Annie Potter
Commercial Contracts Attorney
- Role
- Commercial Contracts Counsel at MasterBrand, Inc.
- Location
- Cleveland, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Annie Potter
I am an Ohio-based attorney with extensive experience in negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, including supply contracts, technology agreements, and home builder contracts. My role involves providing strategic legal counsel to our business units, ensuring that all contractual and business matters are handled efficiently and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.In addition to my negotiation and advisory responsibilities, I am dedicated to empowering our business partners through training programs. These programs focus on key contract issues, risk management, and best practices, enabling our business partners to navigate B2B negotiations with confidence and competence. My goal is to provide exceptional legal support that drives business success while safeguarding our company\'s interests.
Experience
Commercial Contracts Counsel
Dec 2023 — Present · Beachwood, OH, US
I provide strategic legal counsel to MasterBrand business units, ensuring that all contractual and business matters are handled efficiently and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Key responsibilities include:• Contract Negotiation: Legal support for high-value and complex commercial agreements, ensuring favorable terms and mitigating potential risks, including SaaS, PaaS, and other IT Agreements, Equipment Leases, Logistics Contracts, Builder/Construction Contracts, Marketing/Social Media Influencer Agreements, Health Plan Administration Contracts, and Sales/Rebate Agreements. • Legal Advisory: Offering proactive legal advice on a broad spectrum of business matters, including regulatory compliance, intellectual property, and dispute resolution.• Mergers and Acquisitions: Participated in the preparation and completion of disclosure schedules for two corporate acquisitions in 2024 and 2025, ensuring accurate representation of contractual obligations, liabilities, and compliance matters in alignment with transaction timelines and deal requirements.• Training and Development: Designing and delivering training sessions on contract management, legal compliance, and industry-specific best practices to enhance the legal acumen of our business partners.• Risk Management: Identifying and addressing potential legal risks in business operations and developing strategies to minimize exposure. Draft IP cease and desist letters.• Stakeholder Collaboration: Working closely with internal and external stakeholders to align legal strategies with business objectives and foster strong, collaborative relationships.
Education
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
JD, LAW
1997 — 2001
University of San Francisco
BA, English
1994 — 1996
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