Andy Medearis Email & Phone Number

Greater Chicago Area

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Authored and argued a winning bankruptcy appeal at both the U.S. District Court and Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.• Represent debtors and creditors in and out of court, including in Chapter 11 proceedings.• Prepare bankruptcy schedules of assets and liabilities, first-day motions, retention and fee applications, and pleadings relating to issues such as post-petition financing, cash collateral, §363 sales, executory contracts and unexpired leases, plan confirmation, and relief from… Show more • Authored and argued a winning bankruptcy appeal at both the U.S. District Court and Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.• Represent debtors and creditors in and out of court, including in Chapter 11 proceedings.• Prepare bankruptcy schedules of assets and liabilities, first-day motions, retention and fee applications, and pleadings relating to issues such as post-petition financing, cash collateral, §363 sales, executory contracts and unexpired leases, plan confirmation, and relief from stay.• Draft and argue dispositive motions and appellate briefs.• Manage all aspects of discovery, including taking depositions, propounding and responding to discovery, and handling document production and review.• Represent clients in labor and employment matters, trade secrets, and noncompete agreements.• Draft and review asset purchase agreements, loan and security agreements, forbearance agreements, intellectual property agreements, and other transactional documents in restructuring matters. Show less

Lexington, Kentucky Area

New Haven, Connecticut

Albuquerque, New Mexico Area

Greater St. Louis Area

Chicago/St.Louis

Authored a winning RFP that brought on a Fortune 100 company as a client to the firm.Analyzed complex litigation issues, conducted legal research and drafted memorandum in the following practice areas: Commercial, Intellectual Property, Employment, Medical Malpractice, Toxic Tort, Class Action Defense, Products Liability, Family, Creditors Rights and even a large project involving football concussions.

Conducted legal research, wrote legal memoranda and drafted motions on various legal issues including Bankruptcy, Commercial Real Estate, Construction, Financial Institutions, and Complex Business Litigation.Assisted a Chapter 7 Trustee in all aspects of the administration of Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases.

Dover Capital- Aided in the execution of Private Equity transactions between $9 and $40 million including but not limited to: drafting private placement memorandum, discovering alternative financing sources, maintaininginvestor relations and conducting legal and business research.Dover Development- Involved in many aspects of developing and constructing multi-million dollar Assisted Living facilities including: creating and maintaining LLCs, creating operating, development, and… Show more Dover Capital- Aided in the execution of Private Equity transactions between $9 and $40 million including but not limited to: drafting private placement memorandum, discovering alternative financing sources, maintaininginvestor relations and conducting legal and business research.Dover Development- Involved in many aspects of developing and constructing multi-million dollar Assisted Living facilities including: creating and maintaining LLCs, creating operating, development, and management agreements for LLCs, negotiation of contracts, real estate due diligence, creating and executing land purchase agreements, sale of a preexisting property and resolving zoning and neighbor disputes.Cedarhurst Living- Directly involved in the management of 180 employees across four assisted living facilities, created and administered an Assisted Living Compliance Program and administered and managed a continuing education system for all employees.Conducted legal research, drafted memorandum, and executed many diverse projects involving Trademark Law, Construction Law, Real Estate Law, Litigation, Labor Law, Health Law, Corporate Law, Tax Law, Administrative Law and Environmental Law.Directly managed one intern, an Information Technology vendor and a Compliance Training vendor.Implemented a strategic plan to grow the business from 4 employees to 125 employees within 60 days. Show less

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Conducted research and analysis to ensure that public entities compliance programs are consistent with current rules, regulations, and laws including gifts and entertainment, procurement lobbying, and pay-to-play laws. Determined how the researched laws apply to KeyCorp and provide the Public Entities Compliance Officer with suggestions for the development of compliance programs in these areas.  Advised the company regarding conflicts of interest and the hiring of public… Show more Conducted research and analysis to ensure that public entities compliance programs are consistent with current rules, regulations, and laws including gifts and entertainment, procurement lobbying, and pay-to-play laws. Determined how the researched laws apply to KeyCorp and provide the Public Entities Compliance Officer with suggestions for the development of compliance programs in these areas.  Advised the company regarding conflicts of interest and the hiring of public officials.  Created a training program for employees at all levels of the company; and advising department heads and senior executives regarding all aspects of the political law compliance program. Show less

Member of a small team managing a mobile marketing/hospitality display at Multiple Sclerosis walks and bike events• Tracking every aspect of GILENYA’s activation at MS events and uploading to a company database.• Communication and planning with key National MS Society local chapter contacts.• Conveying FDA pre-approved key speaking points to thousands of attendees each event.• Complete build, execution, breakdown of a multi-faceted mobile marketing/ hospitality… Show more Member of a small team managing a mobile marketing/hospitality display at Multiple Sclerosis walks and bike events• Tracking every aspect of GILENYA’s activation at MS events and uploading to a company database.• Communication and planning with key National MS Society local chapter contacts.• Conveying FDA pre-approved key speaking points to thousands of attendees each event.• Complete build, execution, breakdown of a multi-faceted mobile marketing/ hospitality display.• Transportation and logistics of a 100% travel mobile tour. Show less

Charlotte, Nc

Coordinated and managed a mobile marketing display at every NASCAR race called "The Sprint Experience".Generated over 3000 leads per weekend with an average of 97% opt-in rate.Product Messaging: Communicated Sprint's phones, special offers, and the messaging to the average of 15,000 fans per weekend that visited the "Sprint Experience."Managed and trained up to 20 temporary promotional staff every weekend.Brainstormed with team members to enhance Sprint's mobile… Show more Coordinated and managed a mobile marketing display at every NASCAR race called "The Sprint Experience".Generated over 3000 leads per weekend with an average of 97% opt-in rate.Product Messaging: Communicated Sprint's phones, special offers, and the messaging to the average of 15,000 fans per weekend that visited the "Sprint Experience."Managed and trained up to 20 temporary promotional staff every weekend.Brainstormed with team members to enhance Sprint's mobile marketing footprint and promotional displays to increase awareness of sweepstakes and giveaways.Developed a strategic marketing plan for the annual sweepstakes initiative including planning presentations and event recap. Worked closely with other facets--PR, Activation, Hospitality, Team and Driver --of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team to gain knowledge and experience of the sponsorship and meet different Sprint business objectives. Show less

Actively involved in supporting a major college sports program.Primarily maintained for equipment inventory, issuing gear, laundry, cleaning and decaling helmets, taping shoulder pads, organizing the equipment and locker room, checking player attendance at meals and meetings, packing and unloading our tractor trailer, checking player bags prior to travel, and collecting equipment from players.Assisted the offensive coordinator, setup and perform drills primarily for the… Show more Actively involved in supporting a major college sports program.Primarily maintained for equipment inventory, issuing gear, laundry, cleaning and decaling helmets, taping shoulder pads, organizing the equipment and locker room, checking player attendance at meals and meetings, packing and unloading our tractor trailer, checking player bags prior to travel, and collecting equipment from players.Assisted the offensive coordinator, setup and perform drills primarily for the Quarterbacks and Wide Receivers. During practice: snapped to the Quarterbacks, caught passes from the quarterbacks, handled any of the needs of the players, and spotted the ball according to a play script. Traveled to all away games, assisted in logistics, setup away locker room prior to team's arrival.Actively involved in gameday preparations and on-field activities, working closely with quarterbacks. Assisted communication between coaches in the box and players on the field via coaches' phones. Also provided stat charts for coaches, providing coaches with whiteboards to draw plays on while team comes off field, and providing anything that the players needed. Show less

Ticket Sales: Individual ticket sales, group ticket sales, and season ticket sales.Promotions: Assisted in the planning and execution of such special promotional days such as “Kids Night” and “Day-Care Day”. Handing out premium giveaway items at games and at businesses.Community Relations: Visited summer reading programs with players to read and play with kids.Marketing: Face to Face marketing in businesses, schools, and churches for upcoming season, games, and special… Show more Ticket Sales: Individual ticket sales, group ticket sales, and season ticket sales.Promotions: Assisted in the planning and execution of such special promotional days such as “Kids Night” and “Day-Care Day”. Handing out premium giveaway items at games and at businesses.Community Relations: Visited summer reading programs with players to read and play with kids.Marketing: Face to Face marketing in businesses, schools, and churches for upcoming season, games, and special promotional nights. Marketing via social media such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.Public Relations/Social Media: Writing after game press releases. Creation and maintenance of the official Twitter account for the Princeton Rays, including live in game updates, and live pictures of the game or other events uploaded via Twitter. Created a Twitter marketing manual for the Princeton Rays, which taught our GM and future interns how to use Twitter to market to our fans. Manual can be made available on request.Stadium Operations: Assisting the director of stadium operations/groundskeeper to maintain the playing field, cleaning and maintenance of stadium, power-washing, hanging outfield signs, tarp management, and managing home clubhouse.Jobs performed throughout the season during games: Scoreboard operator, Ticket sales, program sales, on field games, microphone man, usher, grounds crew, souvenir stand, assistant to the general manager, speed pitch operator, concessions, planning and hosting of pre-game parties, official scorer (1 game), report play by play to MiLB, bat boy (.5 game due to severe injury) and raffle sales. Show less

Master Of Business Administration (Mba)

Doctor Of Law (J.D.)

Doctor Of Law (Jd)

First Year of Law School. Transferred to Washington University

Bachelor Of Science, Sport Management

Activities and Societies: National Society of Collegiate Scholars Deans list six semesters

Education record