Anna Ford Email & Phone Number

Scottsdale, Az, Us

3801 S Oliver St, Wichita, Ks, Us

Maintained corporate governance for US and global subsidiaries. Generated and filed all required reports by the jurisdiction of the organization. Maintained and drafted corporate documents. Managed the relationship with CSC as registered agent. Maintained accurate and up-to-date corporate records for domestic and foreign subsidiaries. Maintained relationship with Ernst & Young, managed and uploaded requested documents to secure site maintaining confidentiality. Developed and maintained organizational charts. Maintained entity management system and facilitated change to Diligent Entities entity management system while maintaining integrity and confidentiality. Created training materials and led training and assistance for Diligent Entities. Assisted with completion of Director & Officer questionnaires. Collaborated with General Counsel to complete Section 16 filings and proxy statements.

Foster City, California, Us

Managed the entity management system for subsidiary entities (domestic and foreign) using GEMS entity management software. Responded to requests to review Non-Disclosure Agreements. Drafted, red-lined and reviewed Sales Agreements. Maintained the integrity and confidentiality of electronically stored information for contracts and agreements. Provided support to legal team and worked on special projects as needed.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Us

Commercial real estate, corporate and finance transactions, which include ground and retail leasing, commercial acquisition and sale, sale-leaseback, construction, real estate and asset-based financing, and mergers and acquisitions. Prepared closing checklists and closing letters. Expansive experience also includes analyzing and resolving due diligence issues, including, but not limited to, title, survey, land use and zoning. Researched and interpreted federal, state, county and municipal statutes. Drafted closing and ancillary documents. Managed critical dates and timelines, coordinated signature requests, maintained document repositories and tracked post closing activities.

Santa Clara, California, Us

Provided assistance and support to General Counsel at Encora Inc. including, but not limited to, governance and transactional matters, legal entity management, developed and managed virtual data room, compliance and mergers and acquisitions. Conducted detailed due diligence using all available resources to provide comprehensive information relevant to transactional matters. Prepared and filed articles of incorporation, amendments, bylaws and other corporate documents. Created and maintained U.S. and global spreadsheets. Supported and managed cross-functional projects as required. Managed corporate governance for subsidiaries in the AMER, APAC and LAR regions.

Promoted to managing paralegal in 2014. Maintained client corporate records and stock ledgers. Prepared corporate minutes and reports. Assisted in the completion of due diligence for corporate mergers and acquisitions. Obtained and analyzed UCC, tax lien and litigation searches. Prepared UCC filings. Assisted in closing corporate transactions, drafting closing documents and drafting closing agendas. Assisted investors with completion of subscription agreements. Prepared corporate governance documentation; limited liability company agreements, limited partnership agreements and supporting tax documentation. Completed all the required Know Your Client inquiries and Anti-money Laundering requests for investor documentation. Reviewed fund documents for accuracy and drafted correspondence to investors for additional follow-up. Prepared correspondence and post-close mailings. Assembled closing documents/binders for transactions. Drafted and filed Form D with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Completed Blue Sky research and filings. Recognized for outstanding client service. Received yearly performance bonus.

Performed research to obtain information such as background on a company or industry, current wages, processing procedures and standard processing times. Managed the labor certification process from job posting to filing, ensuring compliance with Department of Labor regulations. Prepared draft applications, petitions, letters and affidavits. Assisted in preparing and filing visa petitions and applications including, but not limited to H-1B, L-1, O-1, P-1, TN and EB-1. Managed the status of all filed applications and petitions and finalized documents after attorney review. Prepared and maintained internal caseload reports. Managed deadlines and responded to requests for evidence.

Detroit, Mi, Us

Provided general business law support, including formation, organization, foreign registrations and ongoing maintenance for corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships and other business entities. Ongoing maintenance of corporate entities such as annual report filings, amendments and dissolutions. Prepared operating agreements, bylaws, corporate resolutions and written consents. Maintained corporate and other entity books; drafted contracts, shareholder agreements and merger documents. Prepared corporate minutes and reports.