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Vienna, Virginia, Us

Spire (NYSE: SPIR) is a satellite-powered data company that tackles the world’s most unpredictable business challenges with truly global data solutions. By providing unique data from any point on Earth, every hour, Spire offers a competitive advantage for organizations that require insight into areas such as global trade, weather, shipping and supply chain, illegal fishing, and maritime domain awareness. To learn more, visit: www.spire.com.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

SPS is a $7.6 billion (Market Cap) leading global provider of cloud-based supply chain management solutions with 92 consecutive quarters of double-digit revenue growth.Key Responsibilities and Accomplishments- Founded and built the SPS Legal Department and the SPS Information Security and Compliance Program.- Created and implemented the Information Security Management System, ensuring HIPAA, PCI, and privacy law compliance, resulting in ISO and SOC2 certification and HIPAA attestation.- Led two successful public offerings and several successful acquisitions. - Led the Corporate Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Legal, Real Estate, and Security functions.- Managed commercial transactions, litigation, intellectual property, financial agreements, and employment and employee compensation and benefit matters.- Provided strategic guidance to the business; and provided guidance on privacy, antitrust, FCPA, USA Patriot Act, HIPAA, PCI, export, and other regulatory matters. Identified, anticipated, and mitigated legal risks. Trained on legal issues, policies, and processes. Created and implemented business policies and procedures.- Retained and supervised outside counsel and managed litigation.

Merrill is a global provider of technology-based solutions that optimize information management and complex communications with $1 billion in annual revenue.Key Responsibilities and Accomplishments- Member of the Executive Management team and respected business team member responsible for establishing and executing strategy, policy, and building a strong culture.- Led the Legal, Security, Regulatory Compliance, Corporate Governance, Sourcing, Real Estate, and Facilities functions.- Performed corporate secretary and governance functions.- Provided strategic guidance to the corporation and various business units.- Managed commercial transactions, litigation, product liability, intellectual property, real estate, financial agreements, insurance, and employment and employee compensation and benefit matters.- Managed regulatory and corporate compliance including all public filings and advising on privacy, antitrust, FCPA, USA Patriot Act, HIPAA, PCI, export and other regulatory matters.- Provided legal advice and counsel to business clients to identify, anticipate, and mitigate legal risks. Created and trained clients on legal issues, policies, and processes.- Retained and supervised outside counsel.- Established and maintained Merrill’s relationship with the SEC. Held regular meetings with the Division of Investment Management, Division of Trading and Markets, and Division of Corporate Finance, and provided comment letters in response to concept releases and proposed rules.

Eden Prairie, Mn, Us

MTS is a global manufacturer of industrial sensor and testing products with $560M in annual revenue (1/3 North America, 1/3 Europe, 1/3 Asia). (Nasdaq: MTSC)Key Responsibilities and Accomplishments- Founded, built, and led the MTS Legal Department and provided corporate secretary and governance functions.- Established M&A process.- Managed commercial transactions, litigation, product liability, intellectual property, real estate, financial agreements, and employment and employee benefit matters.- Managed regulatory and corporate compliance including all SEC and other public filings. Advised on antitrust, FCPA, USA Patriot Act, HIPAA, export, and other regulatory matters.- Provided legal advice and counsel to business clients. Identified, anticipated, and mitigated legal risks. Created and trained clients on legal issues, policies, and processes.- Established entities, relationships, and strategies to increase operations in Eastern Europe, India, and China.- Developed and implemented efficient legal structure and corporate strategy resulting in 50% reduction of legal fees ($1.2M savings in first year).- Managed significant complex litigations to successful resolutions, including Departments of Justice and Commerce matters.- Established and led MTS’ intellectual property review board and strategy, and positioned IP portfolio for defensive, offensive, and profit-generating use.- Managed three reductions in force and one division shutdown involving domestic and international employees with minimal cost and disruption and no resulting legal action.

Colorado Springs, Co, Us

Xiotech was a global manufacturer of data storage network equipment and software. Xiotech’s annual revenue grew from $67M in 2001 to over $100M in 2005.Key Responsibilities and Accomplishments - Founded, built, and led Xiotech Legal Department.- Served as Corporate Secretary and led all governance functions. - Responsible for all M&A, joint venture, real estate, and finance transactions.- Oversaw regulatory and corporate compliance matters, including advising on antitrust, SEC, distribution, franchise, and other trade regulation issues. Prepared corporate policies and procedures.- Responsible for intellectual property and licensing, employment and employee benefit matters, commercial transactions, litigation, and retaining and supervising outside counsel. - Represented Xiotech in the sale of controlling interest by Seagate Technology in a private offering, and in establishing various banking relationships.- Contributed to establishing the turn-around strategy for the company.- Established operations in India, the UK, Germany, and France.- Managed significant complex litigation.- Established Xiotech’s intellectual property portfolio, which grew from zero patents to more than thirty.- Established Xiotech’s channel sales and distribution program.- Developed contracting guidelines, forms, and processes, and implementation of a comprehensive, company-wide, centralized filing system and database for contracts.- Managed four reductions in force involving domestic and international employees, all with minimal cost and disruption to the company and no resulting legal action.

Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Us

ADC was a global manufacturer of broadband network equipment and software, and supplier of systems integration services. ADC grew from $1.8 billion in annual revenue in 1998 into a Fortune 500 Company with $3.3 billion in annual revenue in 2001. (Nasdaq: ADCT)Key Responsibilities and Accomplishments - Provided support for M&A and investment transactions (including due diligence review and integration activities), and review of SEC reports and disclosures.- Led divestitures and plant shutdowns, including HR, intellectual property, and real estate activities.- Represented ADC in financing and real estate transactions.- Managed a wide range of commercial agreements, including joint venture agreements and direct and indirect domestic and international sales contracts, software licenses, and service and maintenance agreements.

Lived in Norway and provided business and legal consulting services to various businesses and law firms.Developed strategic relationships and provided strategic input. Advised on international business transactions and operations. Drafted and negotiated commercial agreements.

Provided general representation of business clients including representation in M&A and financing transactions. Negotiated commercial real estate contracts and leases. Made court appearances, represented clients at administrative hearings and conducted depositions.

Drafted court opinions and legal memoranda, reviewed pleadings, briefs, and evidentiary materials, and conducted legal research.

Eagan, Minnesota, Us

Reviewed and drafted international and domestic aircraft and airport contracts and leases. Represented Mesaba at Metropolitan Aircraft Sound Abatement Counsel meetings. Advised on governmental licensing and reporting requirements for airline operations and provided business advice.

Juris Doctor, Cum Laude

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Magna Cum Laude, Major: Aeronautical Studies Minor: Economics