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Media, PA, US

Radnor, PA

CT NY MA & ME

• Using underwriting guidelines, effectively assessed and mitigated risk for commercial and residential transactions by creating customized, creative solutions that ensured there is a path to insurability allowing the.
• Propelled revenue growth by over 40% by teaming up with senior leadership to devise strategic plans for product improvements, ensuring sales targets surpassed in all markets
• Participated in industry conferences to remain current on evolving industry trends, regulatory shifts and legal updates impacting the title insurance industry, enabling swift adaptation to changes and informed.

CT NY MA & ME

Springfield, PA

Greater Philadelphia Area

Devon, PA

• Built a compliance program, advising the organization, developing policies and procedures, performing annual compliance testing, establishing training programs and coordinating all mandatory filings, achieving.
• Implemented cyber security and consumer privacy and data security protocols, developing policies, awareness campaigns, training and testing, proactively tackling threats and fortifying data security efforts within the.
• Enhanced the organization's reputation and client trust by delivering continuing education programs for PA & NJ realtors
• My vigilance in staying abreast of regulatory compliance, including data privacy threats and operational standards ensured the organization remained consistently aligned with the latest updates and industry best.
• Engaged with federal and state regulators to fostered transparent communication channels, proactively streamlining regulatory processes, and enhancing the organization's reputation for regulatory diligence

• Delivered comprehensive representation in real estate, land use and zoning matters for diverse commercial and residential clients, including investors, landlords, tenants, planned development communities, developers.
• Experienced negotiating and drafting complex real estate agreements, such as leases, purchase/sale agreements, easements, rights-of-way, financing and conveyance documents, property management and development.
• Using knowledge of corporate complexities gained from founding and operating multiple businesses, and being on Boards of Directors, advised clients on entity selection and formation, registration, tax implications.

Teach Professional Responsibility to graduate level international law students emphasizing the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct & the Rules of Professional Conduct of the California State Bar Association

• Leveraged legal expertise and relationships from law practice to register and license NY mortgage brokerage with multi-state presence, resulting in expedited licensing and facilitating rapid expansion and growth.
• Established and monitored robust compliance program, ensuring strict adherence to federal and state banking laws and regulations, safeguarding against potential regulatory findings by proactively addressing compliance.
• Crafted meticulous policies and file-level audits, delivering a flawless track record with zero loan buybacks
• Advised on corporate issues including corporate governance, operational, employment and financing matters, and risk management, ensuring strict adherence to state and federal guidelines
• Expanded customer financing options and business opportunities by negotiating partnerships with wholesale lenders

Trial counsel in a firm handling a broad range of complex settlements and litigation.

Supervised local defense counsel in all pre-trial phases in numerous Federal District jurisdictions for Fortune 10 computer manufacturer client. Personally handled all pre-trial aspects for this client in cases pending in N.Y State Supreme Court and the U.S. District Court, 2nd Department, and post trial appeals.

Doctor Of Law (J.D.), Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Research & Writing Editor, Pace Law Review

Ba, International Relations

Activities and Societies: Photography Night Editor, Daily Pennsylvanian