Thomas Berbaum
About Thomas Berbaum
Thomas Berbaum is a Junior Commercial Attorney at Elevate Services with a background in law and interdisciplinary physics.
Work at Elevate
Thomas Berbaum serves as a Junior Commercial Attorney at Elevate Services. In this role, he collaborates with in-house legal teams and business customers to provide deal support. His responsibilities include reviewing, negotiating, and facilitating the escalation and resolution of contracts. He focuses on enhancing contracting efficiency and cost-effectiveness for clients.
Education and Expertise
Thomas Berbaum holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Interdisciplinary Physics from the University of Michigan, which he completed from 2007 to 2011. He also earned a Juris Doctor from Wayne State University Law School between 2015 and 2019. Additionally, he has a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Paralegal Studies from Eastern Michigan University, completed from 2012 to 2014.
Background
Thomas Berbaum has a diverse professional background in legal and contract management. Prior to his current role at Elevate Services, he worked as a Contracts Manager at UnitedLex Corporation from 2017 to 2020. He also held the position of Assistant Vice President - Senior Supplier Analytics Specialist at Comerica Bank from 2020 to 2021. Earlier in his career, he worked at CSC as a Professional in Contracts from 2015 to 2017.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Thomas Berbaum has developed expertise in setting up contract management procedures and technology aimed at optimizing processes and reducing costs. He has organized and drafted new contract templates, playbooks, and strategies to assist clients in improving their contracting strategies. His role involves partnering with various teams to provide legal advice that supports business growth.