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Gregory Monaco
Gregory Monaco Lead Counsel at FedEx Ground

Gregory Monaco is an experienced in-house counsel with OpCo of a Fortune 50 public company. With over 11 years of private practice, Gregory has successfully devised and executed client-centric solutions to complex problems, earning him a peer-rating of AV Preeminent (4.9 out of 5) by Martindale-Hubbell. Gregory is currently the Lead Counsel at FedEx Ground, where they defend the "FedEx" brand in government and commercial litigation across the United States. Additionally, Gregory mitigates risks across different segments of the business by working closely with internal business partners and manages outside counsel to ensure timely updates and compliance with budget. Gregory's initiative and leadership are demonstrated through publication and holding elected and appointed positions in city government and professional associations. With a strong legal background and extensive experience, Gregory is a distinguished and respected professional in the freight and package transportation industry.

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Full name
Gregory Monaco
Location
Greater Pittsburgh Region
Title
Lead Counsel
Company
FedEx Ground (since 2016)
Industry
Freight and Package Transportation
LinkedIn Connections
335
Summary
Experienced in-house counsel with OpCo of Fortune 50 public company who is focused on delivering measurable results for internal business partners, managing risk across different segments of business, and defending FedEx brand in government and commercial litigation across United States Accomplished 11-year career in private practice devising and executing client-centric solutions to complex problems facing corporate clients and their constituents in wide range of commercial disputes Distinguished and respected professional who is peer-rated AV Preeminent (4.9 out of 5) by Martindale-Hubbell Demonstrated initiative and leadership through publication and holding elected and appointed positions in city government and professional associations
Skills
Courts Professional Liability

Education

University of Iowa College of Law
Attended in 2002 - 2005
University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Attended in 1997 - 2001
Field of study: summa cum laude

Positions

FedEx Ground
Pittsburgh
Lead Counsel
Nov 2016 - Present

Defend “FedEx” brand as first chair attorney of record in government and commercial litigation and arbitrations across United States

Mitigate risks across different segments of FedEx Ground business by working closely with internal business partners to identify exposure and formulate pro-active solutions

Manage outside counsel by ensuring timely updates and compliance with budget

Support strategic initiatives of Legal Department and company by contributing to teams tasked with identifying opportunities to develop and improve existing processes and procedures
Picadio Sneath Miller & Norton, P.C.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Associate
Dec 2012 - Nov 2016

Represented corporate clients in diverse array of complex commercial matters at this AV-rated litigation boutique firm that was recognized among “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers
Mack Drucker & Watson, P.L.C.
Phoenix, Arizona
Associate
Jun 2010 - Dec 2012

Acted as lead attorney who served as daily point of contact for clients and was responsible for formulating and implementing strategies to achieve clients’ objectives in complex commercial litigation and real property disputes
Harper Christian Dichter Sluga, P.C.
Phoenix, Arizona
Associate
Aug 2007 - May 2010

Assumed significant responsibility over commercial cases in state and federal court for this AV-rated, boutique commercial litigation/insurance coverage firm ranked among “Best Law Firms” in Phoenix by U.S. News & World Report
Fennemore Craig
Phoenix, Arizona
Associate
Sep 2005 - Aug 2007

Participated in all aspects of litigation practice for this large, regional firm

Represented companies and individual clients in state and federal court cases involving disputes over contracts, real estate, construction projects, and intellectual property