STEPHEN K.

MADSEN
160 Haven Lane • Idaho Falls, ID 83404
(208) 317-1995 • skmad@hotmail.com
ATTORNEY AT LAW

Career Summary
• 6 years experience in creating and running corporate legal department for
national satellite distribution company with annual revenues pushing $200
million.
• Full responsibility for reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and managing
compliance for multi-million dollar distribution contracts with DISH Network,
XM Radio, ADT Security, Sony.
• Draft and administer Dealer/Sales Agent agreements for network of 2000
dealers.
• Liaison between executive management and business partners, dealers as
well as outside counsel with regard to wide range of legal issues.
• 9 years experience in transactional and litigation practices, with experience
in all aspects of trials, motions and depositions.

Professional Experience

RS&I Inc., Idaho Falls, ID

2004-Present
(A national multi-channel satellite distribution company for a wide range of
digital and satellite based products; with 9 regional sales and distribution
centers and 2,000 dealers.)
General Counsel
Successfully negotiated and revised numerous Master Distributor
agreements and drafted corresponding dealer agreements for our dealer
base. Collected hundreds of thousands of dollars from past due, or
otherwise defaulting dealers. Oversee HR department, including rewriting of
Employee Policy Manual and successfully defending sexual and race
discrimination cases against company. Effectively provide legal opinion to
management and company owner on wide range of legal issues. Manage
and direct outside counsel in multiple out-of-state lawsuits. Supervise
employees in implementation and execution of distributor agreements as
well as company policies. Ensure compliance with laws and regulations
pertinent to distribution and satellite industry. Advise on business entity
structure, formation and licensure; manage company’s intellectual property.
Baker & Harris, Blackfoot, ID
2002-2004
(General litigation practice including family law, personal injury, contracts,
agricultural law, property law, criminal law and collections.)
Associate Attorney
Participated in all aspects of litigation for general litigation firm with diverse
caseload, including hearings, depositions and mediations. Developed and
managed individual caseload. Provided senior partners with informative
research briefs on issues pertinent to firm cases. Numerous law and motion
appearances before trial courts throughout Southeastern Idaho.

Idaho District Court, 6th Judicial District, Pocatello, ID

2000-2002
(Law Clerk for the Honorable William H. Woodland.)
Law Clerk
Performed research on civil and criminal matters pending before the Court.
Prepared orders, decisions and briefs for the judge. Provide opinion to the
Court on pending matters. Assist with all aspects of civil and criminal trials,
including selection of jury and preparation of jury instructions.

Education

Juris Doctor: University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho 2000. (Member Law

Review; Spring 2000 Edition Editor. Published – Placing the Blame Where it
Does Not Belong: Burlington Industries, Inc. v. Ellerth, 35 Idaho L. Rev. 311
(1999))

Bachelor of Arts; History, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 1996

Professional Affiliations

Idaho State Bar – Member

Association of Corporate Counsel - Member