Cathy Berry

About Cathy Berry

Accomplished corporate legal director with 17+ years of diverse experience assisting both…

Experience

1. Vice President Senior Director Director - Legal

   Papa Murphy's International

   Jan 2009 — Present · Vancouver, WA, US

   History of progressive roles held within the legal department of the largest take and bake pizza chain, operating a portfolio of over 1100 stores throughout the US, Canada, and United Arab Emirates.• Manage the Legal department and a team of 3 direct reports—directing daily operations, monitoring performance, and working with the executive team to proactively address legal and/or litigation matters • Oversee corporate governance for all company entities, ensuring the timely creation and distribution of all required board minutes, consents, annual reports, and organizational charts• Partner with the Board (internal, private equity, and independent directors) on strategic initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional internal stakeholders on matters related to risk management, legal compliance, internal controls, and adherence to franchise prospect qualification requirements• Develop positive, trusted relationships with franchisees and supervise the preparation/registration of the company\'s Franchise Disclosure Document in compliance with federal and state laws• Managed the annual shareholders meeting and proxy statement filings following the company\'s IPO• Allocate a $1.2M department budget, prioritize resources, and build/maintain highly effective working relationships with outside counsel firms and various third-party vendors• Manage various public company operating processes and legal/compliance requirements, including preparing equity plans, insider trading lists, and Section 16 officer documentation

Education

• Western Business College

  Paralegal Studies