Melinda Sheehee
About Melinda Sheehee
Melinda Sheehee serves as the VP & General Counsel at Diversified Communications, where she specializes in collaborative negotiation, dispute resolution, and real estate law. With a background in corporate finance and compliance, she has over a decade of experience in her current role and previously worked in various capacities at Hannaford Bros. Co.
Work at Diversified Communications
Melinda Sheehee has served as the Vice President and General Counsel at Diversified Communications since 2013. In this role, she focuses on collaborative negotiation and dispute resolution within the legal framework of the organization. Her responsibilities include managing entity filing and qualification on a global scale, ensuring compliance with various regulations, and overseeing corporate shareholder record keeping and commercial finance.
Previous Experience at Hannaford Bros. Co.
Before joining Diversified Communications, Melinda Sheehee worked at Hannaford Bros. Co. for several years. She held the position of Real Estate Development Manager from 2001 to 2007, where she focused on real estate projects. She later transitioned to the role of Guiding Stars Marketing Specialist for one year in 2007, contributing to marketing initiatives in Scarborough, Maine.
Education and Expertise
Melinda Sheehee earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminology and Communications from Florida State University, studying from 1991 to 1994. She furthered her education at the University of Maine School of Law, where she obtained her Juris Doctor degree from 1995 to 1998. Her legal expertise includes real estate law, with a focus on title, leasing, and zoning, as well as global compliance with information security and data privacy regulations.
Legal Practice Focus
In her legal practice, Melinda Sheehee emphasizes collaborative negotiation and dispute resolution. This approach allows her to effectively manage legal challenges and foster positive outcomes for her organization. Her specialization in real estate law supports her work in various legal aspects related to property and commercial transactions.