Patricia Johnson

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About Patricia Johnson

Patricia is a Corporate Practices Analyst at Thompson Coburn LLP, a leading law firm with a diverse practice and a national reputation. She has over four years of experience in legal process and compliance management, business development, and payment protection, as well as a J.D. from St. Mary's University and a Pre Law Certification from the University of Amsterdam. She leverages her analytical skills, legal writing, business strategy, and leadership to consult with technical staff, corporate practice areas, vendors, and external consultants, and to advocate for technology capabilities and solutions that meet the needs and expectations of the firm and its clients. She applies measurable analysis and data-mining skills to develop analytical insights around product usability and opportunities for technology and process improvement, which lead to increased efficiency and client satisfaction. She also stays abreast of current trends in the legal industry and implements tools, automation, and data flow processes that enable legal teams to achieve their goals. Patricia has a proven track record of developing and implementing a special program for payment protection through liens and notices, as well as overseeing compliance, client documentation management, and legal consulting, in her previous roles as a Senior Legal Specialist and a Contracts and Compliance Consultant for a construction skilled trades labor company and its acquirer, Workrise. She was able to secure millions of dollars in accounts receivable, facilitate the merger and acquisition process, and expand the program nationwide, by integrating the business needs, billing and collecting auditing, and utilizing specialized lawyers. She also served as a liaison to the new company in the oil and gas and renewables industry, and balanced the needs, priorities, and relationships of the various stakeholders in an industry known for tumultuous payment structures. Patricia is passionate about delivering value and innovation to the legal profession and the clients she serves, and she is always looking for new ways to improve and optimize the processes and systems that support the firm's practice areas. She is a collaborative, creative, and data-driven professional who thrives in challenging and dynamic environments.