Kelly Gatens
About Kelly Gatens
Kelly Gatens is a Legal Contract Specialist at Cision in Chicago, with extensive experience in legal roles and a background in Political Science and French Language from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Kelly Gatens holds the position of Legal Contract Specialist at Cision, based in Chicago. As a Legal Contract Specialist, Kelly is responsible for various legal aspects, including the structuring and negotiation of SaaS agreements and Data Processing Agreements.
Current Role at Cision
Currently employed at Cision in Chicago, Kelly Gatens works as a Legal Contract Specialist. In this role, Kelly documents, structures, and negotiates SaaS agreements totaling over $20 million annually for global customers. Additionally, Kelly handles Data Processing Agreements in compliance with GDPR standards, collaborates with internal stakeholders to identify potential legal risks, and provides legal guidance on a range of issues including contractual indemnity, limitation of liability, and software licensing.
Background in Law Firms
Before joining Cision, Kelly Gatens accumulated extensive experience working at various law firms. Kelly served as a Paralegal at Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney from 2011 to 2017, at the Law Office of Bryan P. Lynch, P.C. for 6 months in 2010-2011, at Hauselman, Rappin & Olswang, Ltd. for 8 months in 2010, and at Kokoszka & Janczur, P.C. from 2008 to 2009. Kelly also worked as a Legal Analyst at Gray & Associates, LLP from 2007 to 2008 and completed an internship with the Milwaukee Criminal Trial Division of the Wisconsin State Public Defender's Office.
Education and Training
Kelly Gatens earned dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Political Science and French Language from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, studying from 2003 to 2007. Kelly also attended Milwaukee French Immersion School and Riverside University High School. This educational background is supplemented by practical experience gained through an internship with the Milwaukee Criminal Trial Division of the Wisconsin State Public Defender's Office.
Legal Expertise and Specialization
Kelly Gatens possesses a broad range of legal expertise, particularly in SaaS technology and digital marketing/public relations. In the course of their career, Kelly has developed proficiency in negotiating software licensing agreements, ensuring GDPR compliance, and offering guidance on data privacy and information security. Additionally, Kelly reviews and evaluates terms and conditions to ascertain their compatibility with current software products and features.