George S. Adelo III
Pittsburgh
Summary
Legal professional equipped to handle complex legal matters with strong commitment to results and a business focus. Demonstrated expertise in contract negotiation and risk management. Known for collaborative approach, adaptability, resiliency and reliable performance. Strong analytical skills, sharp attention to detail, and effective communication drive success in dynamic environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Legal & Contract Management
HICO America Sales and Technology, Inc.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
05.2022 - Current
- Lead and manage all legal functions, including commercial contracts, employment matters and intellectual property
- Provide strategic legal counsel to executive leadership on high-impact business decisions and risk exposure
- Draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements with owners, subcontractors, vendors and strategic stakeholders
- Develop and implement company-wide compliance programs, policies, and training initiatives to mitigate legal risk
- Oversee and manage external counsel including litigation strategy and dispute resolution
- Advise on corporate transactions including the formation of a joint venture with one of the nation’s top EPC groups to bring breaker manufacturing to the United States
- Created the in-house legal team including leading, mentoring and developing in-house counsel
- Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, HR, operations, engineering and product teams to align legal strategy and business goals
- Reduced legal spend over 99% in my first year of employment
- Strengthened compliance with revenue recognition timelines and standards
Startup Owner & Operator
Guapo, LLC
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
05.2019 - 05.2022
- Generated an average of $12k+ in sales on a weekly basis in a start-up restaurant
- Hired, managed and developed a diverse team to reach their highest potential and drive internal engagement
- Expanded customer base utilizing social media and grass-roots marketing
Assistant Project Manager
The Walsh Group
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Managed all aspects of the contract lifecycle including drafting, negotiations and changes for various contract types including Firm-Fixed-Price and Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee contracts
- Developed, drafted and managed technical and price proposals in response to private, state and federal RFP
- Managed the claim process to respond to owner, subcontractor and third-party claims in excess of $50M on private, state and federal contracts including collaborating with internal counsel and managing external counsel
- Ensured Davis Bacon, Certified Payroll and MBE compliance
- Managed federal contract compliance including contracts governed by FAR and DFAR
- Coordinated project schedules and resource allocation to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
- Facilitated communication between stakeholders to align project objectives and expectations.
Law Clerk
Rothstein Donatelli LLP
Santa Fe, New Mexico
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Conducted outreach and interviewed inmates at Santa Fe County Adult Correctional Facility in preparation for class action litigation
- Investigated federal and state criminal claims against our clients
- Drafted briefs regarding state and federal civil and criminal law matters
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and strategy development.
Judicial Extern Clerk
United States District Judge, District of New Mexico
Santa Fe, New Mexico
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Drafted memorandum opinion and orders regarding criminal and civil matters based on federal and state law
- Researched and drafted memos regarding federal law matters including Title VII, EEOC and ADA claims
- Researched case law and legal precedents to support judicial decision-making.
- Drafted bench memos summarizing complex legal issues for review by the judge.
- Analyzed briefs and motions to identify key arguments and relevant statutes.
Education
Juris Doctor - Law
University of Notre Dame Law School
Notre Dame, Indiana05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico05.2013
Skills
- Cultivating strong partnerships
- Visionary planning
- Clear communication skills
- Analytical decision-making
- Creative problem-solving
- Strategic negotiation skills
- Contract negotiation
Certification
Admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Timeline
Director, Legal & Contract Management
HICO America Sales and Technology, Inc.
05.2022 - Current
Startup Owner & Operator
Guapo, LLC
05.2019 - 05.2022
Assistant Project Manager
The Walsh Group
08.2016 - 05.2019
Law Clerk
Rothstein Donatelli LLP
06.2015 - 08.2015
Judicial Extern Clerk
United States District Judge, District of New Mexico
06.2014 - 08.2014
Juris Doctor - Law
University of Notre Dame Law School
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of New Mexico