David Dixon

About David Dixon

I am a seasoned, dynamic CORPORATE AND LITIGATION ATTORNEY with over 15 years’ comprehensive legal experience across a wide range of practice areas as a private practice litigation attorney, Human Resources Executive, and in-house counsel. As an adaptable, hard-working problem solver with the ability to produce sound results in a complex, fast-paced environment, I create rich interpersonal relationships and empower staff to reach potential. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Communication | Critical Thinking | Research & Writing | Risk Management• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ABOUT ME • Trusted advisor and negotiator who closes deals and resolves complex disputes utilizing critical thinking skills, full transparency, and robust confidence. • Particularly skilled in balancing legal risks against business needs to reach practical, process-oriented solutions.• Unique history of successfully managing a staff of 100+ in a fast-paced environment.• Broad experience in developing and implementing risk mitigation practices and systems with the ability to quickly comprehend, internalize, and communicate knowledge to others.• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • MY HONORS• Graduated cum laude from the University of Arkansas.• University of Arkansas Law School\'s National Trial Competition Representative.• Outstanding Pro Bono Attorney 20••••09. • Washington County Bar Association\'s Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President, and President.• Rated \"BV Extinguished\" by Martindale Hubbell\'s peer review rating system. • SHRM-SCP Certified. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • CORE COMPETENCIESCivil Litigation | Employment Law | Workers’ Compensation | Tort | Insurance Defense | Real Estate | Construction | Corporations | Contracts | Litigation | Business Transactions | Corporate Governance | Investigations | Risk Management | Regulatory Compliance | Research and Writing

Experience

1. Assistant General Counsel

   GoodLeap

   May 2021 — Present · Bentonville, AR, US

   Assistant GC with responsibilities, broadly, over:• Serving as a trusted advisor providing practical, business-oriented litigation and employment law advice to internal parties with the aim of advancing the company’s business interests while minimizing legal risks and protecting the company’s integrity and reputation.• All potential and active litigation, including investigations and fact development, managing outside counsel and relationships with insurers where necessary and providing appropriate strategic direction.• Advising on employment matters and disputes including internal investigations, performance issues, discipline and discharge, and compliance with state and federal employment law.• Monitoring changes to relevant laws, regulations, and enforcement priorities, and communicating actionable takeaways to appropriate audiences

Education

• University of Arkansas

  Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing

  1990 — 1994

• University of Arkansas School of Law, Fayetteville

  Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law

  2002 — 2005

• Oklahoma State University

  Masters of Science (similar to an M.B.A.), Hospitality Administration/Management

  1995 — 1997

Skills

• Appellate Practice
• Human Resources
• Civil Litigation
• Employment Law
• Mediation
• Personal Injury
• Trial Practice
• Family Law
• Courts
• Commercial Litigation
• Legal Research
• Torts
• Legal Writing
• Litigation
• Appeals
• Workers Compensation
• Personal Injury Litigation