Experienced corporate counsel and seasoned operations executive focused on the structuring, execution and integration of M&A and Ventures transactions. Proven track record of building and operating infrastructure across all aspects of deal execution. Strong leadership, decision making and problem-solving abilities, especially under pressure in fast-paced and challenging environments. Over 20 years of global experience in financial services as trusted advisor on M&A, private equity and venture capital investments, joint ventures and divestitures. Executed transactions representing over $25 billion in value while providing pragmatic, commercial solutions to legal issues and managing operational and regulatory risk. Decorated military veteran of the United States Air Force and Intelligence Community.Areas of Expertise: • Transactions – diligence, negotiation, execution, governance and exits. • Financing – preferred stock, tender offers, senior credit facilities, rights offerings, IPOs, PIPEs, SPACs, high yield, mezzanine debt, ’33 Act, ’34 Act and ’40 Act. • Legal – privacy (including GDPR), licensing, privacy, anti-trust, investment banking, prime brokerage, commodities, compliance, tax, employment/benefits, CFIUS, environmental, OFAC, AML, KYC and FCPA. • Board advisor – advising founders and boards of directors of high-growth tech businesses, setting agenda, committee meetings, governance. • Regulatory – managing regulatory risk, including BHCA, '40 Act, Williams Act, Advisers Act, ERISA, RESPA, environmental, cyber, privacy, payments, SFDR and others.• Investor Relations – outreach, introductions, pitches, negotiating side letters and amendments to fund documentation.• Global – lived and worked in the USA, Europe and Asia.