Kevin Harris

About Kevin Harris

Legal executive with 25+ years of experience leading organizations through complex legal challenges and supporting organizational and people excellence. I\'ve led legal and HR teams, positioning companies for unprecedented growth. My expertise spans strategic advisory, regulatory compliance, litigation, risk management, and data privacy. As a trusted executive, I\'ve driven business expansion, secured multi-million dollar contracts, and advocated for impactful regulatory change. With proven leadership in the US Marine Corps and the private sector, I bring unmatched insight into in-house counsel roles.I SPECIALIZE IN: LEADERSHIP: Managed, mentored and scaled high-performing teams CONTRACTS: Reviewed, drafted and negotiated a range of commercial contracts and agreements CORPORATE GOVERNANCE: Executive leadership team member, advising the board and serving as corporate secretary COMPLEX REGULATORY ENVIRONMENTS: Navigated expansion from 32 states to all 50 and 5 countries INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY: Built an IP portfolio of over 120 world-wide patentsCAREER HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: Enabled nation-wide operations by changing state laws in 11 states Implemented a data-driven ESG program Realized >$325 million in strategic growth investments Negotiated multi-million dollar contracts Track record of building full-stack legal functions to enable business growthLet\'s start a conversation: k••••••••@gmail.comEDUCATION United States Naval Academy, BS in Systems Engineering - with meritUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Law, jD - cum laudeJudge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School, LL.M - with Criminal Law focusCornell University, Corporate Governance certificationMORE ABOUT ME: U.S. Marine Corps Career Over 20 year in the Marine Corps, retiring as a lieutenant colonel Extensive courtroom experience as a prosecutor, appellate litigator and trial judge Served as senior legal advisor to large operational units Managed various teams ranging from a 60-person platoon to member Regimental Combat Team Non-legal duties included being Senior Watch Officer for JTF Guantanamo and Communications Officer for an artillery battalion Awarded a bronze star for actions while serving as legal advisor to a Regimental Combat Team during a one-year deployment in Helmand, Afghanistan, dual-hatting for significant periods as the second-in-command due to combat casualties

Experience

1. Chief Legal Officer

   LeadsOnline

   Apr 2024 — Present

   As the Chief Legal Officer for LeadsOnline, I lead the strategic direction and execution of all legal services while overseeing HR functions. I’m working to play a pivotal role in propelling LeadsOnline to new heights, and dedicated to driving LeadsOnline\'s continued success – fostering a culture of Service, Energy, Persistence, and People.

Education

• University of Pittsburgh School of Law

  Doctor of Law (J.D.)

  1997 — 2000

• United States Naval Academy

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Systems Engineering

  1989 — 1993

• The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center & School

  Master of Laws (LLM), Criminal Law

Skills

• National Security
• Military
• Government
• Trials
• Program Management
• Defense
• Security Clearance
• Afghanistan
• Dod
• Government Contracting
• Security Operations
• Security
• Operational Planning
• Military Operations
• Combat
• Military Experience