Ben Walden
@benwalden
Experienced General Counsel delivering strategic legal guidance and risk mitigation.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am an accomplished General Counsel with over 17 years providing strategic legal guidance across corporate governance, human resources, and business development. I draft and negotiate complex commercial contracts and lead efforts to mitigate legal risk through proactive counsel and comprehensive legal analysis.
I have resolved business disputes through negotiation and alternative dispute resolution, and I engineered a new ADR practice area that automated processes and managed staff. I have served as Chief Legal Officer, in-house counsel, and outside counsel for diverse organizations, providing hands-on leadership and policy development to improve operational effectiveness.
I am committed to building compliant, efficient legal frameworks, cultivating strong corporate culture, and delivering practical solutions that align legal strategy with business objectives.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Outside Counsel
Benjamin A. Walden
Jun 2006 - Present (19 years 4 months)
Provide strategic legal counsel to businesses, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and resolving disputes via negotiation and alternative dispute resolution to mitigate risk and improve compliance.
Chief Legal Officer
Dragonfly Foundation For Research & Remote Development Corp
Apr 2014 - Apr 2023 (9 years)
Led corporate governance, HR, and business development initiatives while drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements and providing proactive legal risk mitigation and statutory compliance guidance.
In-house Counsel
Legacy Trust & Estate, LLC
Jun 2007 - Oct 2010 (3 years 4 months)
Managed corporate governance and HR legal matters, negotiated commercial and employment agreements, implemented compliance-focused policies, and supervised a small legal team to improve governance practices.
Associate Attorney
Moore, Ingram, Johnson & Steele, LLP
Mar 2004 - Oct 2005 (1 year 7 months)
Established and led a new alternative dispute resolution practice area, automating processes and managing staff to expand firm services and improve dispute resolution efficiency.
Law Clerk
Jimmy D. Plunkett, P.C.
Jun 2003 - Mar 2004 (9 months)
Drafted municipal documents including referendums and an airport lease, supporting local government legal initiatives and transactional matters.
Judicial Extern
Fulton County Superior Court
Aug 2002 - Dec 2002 (4 months)
Conducted legal research and authored bench memoranda to support judicial decision-making for the Hon. Thelma Wyatt Cummings Moore.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
GLGeorgia State University College of Law
Juris Doctor, Law
2001 - 2003
Juris Doctor degree earned at Georgia State University College of Law, focusing on advanced legal studies and practice preparation.
ULUniversity of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
Juris Doctor, Law
2000 - 2001
Activities and societies: Honors: CALI and Dean’s Award of Excellence for Contracts I.
Completed Juris Doctor studies at the University of Memphis with honors in Contracts I (CALI and Dean’s Award of Excellence).
WUWingate University
Bachelor of Science, Communications / Public Relations
1994 - 1998
Grade: Cum Laude
Activities and societies: Honors: University Honors; Leadership Fellow.
Bachelor of Science in Communications/Public Relations with honors and leadership recognition.
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