Hope O'Briant

Experience

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  Shuttleworth Williams, PLC

  May 2001 - Jan 2004

  Associate Attorney

  • Provided legal counsel to 50+ companies on corporate governance and employment matters, ensuring legal compliance and risk mitigation.• Successfully argued over 200 motions in state & federal courts across Tennessee, Mississippi & Arkansas.• Led settlement negotiations for 60+ clients in mediation & arbitration cases, achieving positive outcomes and maintaining strong client relationships.

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  Bourland, Heflin, Alvarez, et al

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2006

  Senior Associate Attorney

  • Provided legal counsel to 50+ companies on corporate governance and employment matters, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.• Successfully argued over 200 motions in state & federal courts across Tennessee, Mississippi, & Arkansas.• Led settlement negotiations for 60+ clients in mediation & arbitration cases, achieving positive outcomes and preserving business relationships.

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  O'Briant Law Group

  Jan 2006 - Feb 2019

  Attorney & Mediator

  • Negotiated and drafted 100+ contracts for businesses, non-profits, and individuals, enhancing compliance and minimizing legal risks.• Negotiated over 150 entertainment talent agreements, including guild agreements such as SAG/AFTRA, WGA, DGA.• Served as legal counsel for over 3,000 clients in hearings to protect patient's legal rights for the State of TN.

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  State of Tennessee

  Jan 2006 - May 2014

  Attorney

  Court appointed attorney for the State of Tennessee overseeing thousands of emergency hearing cases.

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  Guidepoint

  Jan 2019 - Sept 2019

  Contract Attorney

  •Negotiated hundreds of master service agreements, IP agreements, SOWs, services agreements, data licensingagreements, vendor agreements & NDAs.• Collaborated with global sales team in 10 different countries to increase global sales by 30% in fast-paced environment.• Guided global teams to ensure successful contract negotiation in over 100 agreements.•Instrumental in implementation of GDPR compliance & reviewed changing privacy regulations affecting the company's offices in 10 different countries. Show less

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  Residents Medical

  May 2020 - Jun 2021

  Director of Legal Affairs

  • Advised CEO on legal matters including employment law, compliance regulations, and corporate governance.• Drafted various contracts such as professional services agreements, NDAs, and IP agreements, meeting deadlines.• Developed and implemented a contract management system to streamline processes.• Managed a team of 12 employees, ensuring 100% compliance with employment laws and efficient task completion.

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  Kilburn Live

  Jun 2021 - now

  • Drafted and negotiated a high volume of contracts for immersive live events, including major IP license agreements and vendor contracts.• Negotiated production, distribution, and guild agreements for various programming and content distribution.• Established new entities and facilitated global expansion, resulting in increased market presence and revenue growth. • Negotiated and executed a wide range of contracts including IP licensing agreements, venue agreements, and marketing campaigns for 20 large-scale immersive live events.• Managed a diverse IP portfolio consisting of over 150 patents, copyrights, and trademarks, ensuring legal protection and enforcement against infringement.• Spearheaded the legal strategy for establishing 10 new business entities across global markets, contributing to increased market presence and revenue growth.

  • Chief Legal Counsel

    Feb 2022 - now

  • Vice President of Business Affairs & In House Counsel

    Jun 2021 - Feb 2022
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  Chief

  Feb 2022 - now

  Member

  Proud member of Chief, a private network built to drive more women into positions of power and keep them there. Chief is the only organization specifically designed for the most powerful women executives to strengthen their leadership, magnify their influence, and pave the way to bring others with them.