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Q&A With Roy Collins

What is the #1 thing you like about HBCUConnect.com?
"Connection to HBCU social/business network and alumni culture."

Interviewed by Will Moss 03/07/08

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Roy Collins
Associate General Counsel, University of Hartford
Location: Bloomfield, CT United States
Joined: May 11th, 2001
About   (request update)
My Interview Question
Is hope still alive in you?
Current Whereabouts:
I'm practicing law in Connecticut, focusing on technology business transactions and other higher education matters.
Website:
http://www.linkedin.com/in/roycollinsiii
Education   (request update)
Southern University and A&M College class of 1981
Undergrad Major: Mechanical Engineering
Campus Organization:
Alpha Phi Alpha
Claim To Fame:
I became an engineer in the aerospace business, then also a technology business lawyer, then also a published legal author, then also an ordained minister, and now also wellness entrepreneur. My ministry is Bible centered, while integrating business empowerment and Diaspora awareness into Christian outreach.
Most Memorable Moment:
Homecoming at SU --a time never to forget!
University of Houston (J.D.); The John Marshall Law School (LL.M.) class of
Grad Major:
High School: Ball High School in Galveston, TX class of 1975
 
Experience
I currently work with University of Hartford as Associate General Counsel
I have 24 years of experience working in the Legal industry.
Associate General Counsel | Idaho State University
From January 2006 to Current • 20 year(s)
 Negotiating software licensing, telecommunications, and vendor agreements while assisting senior management in strategic planning and representing the University in dispute resolution.
Assistant General Counsel | Texas Southern University
From January 2003 to January 2006 • 3 year(s)
 Negotiated supplier and sponsor agreements, oversaw outside counsel in litigation, and provided legal support for construction bond financing and IT compliance training.
Legal Consultant | Private Practice
From January 2001 to January 2003 • 2 year(s)
 Drafted international technology licensing agreements, coordinated copyright registration, and provided general counsel to various clients including startups and nonprofits.
Staff Counsel | DaimlerChrysler Corporation
From January 1997 to January 2001 • 4 year(s)
 Negotiated and closed over $250 million in annual commercial agreements while directing legal affairs for research partnerships with Ford and GM.
Assistant Director for Intellectual Property | The Texas A&M University System
From January 1993 to January 1997 • 4 year(s)
 Advanced engineering-related sponsored research and technology licensing transactions to over $57 million per year while adapting private-sector practices to academic setting.
Technology Licensing Manager | The Texas A&M University System
From January 1992 to January 1993 • 1 year(s)
 Managed technology licensing operations and intellectual property matters for the university system.
Engineering Specialist | McDonnell Douglas Space Systems Company
From January 1987 to January 1992 • 5 year(s)
 Generated computerized NASA Space Shuttle flight simulations and evaluated mission-configured guidance system flight software for accuracy.
Disclosure Representative | McDonnell Douglas Space Systems Company
From January 1989 to January 1990 • 1 year(s)
 Managed disclosure processes and synthesized knowledge base of data analysis expertise for space shuttle operations.
Engineer | General Dynamics
From January 1981 to January 1983 • 2 year(s)
 Developed next-generation controls systems for experimental fighter aircraft through real-time computer simulation of flight control systems.
Activity
Time Again To Tell Our Own Story Time Again To Tell Our Own Story
Many posts to this site have commented on a barrage of negative publicity that high-profile African-Americans have received recently in the media. We need not forget that the Black press was born o ...more
Posted by Roy Collins on October 10th, 2007 • 1,071 Views
Who Knew Wellness Could Be This Exciting? Who Knew Wellness Could Be This Exciting?
This is really about you. Building your financial future. Living a healthier lifestyle. Helping others to do the same. You're what we're here for. *Take the FREE survey, so we can help ...more
Posted by Roy Collins on July 20th, 2007 • 1,853 Views
Wassssup Jags! Wassssup Jags!
It's good to see that we have a special on-line SU community here. We need to help it to grow. ...more
Posted by Roy Collins on May 31st, 2007 • 1,854 Views
Updates? Updates?
Ms. Wright, Your club idea here looks promising. Please let us know how things with your venture are going so far. Also, please let me know what you think about this new on-line venture http:// ...more
Posted by Roy Collins on May 31st, 2007 • 1,892 Views
My Groups
Southern University and A&M college Alumni
Guestbook Comments
Hi Roy, Sounds like we have some of the same interests! Let's see!
Tagged by BEVERLY BROWN on 08/15/2008  
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