Rusty Hood

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About Rusty Hood

Senior executive and chief legal officer with 24 years of in-house and law firm experience across multiple industries including manufacturing, transportation, retail, hospitality, diversified consumer products, manufacturing, commercial distribution and construction. Consistently recognized for a strong leadership image and presence, with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated success in the ability to relate to many different constituencies in a positive, pro-active manner that engenders confidence from all levels of company management and employees, boards of directors and clients. Results oriented member of business team committed to delivering cost-effective and practical solutions for legal and risk issues to achieve management and company objectives. High energy level, coupled with maturity, motivation and confidence, that facilitates working in fast-changing, intense environments and the capability to handle numerous, divergent responsibilities simultaneously. Specialties: Areas of experience include: Contracts / Negotiations Construction / Real Estate Litigation / Risk / Insurance Management Intellectual Property / Franchising Employment / Labor / Health & Safety Regulatory / Environmental Compliance Corporate Law / Compliance Public Relations / Marketing Outside Counsel / Legal Expense Management