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Mike Payne, JD - CPA

Vibram Group

Associate General Counsel

Acts as lead counsel for all domestic legal and business affairs. Produced and implemented uniform contract management system across several business units to ensure sufficient support, corporate compliance, and mitigate overall risk of oversight. Strategically negotiates, drafts, reviews, and provides counsel on various commercial agreements and complex transactions related to real estate, M&A, product marketing and advertising law (FTC compliance), manufacture/supplier relationships, brand protection, and intellectual property (e.g., copyright, trademark, and patents). Collaborates in cross-functional projects, both domestic and international, regarding consumer protection, privacy and regulatory concerns to ensure product innovation and market enablement. Provides continuous support and education to the executive team to enhance and deliver streamlined legal solutions to challenging company objectives. Acts as a liaison to facilitate, monitor and direct initiatives to outside counsel when appropriate.

Counsel (Legal Advisor)

Goodman Holmgren

Provided ongoing general counsel for various corporate entities, including real estate developers and associations. Reviewed, drafted, and filed corporate documents including covenants, conditions, and restrictions, bylaws, articles of incorporation, and rules and regulations. Handled a variety of legal issues concerning real property, intellectual property, civil rights, and general corporate law to achieve and surpass client objectives.

Associate Attorney

Wilson Elser

Legal practice consisted primarily of insurance defense litigation handling commercial real estate, business, banking, civil rights and professional liability matters. Highly focused on resolving complex legal issues quickly and efficiently by reviewing various contracts and documents to determine risk exposure and transfer opportunities, identifying dispute resolution options, and ultimately seeking outcomes that adhere to prescribed guidelines. Highly attentive to mitigating risk and advancing business objectives to produce cost-effective resolutions to complex and potentially protracted liability cases.

Merrill Lynch

Participated in the financial advisor development program for all necessary securities and investment education required for mandatory registration with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) including SIE, Series 7, and Series 66 examinations. Continuous education and exposure to the numerous regulatory and legal frameworks within the securities industry with close attention to broker-dealer duties, various securities transactions, and investment advisor obligations.

Financial Advisor Trainee

Platinum First Realty

Built and maintained a robust client portfolio through face-to-face interactions and developed those relationships to uncover their specific needs. Strategically provided innovative solutions to client objectives based on current market trends. Effectively analyzed, negotiated, and implemented various terms to promote client interests and timely attained executed transactions. Drafted and reviewed various residential real estate contracts to ensure compliance and gained an in-depth understanding of the numerous clauses and provisions involved.

Legal Intern/Licensed Realtor

Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County

Conducted legal research and analyzed relevant issues and motion matters pending before the Court. Drafted memoranda with recommendations regarding the Court’s actions on various civil and criminal cases. Observed and assisted judge in courtroom proceedings and established valuable relationships with key personnel to understand critical legal processes. Attended and participated in multiple legal education workshops held by various judges to develop new attorney skills and promote community involvement.

Judicial Intern

Law offices of Samuel P Moeller

Gained a fundamental and in-depth understanding of the personal injury business model by engaging in collaborative training with the Partner. Initiated file setup and retrieved client information to proceed with case management stages and final settlements. Communicated efficiently and effectively with various insurance companies and health care providers to obtain critical case information. Organized hearings and attended depositions to enhance my knowledge of the litigation process. Effectively collaborated with staff members to deliver monthly, quarterly, and yearly office goals.

Legal Intern

American Express

Top Client Acquisitions Business Consultant for OPEN

Negotiated B2B partnerships between American Express and high revenue prospective clients to enable increased spending and maximized savings; while achieving demanding company wide sales goals. Established and developed client relationships with key stakeholders by reviewing company financials, conducting outreach, pinpointing opportunities for growth, and providing solutions that corresponded and exceeded client needs. Continuously stayed abreast on competitor offerings to display the value of an American Express partnership.

Business Consultant

Analyzed service availability and volume drivers to meet business needs and achieve center-wide goals. Provided real time scheduling and feedback for volume/staffing for over 130 employees in consumer servicing department. Participated in cross-functional engagement between domestic and international operational centers to implement strategic decision-making during peak business hours. 

Participated in classroom training by collaborating with the learning specialist to share first-hand experiences with international cardmembers and expand on common interactions. Delivered daily feedback for 15-20 new employees by using tailored approaches that best fit each individual. Tracked performance while motivating trainees to meet and exceed training goals and prepare for graduation. Remained a point of contact for the graduated trainees as a useful resource and mentor throughout their career progression.  

Assisted international cardmembers (AUS/NZ), as a part of the first US based servicing team, with account information while providing exceptional relationship care and value generation. Handled customers’ needs effectively by quickly gaining trust and resolving complex situations to maximize efficiency. Point of contact for all customer escalations and assistance on calls requiring special care.

Operations Analyst; New Hire Coach; Customer Care Professional

Keller Williams Realty Professionals

Engaged in hands-on training through Keller Williams’ apprentice program and effectively utilized learned methods to maintain client relationships and generate real estate sales. Gained a better understanding of each critical stage involved throughout real estate transactions and how to analyze individual key markets to become knowledgeable for informed decision making. Conducted various open houses and showings, prepared/managed documents, and attended several closings.

Realtor

I am passionate about serving others and utilizing my legal education in order to challenge myself and continually enhance my business acumen. Over the last 15 years, I have gained invaluable business experience which has aided in my success as an Associate General Counsel for a global corporation. These experiences include handling and resolving a variety of complex matters involving marketing, advertising, banking, finance, real estate, corporate and other commercial law  issues.

At the outset of my pursuits, I received my real estate license in 2010 and worked closely with an international brokerage where I became highly focused on learning the various sales strategies during a challenging housing market. In early 2012, I pivoted my efforts and devote time to my undergraduate business studies in order to achieve my goal of attending law school. Over the next few years, I concurrently worked full-time at American Express where I was exposed to consumer/business servicing, product development, analytics, sales, and consulting. These opportunities provided me with a rich and solid foundation to utilize the knowledge gained from my undergraduate degree and directly apply it to real world challenges. 

During my time at Penn State Law, I was privileged to participate as a judicial intern for Maricopa County Superior Court. There, I assisted Honorable Judge David Cunanan and many other notable judges in various divisions such as probate, civil, criminal and juvenile court. All of these experiences, along with my more recent endeavors, attest to my ability to quickly learn, deliver exceptional results, and provide consistent professional representation.

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