Blake Waters

Background

About Blake Waters

Corporate Counsel with over four years of experience specializing in negotiating and managing global commercial agreements across healthcare and logistics industries. I bring a proven track record of driving business growth, streamlining legal operations, and mitigating risk through innovative process improvements and strategic legal advice. My expertise includes- Commercial Contract Negotiation: Drafting and negotiating over 500 cross-border agreements, including logistics contracts, healthcare service agreements, and real estate leases- Risk Management & Compliance: Advising on complex regulatory frameworks, including HIPAA, the Anti- Kickback Statute, and emerging data privacy regulations such as GDPR and CCPA- Corporate Governance & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnering with stakeholders across sales, finance, and product teams to deliver business-oriented legal solutions- Process Optimization: Designing tools like Statements of Work (SOW) templates and implementing streamlined contract negotiation workflows to reduce cycle times and improve efficiency. I’m passionate about empowering businesses with pragmatic legal guidance and leveraging my nursing background to offer a unique perspective on healthcare-related legal matters. With a JD from South Texas College of Law Houston (Cum Laude), I’m licensed to practice in Texas and am pursuing additional bar licensure in Colorado. Beyond the office, I enjoy RV camping, literature, skiing, and traveling to explore new outdoor adventures.