFARS, HHSAR, NFS, DEAR) into Federal Contracts and Subcontracts.• Negotiated with a variety of sponsors ranging from federal agencies to non-profit organizations to for-profit entities of various sizes both domestic and internationally situated.• Coordinated with the Sponsored Programs Office to increase the team’s knowledge of contracts and contractual related matters that affect the University.• Continued to perform former duties in previous position listed below: Drafts, reviews, and negotiates research-related agreements: non-disclosure agreements, material transfer agreements, data use agreements, teaming agreements, memorandums of understanding, international research agreements, collaboration agreements, etc.• Presented Contract Negotiation and Management presentations externally at the National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA) and internally for other departments within Clemson. Show less • Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated research-related agreements: non-disclosure agreements, material transfer agreements, data use agreements, teaming agreements, memorandums of understanding, international research agreements, collaboration agreements, etc.• Manages and coordinates data entry and records in InfoEd software for all non-funded agreements and obtains appropriate compliance reviews and acknowledgements prior to contract execution.• Upon agreement expiration, executed appropriate extensions or amendments, or alternatively, ensures proper closeout pursuant to agreement terms.• Presented Contract Negotiation and Management presentations externally at the National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA) and internally for other departments within Clemson. Show less

  • Sr. Research Contract Specialist

    Apr 2019 - Mar 2022

  • Research Contract Specialist

    Mar 2018 - Mar 2022
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  IBM

  Mar 2022 - now

  • Drafts, reviews, and negotiates contracts, including NDAs, Technology License Agreements, Services Agreements, high level Client Relationship Agreements, and a variety of other quantum related contracts.• Collaboratively works with legal and business teams to manage and execute a multitude of complex, high value deals, both domestically and internationally, to meet fast-paced deadlines.• Advises stakeholders on potential resolution of controversial terms by working closely with senior management of the business and the legal teams.• Assists legal team to contextualize legal issues and risks to the business team related to quantum technology offerings and contracts.• Informs various internal stakeholder groups on how to mitigate contract and process related risks.• Trains and educates stakeholders on relevant legal issues associated with quantum technology and research.• Manages contracts from beginning to end of lifecycle, including processing for signatures, inputting necessary documentation in contract repositories, and ensures approvals are memorialized in appropriate databases.• Develops and maintains quality and advantageous relationships with clients and liaising with legal teams. Show less

  • Senior Contracts Manager, Quantum

    May 2024 - now

  • Contract Manager, Quantum

    Mar 2022 - May 2024