I have achieved positive business results from a variety of complex legal and regulatory situations for American Fiber Systems Inc. (“AFS”), a privately held, telecommunications service provider with fiber optic networks in 10 metropolitan markets. During my tenure at AFS I have had the opportunity to utilize my legal and business acumen across all departments to contribute the success of AFS, including the reduction of operating expense and facilitating EBITDA positive financial performance since 2006, as well as year over year increases in Monthly Recurring Revenue and Gross Margin since 2003 through both organic and strategic growth.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS AT AFS1. Built a Legal & Regulatory Department from the ground up.2. Lead four successful multi-year litigation cases that yielded commercial concessions and financial awards that were crucial to AFS’ success.3. I lead the legal negotiations for three acquisitions and one product line divestiture that were key to AFS’ strategic growth, increasing the company's revenue base by 10X.4. I successfully lead the legal negotiations for the sale of AFS to Zayo Group, LLC which resulted in a strong positive ROI for our investors.Specialties: Cusomer & vendor contract drafting & negotiaiting|Mergers & acquisitions|Stock & Asset Purchase Agreements|Due diligence|Litigation|sales tax|Qui Tam|Preference Claims|Mechanic's Liens|Breach of contract claims|Property damage claims|Telecommunication services|Dark fiber services|Information services|Master Service Agreements|Network Construction Agreements|Right-of-Way & Franchise Agreements|PUC|FCC|Pole Attachment & conduit|Negotiate & draft debt loan docs|regulatory compliance & reporting
Listed skills include Contract Negotiation, Mergers And Acquisitions, Due Diligence, Telecommunications, and 42 others.