Chris has been working in corporate, securities, and business matters since 2002. Chris has worked on a range of securities matters for both private and public companies, including hundreds of debt, equity, and hybrid Reg. D private offerings, including over 100 single asset offerings, and the creation of over 20 blind pool funds. Chris also served as an adjunct professor of securities law at the University of California – Irvine School of Law.He has worked with numerous start-ups, emerging growth, and mid-sized companies on contracts, capital raises, securities offerings, public reporting, and various securities and business issues. This includes working both buy-side and sell-side on M&A transactions as the lead in deals from $200,000 to $162 million and taking companies public as both general counsel and chief financial officer. He has worked with individuals and businesses on other issues such as Chapter 7, 13, and 11 bankruptcy matters, real estate issues, employment matters, and litigation.Chris is very interested in new technologies and the cleantech space, as well as venture capital and finance. Chris spent the last 20 years practicing law in California and has brought his experience and family to the growing economy of Texas.

VC firm investing in fitness, health, and wellness opportunities.

Senior counsel for M&A, corporate transactions, securities, contracts, intellectual property, and litigation.

Asset ProtectionFinancial PlanningIntellectual Property ProtectionM&A, Corporate TransactionsSecurities

Intellectual Property, Patent, Trademark, and Licensing Law Firmhttp://www.trademarklawyerusa.com• Patent Filings & Prosecution; Trademark Filings & Prosecution; Copyright Enforcement• Licensing Agreements; Co-existing Use Agreements; IP Assignment Agreements• Intellectual Property Protection Plans; Non-disclosure Agreements; Non-Compete Agreements• Development Agreements, Technology Transfer AgreementsEmployee IP Protection Agreements, Sales Representative Agreements, IP Asset Purchases

Asset ProtectionFinancial PlanningWills, Trusts, ProbateBankruptcy- Chapter 7, 11, 13Intellectual Property ProtectionM&A, Corporate Transactions, ContractsSecurities- PPM, PIPE, SEC Reporting, Business PlansEstate Planning - Medi-Cal Trusts & Planning

Cleantech | Renewable Fuels Technology Company• Contract Drafting for General Commercial Contracts, Joint Venture Agreements, Government Procurement• Organization Formation & Capitalization; Corporate Records/Minutes/Resolutions Drafting and Updating• Drafted Stock & Asset Purchase Agreements, Completed Corporate Due Diligence• Prepared & Filed all 33’ and 34’ Act Periodic, Current, and Section 16 Filings; 10-K, 10-Q, S-8, 8-k, 13D• SOX Compliance & Implementation; Assured GAAP Accounting Compliance; Work With Auditors• Drafted & Implemented All Human Resource Documents• Negotiated and drafted employment contracts & separation agreements• Implemented & Administered Employee Equity Incentive & Stock Option Plans• Completed 2 reverse mergers; Closed numerous PIPE equity and debt transactionsIn addition, I implemented and handled all day to day activities in the accounting, finance, tax, treasury, and audit functions for the company. I raised and closed several rounds of equity and convertible debt offerings to fund the company. I closed technology licensing, patent, and joint venture deals, as well as power purchase agreements, project finance, engineering contracts, and government contracts.I took this company public and kept it in compliance with SEC reporting requirements through implementing governance standards and preparing and filing all reporting and registration documents.

Pharmaceutical Licensing, Development, Sales, & Distribution Company• Contract Drafting for Product Acquisitions, General Commercial Contracts, Licensing Agreements• Corporate Records/Minutes Drafting and Updating/Attend Directors Meetings• Drafted Stock & Asset Purchase Agreements, Completed Corporate Due Diligence• Drafted & Filed Registration Statements Form SB-2, S-8• Prepared & Filed all 33’ and 34’ Act Periodic, Current, and Section 16 Filings; 10-K, 10-Q, 8-k, 13D• Responded to SEC comments, obtained confidential treatment request• Implemented Corporate Governance & Exchange Listing Standards Compliance• Drafted Corporate Press Releases; Investor Relations; Conference Call Scripts• Drafted & Implemented All Human Resource Documents• Negotiated and drafted employment contracts & separation agreements• Implemented & Administered Employee Equity Incentive & Stock Option Plans• Managed outside counsel on state and federal litigation• Closed numerous PIPE equity and debt transactions• Implemented and assured compliance with FDA regulatory and legal pharmaceutical regulationsIn addition to successfully assisting the finance department in road shows and closing numerous rounds of equity and convertible debt financing, I drafted and filed numerous 8-ks, 10-Qs, 10-Ks, registration statements that went effective after several rounds of responding to SEC comments. I was the go to person for the company's CEO and Chairman to deal with the finance, accounting, legal, investor relations, and HR "fires" that came up.

Mid-sized Employment Law Firm• Drafted and argued motions at MSC, litigated cases through trial and appeal to the Court of Appeals, performed numerous depositions, medical expert cross-examinations.• Handled employment defense and advised corporations on a variety of employment and corporate issues• Advised corporate clients on finance and legal strategies for international trade

Mid-sized Employment Law Firm• Prepared & instituted aggressive defense for TPAs, insurance companies, and self-insured employers to worker’s compensation and discrimination claims.• Advised employers on fraud prevention policies• Drafted and argued motions at MSC, litigated cases through trial and appeal to the Court of Appeals, performed numerous depositions, medical expert cross-examinations.• Assisted employers in corporate transactions involving acquisitions, mergers, public offerings, business formation

Start-up Medical Device Technology, Development, Manufacturing, & Sales Company• Closed $5 million, 3 round PIPE equity transaction• Handled all accounting, audit, finance, and reporting obligations• Updated board minutes and corporate records; Formed Medicare billing subsidiary• Assured compliance with and responded to FDA medical device regulation notices• Implemented international manufacturing facilities• Drafted various employment agreements and contractsDrove initial revenues to nearly $1 million in sales first year after product launch.In addition to handling day to day accounting, I also worked directly with the VC/angel investors and board with reporting, cash management, and financial forecasts. I also led the transition for the company from Quickbooks to implement mid-range ERP SQL software Macola for accounting, inventory management, manufacturing, and sales departments.

Online event registration management companyWorked on development and launch of expansion into European market for online e-commerce and registration service. Assisted in writing business plan and fund raising to launch new expansion efforts from Active.com to ActiveEurope.com.