Erin McClarty
Houston native, born and raised, I'm an attorney licensed to practice in Texas. Though my daily practice is transactional, I am dedicated to championing the causes of non-profits through charity work, board positions and my blog.
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- One of my favoritist days of the year, HAA grants panel day! So excited about the organizations we're seeing today.
- Id argue #nonprofit IS a model, NOT a mentality Nonprofit Trends: Tax Status vs. Business Model http://t.co/6Sw0qRcoR9 via @zite
- Not impressed with this Finance Comm. Report "Tax-Exempt Organizations and Charitable Giving http://t.co/eUI7Utuz4M" via @zite
- Very interesting. "Why Don't Law Schools Invest in Law Firm Startups?- My Shingle http://t.co/5EL2nuxA6o"
- I heart this piece. http://t.co/IBbCdgMRNh
- Listening to Nonprofit Beneficiaries: An Interview with Perla Ni : New Social Velocity Blog Post http://t.co/RP7Bu2peMw
- What Happened To $6 Million Worth Of Hair Donations To Locks Of Love? | Co.Exist: World changing ideas and innovation http://t.co/7Zl3F2dliP
- Wooow. For those that use #socialmedia, too much?Build-A-Bear site must lose links to Twitter, Pinterest - S http://t.co/x4oSdRsdMn
- The Future of Development Includes a Data Revolution, UN Panel Says http://t.co/AReeIaNOU7 via @zite
- Internet Fundraising for Tax-Exempt Organizations http://t.co/FWTiQA99Nx
- Got to tour and loved it. "Capital Factory: The center of Austin’s startup scene http://t.co/tamXuJBbnC via @zite"
- RT @SMacLaughlin: Nonprofit Daily is out! http://t.co/qJ2XK3bF9f ▸ Top stories today via @legaleagle2010 @SOESays
- The New Science Behind Philanthropy | WSJ.Money Summer 2013 - http://t.co/06Zfl9BMqY http://t.co/vbgg9AKwNO #nonprofit #data
- Learning by Giving Foundation | Advancing the understanding of philanthropy. http://t.co/YixSYqQ0vm
- Houston's charities remain a national powerhouse - Houston Business Journal http://t.co/XAa5yZISeX
- Announcing 2013 HCD Connect Microgrants! http://t.co/T75LnYLuTS #socialent
- I'm interested in what the legal basis is "Boy Scouts May Lose Nonprofit Status In Major State http://t.co/n1g7VEH3HA via @"
- Interesting. "Most Charities Shouldn’t Evaluate Their Work (SSIR) http://t.co/YPrlO3pMgg via @zite"
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- Legal Counsel at Weatherford, nonprofit advocate, bloggerLaw Practice | Houston, Texas Area, USSummary
A famous English novelist once said, “Experience is not what happens to you. It is what you do with what happens to you.” In both my professional and personal life I have taken the opportunities given to me and turned them into full and robust experiences...
- While attending undergrad, and part of law-school, I maintained a full-time job as a Technical Claims Technician for an international oil and gas steel manufacturer. There I managed multi-million dollar repair projects for companies such as Shell, Bp, Exxon, Chevron, Komatsu, Weatherford, etc. and temporarily ran the department shortly before I left.
- Currently, serve as legal counsel for N.A. Operations at Weatherford Inc., a major oil-field service company, where I draft, red-line and negotiate a myriad of contracts and legal agreements both domestic and international.
- Extensive experience working with nonprofit organizations: Clerked with the Museum and Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts, write for my blog, Notations on Nonprofits, speak, present and work with local nonprofits/social enterprises/associations and assist with governance issues. Also have experience working with grant-making and micro-grants organizations.
-Clerked for one of the largest Museums in the country, the Museum of Fine Arts (Houston), where I assisted General Counsel with drafting exhibition/loan contracts, advising on operational issues, and drafting HR policies.
- Recently won the Houston Business Journal's Best Corporate Counsel Award; Good Samaritan Category for my volunteer work with nonprofits.
- Always looking for new opportunities whether that be speaking or a pro bono counsel opportunity.
- Volunteer and hold a variety of national and local board/advisory positions for organizations that range from emerging to those with multi-million dollar budgets.
Specialties: Contract review, red-lining, negotiations, brokering supply arrangements, procurement/supply chain legal issues, non-profits, writing, social media, researching on a limited budget, speakingExperience- Apr 2011 - PresentBoard Member / Art League Houston
Cultivate awareness, appreciation, and accessibility of contemporary visual arts within the community for its cultural enrichment.
- Dec 2010 - PresentLegal Counsel / Weatherford
Review and negotiate various contracts and other legal paper for North American Operations, at times globally, assist with the development and implementation of templates, education of our clients on contractual legal premises and the integration of new acquisitions with regard to their contracts. I also sit on the inaugural committee developed to create and implement a new pro bono program.
- Aug 2010 - PresentBlogger / Notations on Non-Profits
I blog about legal issues affecting non-profits sans all of the legalese.
- May 2011 - Dec 2012Vice-Chair / 2011-2012 ABA International NGO and Not-for-Profits Committee
Assist with the education on non-profits on a national level.
- Sept 2010 - Dec 2010Legal Clerk / Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Assist general counsel with various legal logistics concerning the works of art such as bequests, gifts, and liability associated with the various exhibitions. Also responsible for researching and drafting policies and procedures for an entire departments, reviewing and revising contracts and ensuring that the institution stays in compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations.
Work with the museum registrar on the accession of works and drafting incoming and outgoing loan documents.
- Mar 2006 - Feb 2009Technical Claims Assistant / Vallourec and Mannesmann Tubes Corp
Vallourec and Mannesmann Tubes Corp. is a manufacturer of seamless steel tubes and a variety of other tubular products. When our material is delivered to the customer and found to contain defects, or is not satisfactory to customer specifications, we are contacted. We facilitate and coordinate repairs and ensure the material is returned to the customer in premium condition.
Education-
2007 - 2010South Texas College of LawJ.D.
Activities: American Bar Association Law Student Division, Texas Bar Garland Walker Inn 2009-2010, Association Law Student Division, Black Lawyers Association, Black Law Students Association, International Law Students Association, Phi Delta Theta, South Texas Criminal Law Association, Houston Young Lawyers Association, National Bar Association -
2003 - 2007University of St. Thomas (TX)Bachelor's in Political Science
Activities: Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society, Sigma Tau Delta Political Science Honor Society, Mock Trial Captain, St. Thomas Moore Political Science Club, International Studies Club, Student Activities Board, Black Student Union
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Honors:2012 Houston Business Journal Best Corporate Counsel Winner: Good Samaritan
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Interests:Reading, golfing, graphic design, service design, typography, speaking, mentoring and becoming one step closer to making the best Banana-nut bread in the State.
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