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Coordinate and direct the total legal affairs of delegated commercial business and insurtech units by providing counsel on the day-to-day and special activities in the areas of compliance, litigation, reinsurance, employment, corporate governance, program agreements and producer-relationship matters. Provide counsel and business advice to analyze, review, draft and negotiate documents in connection with business contracts, non-disclosure agreements, policy limit demands and insurance-related products. Lead multiple cross-functional, inter-department groups in development and implementation of corporate initiatives within operations, human resources, finance, marketing, compliance and merger and acquisitions activity by achieving efficiency and increase productivity to realize initiative goals. Influence strategic corporate growth by collaborating with internal and external partners, including outside counsel, to develop and improve processes and manage risk control mechanisms.

Supervised complete investigation, evaluation and resolution of litigated and non-litigated matters emanating from various business segments by utilizing methodical and responsive plans of systematic action, including contract review and interpretation and attendance at arbitrations/mediations. Collaborated with and directed outside counsel and external vendors to formulate efficient litigation and business strategies, including evaluation and negotiation of matters that exposed company to loss.Developed advanced working knowledge of industry principles and regulatory trends to provide direction for risk management, operational planning, resource allocation and leadership techniques.Managed inter-department group within litigation management and procurement sectors to construct panel counsel, outside counsel systems and ongoing development of legal operations practices. Selected as member of ten-person global team to create operational and litigation management program utilizing principles of behavioral economics and analytics. Group functioned to develop a systematic, modernized procedure for effective negotiation and resolution strategies and solutions.

Investigated and managed professional risk and liability matters for corporate clients regarding employment, board of directors and cyber issues, from inception through conclusion. Evaluated financial exposure and litigation risks, established and adjusted forecasting appropriately, then worked closely with underwriters, insureds and brokers to develop successful and efficient risk management programs, including strategies to avoid future litigation, exposures and associated costs.Analyzed complex coverage issues, reviewed policy language and assessed potential liability to provide legal and compliance coverage opinions, as well as recommendations regarding policy renewals and endorsement language.

Managed commercial litigation case load from inception through resolution or trial, including independent operation of discovery and all stages of motion practice. Employment caseload included contractual analysis; whistleblowing matters, analyzing collective bargaining agreements to develop enforcement procedures; drafted positions statements to the EEOC.Counseled corporate and insurance company clients on enterprise risk management, including regulatory compliance, intellectual property, cyber security, complex coverage issues and bad faith defense matters. Lead outside counsel for national real estate franchises in corporate matters relating to real estate, employment matters, defense of liability claims, IP issues, enforcing provisions of franchise agreements, defending claims under federal franchise disclosure laws and settlement negotiations.

West Orange, Nj

Assisted with day-to-day compliance functions, supporting the enforcement of healthcare system’s Compliance Program; including leading the development and training of local compliance officers on implementation and ramifications of regulatory changes and physician contracts. Provided counsel regarding , including non-compete agreements, privacy-sensitive information and regulatory compliance with Stark, HIPAA and anti-kickback.

Independently managed initial stages of litigation for insurance defense and corporate matters, including drafting responses to interrogatories; deposing plaintiffs and corporate representatives; preparing and arguing various motions in court. Communicated directly with clients detailing legal positions, strategy and case analysis.

Developed and integrated strategies regarding litigation, risk management, compliance, and contractual issues for property development company. Drafted, reviewed and negotiated real estate contracts for commercial and residential transactions.

Juris Doctorate, Law

Member of Connecticut Law Review

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Economics