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Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

Portland, Oregon Area

Greater New York City Area

Counseled public and private companies and high net worth individuals on securities, merger and acquisition, finance, intellectual property, privacy and corporate governance matters. Represented a mobile software start-up with incorporation, corporate governance, technology licensing and fundraising. Represented a venture fund in a Series A investment in an entertainment technology company. Prepared a proxy statement for the target in a reverse merger transaction. Represented issuers and… Show more Counseled public and private companies and high net worth individuals on securities, merger and acquisition, finance, intellectual property, privacy and corporate governance matters. Represented a mobile software start-up with incorporation, corporate governance, technology licensing and fundraising. Represented a venture fund in a Series A investment in an entertainment technology company. Prepared a proxy statement for the target in a reverse merger transaction. Represented issuers and underwriters in public and private securities offerings. Prepared and executed data breach response plans. Advised clients on privacy and data security matters. Drafted and edited disclosure documents for listed and unlisted companies. Interacted with federal and state securities regulators concerning compliance matters. Prepared and delivered a presentation to an investment technology company on SEC disclosure documents. Show less

White Plains, Ny

Researched and drafted a memorandum analyzing the requirements for securing vested rights in real estate. Researched the use of premium finance to secure key man insurance, and drafted recommendations to the client. Developed a strategy, using municipal codes of ethics and State Attorney General opinions, to prevent a biased municipal official from acting in a proceeding against a client. Interviewed trust and estates clients and drafted their end-of-life documents.

Drafted complaints and demand letters for plaintiffs in employment and personal injury matters. Researched and drafted mediation briefs involving legal issues of state liability, DFEH employment discrimination, and sexual harassment. Sat second chair in depositions and mediations.

San Francisco Bay Area

Researched and wrote memoranda on mitigating social media’s impact in civil cases. Recorded and edited depositions; sat second chair in consumer civil litigation matters. Designed, built and implemented a cloud based intake software; trained and supervised a four person intake staff. Created online content and executed web design, SEO, and SEM to optimize the firm’s web presence. Developed new business through targeted blog and media campaigns.

San Francisco Bay Area

LEED trained consultant specializing in sustainable real estate and green, healthy living.Advised a variety of clientèle on everything from green technologies and building materials to home design and energy solutionsDesigned and oversaw the SEO strategy for CanDoCondos.com

Initiated social media campaigns, created web and print ads, and gave radio and television interviews to spur community growth. Managed 10 community coordinators, multiple contractors, and interns. Designed, wrote, and marketed two e-newsletters, increasing reach by over 300%. Recruited 100+ publishers for the SustainLane Green Ad Network. Closed $50,000+ in ad trades.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Successfully recruited new members and raised money for specific environmental projects. Lobbied on behalf of environmentally friendly candidates in local political races.

Manufactured and marketed tie-dyed items to individuals, organizations and retail outlets.In charge of accounting and bookkeeping functions.Taught tie-dying to children at local elementary schools, clubs and camps.

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Activities and Societies: National Mediation Organization, Mediator and Coach; NYU Sustainability Task Force, Communications Co-Chair

Ba, English And Creative Writing, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Editor-in-Chief of the GW Review Literary Magazine, Member of National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Member.

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