Allison Levy is a corporate business attorney and executive with experience specifically related to in-house positions in the consumer goods, direct sales, marketing, sports and entertainment and financial services industries. Initially focused on merchant acquisition contract negotiations at American Express, Allison quickly transitioned to a generalist role moving to AdvoCare International, where she spent the majority of her 20-year career. Allison ultimately ascended to Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, as well as Chief Spokesperson and advisor to multiple CEOs.

Allison brings her in-house and executive experience to bear for individuals, investors and companies that need advice and guidance in an array of areas. Every company encounters complex issues as they grow; Allison has experience fielding multiple issues simultaneously including business litigation, strategic planning and implementation, risk management, consumer and data privacy, marketing and advertising, sponsorships and events, crisis management and compliance.

Allison is experienced and successful at managing and resolving a multitude of litigation, creating and implementing risk assessment processes, developing and leading corporate communications and public affairs functions, as well as company-wide crisis management planning that may include inquiries and oversight from federal and state regulators. Allison also has direct experience with regulatory matters, company policies, employment matters, high profile partnerships and forming a Board of Directors and associated corporate governance. Allison is media trained to represent brands and clients both on and off the record. She maintains good relationships and access to local media and multiple Members of Congress.

Practice Areas

• Commercial Transactions
• Construction
• Corporate
• Crisis Management
• Intellectual Property
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Outside General Counsel
• Real Estate
• Sports Law

Education

• Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, Juris Doctor (1997)

• Boston University, Political Science (1994)

Licensed/Admitted to Practice

• State Bar of Texas