“Dara is a legal trailblazer and a strong leader who empowers her team to live the values of an organization while providing exceptional service and deliberate, proactive counsel. Because of Dara’s leadership, our team was able to simultaneously build the fundamentals of a legal organization that will stand the test of time, while also prioritizing providing timely and reliable counsel on matters that did not have a clear, well established path. Dara is a leader of thought, people and organizations, and a General Counsel who thrives in a diverse set of environments. ”
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Experience & Education
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H&R Block
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Volunteer Experience
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Summer Business Leadership Institute- Coordinator
21st Century Leaders, Inc.
The Leadership Institute is for high school students interested in learning about leadership skills and innovation mindsets of entrepreneurship, social enterprise and business.
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Coca-Cola Legal Division Chairperson
United Way of Greater Atlanta
Increased participation over the previous five years and exceeded expectation.
Projects
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DirectWomen Board Institute
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The goal of this annual program is to position an elite group of exceptional senior women lawyers for service as directors of major corporations. Each year, DirectWomen identifies a small group of leading women lawyers from around the country to participate in the Board Institute based on an assessment of their ability to provide the experience, independence, and business judgment required for board effectiveness. Governance | Oversight | Board Member
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OnBoard Accelerator
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Accepted into a program that supports women executives reaching their goal of serving on a for-profit board. Leadership | Governance | Oversight | Board Member
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President - Coca-Cola Women’s Linc
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Senior Leader for Coca-Cola Women’s Business Resource Group focused on supporting the personal and professional growth and development of all women, providing insights to the Company regarding women’s perspectives, and supporting the goal of being recognized as an industry leader in the recruitment, development and retention of women. Led strategy, vision and implementation for membership of 1800+ associates, interface with senior company leadership, and community representative. Leadership |…
Senior Leader for Coca-Cola Women’s Business Resource Group focused on supporting the personal and professional growth and development of all women, providing insights to the Company regarding women’s perspectives, and supporting the goal of being recognized as an industry leader in the recruitment, development and retention of women. Led strategy, vision and implementation for membership of 1800+ associates, interface with senior company leadership, and community representative. Leadership | Development | Organizational Skills | Communication
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The Coca-Cola Company Catalyst Leaders Program
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Global Catalyst Program Participant- The Coca-Cola Company premiere Senior Leadership Development Program by invitation for high potential leaders. Intensive four month program to work on a critical international business unit issue with a cross functional and internationally diverse work team. Objective is to achieve break through strategic thinking and business results. Project supported the beginning of a juice business for the North Africa business unit. Critical Thinking | Risk…
Global Catalyst Program Participant- The Coca-Cola Company premiere Senior Leadership Development Program by invitation for high potential leaders. Intensive four month program to work on a critical international business unit issue with a cross functional and internationally diverse work team. Objective is to achieve break through strategic thinking and business results. Project supported the beginning of a juice business for the North Africa business unit. Critical Thinking | Risk Management
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The Coca-Cola Company Sponsorship of 21st Century Leaders Program
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Founder for sponsorship of this high school leadership development program that occurs once a year. Involves curriculum creation, organization of speakers and volunteers, event planning, and leadership of program. Leadership | Public Speaking | Development
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The Coca-Cola Company Women in Leadership Program
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Senior Leader Evaluator for the Women in Leadership program that facilitates the development of Coca-Cola women around the globe. Program occurs twice per year. Leadership | Public Speaking
Honors & Awards
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Excellence Award
OnBoard
Designed to recognize women in senior executive positions who are in the pipeline for board service, the OnBoard Excellence Awards are presented each year to three women leaders to exemplify OnBoard’s mission: increasing the number of women in executive leadership and on corporate boards.
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NextUP 50
Board Prospects
Top 50 Executives chosen by Board Prospects as ready for Board Director positions
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Women of Achievement Award Recipient
Georgia Association for Women Lawyers
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Women, Influence & Power in the Law - Thought Leadership Award Honoree
Corporate Counsel
Organizations
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National Association of Corporate Directors
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Completed -Director Proficiency: Financial Oversight Course Completed - Directorship Essentials: Risk Oversight Course
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OnBoard
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OnBoard has been a pioneer in its approach to getting more women on corporate boards.
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Women Corporate Directors
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