Gerry Amann

Experience

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  Analysis & Technology, Inc.

  Jan 1992 - Jan 1996

  Group Manager

  Led diverse 12-member team providing consulting services to U.S. Department of Defense clients. Coordinated all contractual, financial, and technical requirements for key client portfolio. Drafted contractual documents to direct the efforts of major military system manufacturers. Prepared and negotiated cost proposals with major clients.

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  GeoTrans, Inc.

  Jan 1996 - Jan 2000

  General Counsel

  Directed legal affairs for nationwide engineering & telecommunications services company. Negotiated contracts with Fortune 100 corporations and federal & state governments for professional services including engineering, construction and software development. Provided counsel on employment laws, regulations, and practices. Selected, engaged and managed outside litigation and specialty counsel.

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  MCI

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2005

  Associate Technology Counsel

  Senior corporate counsel for $20B global communications and technology company. Planned, structured, negotiated, and documented complex technology transactions including software licensing, professional services, outsourcing, and strategic alliance agreements. Managed a large and diverse caseload, working as an integral business partner with multiple stakeholders. Supervised and coordinated junior lawyers and paralegals. Received multiple awards for corporate achievement and leadership.

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  Accenture

  Jul 2005 - now

  Directed all legal and government relations services for multi-billion dollar U.S. Federal business entity, serving clients across defense, intelligence, public safety, civilian and military health and achieving market-leading revenue growth. Trusted advisor to Board of Directors and executive management in sensitive matters of risk, compliance, corporate policy, DE&I and governance. Ensured effective Board operations, including governance practices, board and committee charters, meeting agendas and content, director recruitment and relations, and compliance with regulatory requirements and reporting.Advised on all phases of the federal procurement process, helping business leaders assess opportunities, manage risk, and achieve high performance. Oversaw the acquisition and integration of multiple companies as part of growth strategy. Leadership role in FOCI mitigation, dispute resolution, bid protests, corporate and cyber security, employment law, litigation, and government audit & investigations. Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer, responsible for design, development, maintenance, and oversight of an effective ethics and compliance program for the company and its subsidiaries. Established and chaired cross-functional E&C Council; designed & led ethical culture initiatives across the company. Oversaw internal investigations process and related actions.Led high-performing Legal, Contract Management, Government Relations, and Policy/Governance teams, with focus on engagement and career development. Developed and optimized relationships with outside counsel and related service providers.Established Legal Operations function with focus on financial benchmarking and performance, data & technology strategy, communications, and workflow/process improvement. Aligned Legal function to industry benchmarks for service delivery, cost, and efficiency, Reduced lower-value legal work and drove self-enablement of business through tools, templates and decision rules. Show less Directed all legal support to U.S. State & Local Government client group, including state, city, nonprofit, and higher education clients. Led diverse legal team in the negotiation of complex technology transactions across multiple regulatory environments. Advised senior management regarding contract risk, regulatory compliance, and business strategy. Coordinated cross-functional teams including outside counsel, media, and government relations professionals to address disputes, litigation and other challenging issues. Planned and executed legal team strategy and budget. Served as Alliances SME for government operating unit. Show less

  • Senior Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, Accenture Federal Services

    Oct 2024 - now

  • Senior Managing Director and General Counsel - Growth Markets

    Oct 2022 - Oct 2024

  • Senior Managing Director and General Counsel - North America

    Mar 2020 - Oct 2022

  • General Counsel, Secretary and Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer, Accenture Federal Services

    Sept 2009 - Mar 2020

  • Practice Lead, U.S. State & Local Government

    Apr 2007 - Sept 2009

  • Senior Counsel, U.S. Federal

    Jul 2005 - Apr 2007