Erin Boase

About Erin Boase

As the General Counsel at Aviat Networks, a leading provider of wireless solutions, I oversee the global legal team and serve as a strategic partner to the executive leadership and the board of directors. I have more than 15 years of experience in the technology sector, working with public and private companies, and leading them through rapid growth and change.My core competencies include privacy, compliance, M&A, litigation, IP, licensing, corporate governance, employment, real estate, and marketing. I have successfully managed multiple complex and high-value transactions, policies, and programs, while ensuring alignment with the business objectives and the legal and regulatory requirements. I have also supported the development and launch of new products and services. I am passionate about delivering clear, concise, and practical legal advice, and empowering my team and the organization to achieve excellence and innovation.

Experience

1. General Counsel, Vice President Legal Affairs, Corporate Secretary

   Aviat Networks

   Jan 2020 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   As member of executive leadership team, we focus on growth. Led through COVID-19 crisis to support best year in past ten years of business as well as five-time stock price increase. I focus on giving thoughtful, concise, easy to understand legal advice that allows the executives and my team to accomplish their business objectives. Areas: corporate, M&A, employment, privacy, compliance, marketing, public relations, real estate, litigation, intellectual property (IP), licensing, financial transactions, diligence, and transactions.• Manage global legal team and budget. • Support Board of Directors including drafting minutes, resolutions, consents, and presentations.• Write and review of corporate documents and filings including a stock split and shelf registration. • Develop and drive legal department strategies/goals based on corporate priorities. • Manage the intellectual property portfolio globally.• Build out and manage the government affairs strategy for legislative engagement.• Led a compliance and business ethics refresh.• Modernize the legal team tools and processes to be more proactive for internal clients.

Education

• Midwestern State University

  Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communication

• Thomas Jefferson School of Law

  Juris Doctorate, Technology and Communications

Skills

• Business Development
• Negotiation
• Legal Research
• Legal Issues
• Sales
• Customer Service
• Public Speaking
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Law Firm Administration
• Account Management
• Customer Relations
• Management
• Government
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning
• Contract Management
• Strategy
• Contract Negotiation
• Research
• Program Management
• Legal Documents
• Legal Writing
• Litigation