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A.C. Harrison

Experienced Legal Strategist

About Me

I have dedicated the majority of the last two decades to serving as a trusted legal strategist to some of the world's most recognizable companies. As a lawyer with an MBA, I bring a multi-dimensional perspective and pride myself in achieving optimal outcomes for my clients. Contract negotiation, corporate governance, policy drafting and management consulting are my core competencies. I am open for factional GC and interim/project-based remote opportunities and have full work authorization in the European Economic Area and United States.

Jurisdiction

United States | Netherlands | United Kingdom | Belgium

Experience

Seniority LevelExecutive
Years of Experience15-20 years
Current StatusActive
Principal and General CounselSPR Consulting B.V.
2009 - Present

Founder of a Netherlands-based limited liability company specializing in providing interim legal services to multinational organizations. Management consulting, commercial and supplier-facing agreement drafting/negotiation, internal policy drafting, supporting client's functional business units (HR/Finance/IT/Marketing/Procurement). Notable former clients include Visa and Chassis Brakes.

Corporate CounselCrocs Europe B.V.
2012 - 2017

Served as Corporate Counsel, providing strategic advice and support for Retail, Product/Merchandising, Marketing/Public Relations, IT, Finance, HR/Payroll and other internal departments. Drafted/reviewed agreements, negotiated with landlords, agents, distributors and other commercial third-parties. Managed corporate governance (drafting of board of director and shareholder resolutions, ensuring submission of appropriate filings to various governmental agencies) on behalf of the BV and its subsidiaries. Drafted terms and conditions for contests and other promotional activities undertaken by Marketing and Public Relations. Served as Project Manager for the implementation of a time management software application in Crocs' European Retail stores, resulting in an on-time solution delivery within 60% of allocated budget.

Legal CounselACN Europe B.V.
2010 - 2012

Served as In-House Counsel for the world’s largest direct seller of telecommunications services. Provide strategic advice to the company’s various business units. Manage the corporate governance and telecoms regulatory communications/filings on behalf of the BV and all European subsidiaries. Settle litigation and other disputes between commercial entities, customers and independent representatives. Draft and review numerous internal and commercial agreements. Utilize multi-lingual abilities and advanced problem-solving abilities in furtherance of all tasks.

Education

Masters of Business Administration and Leadership/Design ThinkingBentley University
2016 - 2017
Doctorate of International LawPace University - Elisabeth Haub School of Law
2003 - 2007
Degree of Industrial and Labor RelationsCornell University
1997 - 2001
Diploma of International StudiesPhillips Exeter Academy
1993 - 1997
Present

Certification

Total Certifications2

License to practice law in New York

New York State Unified Court System

2008

Credential ID: 4550893

License to practice law - Washington, D.C.

D.C. Bar

2008

Credential ID: 978958

Skills

Core skills0
Languages4

Languages

Dutch
English
English (British)
Spanish