Hello, I'm Summer B.
Accomplished General Counsel and corporate legal advisor with over a decade of combined law firm and in-house experience spanning multiple industries—including manufacturing, construction, fashion, real estate, and travel. I specialize in building and optimizing legal departments to align with business strategy, streamline operations, and mitigate risk. My background includes deep expertise in commercial transactions, real estate, construction, intellectual property, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and privacy law. A former litigator, I bring a sharp risk management lens and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to every matter. I’ve led contract lifecycle improvements, successfully negotiated major lease and vendor agreements, built legal infrastructure for start-ups, and navigated complex regulatory environments. Known for maintaining clarity, collaboration, and composure under pressure, I partner closely with executive leadership to support growth, control cost, and enable scale.
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- Years of Relevant Experience15-20years
- Seniority LevelExecutive
- Highest Level of EducationDoctorate
Current / Most Recent Job Title
General Counsel
Current / Most Recent Employment
I am responsible for overseeing all legal aspects of the business. This includes managing legal risk, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, advising senior leadership on legal strategy, and supporting corporate governance. Key responsibilities include: Legal Strategy & Risk Management: Advising executives and the board on legal risks and strategies to support the company’s goals while minimizing liability. Corporate Governance: Supporting board meetings, maintaining corporate records, and ensuring the company operates in accordance with its bylaws and applicable laws. Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring the company complies with applicable local, state, federal, and international laws, including employment, privacy, securities, and industry-specific regulations. Contract Management: Overseeing the drafting, negotiation, and execution of key contracts including commercial agreements, vendor relationships, and licensing arrangements. Litigation Management: Handling or supervising litigation and disputes, including working with outside counsel. Employment & Labor Matters: Advising on employment policies, internal investigations, and employee relations. Intellectual Property: Overseeing protection of the company’s trademarks, patents, trade secrets, and other intellectual property. Mergers & Acquisitions: Providing legal support for corporate transactions including M&A, fundraising, and strategic partnerships. Team Leadership: Leading and building the in-house legal team, and managing relationships with outside counsel.
Industry
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Professional Services
- Technology, Information and Media
- Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Specific Jurisdictions That I'm Qualified In or Can Cover
Skills
Legal Expertise & Risk Management Contract drafting, negotiation, and review Regulatory compliance (e.g., privacy, employment, industry-specific) Litigation management and dispute resolution Corporate governance and board support Intellectual property protection (trademarks, copyright, trade secrets) Employment and labor law advising M&A structuring and due diligence 🔹 Strategic & Analytical Thinking Identifying and mitigating business/legal risks Structuring transactions and partnerships Business impact analysis of legal decisions Legal research and policy development Scenario planning and contingency analysis 🔹 Communication & Advocacy Translating legal concepts into business language Advising executives and internal clients Writing and reviewing clear policies and procedures Presenting complex ideas persuasively Negotiating with counterparties or regulators 🔹 Operational & Organizational Skills Building and managing legal operations (process, templates, systems) Cross-functional collaboration with HR, finance, sales, etc. Vendor and outside counsel management Workflow and document management Compliance program development and training 🔹 Leadership & Judgment Ethical decision-making and integrity Navigating ambiguity and complex issues Prioritizing under pressure and tight deadlines Influencing senior leadership Mentoring and managing legal or business teams