Speakers

At Alliott Global Alliance’s legal representative firm in Texas, Platt Richmond PLLC, Kerry has practiced for more than 35 years, primarily as an in-house attorney and business executive. He assists business leaders, employees and other stakeholders successfully deal with the legal and regulatory challenges affecting their operations. During his career he has handled a wide variety of legal issues, successfully designing, and implementing effective legal strategies to address complex matters, reducing and mitigating risk to his clients.

Kerry served as General Counsel of Jani-King International, an international franchisor, and Director of Government Affairs at Excel Communications, a direct seller of telecom products, and as VP, Legal and Public Affairs at Mary Kay Inc. These experiences provided him with an understanding of the regulatory priorities, policies, and enforcement approach of state, federal, and international governments as well as FDA and FTC regulation in the franchising, business opportunity, direct sales and multi-level marketing, product claims and product advertising areas.

Kerry is actively engaged in the Dallas business community and supports the continued growth of Dallas and North Texas as an attractive location for international business.

Professional Affiliations:

Dallas Bar Association, Solo and Small Law Firm section

Independent Beauty Association, Board of Directors

Richardson Texas Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors

UT Dallas RISE (Retail Innovation and Strategic Excellence) Center, Vice Chair, Advisory Board

European American Chamber of Commerce - Texas