Mary Brodd

About Mary Brodd

Corporate & Business Attorney - In-House Practice & Leadership Commercial Legal Matters - Board Governance & Corporate Secretary - Compliance - M&A - Complex Commercial & Financial Arrangements - Intellectual Property & Litigation Management - Non-Profit Leadership Business legal advisor and executive, in addition to Board and corporate governance leadership. Integral member of management teams evaluating critical transactions and related risks, including litigation and M&A. Extensive and adaptable body of work to draw on in meeting new challenges. ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS: • Proven ability to manage complex projects and responsibilities to completion • Collaborator in cross-functional problem-solving • Accomplished in developing and managing Legal teams, outside counsel and budgets • Board and C-Suite experience and presence PRACTICE AREAS: GENERAL COUNSEL FOR GLOBAL BUSINESS OPERATIONS, INCLUDING IP Versatile experience in a wide range of commercial and intellectual property contracts and matters, including management of litigation and dispute resolution. Organized processes for intellectual property portfolio development and management. Operational and HR legal matters. CORPORATE AND INTERNAL GOVERNANCE, CORPORATE SECRETARY, COMPLIANCE Strategic advice on Board governance, policies and practices. SEC legal compliance, collaborating with Board, CEO, CFO and other stakeholders. Corporate Secretary functions, including legal entities. Ethics and compliance officer. TRANSACTION MANAGEMENT Manage and advise on deal processes, including legal, corporate, contractual and regulatory matters for mergers, acquisitions and spin-offs. NON-PROFIT EXPERIENCE President of private foundation, responsible for programs, compliance, and governance.

Experience

1. General Counsel

   Committee for Children

   Jul 2019 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Committee for Children is a nonprofit on a mission to ensure children everywhere can thrive emotionally, socially and academically. Best known for its innovative social-emotional learning (SEL) curricula that blend research and rigor with intuitive program design, Committee for Children empowers children and their adults with skills that help them realize their goals in the classroom and throughout their lives. Its programs reach more than 14 million children in over 70 countries worldwide. Learn more at cfchildren.org.

Education

• Central Washington University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

• New York University School of Law

  J.D.