I am a business attorney with experience working with smaller emerging companies as well as larger companies in various industries, including internet and technology, green business, professional services, and nonprofit companies. At BlackRock, I am responsible for FINRA, SEC, ERISA and internal compliance oversight pertaining to communications with financial professionals, institutional and retail investors. Review and advise on marketing material for BlackRock’s brand, capabilities and product platforms for various channels, including Defined Contribution, Hedge Funds, Institutional Client Businesses, Real Assets, Securities Lending and Global Marketing & Communications. Provide regulatory support for a range of Digital Marketing initiatives, the BlackRock website and various social media platforms.Prior to coming to BlackRock, I provided counsel and practical solutions to clients in areas including entity selection and formation, debt and venture capital financing, IP licensing, M&A, asset sale transactions, employment, corporate governance, securities, and general corporate matters. Specialties:- Entity Selection and Formation- Corporate Governance- Venture Capital Financings- Mergers and Acquisitions- Asset Purchase and Sale Transactions- IP Licensing- Employment Contracts- Securities and General Corporate Law- Business succession- Real Estate- SEC compliance and reportingI have worked with clients from a wide variety of industries, including biotechnology, consumer goods, hardware, software, media, internet applications, real estate, internet applications and services, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, real estate, and venture capital.I have an LL.M. in Taxation and am admitted to practice in California, Washington, and in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington.
Listed skills include Corporate Governance, Legal Writing, Mergers And Acquisitions, Corporate Law, and 30 others.