sheri J.

Leading manufacturer of maritime electronic systems and sonobuoys for Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) and Undersea Warfare (USW).

• Negotiated high-value government, international, and commercial contracts, increasing revenue and improving profit margins through optimized pricing and risk-balanced terms.
• Ensured full lifecycle compliance with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and CMMC requirements, reducing regulatory exposure across U.S. Navy, DoD, and international programs.
• Led enterprise subcontract management, strengthening flow-down compliance and improving vendor performance and accountability.
• Prepared organization for DCMA and DCAA audits by standardizing contract documentation and controls.

Alaska Native Corporation offering diverse services to federal government customers, including IT, environmental consulting, and public health.

• Provided enterprise leadership for contracts and compliance across multiple business units, strengthening governance and risk controls.
• Built company’s first contract management platform, improving contract visibility and compliance tracking.
• Streamlined contract policies and workflows, reducing operational inefficiencies and contractual risk.

Focuses on radar technology at airports globally, supporting various contract operations and negotiations.

• Negotiated a high-profile $20M development contract for nationwide airport operations in France, enhancing operational outcomes.
• Resolved complex claims and disputes, achieving favorable financial results.
• Implemented standardized contract templates improving efficiency and consistency.
• Successfully handled various types of contracts including FFP, IDIQ, and CPFF, enhancing control over funding and authorizations.

Subsidiary of Saab AB, providing aerospace and defense solutions with a focus on innovation and safety.

• Established and led new legal operations, modernizing governance and compliance processes, saving $500K in two years by optimizing workflows and operational efficiencies.
• Implemented compliance tools and local ethics advisors’ program, improving ethical culture and regulatory compliance.
• Served as Chief of Staff to General Counsel and advised on data privacy as U.S. Data Privacy Officer.
• Implemented NASDAQ Boardvantage and launched a new legal department, managing strategic initiatives on-time and within budget.

Saab serves the U.S. government, industry, and commercial customers with world-leading products, services and solutions ranging from military defense to civil security.

• Established and led new legal operations, modernizing governance and compliance processes, saving $500K in two years by optimizing workflows and operational efficiencies.
• Implemented compliance tools and local ethics advisors’ program, improving ethical culture and regulatory compliance.
• Served as Chief of Staff to General Counsel and advised on data privacy as U.S. Data Privacy Officer.
• Implemented NASDAQ Boardvantage and launched a new legal department, managing strategic initiatives on-time and within budget.

• Negotiated a high-profile $20M development contract for nationwide airport operations in France, enhancing operational outcomes.
• Resolved complex claims and disputes, achieving favorable financial results.
• Implemented standardized contract templates improving efficiency and consistency.
• Successfully handled various types of contracts including FFP, IDIQ, and CPFF, enhancing control over funding and authorizations.

Aerospace & Defense company specializing in electronic packaging, circuit board fabrication, and software development.

• Led contracts exceeding $1B in value, managing and developing a team of 12 contract professionals while ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
• Recognized as a subject matter expert, contributing to the acquisition integration team and supporting due diligence.
• Applied processes to ensure organizational readiness with ISO certifications and supported successful DCAA/DCMA audits.

Major consulting firm specializing in program and construction management services, enhancing quality of life globally.

• Oversaw contracts, claims, and legal matters across eight regional offices, reducing legal and financial risk exposure.
• Developed contract risk mitigation strategies, improving margin protection and performance outcomes.
• Led contract negotiations and dispute resolution efforts, supporting large-scale engineering and government programs.

Part of Concentra organization, offering occupational health and urgent care services across the U.S.

Law firm providing diverse legal services in Atlanta, Georgia.

An Am Law 200 firm with a focus on integrating legal advice with client business objectives, located in Atlanta and Washington, DC.