
Brandon Peck
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About me
General Counsel, American Airlines Center (Center Operating Company, L.P.)
Education

Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business
2011 - 2015Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Business AdministrionActivities and Societies: Carnegie Mellon Business Association Undergraduate Finance Association Undergraduate Marketing Association Additional Major in Decision ScienceRelevant Coursework:Finance, Statistical Methods, Multivariate Analysis, Models and Methods of Optimization, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Operations Management, Management Information Systems, Principles of Computing (Programming), Business Law, Organizational Behavior, Business Communications.

University of Miami School of Law
2015 - 2018Doctor of Law (J.D.) Law Cum Laude Designation & Dean’s Academic Merit ScholarshipActivities and Societies: University of Miami Business Law Review Journal; Investor Rights Clinic (Spring 2018); Real Estate, Probate, and Trust Law Society
Experience

Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium
May 2016 - May 2018Legal and Government Affairs InternWorked alongside Dolphins General Counsel to draft a variety of documents, including vendor/service, corporate partnership, and sponsorship agreements as well as consent waivers and sweepstakes/contest promotionsDrafted the organizations’ Business Codes of Conduct and reviewed the Stadium Practices and Procedures Handbook to advise as to SAFETY Act ComplianceAided in the due diligence and drafting of the organizations’ stadium naming rights agreement with Hard RockReview work product and consult with other departments to advise as to any potential legal exposuresRepresented the Dolphins at various civic, corporate, and legal events, such as games and charitable fundraisers Show less

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
Sept 2018 - Jun 2021AssociateDrafted offer letters, executive employment agreements, independent contractor agreements, separation agreements and general releases, cease and desist letters, termination letters, and confidential settlement agreements, which often include IP ownership, non-compete/non-solicit, and non-disclosure provisionsAdvised clients on employee recruiting, hiring, disciplining, and termination decisions, including assisted in nationwide RIFs, as well as counseled on issues related to protected leaves of absence, wage & hour compliance, and unemployment compensation issues Consulted with human resource departments and in-house legal counsel to draft company handbooks, standalone policies, and best practices as well as conduct workplace investigations into allegations of employee misconductProvided sensitivity and management training for prevention of sexual harassment and discrimination claimsDefended employment matters involving claims of discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation under Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local fair employment statutesLitigated matters involving misappropriation of trade secrets and confidential information under the DTSA and PUTSA as well as disputes involving post-employment restrictive covenants and injunctive reliefRepresented employers in class collective actions, single-plaintiff lawsuits, and administrative audits alleging violation of the FLSA, MCA, PMWA and various other federal and state wage & hour lawsPrepared pleadings, motions, and written discovery as well as conducted and defended depositions related to the aforementioned litigations Show less

F1 Miami Grand Prix
Jun 2021 - Dec 2024Function as the motorsport organization’s in-house counsel, owning all aspects of the day-to-day legal workloadDraft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including sponsorship, suite/premium seating, vendor/services, software/IT, merchandise/retail, broadcast, talent, restaurant/food & beverage, confidentiality/non-disclosure, and other agreementsAdvise internal clients on all aspects of the organization’s contractual rights and obligations, including reviewing, interpreting, and administering guidance on FIA, Formula 1, and other governing body rules and regulations to ensure organizational compliance Identify and mitigate the organization’s exposure to potential liability, including development and administration of health/safety and other corporate policies and processes, implementation of participant waivers/consents, placement of the organization’s insurance coverages, and assistance with transactional due diligenceCoordinate with the organization’s human resources department on the development, revision, rollout, and execution of the organization’s employment-related policies/procedures and other matters, including employee handbook and sales commission incentive plans, for compliance with applicable laws and best practicesHandle immigration matters, including all visa and work authorization filings/registrations for corporate employeesAdvise on and assist with ownership and general corporate governance matters related to the organizationOversee and manage outside counsel on litigation and intellectual property matters, including premise liability cases and trademark filings, to drive favorable results for the organization Show less
Senior Counsel, Legal Affairs
Aug 2024 - Dec 2024Manager, Legal Affairs
Jun 2021 - Jul 2024

American Airlines Center
Dec 2024 - nowGeneral Counsel
Licenses & Certifications

Court Admission
U.S. District Court, Western District of PennsylvaniaNov 2018
Court Admission
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third CircuitNov 2018
Bar Admission
Supreme Court of PennsylvaniaOct 2018
University of Miami School of Law Practice Skills Certified
University of MiamiJan 2016
LexisNexis Professional Research Certified
LexisNexisJan 2016
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Brandon PeckAll-Academic Award University Athletic Association (UAA) 2014
- Awarded to Brandon PeckFirst Team Scholar All-Region National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) 2014
- Awarded to Brandon PeckAll-Academic Award University Athletic Association (UAA) 2013
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