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Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP Offices

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
RIVERFRONT PLAZA, EAST TOWER
951 EAST BYRD STREET
RICHMOND, VA 23219
VIRGINIA
United States
Visit website 1 804 788 8200 1 804 788 8218

Mr Watson Seaman

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804-788-7376 wseaman@HuntonAK.com View profile

Work Department

Global Technology, Outsourcing & Privacy

Position

Partner

Career

Watson understands corporate clients’ budgets and need for solid legal solutions that are practical and cost-effective. For more than 30 years, he has advised clients, including Fortune 500 companies, on general corporate, commercial contracting, supply chain, marketing, promotions and sales issues affecting their critical business operations. He frequently handles commercial contracting agreements and counsels and trains business and legal personnel on contracting issues.

Watson has assisted a number of companies in their large-scale corporate reorganizations. From drafting shared service and vendor agreements to providing general corporate advice, Watson has helped companies navigate some of their most complex commercial problems with greater ease.

Memberships

  • Admitted to the Virginia State Bar
  • Board Member, Richmond SPCA, 2014-2020
  • Board Member, Side By Side, 2013-2019; Board President, 2016-2018
  • Board Member, Virginia Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program, 2010-present; Board President 2020-2021

Education

  • JD, University of Virginia School of Law, 1988
  • BA, French, Williams College, 1983

Lawyer Rankings

United States > Media, technology and telecoms > Outsourcing

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP’s outsourcing team routinely undertakes multi-tower information tech and business process outsourcing matters, which includes various information management services and logistical support functions.  Jeffrey Harvey and Andrew Geyer lead global mandates, with the former the go-to for ITO and the latter the key contact for BPO. Randall Parks and Cecilia Oh, in Washington DC work alongside Harvey and Geyer on RFP and multi-vendor negotiations, with Oh also the main contact for clients in the financial services sector, providing advice on payment processing agreements, record management services and wealth management functions. Promoted to counsel in early 2022, Sharon Harrington and DC-based Jessica Yeshman are key names for clients in the retail, healthcare and financial services sectors. Senior associate Christina Edwards continues to be a key member of the team, drafting commercial, licensing and technology agreements. Watson Seaman is a key name to note for clients seeking advise on supply chain and business operations outsourcing transactions. Lawyers are in Richmond unless otherwise stated.

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