Bill Ide Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

New York, Ny, Us

- Analyzed risk factors for companies including Fortune 500, Fortune 100, and multi-national enterprises creating solutions to mitigate potential crises.- Selected top speakers to advise on crisis management solutions

United States, Us

- ESG thought leader/implementor- Governance crisis and prevention independent fact finding and remediation- Trusted advisor to boards and C-Suites- Strategic counseling as former GC of Fortune 150 company and member of public boards

Seattle, Wa, Us

MetaJure was founded by lawyers with the specific intent of creating technology tools that improve the quality, productivity and efficiency of lawyers and law firms. Grounded in the challenges of eDiscovery and finding “needles in the haystack”, MetaJure’s founders have been at the forefront of legal technology for over 20 years.

New York, Ny, Us

- Governance leadership for global NGO creating innovative conflict resolution solutions, assuring transparency with China, Russia, US and other country government interfaces.

Worldwide, Gb

Strategic advisor to Boards of Directors, General Counsels and CEOs on corporate governance, litigation and crisis management situations.- Completed numerous global cybersecurity governance and strategy reviews of Fortune 100 companies with significant governance recommendations implemented by senior management and the board.- Served as standing counsel to the Audit Committee for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.-Created a best practices board for a highly capitalized US start up and issued a report that lead to the sale of its major asset in China and a clear picture for all of investors of the true financial picture of the enterprise and a restructuring plan of action.-As governance counsel to the third largest school district in Georgia provided assessments and remediation recommendations that lead to this removal from its receivership by the State.

Washington, Dc, Us

Notable Engagements:- Independent investigation for the Audit Committee of the Tennessee Valley Authority as to causes and needed remediation in the aftermath of a major coal ash spill costing the TVA over $1 billion in damages.- Governance review for Ireland-based Elan Corporation (NYSE: ELN) with all major recommendations being adopted by the Company.- Independent investigation for Fortune 150 NYSE company concerning competition law lapses with significant personnel and systems remediation recommendations being adopted.- Persuaded the U.S. government to overturn its suspension on doing business with a Fortune 200 multinational corporation within ten days. Avoided any negative publicity about the ban. Successfully distanced the corporation from previous executives under investigation.- Special counsel to a “reform” Board of Directors to resolve conflicting AmLaw 100 legal opinions as well as to recommend governance reforms and actions against former officers and directors of large insurance and financial services company. Instituted litigation against and received restitution from former executives and directors. Restored company’s reputation in the capital markets, thus enabling significant raising of capital.- Hired by major NYSE company to investigate suspicion of wrong doing in division. The investigation led to removal of the leader of a major business unit. Quickly alerted regulators to violations of law revealed by the investigation and worked with regulators to cure issues without incurring any penalties or negative publicity.- Represented NYSE company in a Section 10A investigation requested by external auditor. The investigation provided comfort to the auditors and convinced them that no illegal acts had occurred, and that accounting treatment was correct, averting negative publicity.- Represented multinational company in developing and implementing a resolution to a threatened ban by European Union regulators of a major product line.

Charlotte, Nc, Us

- Chaired Governance Committee overseeing CEO succession issues- Provided global perspectives on assuring freedom to operate certain chemical products under assail by special interests NGOs.

Miami, Florida, Us

- Chaired Governance Committee- Special Committees on Litigation and M&A issues- Oversaw board member and CEO searches, restatement and relisting issues.

Washington, Dc, Us

- Provided technical assistance to justice sector colleagues globally to further the rule of law.- Spoke internationally on the importance of democracy, identifying universal standards and highlighting the U.S. legal system.

St. Louis, Missouri, Us

Global company chief legal officer

St. Louis, Missouri, Us

- Oversaw transformation from major commodity chemical company to a dominant agriculture biotechnology leader while the pharma subsidiary also produced a blockbuster drug. - Won over 8 major IP jury trials against leading chemical and pharma companies- Received a directed verdict in a major drug class action where 20 of the 24 defendants had settled for billions of dollars- Settled or won many other US and global suits about freedom to operate the GMO technology. - Extensive M&A where the general counsel was helping lead negotiations including Monsanto’s merger into a pharma company and then the spin out of Monsanto as solely an agriculture company. - Partnered with government affairs in meeting the global challenges politically and through litigation against the GMO technology and the Monsanto brand. - Led relations with EU Commissioner of Health and with government leaders in Nigeria, Uganda, Kenya, Ghana and South Africa.

Colorado Springs, Colorado, Us

- Governance counseling to the USOC Board- Conducted investigations and resolved claims of irregularities with affiliated organizations. When the media reported allegations of wrongdoing with the Salt Lake Winter Olympics bid process, over stiff opposition from a senior staff member, I oversaw an independent investigation that led to a conviction of the senior staffer. - Closely coordinated with Congressional legislation that rightfully reformed the USOC governance structure.

Chicago, Il, Us

- Held C Span televised summits on criminal justice reform, Civil justice reform and racial injustice ( Black, Hispanic and Asian Bars Co-sponsored). - With support of Attorney General Janet Reno successfully launched creation of drug courts and unified family courts to divert from imprisonment youth and addicted who could be rehabilitated through treatment. - Led modernization of communications from the ABA to lawyers and the communities they serve. - Worked closely with federal, state local justice system leaders and also with global bar association leaders. - Also served for numerous years as Board Chair of ABA’s global rule of law NGO (CEELI) initially focused on former Soviet Union countries and ultimately with other global areas in building rule of law systems. Board member Justice Sandra Day O’Connor was instrumental in driving successes such as the graduation of Eastern European countries into the EU and its systems of law.

- As head of public finance investment banking for the Southeast, financed airports, conventions centers and major infrastructure for state and local governments. - Overcame major challenges of competing interests and perspectives of political and community leaders through transparent listening and finding common ground for alignment.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

- Tried and won major court attacks on the multibillion dollar project- Worked with federal, state and local governments in executing grants and cooperative agreements- Negotiated the major engineering and real estate acquisitions- Oversaw installation of strong board governance systems including a strict code of ethics.

Doctor Of Law (Jd)

Master Of Business Administration (Mba)

Bachelor'S Degree, American History (United States)