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Samara Friedland-Zelko Verified Account

Legal Operations Manager at Ironnet, Inc.
  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania , USA
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    Professional Experience


    IRONNET CYBERSECURITY, INC

    Legal Operations Manager January 2022 - Present

    • Own the onboarding and implementation of our contract management system. Work with management across departments to integrate all existing software into our system including Netsuite, SalesForce, Concur, JIRA and Google Suite.
    • Manage all relationships with outside counsel. Coordinating their onboarding, project management and billing.
    • Work with the sales team to review all incoming contract materials. Run delegation of these materials to different POC's within the company.
    • Track all existing patents and manage the patent approval process.
    • Partner with the finance team on all tax related matters including, accounts receivable, billable and the updating of all our corporate entities.


    PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES INC

    Legal Operations October 2019 - December 2021

    • One of four legal operations professionals that supported a legal team of 50+ members globally. Handled project management, scheduling, contract review, budget, meeting planning, etc.
    • Project managed the legal team's response to Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance initiatives throughout the industry. Worked with third party auditors, crafting responses to be used by Investor Relations and drafting our own ESG report.
    • Was in charge of team morale and bonding. Managed budget for social events and coordinated virtual and in-person team building activities.
    • Tracked and arranged continuing education for members of the legal team. Organized presentations with outside firms and managed our attorneys CLE progress.
    • Built an onboarding program for all new hires within the legal team placing everyone in cohorts that went through an educational program that introduced them to different aspects of the team, allowing for additional mentorship and growth for both new and existing members.


    MUNICIPAL SECURITIES RULEMAKING BOARD

    Executive Assistant February 2019 - October 2019

    • Supported the General Counsel, Chief Regulatory Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Education Officer, Chief Communications Officer and their respective teams.
    • Worked with different members of the Senior Leadership Team to ensure their needs are met regarding expenses, travel, proofreading, scheduling, webinars and any additional needs.


    CONFERENCE OF STATE BANK SUPERVISORS

    Senior Administrative Assistant July 2018 - January 2019

    • Supported the CEO of the State Regulatory Registry on all administrative tasks including calendar, travel, meeting agendas, minutes and coordinating communications.
    • Worked across departments to collect monthly reports for Board meetings. Edited and formatted all content before distribution and coordinates all on site board meeting needs.
    • Worked with the Legal Team and Executive Leadership Team on a range of confidential issues.


    WORLD WILDLIFE FUND

    Temporary Administrative Assistant April 2018 - July 2018

    • Joined the Global Science team to assist with the backlog of financial reports. Assisted with booking travel and accommodation as well as other administrative tasks as needed.


    WOMEN OF REFORM JUDAISM

    Administrative Assistant October 2014 - December 2015

    • Carried out all administrative duties, which included answering phones, taking and placing orders, sending mailings, processing donations, preparing tax exempt documents for accounting and served as the main conference registrar.
    • Received selection as a United Nations Youth delegate to represent the organization at various UN conferences and events.
    • Served as an integral member of the Labor Union's Contract Negotiating Team.


    POLICE REFORM ORGANIZING PROJECT

    Intern April 2013 - July 2013

    • Conducted in-depth research on the social impacts of police policies for company publications.
    • Offered hands-on support with the development of campus action network comprising a group of college students from different universities throughout the New York City. Planned and coordinated all aspects of speaking events.


    KINGS COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE SEX CRIMES BUREAU

    Intern April 2013 - July 2013

    • Gathered and documented personal information from testimony and court documents to allow witnesses to stay anonymous during court proceedings.
    • Thoroughly evaluated recordings of phone calls from the prison to identify any information pertinent to trial; prepared and submitted summaries of conversations.

    Education


    National University Of Ireland Galway

    Master of Law in International Human Rights LawGraduated in 2017


    American University

    Bachelor of Arts in Justice, Law, and SocietyGraduated in 2014


    University College Of Dublin

    Study Abroad Program: College of LawGraduated in 2013