Julie Pugh
Assistant General Counsel @TopBuild
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WORK HISTORY
Assistant General Counsel @TopBuild
Daytona Beach, FL, US
Led a team of up to eight (8) direct reports providing support to the business in all aspects of litigation and employment. Transitioned from law firm partner to in house counsel for construction company with employees in the US and Canada. Promoted from L&E Counsel to manage all dispute resolution in August 2022. Created reliable, consistent reporting for senior leadership. Oversaw technological transition from Legal Tracker to SimpleLegal over the course of six months. Studied technological solutions, including AI.• Managed all aspects of litigation, including commercial, construction defect, and class actions. Managed outside counsel and litigation team to oversee and administer the company’s responses to hundreds of litigation cases annually. Collaborated with and managed outside counsel on litigation strategy, including initial and quarterly case assessments. Internally streamlined processes, developed procedures, and implemented consistent reporting methods. Proactively managed legal risk, including setting reserves.• Partnered with internal stakeholders, including finance, accounting, risk, compliance, human resources and payroll, operations, IT, and senior leadership to provide strategic litigation advice and risk management. • Resolved over 80% of employee relations disputes pre-litigation and in house. Provided timely, accurate updates to carriers. Partnered with business leaders to provide counsel when operational and people issues arose. Responded to all administrative charges, including EEOC, OSHA, and state-specific investigations. Negotiated CBA terms, MOUs, and settlements of grievances. • Supported the business through more than 20 acquisitions. Conducted pre-close confidential employment and litigation related diligence, drafted contracts, and supported post-acquisition integration.
EDUCATION
Xavier University - Williams College of Business
B.S.B.A., Human Resources
Northwestern High School
Diploma, General
University of Cincinnati College of Law
J.D., Law
ABOUT JULIE PUGH
Executive legal leader with 15+ years of experience guiding public and private companies…
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