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Laird Doran

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Vice President, Public and Legal Affairs at The Friedkin Group

  • Education

    • J.j. pearce high school

      1991 - 1994
      High school diploma

    • University of texas school of law

      1998 - 2001
      Doctor of law (j.d.) law

    • The university of texas at austin

      1994 - 2001
      Ba & jd government / law

  • Experience

    • Senator jane nelson

      Aug 1997 - May 1998
      Legislative aide/intern

      See above

    • Balch & bingham llp

      May 1999 - Jul 1999
      Summer associate

    • Texas general land office

      Jul 1999 - Aug 1999
      Law clerk

      Analyzed proposed revisions to the Texas Administrative Code.Conducted comprehensive legal research on Americans with Disabilities Act, Texas Open Beaches Act, and various real estate, energy, and environmental legal issues.

    • Balch & bingham llp

      May 2000 - Jul 2000
      Summer associate

      Assisted attorneys in preparing for trial, performed legal research and drafted pleadings. Advised clients regarding Fair Credit Reporting Act, Carmack Amendment, and Clean Water Act.

    • Baker & hostetler llp

      Jun 2000 - Aug 2000
      Summer associate

      See above

    • Senator jane nelson

      Aug 2000 - May 2001
      Legislative aide/intern

      Assisted Senator and staff on a diverse array of policy areas, including education, budget, natural resources, health, insurance, and transportation.Assisted in drafting legislation addressing domestic violence, consumer protection, and transportation issues.Analyzed legal and fiscal impact of proposed Senate and House legislation on current law, public and District interests. Aided Senator in evaluating the performance of certain state agencies.Corresponded with constituents on behalf of Senator by letter and phone. Show less

    • Baker & hostetler llp

      Sept 2001 - Feb 2008
      Attorney

      See above

    • International business machines

      Feb 2008 - Oct 2008
      Attorney

      As former in-house counsel for International Business Machines, Mr. Doran is an adept technology law practitioner. His industry experience includes handling a robust range of technology-related matters, including data privacy, data security, intellectual property licensing, trade secret protection and compliance issues. Mr. Doran has successfully negotiated numerous complex information technology (IT) and business process outsourcing (BPO) transactions, including large-scale, complex ERP (enterprise resource planning) system (including SAP) implementations. He has structured and negotiated various types of international IT outsourcing, technology consulting services, systems procurement and integration and software licensing and development agreements. In addition to structuring and negotiating technology agreements, Mr. Doran has also advised senior business management on risk assessment, mitigation, negotiation strategies, and various trade and compliance issues. Show less

    • Baker & hostetler llp

      Oct 2008 - Apr 2011
      Partner

      A zealous advocate and seasoned litigator, Laird Doran brought a breadth of unique industry and regulatory experience to a diverse litigation practice that included a focus on technology, franchise and trade-related litigation. Mr. Doran frequently served as litigation counsel to technology companies as well as motor vehicle manufacturers in matters involving disputes with franchised dealers.Mr. Doran also brought a depth of regulatory experience to bear in his practice. Having worked for the United States Customs Service (now U.S. Customs and Border Protection) and as a member of Baker Hostetler’s Trade, Customs and Immigration Practice Team, he has experience in advising both domestic and foreign companies on U.S. trade laws and regulations.Mr. Doran also has considerable experience in counseling clients on various employment and human resource-related issues and has successfully handled a wide range of employment-related litigation for technology clients. Show less

    • Gulf states toyota

      Apr 2011 - Oct 2014
      Director, senior counsel

    • The friedkin group

      Oct 2014 - now

      • Senior Vice President, Public and Legal Affairs

        Sept 2024 - now

      • Vice President, Government Relations & Senior Counsel

        Feb 2018 - Sept 2024

      • Director of Government Relations and Senior Counsel

        Oct 2014 - Feb 2018

    • Harris county clerk

      Mar 2018 - now
      Election judge

    • Laird luxury properties, llc

      May 2018 - now
      Founder

      Explore and enjoy the best that Austin, Texas has to offer by staying at one of our attractive and comfortable properties.

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Volunteer Experience

    • President Of The Board Of Directors

      Issued by The Japan-America Society of Houston, Inc. (JASH)
      The Japan-America Society of Houston, Inc. (JASH)Associated with Laird Doran

    • Secretary Board Of Directors

      Issued by The Wildlife Center of Texas
      The Wildlife Center of TexasAssociated with Laird Doran

    • Presiding Officer, Consumer Protection Advisory Committee (CPAC)

      Issued by Texas Department of Motor Vehicles on Feb 2020
      Texas Department of Motor VehiclesAssociated with Laird Doran

    • Member, Motor Vehicle Industry Regulation Advisory Committee (MVIRAC)

      Issued by Texas Department of Motor Vehicles on Aug 2021
      Texas Department of Motor VehiclesAssociated with Laird Doran

    • Director

      Issued by The Texas Lyceum on Jan 2020
      The Texas LyceumAssociated with Laird Doran

    • Board Member / Pro Bono Counsel

      Issued by Houston SPCA on Jan 2009
      Houston SPCAAssociated with Laird Doran

    • Advisory Committee Member

      Issued by Tanzanian American Chamber of Commerce on May 2024
      Tanzanian American Chamber of CommerceAssociated with Laird Doran