Andrew M.

Experience

1. Deputy General Counsel

   Mercy Corps

   Jul 2020 — Present · Portland, OR, US

   Provide a wide range of in-house counsel legal services to the operations of an international humanitarian assistance NGO with programs in 40+ countries. Advise multi-jurisdictional board of directors on risk management, corporate governance, and regulatory filings; provide executive, regional, and in-country teams with legal and strategic guidance on complex and routine legal and regulatory matters. Provide advice and counsel on transactions, litigation, claims, and disputes. Oversee and advise on risk management, including as a member (and acting chair) of the Enterprise Risk Management Committee. Manage outside counsel, pro bono and paid, in the U.S, EU, and 40+ country operations.

Education

• The Clinton School of Public Service

  Master of Public Service (MPS), Public Service

  2010 — 2012

• Western Washington University

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), Geography-Environmental Studies

• University of Washington School of Law

  Juris Doctor (JD), Comparative and International Law

  2012 — 2014

Skills

• Nonprofit Organizations
• International Development
• Public Speaking
• Research
• Community Outreach
• Corporate Law
• Program Management
• Human Rights
• Humanitarian Assistance
• Nonprofits
• International Humanitarian Law
• Legal Compliance
• Ngos
• Non-Governmental Organizations (Ngos)
• Teaching
• Policy Analysis
• Politics
• Grant Writing
• Editing
• International Law
• Public Policy