Wendy Present

About Wendy Present

I am a hard-working, detail-oriented, and accomplished in-house commercial generalist, with years of experience working within highly-regulated industries. During my career, I have honed my contract drafting and negotiating skills and have become adept at developing compliant and constructive solutions to business challenges. Above all, I maintain a high level of professional integrity, ethics, and sound judgment in all aspects of my work.In my most current role, I have played a pivotal role in supporting global expansion, managing legal team members and legal operations, and leading contract negotiations for a wide range of commercial agreements. With respect to global expansion, I served as the lead legal support in the launching of a new subsidiary in Australia. I have built and streamlined processes, including a comprehensive contract review playbook, significantly improving operational efficiency. I have also managed outside counsel with respect to litigation matters, ensuring cost-effective and efficient legal support across multiple jurisdictions. Throughout my career, I have been dedicated to process improvement, earning a Green Belt Certification in Six Sigma Methodology and continuously refining legal practices to enhance compliance and operational effectiveness. I have a proven ability to manage competing priorities, build strong cross-functional relationships, and provide expert guidance on regulatory compliance, contract interpretation, and general corporate legal matters.Other things to know about me:+Proficient with Microsoft Office Products, Google products, Slack, Jira, and Confluence +Experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a broad spectrum of complex commercial agreements, including technology, SaaS, software licensing, MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, leases, vendor, procurement, consulting, insurance/reinsurance, and employment contracts+Business-minded +Strong communicator who can simplify legal information for non-legal stakeholders to understand and act upon+Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines+Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and precision in both written and verbal communication+Client-focused+Empathic and positive, with a collaborative mindset +Adaptable and flexible+Maintains high level of professional integrity, ethics, and sound judgment in all aspects of workWith great enthusiasm and a commitment to professional growth, I am always seeking ways to drive legal innovation, reduce risk, and support business success.

Experience

1. Assistant General Counsel

   Coalition, Inc.

   Jan 2023 — Present · US

Education

• DePaul University College of Law

  Juris Doctorate (JD)

• University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  B.A.