Alicia Bond

Director of Operations, Counsel

Alicia M. Bond, Esq.

Director of Operations, Counsel

With a strong business background, Alicia M. Bond serves as the Director of Operations and Counsel at Jacko Law Group, PC (“JLG”). Ms. Bond manages legal operations, day-to-day business of the firm, and oversees the company’s processes and systems. As trusted counsel, she collaborates with the CEO on the strategic direction and vision of the firm. Operationally, Ms. Bond focuses on multi-department alignment, cross-functional communication, and implementation and effectiveness of business growth strategies.

Ms. Bond is values-driven and committed to creating a corporate culture while providing exceptional service through collaboration and teamwork. She oversees the firm’s approach to the delivery of comprehensive legal services and supports the overall company mission. Ms. Bond is dedicated to building excellence and exceeding client expectations through strategic business planning that supports client initiatives and accelerates outcomes.

As a relationship-focused professional, Ms. Bond works in partnership with our external business partners to nurture positive long-term relationships and foster trust. Her commitment to DE&I and concentrated efforts prioritize creating an inclusive environment that promotes diversity at all levels. At JLG, she focuses on people, seeks to build successful teams, and identifies opportunities for growth to create a sustainable workplace for all. Ms. Bond’s passion for advocacy, conscious leadership and service helps improve operational efficiency and drive overall growth.

A changemaker, she encourages sharing diverse ideas and empowers others to make a difference through their work. Daily, Ms. Bond provides support and training to our JLG Team. In decision-making, her intuitive problem-solving skills empower her to identify challenges and propose individualized solutions that address specific business objectives and meet clients’ unique service demands.

Given her background in corporate law, Ms. Bond truly enjoys representing clients, working with business partners, and helping to manage risk. A lifelong learner, she continues to expand her practice areas to build upon her broad legal experience. Having worked as part of an in-house legal team, she is a forward thinker who collaborates with our JLG Team and business clients to provide strategic outsourced general counsel services. Ms. Bond believes in achieving limitless potential and works hard to understand the various issues businesses and leaders face.

Ms. Bond adds value to her innate ability to listen to clients’ needs and find the best path forward coupled with her passion for achieving positive results. In building an effective team, she identifies their unique talents and develops those strengths holistically to achieve the best outcomes on behalf of our clients and overall success for our JLG Team.

Ms. Bond believes in servant leadership and collaborates to align behaviors with values in leading client servicing efforts. As a trusted advisor, she is intentional in her counsel and strategic in her legal approach. In working to provide outsourced general counsel on client projects, she has been able to help identify opportunities for improvement and mitigate business risks. She has positioned herself to be effective in multiple practice areas by developing creative solutions and custom-tailored service offerings.

Working with Ms. Bond, she encourages tough conversations and leads with honesty and integrity in “doing the right thing.” She partners with our legal team on project management in providing valuable legal insight and conscious counsel on client matters. She has developed a keen eye for “finding the needle in the haystack” and problem-solving at all stages of business from formation to succession planning.

Through analysis and constant learning, Ms. Bond gains a greater understanding of the financial markets and the securities industry. In Mergers and Acquisitions, Ms. Bond is focused on oversight adding in-depth analysis starting during the initial due diligence process. For clients anticipating an imminent transition, she brings her prior in-house experience to the table. Alongside our JLG Team, Ms. Bond works with clients in strategic business planning that aligns with organizational values and business goals.

As part of the strategic initiatives at JLG, Ms. Bond’s approach to business and legal practice emphasizes organic growth and keeps the best interest of the clients who we serve at top of our minds especially as we expand our business model and service areas. Throughout her career, she has developed and continues to hone her understanding of complex business agreements, contract terms, and business transactions. Ms. Bond takes the time to understand the goals of our clients and their business objectives to fully align agreements including employment contracts to protect clients as companies manage continuous change and growth.

Prior to joining the JLG team, Ms. Bond served on the corporate legal team for Welk Resorts as Compliance Manager working with the General Counsel. Within her role, she concentrated on board management, compliance, and corporate governance. Ms. Bond successfully managed 14 legal entities in collaboration with the management team and supported various legal projects. In over a decade of law practice, she has worked with law firms in Florida, Illinois, and Mississippi. Ms. Bond has handled criminal and civil matters in varied practice areas including breach of contract, corporate law, employment law, insurance claims, non-profit management, as well as other general business matters.

Ms. Bond earned her Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law and her Master of Business Administration from Stetson University. She received her undergraduate degree in Legal Studies from the University of Central Florida. She is admitted to the Florida Bar and eligible to practice law in California as a Specially Registered Attorney.

A zealous advocate, Ms. Bond has a passion for promoting equity and community service having been recently selected for the 2023 SDBCA Leadership Academy. She currently serves as Board Member and Development Co-Chair for the Chicano Federation of San Diego County. Ms. Bond has previously served as a volunteer attorney for the San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program, Inc., where she provided pro bono legal services to some of San Diego's most vulnerable residents. She also served as the first President of the USS America Family Readiness Group (FRG), a military support organization. Ms. Bond is a dedicated mother and wife who loves spending time with family and friends; she enjoys being outdoors hiking, traveling, and practicing yoga.

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Leveraging Your Outsourced Corporate Counsel

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June 9, 2022

Leveraging Your Outsourced Corporate Counsel

There never is a “wrong” time to hire outsourced corporate counsel, as every firm’s needs, strategy, and growth model is different.

Businesses, firms, and leaders can leverage outsourced corporate counsel to handle general counsel matters, provide business strategy, customized legal services and deliver solutions. Whether a company is in the early stages of a start-up business plan or whether an organization is experiencing significant growth, our Jacko Law Group (“JLG”) has the necessary in-house experience to serve as a trusted legal partner to established organizations.

Outside general counsel can become an invaluable resource that you can lean on when uncertainty arises, regardless of timing and the size of your business.

Ongoing market volatility has created the need for conservative budgets and control of current expenses. Whenever a company does not have sufficient resources to handle the legal function internally, it is prudent to seek to partner with experienced outsourced corporate counsel.

Below we discuss common reasons and scenarios on when to leverage outsourced corporate counsel in today’s market.

Budgetary Concerns

Outsourced counsel can navigate legal matters on a project basis or assume larger legal functions from the outside. Through collaboration and by establishing a cadence of regular status-update meetings, counsel can assist in developing a strategy that addresses short- and long-term legal needs.

We serve as outsourced corporate counsel to our clients and companies. We handle general corporate and business matters to provide customized services across a broad range of projects. We provide value by assisting you in strategic growth to achieve growth and help manage expenses.

To do so, it is important for counsel to review and learn about your business to grasp the big picture and identify potential challenges and opportunities. Oftentimes we see general counsel consumed with the details of project-based work, such as reviewing complex contract language, rather than focused on the big picture assessment – like identifying vulnerable areas of risk and serving as a trusted adviser who can provide cost-effective legal solutions and growth strategy.

When considering the cost required to hire and support a full-time in-house counsel or general counsel position, contracting outsourced general counsel adds value and saves overhead by providing specialized legal services on an hourly rate or as needed basis for typically a fraction of the cost.

This is an important consideration if you are facing budget constraints, or you do not anticipate enough work to keep a full-time attorney busy. With budget-friendly outsourced general counsel and a customized legal project plan, we provide our clients customized services that you need to run a successful business when you need it. Companies come to us for customized counsel, we provide specialized services and our clients pay for exactly what you get.

When You Need Timely Legal Advice

If your company is faced with a complex legal matter or strategic business decision, outside general counsel can and will work diligently on your behalf to achieve the best possible outcome. Unique legal challenges are best handled by experienced outside counsel with specialized knowledge. We streamline the legal process whenever possible.

Our clients and companies often come to JLG with legal questions in general and benefit with a trusted, experienced legal partner on retainer who they can contact, as needed. Outside general counsel is like having your own experienced counsel on call who can diagnose your situation and implement a sage legal solution especially when problems arise.

When your Team Needs Support Experience and Flexibility

Outsourced general counsel and in-house teams often work together. As an extension of your team, we handle legal, contract, or transactional matters while in-house concentrates on more pressing internal business needs.

Many firms require the help of outside general counsel when moving into new markets with different laws and regulations. Our specialized knowledge and experience can help our clients and their firms to avoid legal missteps or mitigate risk. A frequently overlooked benefit of outside general counsel is access to other professionals and experts in our network.

Outside general counsel brings specific insight and experience, and through collaboration with your in-house team, counsel can apply our professional knowledge and expertise while learning about your business to establish more effective business relationships and partner with your management team.

Since businesses are in a constant state of evolution and growth, we see clients benefit from our team’s ability to offer customized legal services that can address their specific needs in an efficient, strategic manner.

When You Need a Valued and Trusted Partner

Regardless of the size of an organization, companies often face unexpected legal challenges that require outside assistance and professional guidance. Few business developments cause greater concern than trying to deal with rules and regulations outside your scope of reference.

Our team at JLG believes in fostering trust and building partnerships with clients. We seek to add value to your business through our extensive knowledge and unique legal experience. We understand the legal problems you face and strive to help our clients to avoid challenges altogether. Our clients know that they can count on us as a trusted partner. To schedule a consultation, contact us today at (619) 298-2880 or online at www.jackolg.com.

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