Cathy Berry

Accomplished corporate legal director with 17+ years of diverse experience assisting both public and private companies with mission-critical regulatory compliance, risk management, litigation management, and corporate governance matters. Recognized throughout career for accountability, grace under pressure, and superior collaboration skills—including the ability to support internal business leaders around a wide range of legal issues, as well as partner with outside counsel to address more complex litigation challenges.Areas of expertise include:• Strategic Planning & Goal-Setting • Contract Review & Approval • Financial Reporting • Staff Mentoring & Development• Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management • Litigation Management & Outside Counsel Management • Intellectual Property & Trademarks• M&A / Franchise Agreements• Leasing & Real Estate Operations• Internal Policies & Procedures • Franchising & Corporate Licensing • Vendor Management• Records Management & Documentation