Bernadette Lussier

About Bernadette Lussier

I am a strategic thinker and tactical lawyer with a broad range of global legal experience that includes corporate governance, complex commercial transactions, intellectual property portfolio management, mergers and acquisitions, finance, product, compliance, privacy and employment law. Counsel and advise US and global executive leadership and cross functional teams in complex multinational transactions, IP strategy and risk management. A few highlights of my background-Over 18 years of in-house corporate counsel experience, including Managing Legal Counsel with a multinational industrial corporation, and Associate General Counsel for a Silicon Valley hi-tech start-up-Extensive experience advising senior leadership on complex, strategic global initiatives-Strong business acumen and negotiating skills-Experienced leader and trainer of international legal teams-Juris Doctor with a entrepreneurial mind set specializing in fast growth companies.

Experience

1. Head of Legal

   Slate Auto

   Nov 2023 — Present · US

Education

• Santa Clara University

  Bachelor of Arts, History

• Ave Maria School of Law

  Doctor of Law (J.D.), Business law, International Law and Corporate Tax Law

Skills

• Privacy Law
• Commercial Law
• Trademarks
• Employment Law
• Patents
• Legal Compliance
• Legal Research
• Corporate Law
• Patent Litigation
• Budget Management
• International Law
• Mediation
• Legal Policy
• Negotiation
• Arbitration
• International Transactions
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Legal Department Management
• Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Litigation Management
• Corporate Governance
• Licensing
• Labor Law
• Trade Secrets
• Strategic Planning
• Intellectual Property
• Mergers
• Contract Negotiation
• Global Regulatory Compliance